Although not a great lover of negro spirituals, gospel music or jazz, I do love the blues; and some spiritual, gospel and jazz music is very good listening. Certain pieces stay with me as inspirational and memorable music. I am sorry to say that to me Rap is not music, more like rhythmic poetry. I can see that mind numbing anapaestic poetry may be enjoyed by some people; but have found the vast majority of Rap poems I have heard are neither inspirational or memorable. They are in fact generally considered a noisy nuisance by most people; and when played loudly, the reason I have been driven out of music shops and stores without making a purchase.. Yours,(the ancient music critic) Aye.Dave