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Originally Posted by M. Krass
It feels like FIRST or whomever it is that comprise "the powers that be" are trying to continue including 'rap' so as to seem to progressive and in tune with students, but are doing so without consideration for the history and purpose of the music.
All drug references are not bad drug references. It's all a matter of context. Likewise with all the other taboo things that are so often saddled up rap and hip-hop as the cause of their negative message.
These genres are borne from the stories and lives of some of those who have been most underserved by our education system and it seems disingenuous to try to sanitize them by ignoring that and playing only music which ignores their reality.
Of course, that said, I understand that nobody is going to listen to me. I just wanted to make mention of how weird this seems.
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Not trying to be mysterious. The "powers that be" would definitely include the contracted event management vendor-ShowReady Events and a few others.
So what is the solution? I was at an off-season a couple of weeks ago, walking by the field and there was a song playing and the only lyrics I could make out were "crystal meth." This event was webcast by NASA.
I believe I understand your point. One of the mottos I try to live by is "pick your battles carefully." Another is "changing the culture is hard work."
So I was thinking rap with "clean" lyrics was middle ground. But maybe not.