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bunz;1103223 said:cmon hrap..... the word soul was not created by african americans for african americans... thats about the dumbest thing ive ever heard.... i agree with the examples you stated having to do with african americans..... but the word itself has no racial origin... and white people can have soulful music... look up the word soulful in the dictionary..... now attach the to music.... im not saying "soul music" im saying soulful music as in an adjective to describe a characteristic of someones music....
as for the t/s i agree with you in regards to eminem's music... he really puts all of his emotions out there and his music in turn provokes multiple emotions from listeners... while agreeing with u on that, i also have to agree with some of the posters, you are kinda on his dick hard lol
Given we as a people did not make the english language and the context in which soul is being Used Brother H-rap has given a perfect breakdown...hrap-120;1103306 said:I dont care about etymology or the root of a word, Im speaking on how the term has been used for generations in my community amongst my people.
I can only speak on the context of the word not its creation, or the other definitions that the word falls under.
The context of the word when used in reference to art, food, style, or speech has a racial origin that can be validated by thorough research.
The correct term used in reference to a white artist who mimics SOUL is called a "Blue eyed Soul artist", this distinction was made because there
are many people who lack the comprehension skills and intellect to discern the difference.
I enjoy Soul music and Neo-Soul, these genres contain some of the most talented and brilliant African American musicians on the planet,
I dont listen to Death-Metal because it has no SOUL, it lacks the gospel-tinged harmonies and melodic rhythms that African Americans create with their voices and instruments.
SOUL is ours, you cant steal it, you can only imitate it, Emenim has ZERO SOUL, his voice, and lyrics dont have anything remotley resmbling Soulfulness.
I am speaking from personal experience as a member of the Afrikan Amerikan community and the music community.
hrap-120;1103306 said:I dont care about etymology or the root of a word, Im speaking on how the term has been used for generations in my community amongst my people.
I can only speak on the context of the word not its creation, or the other definitions that the word falls under.
The context of the word when used in reference to art, food, style, or speech has a racial origin that can be validated by thorough research.
The correct term used in reference to a white artist who mimics SOUL is called a "Blue eyed Soul artist", this distinction was made because there
are many people who lack the comprehension skills and intellect to discern the difference.
I enjoy Soul music and Neo-Soul, these genres contain some of the most talented and brilliant African American musicians on the planet,
I dont listen to Death-Metal because it has no SOUL, it lacks the gospel-tinged harmonies and melodic rhythms that African Americans create with their voices and instruments.
SOUL is ours, you cant steal it, you can only imitate it, Emenim has ZERO SOUL, his voice, and lyrics dont have anything remotley resmbling Soulfulness.
I am speaking from personal experience as a member of the Afrikan Amerikan community and the music community.
genocide_cutter;1103123 said:You think slin anus fans gets dissed fuck otta here. Try being a juggalo
Stack Money;1103821 said:Why is this dumb bitch still alive?
ICP >>>>>> Feminem
Hip-Hop One;1103662 said:Eminem's music has no soul.
Monizzle;1104127 said:it has more soul than about 75% of mainstream rap. Look at the shitty performances at the bet awards and look how much energy em gave compaired to allot of those clowns that performed/lip rapped. Obviously hes doesn't have as much soul as the roots but you cant tell me all that bubblegum teach me how to dougie, or wacka fucking LAME's "hard in the paint" has more soul than eminiem.