The Poojer Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 who was that doing a duet with christina aguilara? what song was that? they sounded awesome! she may be a skank, but shes got a set of pipes on her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Yeah, I watched half of it....then I turned it off because it was horrible. The guy from Hoobastank couldn't even sing the high notes...I've seen better band at the Penny Arcade. And when did it become that you lumped all the metal groups together but that retarded fool "lil'Jon" is on every single set??? It's not the "Video Music Awards" it's the "Video R&B & Rap Awards"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted August 31, 2004 Author Share Posted August 31, 2004 far too much hip hop rap, and it seems that usher or lil john or ludakris ARE on every single song out...it gets old after a while, but christina can sing, alicia keys/stevie wonder/lenny kravitz was pretty decent also. Yeah, I watched half of it....then I turned it off because it was horrible. The guy from Hoobastank couldn't even sing the high notes...I've seen better band at the Penny Arcade. And when did it become that you lumped all the metal groups together but that retarded fool "lil'Jon" is on every single set??? It's not the "Video Music Awards" it's the "Video R&B & Rap Awards"..... 13301[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 MTV died for me the day they kicked rock out the door for stinking RAP!!! !@#$em! I washed my hands of them long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I caught it about half way through... I got so sick of... "MIIIAAMMMIII What up MIIAAMMIIII!!!! In the house!!" All of the "your city rocks" crap. Was painfully obvious it was geared toward teenagers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I caught it about half way through... I got so sick of... "MIIIAAMMMIII What up MIIAAMMIIII!!!! In the house!!" All of the "your city rocks" crap. Was painfully obvious it was geared toward teenagers. ----------------------------------------------- That's what I'm saying....even all the white guys on their seemed to be speaking in ebonics......... I've got nothing against different cultures but this is going a little to far for me....I must be getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 who was that doing a duet with christina aguilara? what song was that? they sounded awesome! she may be a skank, but shes got a set of pipes on her 13271[/snapback] That was Nelly, I think. I'm sick of all that crap too. The only reason to watch those awards is to make fun of the stupidity and vanity of the majority of the celebrities. Go Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_of_manhattan Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I caught it about half way through... I got so sick of... "MIIIAAMMMIII What up MIIAAMMIIII!!!! In the house!!" All of the "your city rocks" crap. Was painfully obvious it was geared toward teenagers. ----------------------------------------------- That's what I'm saying....even all the white guys on their seemed to be speaking in ebonics......... I've got nothing against different cultures but this is going a little to far for me....I must be getting old. 13341[/snapback] Dude, it's not even a culture thing - I'm black and I can't stand that stuff - I KNOW it is because I am too old and glad about it......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidbuff Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I grew up listening to rap and hip-hop when it was fun an enjoyable to listen. NOW I can't lsten to it at all except for probably LL COOL J, EMINEM, JAY-Z and the Black -Eyed Peas. Now all I listen to is K-Rock........... My biddues that I grew up with can't believe hoiw much of a change I made. I changed the way I dress and to what i like listening to. Hip-Hop and rap died when the old school rap died away Remember SLICK RICK, RUN DMC, SIR MIX ALOT, 3RD BASE, SPECIAL ED, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Anyone watch the MTV Video Music Awards? I was gonna, but then I decided it would be more entertaining to slowly tear all the skin off my legs. I was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary owen Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I was gonna, but then I decided it would be more entertaining to slowly tear all the skin off my legs. I was right. 13407[/snapback] MTVVMA=Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I guess I'm officially getting old, but I'm proud to say that I have absolutely no idea who most of the "artists" are that are mentioned in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Dude, it's not even a culture thing - I'm black and I can't stand that stuff - I KNOW it is because I am too old and glad about it......... 13371[/snapback] I think a lot of it is just an act put on to whip a crowd of teenagers into a frenzy. For those of you complaining about all of the Rap/R&B sucking... I agree. But take a look at the rock groups they had... wow. Freaking horrible. That one dude sounded horrible. He couldn't even hit the high "notes." Not to mention that "sleep all day, stayin' up all niiiiiight" junk. Wow. All of the guitar driven stuff coming out now sounds EXACTLY the same. Weak riffs highlighted by guys who all try to sound like stereotypical punk singers. I can proudly say that I didn't know who 75% of the people on there were. I found it funny that in 5 years, they'll all be no names again. I can't say that I think any of those "artists" treasure their moon-men awards. It's just a giant MTV publicity stunt. I've said it before around here... I've started going BACKWARDS to find good music. The "2000-2009" years are shaping up to be another 1980's when it comes to music. There is plenty of stuff around still new to me. I don't need this new crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I didn't watch, but I just wanted to take a look at who here would admit to watching that dreck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 mcjeff I agree with you completely. I listen to the 80's station all the time. The good thing is that typically when music gets to this point someone comes out with something that will change the direction of what is produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 my daughter wanted me to watch it with her. She was the one who wanted to turn it off. We ended up watching Who's the Boss.....back to the 80's again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Video Music Awards? Given out by a network that no longer plays music videos? Hmmmm, interesting concept. People who buy rock oriented music are not in their demographic (aka 9 to 16 year olds). If your not a Britney-clone tart or a wind-up flavor of the month supergansta rapper then you aint "hot" enough for the MTV music generation. MTV is no longer for music lovers