Rap has some incredible talent. The rythyms are beyond superb in some works. The dance ability and style are yes...distinctive and the vocals...unique. However, and that's a big however, the majority of the crap played on mainstream radio is dialogue that has very little to no redeeming value. The bulk of rap music videos are simply narcissistic at best. And most speak to the decline of what I consider higher ideals.
Tell me otherwise.