When people find out I studied music in college, they usually ask me what sort of music I like. My simple answer to this question is that I pretty much dislike ALL types of music, but there are millions of exceptions that I love. I generally judge my music by song or artist rather than genre, which has led me to like a pretty weird variety of music.
An interesting fact about my musical interests is that, despite growing up in church and in a conservative family, I have no moral proclivities when choosing the music I listen to. I like quite a few songs that have terrible, socially irresponsible lyrics. Here's a brief list of some of my favorite awful, awful songs. Enjoy if you dare!
"Drank in My Cup" - Kirko Bangz
Worst Line: "Ain't tryin' to love you baby, just f*** you instead."
What it's about: Typical self-aggrandizing hip hop artist talking about his sexual exploits and how he wants nothing more from women except sex.
Why I like it: I like this song mostly because the harmony (chords) fit well with its super simple melody. Also, some of his rhyming repetitions are good enough that I forget that I just listened to a song by a guy named "Kirko Bangz."
"Quickie" by Miguel
Worst Line: "I don't want to be loved, I don't want to be loved/I just want a quickie"
What it's about: Typical self-aggrandizing RnB artist talking about his sexual exploits and how he wants nothing more from women except sex.
Why I like it: The bass line, guitar lines and beats are all top notch. In addition, all the melodies and vocal harmonies are stunning. Personally, I think the song is well written, but the lyrics are too controversial to receive widespread radio play.
"Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj
Worst Line: "When he gimme that look then them panties coming off, off"
What it's about: Typical self-aggrandizing rapper talking about her sexual exploits, how her heart beats for hot, successful people and.... that pelicans fly?
Why I like it: A lot of complaints for Nicki Minaj are that her lyrics make no sense and that she makes a lot of weird noises. Considering that this song is about the incomprehensible feelings one has for a crush, Nicki's typical gibberish is oddly appropriate. Musically, the hook is raw and beautiful and the guitar lines have a cool counterpoint with the bass drum and keyboard synths.
"It's in the Mornin'" by Robin Thicke
Worst Line: "I don't want to be loved, I don't want to be loved/I just want a quickie"
What it's about: Typical self-aggrandizing RnB artist talking about his sexual exploits and how he wants nothing more from women except sex.
Why I like it: The bass line, guitar lines and beats are all top notch. In addition, all the melodies and vocal harmonies are stunning. Personally, I think the song is well written, but the lyrics are too controversial to receive widespread radio play.
"Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj
Worst Line: "When he gimme that look then them panties coming off, off"
What it's about: Typical self-aggrandizing rapper talking about her sexual exploits, how her heart beats for hot, successful people and.... that pelicans fly?
Why I like it: A lot of complaints for Nicki Minaj are that her lyrics make no sense and that she makes a lot of weird noises. Considering that this song is about the incomprehensible feelings one has for a crush, Nicki's typical gibberish is oddly appropriate. Musically, the hook is raw and beautiful and the guitar lines have a cool counterpoint with the bass drum and keyboard synths.
"It's in the Mornin'" by Robin Thicke
Worst Line: "Let me put some CREAM in your COFFEE"
What it's about: Typical self-aggrandizing RnB artist talking about his sexual exploits. Also, if you listen REALLY carefully, you may hear him talking about having sex in the morning.
Why I like it: One Word: Falsetto. Also, Snoop Dogg!
"No Bulls***" by Chris Brown
Worst Line: IT'S ALL BAD
What it's about: A step by step description of what a self-aggrandizing RnB singer wants to do with his lady.
Why I like it: Pretty much all musical aspects of this song are just beautiful. Whatever opinion you have about Chris Brown, he's a damn good singer. With that said, there's no denying that the lyrics gets are quite explicit.
Have a nice day,
Matthew
What it's about: Typical self-aggrandizing RnB artist talking about his sexual exploits. Also, if you listen REALLY carefully, you may hear him talking about having sex in the morning.
Why I like it: One Word: Falsetto. Also, Snoop Dogg!
"No Bulls***" by Chris Brown
Worst Line: IT'S ALL BAD
What it's about: A step by step description of what a self-aggrandizing RnB singer wants to do with his lady.
Why I like it: Pretty much all musical aspects of this song are just beautiful. Whatever opinion you have about Chris Brown, he's a damn good singer. With that said, there's no denying that the lyrics gets are quite explicit.
Have a nice day,
Matthew
