Hip Hop Hounds: Word to Your Puppy
Rap music is dead. Once a genre I cherished, today’s tracks resemble the agonizing yowls of kittens in peril. The lyrics lack inspiration, the vocals mimic malfunctioning robots, and the rhymes wouldn’t impress a kindergarten class.
Yet, the real head-scratcher? The bizarre background noises. Some rappers seem to believe a song isn’t complete without a chorus of “yeahs” and “whats,” or, in some cases, literal barking. Yes, barking.
Why? Do they fancy themselves as canines? I mean, with names like Snoop Doggy Dog and Lil’ Bow Wow, who knows?
Come to think of it, there’s a strange correlation between dogs and dawgs. They’re both adorned with hefty chains (leashes, perhaps?), and since rappers liberally refer to females as bitches, perhaps the barking is part of a mating call.
In my psychology class, I learned that aggressive behavior, such as barking, is motivated by a challenge for social status in a pack. Perhaps these rappers have insecurities and want us to feel sympathy for them. Maybe they’re trying to convey intelligence or talent… or maybe I’m giving them too much credit, and they simply want to resemble jackasses.
Let’s not reward the odd behavior by buying their albums. It’s disconcerting. I feel uneasy knowing that man’s best friend is Lil’ Jon.
Besides, it’s pretty sad when you strive to be a dog. Dogs are stupid. Other animals are way more intelligent. Consider cats… There’s no way you’d ever trick eight cats to pull a sled through the freezing snow.
Dogs are terrible role models. If I ever came into your house and started sniffing at your crotch and slobbering all over you, I’d be cancelled.
Sure, dogs have their redeeming qualities; they’re affectionate, loyal, and undeniably adorable. And if it weren’t for dogs, some people might never go for a walk.
Back to the point, I’m not really sure what’s going on between rappers and canines. All I know is the comparison seems appropriate. Like our furry companions, rappers produce a lot of crap.
59 Comments
TiaraLynn
I really love rap.
So I don't know what to say.
Maybe because I only listen to "Young Jinsu" – "Lil' Wayne" & "Nicki Minaj".
Rap is my favorite kind of music. I guess.
But you do have a point.
Jess
Your blogs are way more interesting than anyone else's.
And I think your conclusion in this officially makes you a genius. You really cheered me up tonight so thanks <3
Shannon
I agree, rap music has definitely taken a plunge in recent years. It's just not the same anymore and quite frankly, I'm often offended by the lyrics. Even the female rappers are referring to themselves as "bitches". It's really sad to be honest.
Catherine
oaeogekta you should watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4DuIJCiusw
You have inspired me to blog :]
Lmao @ them barking
Gel
Dogs and dawgs. Reminds me of Randy when he says "Yo dawg that's nice dawg" on American Idol hahaha. I never realized that rappers "barked" in their raps. I don't really appreciate rap music for some reason but I like it when they're able to be spontaneous like that. Haha. Now THAT's interesting.
ShellyBear
I agree rap is so dead. But a lot of people still like it. That's why I listen to a lot of older music that's actually decent.
And I love cats more than dogs. The only pets I've ever had are cats and fish. Cats are so smart, they are born potty trained. What's better than that. 😀
Ana
THIS IS EPIC. I've always though rap music is crap but I've never thought to compare it with dogs like you do and when I read this post, I find it immensely amusing at ow much similarities they have, haha.
Again, this entry of yours is just full of win.
Blizz
lol yeah totally understand what you mean by this, i miss rap like Notorious BIG I mean he told stories not rapped about what hapened after he got famous or any of that… miss the story telling
but i do have a few friends that are pretty good one is recording things right now and he tells stories too no dog barking there lol
Stepherz
I love this comparison! Rap is so overrated today. Crap crap crap.
I wish I could relate this back to being a dog, but what I hate most is all these songs about gansterness. (Snoop's new song gansta love as an example). You are not gangster! Maybe at one time you were, but if you live in a mansion making $2 billion a year, you are no longer gangster.
Kyo-Kyo
Just based on owning 50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin" album from my hip-hop slut days, the first thing I thought of when I read your sentence about hearing a song with the rapper barking in it made me think of one of the tracks off of the CD. I hardly paid any mind to that album when I was 12. I listened to it to be cool. But I recall a song where it sounded like there was some barking going down in it. Lmfao. I laughed out loud at that one when I realized it. XDD
Chynna
Ha, I agree.
I swear all rap artists ever rap about is sex, drugs, etc. etc.
I only like Eminem, tbh. 🙂
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Gabby
hahaha, that's actually kinda true xD I never really noticed.. i'm not a big fan of rap anyways 🙂 Rock & Electronica FOR THE WIN 8D Probably the best rap song i heard in a while.. if it even is one would be What a World by Common.
GRACE
I've never like rap…I think its stupid and pathetic. All of it seems dull and unintelligent to me… :p BUNCH OF SHIT!!!! FOR REAL.
Sindara
I was watching Holes on t.v. too. 🙂
I know 4.1 is my first 4 point anything! 🙂 i was so proud
Nicole
well i am not a big fan of hiphop myself, but i agree that the most of the songs are just annoyimg shit that makes you want to break the radio television or whatever you see it on. that doesn't mean that there are still good rap songs in the world, but most of it just doesn't sound good in the ears.
BTW, thanks for the comment, i am sorry i couldn't respond earlier:$
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