I like some rap, I like words, poetry etc. and alot of rap is lyrically superior to what youll find in rock circles. People like Eminem who, although he is subject to alot of controversy, I think will be remembered in years to come as a great american poet, along with people like Chuck Berry and Bob Dylan. Yeah, theres alot of crap there, mainly stuff about "bitchez" and money(what my brother listens to) but his collection has opened my ears to alot of different music.. Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Eminem, Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, NWA... and I think alot of people on this board could do with opening their own ears(not directing this at anyone in paticular), theres lessons in hip hop music that can be applied to rock music very well, it doesnt have to tun out like Limp Bizkit. I find rap beats go well with power pop structured songs.