Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 It's formulaic in that the aspect of surprise is largely unaccounted for. I liken it to the more impressive moments in her discography such as Roman's Revenge or even Lookin Ass Ni**a where for me there was a real sense of wonder in her wordplay. I have to say it's pretty offhanded to chalk my opinion up to "cultural differences" or to imply that anything on this album is lost on me. My taste in music is as varied as anyone I know and it's without scoffing that I could say most everybody on this board would agree even without me pulling out ticket stubs from Nas to The Game. That alone discredits your Cougar Town analogy. Then there's the amusing thought that an album boasting Beyoncé, Jessie Ware, Ariana Grande, Skylar Grey and a Paula Abdul sample could be considered "too hood" for anybody. And of course I have to point out that Effrem only likes four songs from The Pinkprint. Did anyone think the rest were too urban for him? YESSSSSSSS you better do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 It's formulaic in that the aspect of surprise is largely unaccounted for. I liken it to the more impressive moments in her discography such as Roman's Revenge or even Lookin Ass Ni**a where for me there was a real sense of wonder in her wordplay. I have to say it's pretty offhanded to chalk my opinion up to "cultural differences" or to imply that anything on this album is lost on me. My taste in music is as varied as anyone I know and it's without scoffing that I could say most everybody on this board would agree even without me pulling out ticket stubs from Nas to The Game. That alone discredits your Cougar Town analogy. Then there's the amusing thought that an album boasting Beyoncé, Jessie Ware, Ariana Grande, Skylar Grey and a Paula Abdul sample could be considered "too hood" for anybody. And of course I have to point out that Effrem only likes four songs from The Pinkprint. Did anyone think the rest were too urban for him? I believe you have a right ot your opinion, and lets not go taking things too personal, I was just asking .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Im at work so when I have the time I will come back to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 it was not my intent to offend Matt...I know the man has a mariad of musical tastes.....so I asked straight up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I was honestly more confused than offended. It was only a question, but you guys had already formed an opinion in order to ask it so to an extent "personal" was the only way to take it. There's no harm done. And Joe, I can post screenshots of my iTunes if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Alright let's do this All I can ask is that with people, anyone really, from a different continent its not unusual to wonder who they are. So yes asking someone from Australia whether they like or dont like something that may very well be foreign to them is trying to open the floor to conversation. Often what happens in the states is folks from different backgrounds refuse to have these kind of talks because its branded offensive and rude. I would like to think that as much as we and myself enjoy Matt, I hope he takes to task the idea that we don't know your world your culture what are the norms what do you guys enjoy what doesn't appeal to you. I have no idea until you tell me. As he did. The conversation is based on assumptions, that many will feel some kinda way about it, but make no mistake, talk about race and culture, and folks trip. I still stand by my Cougar Town analogy only because, the show doesn't have any diversity and revels in being what it is, WHITE!... until we get out our feelings and talk how does anyone of us know what anyone else is about? I just dont see it....if anything this is an opportunity to say this is who I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I was honestly more confused than offended. It was only a question, but you guys had already formed an opinion in order to ask it so to an extent "personal" was the only way to take it. There's no harm done. And Joe, I can post screenshots of my iTunes if you want. No I don't judge what anyone listens too. I got a white homeboy Tommy who swears he's more black than me. He actually lived in the hood for years and was part of a gang on the west side of my city and he listens to stuff like underground rap bay area california artists like messy marv and others that I don't listen too lol. No I don't need screen shots but those 2 songs I put up, do you listen to them or have them in your itunes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I was honestly more confused than offended. It was only a question, but you guys had already formed an opinion in order to ask it so to an extent "personal" was the only way to take it. There's no harm done. And Joe, I can post screenshots of my iTunes if you want. I wanna see those ....show me your top played tracks.....I'm very curious in a good way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 No I don't judge what anyone listens too. I got a white homeboy Tommy who swears he's more black than me. He actually lived in the hood for years and was part of a gang on the west side of my city and he listens to stuff like underground rap bay area california artists like messy marv and others that I don't listen too lol. No I don't need screen shots but those 2 songs I put up, do you listen to them or have them in your itunes lol I can't Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I can't Joe you want me to say he black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 you want me to say he black? actually yes I do....thats exactly what I want, I want you to think ....first you be a