in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 who was that doing a duet with christina aguilara? what song was that? they sounded awesome! she may be a skank, but shes got a set of pipes on her nelly... that was a great song One thing i noticed was that big boi pushed the bible during his speech, then during outkast's songs, he yelled "play the goddamn song andre". I thought that was funny. Those monk looking people and that song was just plain odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 There is plenty of good music from any era, including this one. You just have to look below the surface. I do agree though that the surface right now looks mighty bad. Usher? Hoo boy! No thank you please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 mtv=rj didn't bother watching, but i did catch the highlites. well, actually they're more like lowlites with one highlight...they bit with sweet sweet jenna and her hot sister barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I like Bush.... But, I'm voting for Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Yeah, I watched half of it....then I turned it off because it was horrible. The guy from Hoobastank couldn't even sing the high notes...I've seen better band at the Penny Arcade. And when did it become that you lumped all the metal groups together but that retarded fool "lil'Jon" is on every single set??? It's not the "Video Music Awards" it's the "Video R&B & Rap Awards"..... 13301[/snapback] I flipped it off as soon as they lumped the three rock bands together. "You guys each get 90 seconds to perform your hit 4 minute songs. Enjoy." Freakin' Shaq had more time to 'perform' (see also: make an ass of himself as always) than each rock band. WHAT UP MIAMI? WHAAAAAT UPP?? Apparently the real low point was when 14-year old JoJo introduced U.S. Olympians with "Da Olympians got der own bling bling!" Thankfully, I heard about this from someone else because I would have smashed my fist through the TV had I been subjected to it live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted August 31, 2004 Author Share Posted August 31, 2004 i agree with your statement completely, there is alot of crap to wade through, but there is some good stuff out there There is plenty of good music from any era, including this one. You just have to look below the surface. I do agree though that the surface right now looks mighty bad. Usher? Hoo boy! No thank you please! 13535[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 i did not watch it ,but i did watch 2 hours of eminen at 3 oclock .i do like his music, and soon i will be 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 There is very little creativity and original music comming out these days. I know a few of the names, but most of them I have never, nor would care to, heard of. The music industry likes to point fingers at file sharing, saying that is the reason for low album sales the last five years or so. Give a listen to what is on the radio and MTV these days. The problem is not file sharing, it is just that there are very few real talented people being signed to record deals these days. Isn't it funny how soundtracks and the music you hear in lots of background situations these days has evolved into rap music? Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy rap in the day, but I agree that most of it is garbage these days. Just plain terrible. I also find it ironic that many of the "hits" these days are nothing more than samples from old songs, and remakes of old classics. I heard some kid the other day talking about the awesome song that some crummy band wrote called "just what I needed". Yes, the one by the CARS. Sigh, I guess I am just old too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I didn't watch, but I just wanted to take a look at who here would admit to watching that dreck. 13518[/snapback] I watched the whole thing. I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Yeah, I watched half of it....then I turned it off because it was horrible. The guy from Hoobastank couldn't even sing the high notes...I've seen better band at the Penny Arcade. And when did it become that you lumped all the metal groups together but that retarded fool "lil'Jon" is on every single set??? It's not the "Video Music Awards" it's the "Video R&B & Rap Awards"..... 13301[/snapback] Yo Gant! Don't hate da playa's, hate da game of gettin' ole. Ole folks has been puttin' down the new shizzle since bacons had sizzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I do'nt go near that MTV garbage. I watched it when I was a stupid kid growing up, which is what it really is for. Then the next day I wised up, to better things on tv. People say I am part of the "MTV Generation", and I say, HELL NO! I am part of the "ESPN Generation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary owen Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Here's the deal with MTV-type music industry today: It's how you LOOK and how marketable you are as an "entertainer". Look no further than: -Jessica Simpson -her sister (who the eff would watch a show about someone's famous sister who is not known for her music, but the fact that she's got a famous sister who is not popular because of her music????????) this is the kind of stuff that drives my loony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Yo Gant! Don't hate da playa's, hate da game of gettin' ole. Ole folks has been puttin' down the new shizzle since bacons had sizzle. 13791[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I also find it ironic that many of the "hits" these days are nothing more than samples from old songs, and remakes of old classics. I heard some kid the other day talking about the awesome song that some crummy band wrote called "just what I needed". Yes, the one by the CARS. Sigh, I guess I am just old too.... 13724[/snapback] I was working with a youngster a few years ago when Orgy's version of Blue Monday came on the radio. I started commenting about how these acts nowadays redo songs that I grew up with, and the younger generation think it's the greatest song they ever heard. Now we have 311 redoing The Cure. And I've even heard a dance/electronica version of Stairway To Heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Remember SLICK RICK, RUN DMC, SIR MIX ALOT, 3RD BASE, SPECIAL ED, etc.. Bust a move!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Yo Gant! Don't hate da playa's, hate da game of gettin' ole. Ole folks has been puttin' down the new shizzle since bacons had sizzle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- word my brother, word.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 the founder of mtv john sykes , his mother lives in one of my apts , in schenectady.she mad at him blames him for all the crap that is on tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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