I can understand why people don't like it, but it's just as valid a form of music as jazz. It takes a lot of practice to hone your skills as a jazz musician, just like it takes a lot of practice to hone your skills as a rapper. Some of the rhythmic nuances going on in rap music are interesting stuff, and a lot more interesting than what goes on in pop music.
It requires a serious effort to be a good rapper. Busta Rhymes is incredible to listen to because he says everything so accurately, but at a speed way greater than anyone else. In a way he can be compared to Charlie Parker.....a virtuoso of his instrument, capable of playing faster, better, and more innovatively than anyone else.
I'm studying music at Uni right now, and so many people here miss out on hearing some great rhythmic things and also hearing out on what these people are saying, just because they haven't really -listened- to rap music. I personally think it's pretty amazing.....!
Someone fetch the fire extinguisher please...
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