JamesUK Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I just read about this and i'd like to say take that hip hop mwhaha i have been saying for about a year now that rap has had it's time for now and that it's time for another genre to be more popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Tiger Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Well, rappers have done a damn good job at trying to make sure the genre doesn't grow. Some rappers have, but it's always much better when you've got a lot of shining stars over just a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I think Slipknot sucks...i can't say i've ever been a fan of The Game. Music in general is incredibly boring due 2 the lack of true artists. I can't say i watch the charts until one of my favorite artists drops and album...and that's just 2 see how the public responds 2 that paticular album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigie Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Indie artists are the future...i dont give a damn about the commercial world, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash trey Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 If your a rap fan who is gutted over the game not outselling slipknot, you are not really a hip hop head.First of all nobody is supposed to care so much about an artist who is pretty much dabbling in formulaic mediocrity. A true hip hop head knows that well into the mid nineties, hip hop which was truly exceptional or exciting wouldn't ever sell as much as a mainstream artist...illmatic, ressonable doubt, ready to die...all criminally undersold but gathered nerdy cult followings and eventually generated great sales... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 If your a rap fan who is gutted over the game not outselling slipknot, you are not really a hip hop head.First of all nobody is supposed to care so much about an artist who is pretty much dabbling in formulaic mediocrity. A true hip hop head knows that well into the mid nineties, hip hop which was truly exceptional or exciting wouldn't ever sell as much as a mainstream artist...illmatic, ressonable doubt, ready to die...all criminally undersold but gathered nerdy cult followings and eventually generated great sales... this is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnazz Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 If your a rap fan who is gutted over the game not outselling slipknot, you are not really a hip hop head.First of all nobody is supposed to care so much about an artist who is pretty much dabbling in formulaic mediocrity. A true hip hop head knows that well into the mid nineties, hip hop which was truly exceptional or exciting wouldn't ever sell as much as a mainstream artist...illmatic, ressonable doubt, ready to die...all criminally undersold but gathered nerdy cult followings and eventually generated great sales... Not to be pedantic, well maybe a little, but Ready To Die sold well from the get go. But I agree with your general point :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Good point Trey...but there's nothing wrong with longing for the days of dope artists getting mainstream success once again. I can't say that i care if The Game gets any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash trey Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 If your a rap fan who is gutted over the game not outselling slipknot, you are not really a hip hop head.First of all nobody is supposed to care so much about an artist who is pretty much dabbling in formulaic mediocrity. A true hip hop head knows that well into the mid nineties, hip hop which was truly exceptional or exciting wouldn't ever sell as much as a mainstream artist...illmatic, ressonable doubt, ready to die...all criminally undersold but gathered nerdy cult followings and eventually generated great sales... Not to be pedantic, well maybe a little, but Ready To Die sold well from the get go. But I agree with your general point :) Oh my bad...I remember hearing a Talib Kweli interview where he said that early Biggie didn't sell well at all...But I can imagine that stuff like "Big Poppa" and "One more Chance" were big hits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guestastic Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 It was a comeback album for Slipknot, on the back of some huge festival dates. It was bound to sell loads. Nu-Metal is well and truly dead though, and they no that now thank god. Right im off back to bed, where i hope i don't continue to throw up. (Will explain another time) Kev (on my housemates PC so not signed in) Tastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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