In the Heights?

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 5:28pm

I was listening to 96,000 and it sounds like a Rap song. I'm not a fan of rap music does that mean I won't like this show?
I've heard its a good show but is it all RAP MUSIC?

[christhefish]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 5:29pm

Its not all rap music, but that is a signifigant part of the over all feel of the show

[BroadwayChica]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 5:34pm

No, it's not all rap music. The score is an infusion of hip hop, pop, and various Latin musical influences (salsa, merengue, boleros, plena, bomba, reggaeton, etc). There are plenty of ballads, and songs that have a very traditional showtune vibe to them.

Go to the ITH My Space page, and listen to some of the other songs. You can also check out some scenes/songs on You Tube. Just search for In The Heights.

If you still don't like what you hear, you probably won't enjoy the show.

[BkCollector]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 5:35pm

Coolkid, btw, this music isn't necessarily rap, it's mostly Raggaeton, especially in 96k.

GIve it a chance, let go of your preconceived notions about what rap or hiphop is, and open your mind and your ears. You will be pleasantly surprised.

[musicalmaster703]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 5:35pm

I hate rap, I can not stand it but In The Heights still remains my favorite Broadway show. :)

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 9:16pm

Same ^^ I hate rap, hate hate hate it! Yet I've seen the show four times, it's my favorite. But if you don't like that song then you may not like it. It's a lot of that and that's probably the best song or best scene.

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 9:32pm

If you see the show, I think you will enjoy the music. Like the other posters have said it's not rap.

[BDavis0092]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 9:47pm

Again, it's not "rap music". It's got a kind of hip hop influenced latin feel.

[suicidalmickeymouse]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 10:09pm

When I describe the show to people, I say it's rap, hip hop, R&B, and salsa Broadway'd up.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 10:26pm

It's not rap, it's influenced by reaggaton though, and yet it has a very showtune feel to it. That's the brilliance of both the song and the whole score. The title song and "It Won't be Long Now" (the Usnavi/Sony verse) are much more influenced by rap.
I hate rap, hip hop, and reaggaton but I love the IN THE HEIGHTS demo which includes the title song, "96'000," "Paciencia Y Fe," "It Won't Be Long Now," "When You're Home," "Everything I Know," "Hear Me Out," and the Finale.

[BkCollector]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 10:32pm

Why do I have the distinct feeling that the people who hate rap, hip hop and raggaeton haven't given those styles of music a fair chance?

[BroadwayChica]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 10:42pm

I was just about to say that. I've noticed that most people who outright diss these genres are usually unfamiliar with them. I mean, I get that we have different tastes, but if you actually like In The Heights, how can you say you *HATE* rap, hip hop and regueton, when they're at the very core of the show's vibe and score? I think if you gave these genres a fair shot, you might find some artists you'd enjoy.

Personally, I love hip hop, and especially regueton. And I'm a big musical theatre nerd. They're not mutually exclusive, you know. :)

[Mealz1042]

Posted: 5/11/08 at 11:35pm

not a rap fan at all but i love love LOVE this show.