50 Cent Or Eminem

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Originally posted by Xerxes
I highly disagree- the mainstream representitives of a genre are theoretically the most fit portions of that genre, since they are what the largest amount of people choose to consume.

I guess you have never heard of social engineering then? Plus this is a clear fallacy: appeal to authority.

Originally posted by Xerxes
But it is the post 60's. Now music people automatically discount what sells. Because they are so into their intellectual anti-establishment conciet "Punk/Thug" that they condition themselves not to enjoy it. The difference between Punks and Thugs (Rapper Punks) however, is when Thugs make money, they flaunt it and buy sparkly earings, and sing about their high status and how many expensive things they can buy and eat. Conversely, the Punk that makes money sees all his punk fans leave him because he has caved in the man. The Punk cannot wear sparkly earings nor sing about his possessions because it further alienates his anti-establishment fanbase- who's essence of being - the Punk Conciet, requires them to not "feel" like they are contributing the Machine. (Even if they are)

What relavence does this have, whatsoever?

All I'm trying to say is that, I think everyone should try to have an open mind about all musical styles. Not everything from any genre is bad. It wasn't very long ago when I hated hip-hop in all of its encarnations. Just give the less popular stuff a chance and I'll be more than happy. Oh and BTW if you don't like a particular style of music it is your opinion, nothing more.