[raybbr]

Any song where the vocalist decides to add ten or fifteen syllables to a word. Also know an “vocal gymnastics”. Most black artists do this.

[weegee]

Any song where the vocalist decides to add ten or fifteen syllables to a word. Also know an “vocal gymnastics”.

Not to generalize here, but I think it is loud mouths in GENERAL who do this.

"Look at me, me me me! Look at meeeee!"

Does not make any song better. Ever.

[dfwgator]

Any song where the vocalist decides to add ten or fifteen syllables to a word. Also know an “vocal gymnastics”. Most black artists do this.

Reminds me of the Simpson's episode where they have the guy singing the Star Spangled Banner before a ball game. You see the clock when he starts is 7:25, then they fast forward to him singing "and the home of the brave" and the clock says 7:51.

[weegee]

In defense of bad singing (Kanye West on SNL, industry use of autotune, and the changing culture) (LA Times 04:10 PM PT, Dec 15 2008 August Brown )