Not a huge fan of rap, but I do like Outkast. I like Eminem and the Beastie Boys from a lyrical standpoint. I generally don't like how it SOUNDS per se, but then you get exceptions. I think Missy Elliot, while really mainstream, at least has better stuff to talk about than shakin' that thang.


Rap's the closest thing that you get to medieval ballads these days. Not may other musical formats support a linear storyline, what with choruses and all.