https://community.pandora.com/t5/Community-Chat/hip-hop-beats/m-p/140851#M18639 <P>I understand music changes, some may argue it "evolves", others may contest that its subjective....I can affirm it moves me.&nbsp; What doesnt square with me is the misuse and oftentimes abuse of particular music, the labeling of it, and the commercialization of it.&nbsp; JAZZ without the soul and spirit, IS NOT JAZZ.&nbsp; The same can&nbsp; be said about R and B, and Hip Hop and RAP.&nbsp; Missing the element of soul and spirit it can only measure up to be a complimentary tribute to or cover.&nbsp; Period!</P> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:19:18 GMT DancingGeekUSA 2023-11-24T18:19:18Z https://community.pandora.com/t5/Community-Chat/hip-hop-beats/m-p/140851#M18639 <P>I understand music changes, some may argue it "evolves", others may contest that its subjective....I can affirm it moves me.&nbsp; What doesnt square with me is the misuse and oftentimes abuse of particular music, the labeling of it, and the commercialization of it.&nbsp; JAZZ without the soul and spirit, IS NOT JAZZ.&nbsp; The same can&nbsp; be said about R and B, and Hip Hop and RAP.&nbsp; Missing the element of soul and spirit it can only measure up to be a complimentary tribute to or cover.&nbsp; Period!</P> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:19:18 GMT https://community.pandora.com/t5/Community-Chat/hip-hop-beats/m-p/140851#M18639 DancingGeekUSA 2023-11-24T18:19:18Z