Illmuzik is keeping the internet alive.
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Leopard Cohen
ILLIEN
Battle Points: 19
I can't stand what the internet has become, and it's by design. If you're interested in nerding out, and while you still can, search up the term 'enshittification' for info. Sadly, I think we're in the twilight of sites like this one. I'm glad I found it before the fascio-tech-bros replace their shitty search engines with even shittier chatbots.
"Stop talking with each other and buy shit"
"Stop talking with each other and buy shit"
SJAMBOK BEATS
ILLIEN
FADE
OGBama
Big Clit Energy
Please don’t.
OGBama
Big Clit Energy
It died with the intro of FB.
That shit is real and saddens me.
Mike Chief
ILLIEN
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 4
Been feeling this way for awhile too. I mean as far as the theory goes, I believe that it is more accurate than not. And real shit, ILL is one of the last imo that still has that same feel as back then when us more tech saavy peeps were finding/creating communities online. Its so watered down now, and it truly is a reflection of society. The sense of community is few and far in between even off the net. I mean yes, all things that have a beginning must end, but goddamn. I used to actively look forward to the time spent connecting with like-minded people thousands of miles away; discovering things, sharing knowledge. At least its still alive here.
OGBama
Big Clit Energy
I’m @Mike Chief secretly envious of anyone who had the privilege of working in a music scene (especially for Hip Hop) for any genre(s) in the pre Internet era.
Mike Chief
ILLIEN
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 4
I feel you on that. Shit, Im not even secretive about it. Twas a whole different game then.
But, I will say that the late 90's early 2000's (of course Im biased) was just a fuckin magical time. For those who really werent in a position to find gear or even really know where to start, could find similar individuals in the same boat and learn together. It was such an interesting space...gone were the days of relying on others to promote yourself and your music. I mean its a whole different beast now, but there are definitely some positives. Take a look at Alchemist who really is running his own ship without the need of a middle man. Thats the ideal spot to be in. The converse side of that is literally every fuckin body being a rapper or a producer/beatmaker, and then the ones who sell their shit at Wal-Mart prices that water down the whole fuckin business. As with anything theres a give and take.
But, I will say that the late 90's early 2000's (of course Im biased) was just a fuckin magical time. For those who really werent in a position to find gear or even really know where to start, could find similar individuals in the same boat and learn together. It was such an interesting space...gone were the days of relying on others to promote yourself and your music. I mean its a whole different beast now, but there are definitely some positives. Take a look at Alchemist who really is running his own ship without the need of a middle man. Thats the ideal spot to be in. The converse side of that is literally every fuckin body being a rapper or a producer/beatmaker, and then the ones who sell their shit at Wal-Mart prices that water down the whole fuckin business. As with anything theres a give and take.
