Is there such thing as prog hip-hop?

A trio called clippng., they're on Sub Pop, released a concept album about space slavery "Splendor & Misery". How much prog do you want?))

rapping over a prog sample:



experimental music with elements of hip-hop:



progressive hip-hop:

Well, I think it is quite possible, but the thing is, most that could pass as progressive hip-hop, is classified as "experimental hip hop" (as per RateYourMusic.com definition).

Edited by Thandrus - May 03 2015 at 10:40

Hip Hop is not a race nor a cultural thing parse, it started more like an expressive artistic movement in the Bronx or Queens (not sure where really) of youth gathering together to freely expressing themselves, either by poetry (talking singing to a beat hip hop) and turntable djing plus graffiti art. Hip Hip as it self to me is not music although has progressed due to some hiphop artists by adding known melodies inc. classic music instrumentals/. This said with exception, most hip hop are electronic music with heavy bass orientated.  

Well, firstly, racism is pretty common.   Cultures are still struggling to learn how to communicate with respect. I don't know why Bandcamp or PA would be any different.   And blatant may have been too strong a word on my part, admittedly. Secondly, I don't believe most racism is intentional. Better to have a conversation than Report every occurrence. Most racism isn't neo nazi/ National Front, KKK stuff. Most is more subtle and usually not intended to cause harm. I work everyday with victims of various forms of bigotry and discrimination, so even the little stuff can seem blatant to me.

Sorry, I'm trying to point out something that concerns me without making too big a deal about it. Easier said than done.

ExittheLemming wrote: Man Overboard wrote: Eyedea & Abilities is a pretty awesome group. Also, thinly-veiled racism isn't cool, but is prevalent in this thread.  I don't see any racism in this thread 'thinly veiled' or otherwise. I think we both might agree that it's a wide stretch to expect the majority of (predominantly white male) Prog fans on a Progressive Rock website to embrace music that originates from a black American culture like Hip Hop. Most Proggers I know certainly enjoy a lot of contemporary jazz and fusion but styles that encroach the broad spectrum of 'dance music' are maybe less popular. It's perfectly fine to discriminate against music you don't care for so are you inferring that expressing same is racist based on the ethnicity of the artist/critic?

I don't think liking or not liking rap is racist. I sure don't like it. However, I wouldn't like to be on the receiving end of "Selling coco..." Clever, perhaps, but blatantly racist.

Man Overboard wrote: Eyedea & Abilities is a pretty awesome group. Also, thinly-veiled racism isn't cool, but is prevalent in this thread.

Unfortunately, yes.

Svetonio wrote: Kati wrote: Svetonio wrote: Kati wrote: DJ Premier f. Nas, Apathy & The Berklee Symphony Orchestra - Regeneration Remix (Produced by Apathy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgF5HvSR6Q8 xxxx Great example, Kati! mhwoaaahhhxxxxxxxxxx!!! thank you, Svetonio and a big hug   This is for you, Kati  http://infinitycs.bandcamp.com/track/whipping-with-the-moonlight-plug-genesis-x-o-t-genasis (name your price)

Kati wrote: Svetonio wrote: Kati wrote: DJ Premier f. Nas, Apathy & The Berklee Symphony Orchestra - Regeneration Remix (Produced by Apathy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgF5HvSR6Q8 xxxx Great example, Kati! mhwoaaahhhxxxxxxxxxx!!! thank you, Svetonio and a big hug

This is for you, Kati 

Moved to general music discussions seeing as there's no mention of prog bands. Not that crazy though seeing as prog hip hop doesn't exist.
There's progressive hip hop though

Edited by Guldbamsen - April 19 2015 at 02:50