IcedDevil Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 he's still the guy who makes millions by applying his name in puff paint on plastic stunna-shades and destroying the English language in front of recording equipment. I lawl'ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjSammyG Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 On a related note, I'm sick of people who claim that all rappers are "destroying the english language in front of recording equipment". You listen to fucking video game music, people. Have an open mind. Sure, Soulja Boy is terrible, and is arguably destroying hip-hop, but to use him as an example of rap and hip hop culture is short-sighted and ignorant. Today, rap is less about ego, and more about pointing out issues with black lower-class culture in an almost sociological way. Listen to some Nas, some Scarface. Sorry to rant, but it peeves me when people say things like "that whole culture has an ego problem". It's just ignorant and untrue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkjing Donuts Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 On a related note, I'm sick of people who claim that all rappers are "destroying the english language in front of recording equipment". You listen to fucking video game music, people. Have an open mind. Sure, Soulja Boy is terrible, and is arguably destroying hip-hop, but to use him as an example of rap and hip hop culture is short-sighted and ignorant. Today, rap is less about ego, and more about pointing out issues with black lower-class culture in an almost sociological way. Listen to some Nas, some Scarface. Sorry to rant, but it peeves me when people say things like "that whole culture has an ego problem". It's just ignorant and untrue. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjSammyG Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 THANK YOU YOUR VERY WELCOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadofsky Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Never accused rap of destroying the English language, not saying anybody did. But I have to admit, Soulja Boy is the most annoying one I've heard. Don't get me wrong, I love Run DMC, Young MC, Bis Markey, Snoop Dogg, and a few others. Underground/Indie rap, has some really good stuff. I've really been enjoying Flobots, quite different in their sound. I think the problem people have is that all they hear/see is the songs that get played on the radio. Where some of those songs (if not most that are played on the radio, but I don't listen to much radio anymore so I can't really say), just talk about their rich life. But they get that impression simply by what they see or hear, and it just doesn't entice them, and said people get disgusted by it. I hated country, don't listen to much of it. But since my boss played quite a bit of it at work, I've grown used to it. I've liked Johnny Cash, and I'm interested in hearing a few different others. But I won't typecast rap, not anymore. I've grown in my taste in music, and it's still growing. I'm sorry if I've offended anyone, seriously. It may be the Internet, but I still feel the need to be respectful to people. God I sound full of myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-n-j-i-n Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Considering how it all revolves around ego, Soulja Boy has already won. Bigtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar of Justice Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I agree with someone on Kotaku who said that all this shit Souljaboy is pulling is probably just viral marketing for something, like his game. Or maybe just him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris8282 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 On a related note, I'm sick of people who claim that all rappers are "destroying the english language in front of recording equipment". You listen to fucking video game music, people. Have an open mind. Sure, Soulja Boy is terrible, and is arguably destroying hip-hop, but to use him as an example of rap and hip hop culture is short-sighted and ignorant. Today, rap is less about ego, and more about pointing out issues with black lower-class culture in an almost sociological way. Listen to some Nas, some Scarface. Sorry to rant, but it peeves me when people say things like "that whole culture has an ego problem". It's just ignorant and untrue. I agree completely. I just didn't feel the need to respond this way because I've been in this community for years and I know that rap fans are hardly sparse here. I agree with someone on Kotaku who said that all this shit Souljaboy is pulling is probably just viral marketing for something, like his game. Or maybe just him. NO WAI!!! GTFO NAO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjSammyG Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Never accused rap of destroying the English language, not saying anybody did. But I have to admit, Soulja Boy is the most annoying one I've heard. Don't get me wrong, I love Run DMC, Young MC, Bis Markey, Snoop Dogg, and a few others. Underground/Indie rap, has some really good stuff. I've really been enjoying Flobots, quite different in their sound. I think the problem people have is that all they hear/see is the songs that get played on the radio. Where some of those songs (if not most that are played on the radio, but I don't listen to much radio anymore so I can't really say), just talk about their rich life. But they get that impression simply by what they see or hear, and it just doesn't entice them, and said people get disgusted by it. I hated country, don't listen to much of it. But since my boss played quite a bit of it at work, I've grown used to it. I've liked Johnny Cash, and I'm interested in hearing a few different others. But I won't typecast rap, not anymore. I've grown in my taste in music, and it's still growing. I'm sorry if I've offended anyone, seriously. It may be the Internet, but I still feel the need to be respectful to people. God I sound full of myself. Haha, s'cool. I understand, and sorry for assuming you were stereotyping. As someone who used to write off rap that way, though, it's just a pet peeve of mine when people write it off similarly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 you know it's kind of odd that we all assume hes really badI mean he's the same age as me and plays a lot of video games - he's probably a lot better than we give him credit for No, he probably isn't. Fuck his mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHands Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 It's not a matter of rap destroying the English language, it's a matter of Soulja Boy Tell' Em's rap destroying the English language. There is some amazing rap, ranging from the control of flow to the lyrics to the beats (MC Chris has all three, in fact). I'm eager to see how this turns out, but honestly, I don't care what the motive was for the ego-stroke, nor do I care that it's only getting bigger. I don't know the kid personally, and I'm not a fan. I just want to see someone who trash-talked the whole internet get his ass handed to him, as a lesson in humility. Even if he doesn't show it, he'll still feel the blow on a personal level. Same thing I'd want to happen to anyone else in the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadofsky Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Haha, s'cool. I understand, and sorry for assuming you were stereotyping. As someone who used to write off rap that way, though, it's just a pet peeve of mine when people write it off similarly. Yeah, I'll be honest, I hated rap in the past. But I love to listen to some that has a good beat at times. I mean, you can't deny the sound of "Big Pimpin'" I love the whole Arabian sound that's looped in the song... Or my favorite, LL Cool J's "Momma Said Knock You Out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFoochs #Reload Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 All I know is I wanna see the outcome of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickDaddySlick Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I hope this fuckin' pice of shit ©rapper loses. Then again, he might make a "song" dissing gamers and placing sterotypes about us in his lastest album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Jovian Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Because it would be a PR catastrophe for the gaming crowd, given our currently sterling reputation among the mainstream. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Samus Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 So when is the "fight of the forever" gonna happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris8282 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 So when is the "fight of the forever" gonna happen? None of your damn business. Just kidding, it will happen whenever Soulja Boy mans up.. soo ... "forever" which happens to be coming up this 5th of Neve®mber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Samus Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 None of your damn business. Just kidding, it will happen whenever Soulja Boy mans up.. soo ... "forever" which happens to be coming up this 5th of Neve®mber :lol: I'll show you none of my damn business!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 http://www.amazon.com/Please-Remember-First-Octember-Beginner/dp/0394835638/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229638402&sr=8-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue123 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 http://www.amazon.com/Please-Remember-First-Octember-Beginner/dp/0394835638/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229638402&sr=8-1 lolwut? (char) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris8282 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 :lol:I'll show you none of my damn business!! I'm sorry. I can't really take this topic serious anymore so I wanted to add some humor.. Please, take no offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 1 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I'm sorry. I can't really take this topic serious anymore so I wanted to add some humor.. Please, take no offense Soulja boy? Serious? looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/18/beefwatch-totilo-beats-soulja-boy-at-geometry-wars-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadofsky Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hmmm, maybe gamers will think twice taking on 'ol Soulja Boy. I just hope he makes some good songs I can bare. Although the Travis Barker drums and guitar piece that was put onto his song sounded pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkjing Donuts Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 baaaaahahahahahahahhahahahahahahhah yessss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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