White guy and continue that statement with "I got a Black homeboy Tyrone" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Alright let's do this All I can ask is that with people, anyone really, from a different continent its not unusual to wonder who they are. So yes asking someone from Australia whether they like or dont like something that may very well be foreign to them is trying to open the floor to conversation. Often what happens in the states is folks from different backgrounds refuse to have these kind of talks because its branded offensive and rude. I would like to think that as much as we and myself enjoy Matt, I hope he takes to task the idea that we don't know your world your culture what are the norms what do you guys enjoy what doesn't appeal to you. I have no idea until you tell me. As he did. The conversation is based on assumptions, that many will feel some kinda way about it, but make no mistake, talk about race and culture, and folks trip. I still stand by my Cougar Town analogy only because, the show doesn't have any diversity and revels in being what it is, WHITE!... until we get out our feelings and talk how does anyone of us know what anyone else is about? I just dont see it....if anything this is an opportunity to say this is who I am. Hmm. Well I would consider that stance if it weren't for these two points. 1. I'm not new here, and neither are you. We've shared this community for almost a decade so I can't accept that we are suddenly so foreign to one another or that you're now just learning hip-hop appeals to me. And the reason why is point number 2. http://planetjanet.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/43-what-are-you-listening-to/?p=103642What are you listening to? Me: Brenda's Got a Baby | 2Pac You: I LOVE YOUR NEW SIGGY AND AVATAR.....I wanna visit you I want a white dude dat's down and I aint gotta teach him everything "ni**a" No I don't judge what anyone listens too. I got a white homeboy Tommy who swears he's more black than me. He actually lived in the hood for years and was part of a gang on the west side of my city and he listens to stuff like underground rap bay area california artists like messy marv and others that I don't listen too lol. No I don't need screen shots but those 2 songs I put up, do you listen to them or have them in your itunes lol Yes, I have several DJ Khaled songs in my iTunes. No Yo Gotti, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 actually yes I do....thats exactly what I want, I want you to think ....first you be a White guy and continue that statement with "I got a Black homeboy Tyrone" well sorry but i'm not cause he's not black. Also I don't even know where you're going with your statement cause mine was to show why I don't judge what someone listens to. This wasn't something to defend myself cause I don't need to. There's nothing goin on in this thread for me to even feel like I need to. Notice when I responded to TWISTED I said i'm judging by his personality. I don't need you being a superhero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hmm. Well I would consider that stance if it weren't for these two points. 1. I'm not new here, and neither are you. We've shared this community for almost a decade so I can't accept that we are suddenly so foreign to one another or that you're now just learning hip-hop appeals to me. And the reason why is point number 2. http://planetjanet.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/43-what-are-you-listening-to/?p=103642What are you listening to? Me: Brenda's Got a Baby | 2Pac You: I LOVE YOUR NEW SIGGY AND AVATAR.....I wanna visit you I want a white dude dat's down and I aint gotta teach him everything "ni**a" Yes, I have several DJ Khaled songs in my iTunes. No Yo Gotti, though. Ok now I know lol. I don't know how you could get what I was saying but Bailey didn't and took it to a whole different level which I don't have time for right now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hmm. Well I would consider that stance if it weren't for these two points. 1. I'm not new here, and neither are you. We've shared this community for almost a decade so I can't accept that we are suddenly so foreign to one another or that you're now just learning hip-hop appeals to me. And the reason why is point number 2. http://planetjanet.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/43-what-are-you-listening-to/?p=103642What are you listening to? Me: Brenda's Got a Baby | 2Pac You: I LOVE YOUR NEW SIGGY AND AVATAR.....I wanna visit you I want a white dude dat's down and I aint gotta teach him everything "ni**a" Yes, I have several DJ Khaled songs in my iTunes. No Yo Gotti, though. Yet you still missed the actual point ....theres yet another opportunity where you could have possibly said, "this is who I am, I think this of that or whatever" we talk a great deal about our country our politics, our culture, what I was saying is that I dont think I know much else beyond the fact you're from Australia. My response to you in that regard still holds, yes we've been here for quite some time, and I know you're intelligent, creative, and good looking as I recall vast tastes in music and movies....yet I dont hear you speak on your existence. However let's recall this statement by me referencing yet a rare moment, where you actually speak on who you are in a deeply personal way http://planetjanet.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/12997-how-is-your-relationship-with-your-parents/?p=489381 "My mother is gay" my response to that http://planetjanet.