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Originally Posted by noisereductions
I have to admit, I really like the new Bieber stuff.
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I've been hearing that a lot lately, from a lot of unexpected places, but I swear to god, NR, I never expected to hear it from you.
I respect your honesty though, as always. There's something about you and your absolute refusal to give one tenth of a fuck about what anyone around you thinks that I find truly refreshing. You just don't fucking apologize for liking what you like. That's pretty much what being into art is all about.
That said, I can't agree. I can't even listen to "Juke Jam," the Chance track with Bieber on it. I can't listen to Kanye's Bieber collab circa 2010 (or whenever). I can't stand that boy. I might be willing to forgive the "one less lonely n***er" bullshit given time and a sincere apology. I might be able to forgive the haircuts. I might even be able to forgive the fact that he embodies knowing appropriation of "hood" culture by jackass white kids everywhere — the spiritual successor to Eminem — if only his music had something interesting to offer. If only his voice didn't activate my gag reflex.
I mean, after all, what's my whole schpeal on Kanye based on? Disregarding and eschewing the guy's public image and identity completely, and focusing simply on the fact that he makes sounds that make me happy. But Bieber doesn't do that. Not for me. And I can't wait until he disappears from the conversation entirely.