Your friend is one of us. A normal audiophile!

Yeah, not to mention the loudness war changing how things were mixed.

And like with most art, the artist doesn’t get a say in how you appreciate it

Why probably?

Be honest, how many audiophiles do you actually know? I work in pro AV and have been surrounded by audiophiles for 20+ years and this applies to exactly 1 person I’ve ever known and it was freshman year of college

Sounds like this person you’re describing is just a douchebag who wants to sound smart. We’d love to tell you all about our systems but we’re not gonna complain about your Walmart soundbar unprompted

exactly how the music was meant to be recorded and heard.

Is it? Every producer is different, every studio has different equipment and most importantly, everyone’s ears are different. You can’t possibly know what they intended.

The truth is that the correct way to listen to music is however you like it to hear it!

Hey now, Papoose isn’t a reinterpretation, he’s been out there since the 90s! But unlike most rappers of the era, his music didn’t get corny as he aged. Can’t really think of anyone doing it so consistently for so long

But yeah if you dug that track, you’ll love Bars On Wheels. Ironically it’s about how he thinks hip hop is dying but it’s still awesome

Sorry that was probably too many lol

If you only listen to 3, make it Mick Jenkins, Papoose, and uhhh Samara Cyn (mainly because I’m listening to it now)

Here’s a mixed selection, not necessarily the newest releases from each artist.

Ones I think you’re most likely to enjoy:

Mick Jenkins - 2011

Huge fan of this guy’s writing and his smooth beats. And just his attitude in general lol

Papoose - Agent Provocateur

Papoose hates 50 Cent and just dropped this hilarious diss track. Also check out his “mini movie” Bars On Wheels for more bars bars bars

Norman Sann - OVERLOOKED

Can’t believe I forgot Sann. Old school sound with a modern flare. Super fun

Aesop Rock - The Cut

I think Aesop might be the greatest lyricist in the game right now. Absolutely amazing stuff if you appreciate DENSE writing. The kind of writer who makes you look up the lyrics just to take in all the ways he’s so damn clever. Most albums have a theme, too, and he puts out a lot of them.

Joey Valence & Brae - PACKAPUNCH feat. Danny Brown

Did you like the beastie boys? Well…

(Also kicking myself for forgetting to mention Danny Brown but tbh I wasn’t too into his newest album)

Now onto some others:

JID - Off Da Zoinkys

The world hasn’t caught up to JID yet. He’s clever and his flows are unmatched (IMO). This one’s off an old album but I like recommending it because the beat is so cool. His new album is pretty good but his previous one (The Forever Story) was incredible

Samara Cyn - Good Is A LIE

Day 1 fan, remember me when she blows up (which she will)

Of The Trees & EARTHGANG - Look Into My Eyes

Can’t give the gang credit for the beat but man this one’s a banger

SALIMATA - Supastar Living

I can’t even describe her. Such an interesting sound.

Ok I have to stop for now. But one more bonus artist I forgot to mention:

Ando San - Bad For Yah Health

You probably haven’t heard anything like this. Only dude I know combining hip hop and prog and he crushes it

Rap sure fell off hard since the days of Public Enemy… 😕

I mean no disrespect but this is a common trapping of a casual listener of any genre. As you said, you fell in love with rap at the time so I’ll bet you had your finger on the pulse. Since you’re not following it as close, you aren’t exposed to all the great artists out there. You just hear the (usually crappy) ones that make headlines.

I’d actually say my favorite era of hip hop is the current one and I’m not a big fan of the “mainstream” artists. There is so much more diversity, it doesn’t even feel right to consolidate it all in one genre.

I think this is why a lot of middle aged people still listen to what they did in high school/college. You can be a casual listener but music as a hobby takes time. And unless we prioritize it, it’s a hobby most people shed as that time dwindles.

Some rappers I love who have released stuff this year:

Mick Jenkins

Samara Cyn

JID

Joey Valence & Brae

Papoose (from the era you remember, he’s unstoppable)

Aesop Rock

Lexa Gates

EARTHGANG

The Scythe (Denzel Curry

SALIMATA

Sorry for the essay, I’m just really into music and hate to see people shoot themselves in the foot like this. Music of pretty much any genre you can think of is still being made, you just need to find it because the radio’s not gonna play it.

Bonus fun fact: There is currently a 90s revival brewing. Get ready to hear some familiar grunge and pop stylings. Check out the band “After” for music (and videos) that will transport you back to MTV

…Is this not common knowledge/sense? Don’t leave anything valuable in your vehicle??

Fuck insurance companies but if this was a bag of £15,000 in cash instead of 3 bikes, no one would be outraged because it’s such an obviously stupid move

Why is the top account in the screenshot? Does anyone care that they love the idea or did we just want to advertise their substack for them?

Trump has the posture of Quasimodo

Here’s the new theory I’m pushing:

Have you ever seen RFK in the same room as the Necronomicon? Just something to think about.

Make em remove the useless “lmao” comment too

Kind of interesting that it’s Judaism/Jewish/Jew but I’m sure there’s some etymology behind it.

Why not Jewdaism or Juwish?!

You’re right! This guy says he’s a Christian but he’s only speaking out against the bastardization of his religion and campaigning for a political office in the hopes to change things.

Which is effectively the same thing as just standing by. Instead, he should be…uh…challenging them to combat?

That’s kind of the point of instances. Everyone got sick of the kind of shit they were posting so they moved to an instance that allows bigotry.

The paradox of tolerance is not a thing here.

You’re right, you’re definitely inspiring a revolution by posting 200 memes a day

This is what I thought if when I saw that german “hobbyless behavior” post the other day

Sure but it makes a hell of a lot more sense than telling everyone not to vote.

There’s literally only two options until we change the voting system. Something that is unlikely to happen under Democrats in the near future but guaranteed to never happen if we continue giving MAGA power.