What can I do to combat my dislike and resentment towards Rap music?
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Here's a thought. What is it about the music that bothers you?
For me what bothered me most about rap music are lyrics that talking about women in a degrading and hurtful way and overuse of explicit language and swear words. So my brother showed me rap songs that he liked (it was a CD by Arrested Development-- yes, I know it's old) that didn't contain these and actually had an intelligent, thoughtful or provocative message that spoke out about social issues and problems. Those kinds of things interest me, so I overcame my feelings about rap music. Perhaps you can find a similiar solution.
However, I completely understand about aggravation at people playing music constantly and too loud. That is my #1 pet peeve, people who don't understand that we don't ALL want to hear their music. This is something that drives me nuts about American people, always has and always will.
I used to feel like maybe I was a bigot or hateful or something because I hated my college neighbor's blasting hip-hop music every day. But then I had other neighbors who started blasting rock music that was a little closer to the kind of music I liked. And I realized, I wasn't hateful of a certain group of music especially, it pissed me off no matter what music it was that was being blasted. Rock, rap, ska, Country, Mexican polka, oldies, hell, *anything* is aggravating and angering when it is being played loud and you are involuntarily made to hear it. Therefore... I say, get mad at the rude person who doesn't understand that sound travels and bothers others, not at the music they choose to do it with?
You could try politely and respectfully talking to the people doing it, which would be a healthy thing to try. At least you can tell yourself you did the adult thing and talked to them instead of let the problem fester, right? (And hey, mayyybe if you approach them in a friendly manner, you can make friends with them, and that might help your dislike of the music and their understanding of respecting your peace and quiet!) That failing, you can try talking it over with someone who has the authority to ask them to turn it down. You may ask your neighbors if they wouldn't mind having "quiet hours," if they don't seem to be willing to give up their loud tunes. For instance, suggest that music is okay "until 10 pm or so, but after that I really need to be getting some sleep."
I've tried before with mixed results. I think that people who do that don't understand and never will, that other people just don't want to hear their music no matter how much they themselves like it. Sometimes you just have to wait till you can move somewhere else... and then carefully choose your next place of residence-- an apartment or place in which people aren't allowed to play loud music and the rule is actually enforced.
dont listen 2 it . aint that obiovus
You're not alone, It sucks!! I don't even consider it music! What instruments do they actually play? NONE! They're talentless!
Do not confuse noise with music.
Get air plugs. I am not joking. Also keep your windows closed. You cannot force yourself to like it, so try my suggestions.
If you are renting an apartment then just move out when your lease is up. If you can sublet your apt. then do so. It of course depends on your finances, and location. It is your choice. Also why can't you call the police. There is a law that music cannot be blasting when it disturbes others.
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