and as far rap being no less music then other categories, i disagree, for the simple fact that much less goes into making a rap song then the other genres you listed, basically a rap song consists of, a 5 second beat looped over and over again for 4 minutes, a little noise repeating every so often, and some rhymes. tahts why rappers come out with albums every year or so, cuz the songs are so simple to write. now compare that to what it takes to write the other types of music, i think classical would be the hardest and there is no repetition usually, and rock requires several instruments working together to make a song, plus lyrics. of course, lyrics in rock usually arent any better then lyrics in rap so i wont argue that point. but the bottom line, go listen to one of the best rock bands out there right now, say tool for example, and then listen to one of the best rappers and you tell me which you honestly think takes teh most talent to write.