Rap beats should have more complexity

Rap is a genre with a huge skill emphasis placed on spoken word & poetry, this is a skill no classical artist emphasized in their classical works. Rap also uses DJ turntablism, break beats and sampling; skills classical artist couldn't use or master during their era. (other than Parodies like Youtube's Epic Rap Battles, where even then I'm not really impressed with Mozart's flow) All the instruments classical artists used for their pieces also can be used in Rap records, so the skill point is moot imo. Hip Hop and Rap can use every skill classical composers used and then some, the choice is if they want to use or master it in their work. Again, classical music doesn't sell and also is very expensive to genuinely replicate live or in the studio due to expenses of hiring musicians for a full orchestra. Rap is also much more creative than classical music, because as we debate there are current rap artists creating new sound and music to influence future audiences. Classical music is a dead or dying genre with much fewer modern day composers reaching audiences with any mass success. Sales doesn't equal creativity true, but let's look at the definition of creative: 1cre"a"tive adjective \krē-G2;ā-tiv, G2;krē-G6;: having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas : using the ability to make or think of new things : involving the process by which new ideas, stories, etc., are created http://www.merriam-webster.com... Pretty much all historically great classical composers are dead as far as I know, so few to none are creating new music, works or ideas in comparison to great rap artists who are putting out new music in this modern era. In the 17-1800s Classical music was creative and innovative, but in the modern context Rap is much more innovative and creatively productive. Even when deceased, rap artists like Tupac has had supporters create a greater share of successful posthumous albums than someone like Bach or Beethoven. As Dave Chappelle noted: http://youtu.be... Few can argue that many rap records were unique, that Kanye West album was hailed as a classic by critics, won awards and sold very well. Here"s an excerpt from the album"s Wikipedia: "Noted by music writers for its varied elements, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy incorporates musical components from West's previous works, including soul, baroque, electro, and symphonic elements. The album deals with themes of excess and celebrity, with transparent lyrics expressing emotional extremes, ego, uncertainty, and references to drinking and drug use. Its subject matter also explores consumer culture, race, and the idealism of the American Dream. A short film set to the album's content, Runaway, preceded the album's release. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was promoted with free songs released through West's GOOD Fridays series and four singles, including Billboard hits "Power", "Monster", and "Runaway", and the international hit "All of the Lights". Debuting at number one in the US, the album went platinum and spent 32 weeks on the chart, also charting within the top 10 in several other countries. Upon its release, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy received rave reviews from music critics, some of whom viewed it as West's best work. Critics praised its ambitious musical range, opulent production style, and West's dichotomous themes. In their year-end lists, the album was critics' consensus pick for best album of 2010. Despite its acclaim, it was overlooked by the Grammy Awards' Album of the Year category. Since the album's release, many critics have placed the album on "greatest" lists." http://en.wikipedia.org... Kanye's work is much more complex, emotional in critics reviews in contrast to the positive but less glowing critics reviews of Little Wayne's "how to love." Although a talented artist with a few good albums like The Carter 3, I personally wouldn't view him as a complex, emotional artist widening my understanding of love rather than a cautionary tale of Promethazine affecting music choices and lyrical potential. Here are some interviews of Wayne high: To be fair no one is perfect personally which goes for the artists I mentioned, and many great artists have used drugs as a creative vehicle for better music. But I think Wayne isn't one of them, or anywhere near one of the elite highest ranked rap artists historically. And Alley Boy has consistently had bad reviews for his work and nothing has suggested his approach to music is worthwhile in comparison to other Rap artist"s body of work I"ve listed: Alley Boy: War Cry mixtape XXL Hip Hop Magazine Rating: Medium ( below average) A highlight is "Cocaine", reminiscent of Yo Gotti and Gucci Mane"s "Pure Cocaine", where the Duct Tape CEO pulls in his Louis V Mob teammate Fat Trel to pay tribute to the drug game. War Cry"s brightest moment is the soulful, Gutta Girl-produced "No Love", where Alley Boy and Yo Gotti share their experiences with the cut-throat nature of street life. "I"m pouring liquor, too many homies lost in the system/ Leg wound, 60 years, who"s the real victim/ Too many trust issues, the scars deep-rooted/At 14 catching bodies, the whole hood polluted," he reflects. Moments like this have always been Alley Boy"s best, taking a step back to analyze his environment. The unfortunate thing is that with the exception of that track, the tape doesn"t offer much that cant be found in today"s thick catalog of street music. Alley"s biggest strength is his passionate storytelling abilities, but he doesn"t spend a lot of time putting together coherent anecdotes for the majority of War Cry http://www.xxlmag.com... Again this is subjective and varies on taste. In discussing uniqueness and diversity of sound I posted artists to show rap's influence in many countries and cultures around the world. Here we have an Irish rap group, an comically unorthodox American male, and an Orthodox Jewish male artist's beat selections and varying complexity. It's important to note Rap beats are always used to emphasize the spoken word. Just like you wouldn't separate ingredients from a delicious recipe or paint strokes in valuable artwork, the beat and lyrics complement each other and are necessary for the complete work to be successful imo. http://www.youtube.com... http://www.youtube.com... http://www.youtube.com...