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As an example. I grew up in hip-hop but at a certain point I stopped listening to new people and realised recently that I’d slept on some bangers. Like Kendrick particularly, but even people like Juice WRLD and Xxxtentacion.

The same for the Kendrick and Drake (the nonce) beef which has given some rabbit holes to go down.

So I’m wondering what I can do to keep in the loop with my younger brothers and sisters?

Is it something as simple as watching trending videos on YouTube (somtheing I’ve never done) or are there people to follow etc. I don’t like Twitter though so hopefully it’s not that.

Edit: Man I got so many replies. You guys are awesome. I am going to work my way through them all today, but I’m hella tired and off to work so may take a while. I will reply to you all.

Edit part deux: God damn I think I got all the replies.

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[-] dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 months ago

I don't know how to help you, but I'll tell you that I have the opposite perspective. The two artists I'd most like to avoid are the ones you mentioned, so if there was a way I could eliminate suggestions from anyone who was like "fuck yeah Kendrick and Drake" I would absolutely do that.

Taste over time is totally divergent and you've probably got your work cut out for you to find your exact niche :).

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I can’t help but feel the same as you do. I listen to a lot of political podcasts, and somehow their spat has spilled over into those too goddamnit.

I’m here, trying to listen to a deep analysis of what’s happening with decisions within the State Department wrt stopping weapons shipments to Israel, and some chucklefuck asks Sec. Blinken his take on Kendrick— I’m like, “what the actual fuck?”

Interesting different perspective.

May I ask why you don’t like Kendrick. Is it the style, as he is arguably the Goat of hip-hop and that feels like something not to be missed.

[-] dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

It's the style, or more specifically what it is turning into. Seems like when I got my first tastes of hip hop in the 90s it was more... musical / music forward? and now it kinda feels like just another rap flavor.

Same with greatest rapper and greatest country singer of all time: I would be inclined to steer clear since it's just generally not my thing.

That makes sense and perhaps it highlights what I go for most in music, which is the lyrics.

As I can confirm Kendrick was not an easy listen at first as the beats are very different, but lyrically god damn is it worth it to take the time to just keep listening. Dudes on par with Eminem on his word play, and beats him on social commentary.

Thanks.

this post was submitted on 12 May 2024
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