Can anybody explain what type of talent it takes to be a rapper, and why they make so much money?
Dancers train for years and develop physical skills that most others don’t have. Singers work to hit the notes, have a nice tone, stretch their range, sell the songs – etc. Musicians practice their craft over and over – read and play difficult rhythms and perfect their ability to play one or more instruments. Athletes work to know the game and keep their bodies in great condition. Actors perfect their craft through concentration and hours of character study. What do rappers do to deserve their fame and fortune? What talent do they possess or work on? I’ve never understood the popularity of this style of “music” (hard to call it that). Most high school or even middle school kids can memorize a poem and recite it with attitude. So what’s all the fuss about? Why do rappers make so much money?
I personally don’t love rap but I love to take the other side. First of all writing enough lyrics to fill an album takes talent. If you don’t believe it try to make your own rap song and have it not sound like The Sugar Hill Gang. Despite the fact that most of the beats are sampled, it still takes a musical ear to assemble these bits an pieces. The common misconception is that just because something is made of simple little pieces it is easy to put together. Try to sing along with a rap song and sing every single word, without missing one, great breath control is another talent the better rappers have. Rapping ability, like dancing, singing and athleticism comes more naturally to some people, without a lot of effort. Have you ever know some that was good most things they did seemingly applying no effort? Finally, they make money because they make pop hits. Just like Britney, all the boy bands and most country music, they try to write a good hook that will catch you ear, sell some albums, and then disappear. The problem with rap is not the lack of talent, but the lack of substance. Drugs, guns and one hit wonders don’t amount to much when their 15 minutes has expired.
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