One certainly doesn't have to listen to much hiphop music to hear that violence and the threat of violence are often central themes in the music. I myself sometimes use dark themes and profanity when trying to paint my soundscapes. It was a long thought out decision whether or not to do this and my desire as a writer to represent things "as they are" prevailed over my desire to be seen as acceptable in the eyes of polite society (which i found out at an early age was a waste of time anyway). ...
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