Is Hip-Hop Dead?

[The Southern Mix Admin]

Do you think that Hip-Hop is dead or dying? Let's talk about it....

[Deuce 2 da D]

I think deep hip hop is dyin, alot pepz now ah dayz dont wanna here it, they want music they can dance to and bump in whip, itz just da change in times, Dont get me wrong some pepz still wanna hear da street ish, but if your whole Cd is just shit ish, dont expect to get much air and video play
-Deuce 2 da D

[The Southern Mix Admin]

Deuce 2 da D,

I think you are exactly right. It is sad that true Hip-Hop is dying and is being replaced with what we currently have in the music industry. I think it is artist like yourself who is not afraid to try and keep this movement alive that makes me believe that we can pump new life into the Hip Hop Movement.

[E.A.R.T.H.]

No, i dont think hip hop is dead. I think that when people keep saying that, it's detrimental to the culture itself.
We're not coerce/force to listen to the music. Its a diplomacy, we do have choices. It's just that 90% of the big media outlets play only "mainstream" music and it gives an UNBALANCE music delivered to the masses.

As a consumer and a person who loves the music, you do have the POWER to take control on what needs to be listen on the radio.

all we really need is BALANCE...

[Bigg Meezy]

Hip-Hop is not dying, it's graduating. Suited up for itz cap and gown, getting worldwide exposure.These young cats don't know about pop locking and turn-tables, don't even talk about a cassete tape. We was the same way to 8 tracks. Now the south is making a mark in the game and all of a sudden hiphop is dying. The game is naturing and blossoming to another aspect of it. But in the end, guess what, it's all HIP-HOP. As artist we are to adapt to new sounds. Respect where you come from, believe in where you want to go. Pimp'n is Pimp'n does

[Ken Hart]

Hip Hop is not dead as long as there is an underground scene. As far as whats on the radio *&^% that. At fault 30% artist 70% the listener that keep requesting that garbage. If the listener stop requesting it the artist will change or try to come correct. Till then hip hop will not be mainstream but will continue to live. It's like saying people who live in the ghetto ain't living because they are not in condos and well off. HIP HOP Lives!

[The Southern Mix Admin]

You hit it on the nail with this post. I think you have summed up this question nicely.

[Prime Kreator]

anywhere that kids are freestylin, learnin how to write graffiti or b-boy then hip hop is alive and can never die.

[The Southern Mix Admin]

I hear you man. I think that is the important element to Hip-Hop that keeps the genre alive.

[Ang13]

Hip hop is dead if you kill it
end of story.

[BUNKS Muzak!]

Hip Hop is evolving.

The multi-national conglomerates now have a dumbed down version they can mass market to keep their profits up.

Independent music is taking over, period. Not just in hip-hop, but everywhere. As long as we are out here starting our own labels, booking our own shows, and doing our own publicity and marketing, hip-hop will be alive and well.

If you are a true hip hop head, you will find a brand of hip hop that appeals to you as an individual. There are so many flavors of hip-hop now, hip-hop probably could not have imagined this back in the 70s.

As long as humans are breathing, hip hop, and music in general, will evolve. Thanks to the internet revolution the little guys now have a chance to be heard like never before.

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[Eyez]

yes it is.
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[LB]

Main stream I feel is dying out, unsigned talent I feel is helping keeping it alive and artists who don't hit "mainstream credit" but street credit are also helping to keep it living. Check out some of my music ya'll leave some feedback. Holla @ chur boi