1 definition by [facepeeler]
straight from allmusic.com:
"Gangsta rap developed in the late '80s. Evolving out of hardcore rap, gangsta rap had an edgy, noisy sound. Lyrically, it was just as abrasive, as the rappers spun profane, gritty tales about urban crime. Sometimes the lyrics were an accurate reflection of reality; other times, they were exaggerated comic book stories. Either way, it became the most commercially successful form of hip-hop in the late '80s and early '90s. In the process, gangsta rap caused considerable controversy, as conservative organizations tried to get the albums banned. Even when the activist groups forced certain bands off major labels, the groups continued to make their music uncensored."
"Gangsta rap developed in the late '80s. Evolving out of hardcore rap, gangsta rap had an edgy, noisy sound. Lyrically, it was just as abrasive, as the rappers spun profane, gritty tales about urban crime. Sometimes the lyrics were an accurate reflection of reality; other times, they were exaggerated comic book stories. Either way, it became the most commercially successful form of hip-hop in the late '80s and early '90s. In the process, gangsta rap caused considerable controversy, as conservative organizations tried to get the albums banned. Even when the activist groups forced certain bands off major labels, the groups continued to make their music uncensored."
I like gangsta rap (mainly Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, to me they're the cream of the crop) and I don't really see a problem with listening to it, and I'm white and I live in a suburb, as well as play an instrument (electric guitar). I also type correctly (as you can see), and I don't act "gangsta". sometimes I'll joke around with a friend and act like that, but for the most part people just take the genre WAY too seriously... people forget that music is about expression, whether it be positive or negative, and most people can't handle realities other than their own, which is why most middle-class conservatives have backlashed against it. it's just mainly for entertainment purposes, as with all forms of music, and sometimes for spreading awareness and opening people's eyes to the world around them. life isn't one big happy fucking party.
by [facepeeler] August 3, 2008