Jake, that is epic. love. Awesome.
But as for the rap schtuff, I can agree with pretty much everything you said. No, I don't think that ALL rap is poop, though 99.9% of it is. There are a very select few groups that I do listen to. I like the music behind hip hop and rap just because it can be relaxing on a long drive, but so many times the lyrics just piss me off. They are so arrogant, ignorant, and 99% of the time either derogatory to women or about poppin' caps in peoples' asses. Who does that? I mean, I be irritated that you threw a bottle cap at my ass, but what effect did it really have on me?
Anyway, here's a little something to make up for Gerst's stupidity in his 'rap' choice.
Atmosphere is more hip hop than rap, but most of the time that's a thin ass line. And it comes with a cheezy little video! Just thought it'd be better than a blank screen.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTdKS8LAbM[/youtube]
And one from Living Legends. This is rap. However, they don't degrade women, blast about their Caddies, bling, or spout ignorance.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFi2ZBK2Mco[/youtube]
And back to the genre of my heart, metal. Possibly my favorite song ever, by any band. We can speak the obsession, we can live the endless.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19UZd_DKs2Q[/youtube]
I have an exteremely diverse liking in music. I like damn near everything. God, I'm even starting to like Country. LOL But I digress, enjoy the songs.