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/12997-how-is-your-relationship-with-your-parents/?p=489396 i know it's not like you to speak on your life so being so honest is something for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Ok now I know lol. I don't know how you could get what I was saying but Bailey didn't and took it to a whole different level which I don't have time for right now lol Yet you still missed the actual point ....theres yet another opportunity where you could have possibly said, "this is who I am, I think this of that or whatever" we talk a great deal about our country our politics, our culture, what I was saying is that I dont think I know much else beyond the fact you're from Australia. My response to you in that regard still holds, yes we've been here for quite some time, and I know you're intelligent, creative, and good looking as I recall vast tastes in music and movies....yet I dont hear you speak on your existence. However let's recall this statement by me referencing yet a rare moment, where you actually speak on who you are in a deeply personal wayhttp://planetjanet.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/12997-how-is-your-relationship-with-your-parents/?p=489381 "My mother is gay" my response to thathttp://planetjanet.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/12997-how-is-your-relationship-with-your-parents/?p=489396 i know it's not like you to speak on your life so being so honest is something for you I don't believe I've missed the point. It's true I could stand to share a lot more of myself on here but I can't make the link between that and my opinion on this album, especially when we've talked at length about music for years and conversed specifically on the subject of hip-hop in the past. Can you see it from my perspective? Hotboy and Effrem shared their mixed opinions in here no questions asked. I expressed mine and it was assumed it must be a cultural thing, as if that's the only way someone could dislike the album. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I don't believe I've missed the point. It's true I could stand to share a lot more of myself on here but I can't make the link between that and my opinion on this album, especially when we've talked at length about music for years and conversed specifically on the subject of hip-hop in the past. Can you see it from my perspective? Hotboy and Effrem shared their mixed opinions in here no questions asked. I expressed mine and it was assumed it must be a cultural thing, as if that's the only way someone could dislike the album. sold.....you were questioned as if to say a question of authenticity. I get it ...I can see where that would be at issue. As for the link, it left at least myself, wondering maybe it was the content, which here only appeals to certain segments, even I admit that much about Nicki....but I see you side note glad I stopped drinking, I read that shit like damn....I said that to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 No, I think it's too formulaic for me. I am curious, though. Did you ask that based on my music taste or my white skin? Now we all know you're blacker than all of us put together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 sold.....you were questioned as if to say a question of authenticity. I get it ...I can see where that would be at issue. As for the link, it left at least myself, wondering maybe it was the content, which here only appeals to certain segments, even I admit that much about Nicki....but I see you side note glad I stopped drinking, I read that shit like damn....I said that to him Now we all know you're blacker than all of us put together. I thought that was obvious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I heard "Truffle Butter" on the radio today it's an actual single her 5th from this album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 ha tour dates Minaj said on Instagram she plans to add a few more dates still. Tickets for go on sale Friday and Saturday. Nicki Minaj The Pinkprint Tour Dates: July 17 - Dallas, Texas @ Gexa Energy Pavilion July 20 - Miami, Fla. @ Bayfront Park & Amphitheater July 22 - Bristow, Va. @ Jiffy Lube Live July 24 - Holmdel, N.J. @ PNC Bank Arts Center July 26 - Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Barclays Center July 28 - Toronto, Ont. @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre July 29 - Montreal, Que. @ Bell CentreJuly 31 - Clarkston, Mich. @ DTE Energy Music Theatre Aug. 2 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Aaron's Amphitheatre At Lakewood Aug. 4 - Charlotte, N.C. @ PNC Music Pavillion Aug. 6 - Camden, N.J. @ Susquehanna Bank Center Aug. 8 - Burgettstown, Pa. @ First Niagara Pavilion Aug. 9 - Tinley Park, Ill. @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Aug. 11 - Denver, Colo. @ Pepsi Center Aug. 13 - Chula Vista, Calif. @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre Aug. 14 - Concord, Calif. @ Concord Pavilion Aug. 16 - Vancouver, B.C. @ Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena Aug. 18 - Calgary, Alta. @ Scotiabank Saddledome Aug. 19 - Edmonton, Alta. @ Rexall Place On Monday, Minaj launched the European leg of The Pinkprint Tour with Trey Songz in Sweden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbreakable. Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Got my tickets! I'm so excited, Not gonna watch anymore videos. I'm even going so sit through Dej and Meek for my baby. I like Tinashe so that'll be ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I can't go anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 I can't go anymore Why not? They won't let you in without your parents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaria Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I would actually like to go see Nicki. I'm just afraid of what that crowd would be like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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