Hi! Musicologist here!
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It is, the simple fact of the matter is that low iqs follow tympanic rhythm from drums or bass. This is why rap and edm is designed around percussions.
I love Beethoven and I enjoy some jazz. Generally the only rap I listen to is old school or Christian. Basically I like all kinds. I understand the point he was trying to make. There seems to be a movement to trash the greats of classical music
My experience with cats suggests they generally seem to prefer arrhythmic light instrumentals over thumpy shit with human voices.
Also see: David Theie.
Also see: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70539/7-scientific-studies-about-how-animals-react-music and similar.
I didn't know there was such a thing as Christian rap. Learn something new every day.
Some of its really good. If you are into that sort of thing
Not rap generally, but I respect Christianity.
They've had heavy metal since forever, too, so why not.
I'm honestly impressed how good they are at metal
You say that but give Aphex Twin, Igorr, Squarepusher, or my favorite, Venetian Snares a listen.
Take this one for example. It is designed around percussion but there is a ton of shit going on. Or what's popularly called "The Hungarian Albulm".
Turntablism, the good stuff anyhow, takes a lot of creativity. See Mr. Dibbs. And turntablism goes back to jazz and funk, both largely driven by percussion and bass. I know some people might call this cheap but there are some cool things going on in it. There is a lot of jazz that makes callbacks to classical/romantic era music and then they go wild with it.
There is a ton of garbage out there in EDM and rap (thought I can't really speak to rap, as I'm not in to it), sure, but it does a disservice to the talented people making some incredible music. I get many people aren't in to the stuff I used as examples, especially the electronic stuff, but it can get pretty deep.