1d3nt1ty I agree all hip hop is mos definitely a loop that's just a part of the original foundation relevant to DJ-and(REAL MC's)that was borrowed from the best 1-2 &4 bar samples snatched off vinyl back in tha day...but I think if they had their hands on all of this sample time and software they could have been just as creative..everything does progress....a lot of people get too far into this shidd like it's Mozart or Beethoven or even go as far to overanalyze it like its their thesis...hahaha....I go with the live feedback judgements, how quickly and MC can flow to the beat...crowd response and bangability, but anyhow just do what you do, take the criticism but never let someone change your tune.....Just think how many peeps probably overly criticized Timbo and what he was doing with his repetitive beats and techniques or even DJ premiere...thaz my quote on production because whats hot on your blok or cornfield..LOL ain't hot on everyones ya digg so look at feedback on this site objectively....... the most simple things are usually the most sublime...