@ghasley I don’t believe fear of change or lack of an open mind is the reason why some don’t like Hip-Hop. By the age of 40(maybe 50?) we know what music genres we like. Assuming most here on Agon have been exposed to a decent amount of Hip-Hop a personal decision has already been made. In a collection of about 3000 recordings(1800 vinyl 1200 cd) about 75 could be considered Hip/Hop. Does having only 2.5% Hip-Hop recordings make me closed minded? I have less Punk/Techno and Current Pop Country in my collection because these genres have very little interest to me. FWIW Lauryn Hill-Miseducation and Alicia Keys-Songs in A Minor are in my top 50 of recordings made in the last 25 years.
50 years of Hip Hop- How Come?
Having been a music fan for over 50 years, it’s been fun to see all the different musical genres that have come and gone in popular music.
In the the 50s it was Rock n Roll. Then in the 60s we had Psychedelia, in the 70s Punk, in the 80s New Wave, in the 90s Grunge. It was always interesting to see how music changed into the next new thing.
At the latest Grammy awards, which I did not see, there was a segment called 50 years of hip hop.
I’ve personally never been a big fan of the genre, there are some songs I have liked, but that’s ok. Everyone has their tastes. What I am surprised about is Hip Hops longevity. It just seems like for the last 25 years a lot of music hasn’t really changed much. There has been no " next new thing"as far as I can tell.
How Come? Anyone feel the same way or care to comment. Am I just getting old??
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@simao You could be right. I just assumed the majority of the Audiogon members are highly intelligent and view/listen to music without bias. |