Comments on: Should beats be equally as important as lyrics?

By: Darqwon 2010 [Ahead Of The Game]

Darqwon 2010 [Ahead Of The Game] — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000

I see I am in the minority here, but I believe the beat is actually a tab more important than lyrics when it comes to hip-hop.
You said it yourself; it IS music.
For me, if the beat isn’t listenable, I could give a rat’s ass how hot the lyrics are.

Lyrics are crucial to quality hip-hop, but to be honest, I have many times found it easier to listen to a dope beat with pedestrian lyrics than the dopest rhymes over a weak track.

Bullsh!t beats tend to irk me after a while.

By: DUBYA: Let the Sugar Lo Flow!

DUBYA: Let the Sugar Lo Flow! — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000

The beat should matter but it should not make or break the song. It should help enhance the lyrics but not outshine it.

By: THE SAVIOR HAS LANDED.

THE SAVIOR HAS LANDED. — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000

To people that speak Punjabi.

Beats will never be as important that lyrics.

By: L.Y.R.I.C

L.Y.R.I.C — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000

well making beats is a talent, don’t get me wrong, but it’s mostly computerized and i think writing lyrics is much harder considering they come from the mind and the soul and its not as easy to write all those clever rhymes and amazing lyrics as it seems. I’m not saying making beats is easy, it’s really hard to come up with the right beat, just lyrics are more important.

If your asking are good lyrics more important or good beats, i would say good lyrics by far. I’d rather listen to a song with a bad beat but amazing lyrics rather than an amazing beat with horrible lyrics.

By: diggy64

diggy64 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000

It’s gotta be a complete package for me, although if they are mutually exclusive then the quality of one can still be revered without the other.

By: Dom T

Dom T — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000

they are because alot of time ppl listen to a song just for the beat

By: stoev8

stoev8 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000

lyrics to a bad beat is a waste
a good beat with crap lyrics is a waste

they need each other

By: Nikki (visit my new blog! Now!)

Nikki (visit my new blog! Now!) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000

Cosign Dubya. The beat is there to enhance the listeners experience. Thats what they are there for. TO give cadence to an emcee’s words.

By: subtlebeauty

subtlebeauty — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000

I don’t think beats should be equal to lyrics, but beat is definately important! Regardless it takes mad skill to be good at either one.Thats why I appreciate rappers who can do both, rap and produce, i.e J dilla, Kanye

By: SHELLTOE(cant afford to be rich)

SHELLTOE(cant afford to be rich) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:14 +0000

i think there both equally important. for me beats are a little more important but thats just me. also with lyrics the delivery has to be good. i mean you can have great lyrics but if your delivery sucks well it kinda ruins everything.