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[see5harp]

Because he converted to Islam.

Eminem hasn't dropped a good album in 13 years. Fuck Eminem.

Well he's a fucking idiot then cause pork tastes hella good.

I just realized that the J-Kwon "tipsy" comment was taken as a joke. No, that shit actually bumps in my acura way more than that boxing/football/mma intro hype music shit. If I wanna be inspired I'll just listen to the Rocky soundtrack.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Because he converted to Islam.

Eminem hasn't dropped a good album in 13 years. Fuck Eminem.

Terrible opinion.

 

[junk]

Both good picks but if you really wanna go down that road, I'll take T.R.O.Y. over both of those.

its probably about a 50+way tie out of the golden era, but much respect to anybody name dropping "T.R.O.Y" cuz they know what they're talking about. that's definitely a worthy pick.

 

[Junior Mint]

His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms spaghetti
There's vomit on spaghetti already
Mom's spaghetti
He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm spaghetti
To drop bombs, but he keeps on spaghetti

 

[Blearth]

Terrible opinion.

11 years would be more accurate.

Encore, Relapse and Recovery were all trash.

 

[Kad5]

He's top 5 for sure

Protip: Eminem is probably in your favorite rapper top 5 (or top 10 at least).

Elzhi > Eminem. Don't get me wrong Eminem is awesome but there are way better Detroit rappers. Also, see my edit.

Sorry, Hopsin holds that spot. Among many others.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA This thread just keeps getting better.

 

[Represent.]

Stan > Lose Yourself


Both are fucking godlike, though.

 

[see5harp]

I'm definitely not of the opinion that Eminem is a bad rapper. He's easily top 5. I just don't think he's put out a really good album in a long time, and that's what I judge artists by most of the time. People do sorta forget that Eminem was rolling with Rawkus (El-P, Mos Def, Kweli, Wordsworth, etc.) back before his EP dropped. Guy is still respected by peers, regardless of how successful he later became.

 

[RJT]

Hip hop? fuck no.

Rap? maybe. MAYBE.

SMH

 

[Gully State]

Nononono

GIMME THE LOOT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDw9NdOlYVs

And if he start to scream, BAHM! BAHM! have a nice dream!

The whole Ready to Die album is a classic.

 

[RustyNails]

His shit is better than any other fuckhead "rapper" out there at the moment.

 

[Rastafarian42]

One of the greatest but not the greatest hip-hop song. I will say this song cemented his legend status.

 

[Malvolio]

Egg Man is the real GOAT.

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

I wonder how many people here actually know the difference between rap and hip hop?

 

[XANDER CAGE]

It's pretty good but it's not even Eminem's best.

I'm not really an Em fan but Stan is pretty clearly the pinnacle of his career. There are tons of classic tracks better than Lose Yourself, though; it has a great beat but it's a fairly standard pump-yourself-up anthem that doesn't play on any of his real strengths as an emcee (vicious wordplay, excellent sense of character). It's very safe and radio friendly.

I'm not sure I have a specific vote for "best ever," but I'd be willing to back up anyone making an argument for C.R.E.A.M., Gimme the Loot, Shook Ones pt. 2, Jesus Walks, or Excursions. None of those are necessarily my favorite songs of all time, but they're definitely all super impactful hits.

Also I'm side-eying the hell out of anyone namedropping Hopsin here. Yeurgh.

 

[impact]

no

 

[Rastafarian42]

Come on bae

When they reminiscence over you....

 

[Blearth]

I wonder how many people here actually know the difference between rap and hip hop?

Enlighten us, oh wise one.

 

[Discotheque]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhei5QrLihs

 

[Junior Mint]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA This thread just keeps getting better.

Is the Hopsin thing a meme or something? People IRL keep telling me to listen to Hopsin but he seems to be a joke on GAF. (I have never listened to Hopsin)

 

[Dereck]

The Eminem dick riding is strong in this thread.

 

[junk]

Em is one of the nicest ever, but besides "Stan" and his mix of "Renegades" w/ Royce, alot of his music hasn't really stood the test of time for me. I wouldn't be caught dead bumping most of his stuff in my headphones or in the ride.


EDIT: oops, forgot about "Dead Wrong" w/ Biggie. Ok, that's it. I'm done!

 

[Dynedom]

Not even close.

 

[Korey]

Here are some more good Eminem songs

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=446996

 

[steveovig]

I agree wholeheartedly. Y'all are just a bunch of haters. That song could pump up a redneck born-again Christian or a priest or something.

 

[Blearth]

Em is one of the nicest ever, but besides "Stan" and his mix of "Renegades" w/ Royce, alot of his music hasn't really stood the test of time for me. I wouldn't be caught dead bumping most of his stuff in my headphones or in the ride.

I still list to My Fault on the regular. One of the best songs ever.

 

[Represent.]

I wonder how many people here actually know the difference between rap and hip hop?

No one really separates the two in this day and age...

Rap = rhythm and poetry

hip hop = more about the feel/dance/beat.

 

[Anth0ny]

Nononono

GIMME THE LOOT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDw9NdOlYVs

And if he start to scream, BAHM! BAHM! have a nice dream!

Agree.

 

[Kad5]

2 other songs that are better:

http://youtu.be/eHBdH8aj5Co?t=43m20s

This guy is from Detroit and is infinitely better than Eminem.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

No one really separates the two in this day and age...

Rap = rhythm and poetry

hip hop = more about the feel/dance/beat.

This changes everything.

 

[see5harp]

I wonder how many people here actually know the difference between rap and hip hop?

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Kad5]

Is the Hopsin thing a meme or something? People IRL keep telling me to listen to Hopsin but he seems to be a joke on GAF. (I have never listened to Hopsin)

Hopsin is for people for think that modern hip-hop consists only of the bullshit young money rappers. They think Hopsin is "saving" hip hop when he's really just preachy, cheesy, and unoriginal. He's stuck in his early-2000s eminem phase. It's like if OF was being managed by parents and D.A.R.E.

I listened to his recent Ill Mind track and I was like...ok thanks mom. All he does is fucking hate on other people and he doesn't even do it in a subtle/intelligent manner. It's starting to get obnoxious.

When someone tells me that Hopsin is one of the best or even THE best (I have heard this believe it or not) then I automatically know they know jackshit about hip hop music.

 

[Broken Joystick]

Em is good.
The song is good.
But nah.

Though thinking about it, I genuinely don't know what the best would be.

 

[enzo_gt]

Not even the best Em song, but it's still a good song.

 

[Baby Milo]

vomit

 

[R3TRO]

Heh, ok.

 

[Chromax]

Yes.

 

[Oersted]

Not even Ems best song.

Fakeedit: Bend over enzo

 

[MercuryLS]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF6ld8Gn9m0

Is and always will be my favorite.

 

[freenudemacusers]

I'd agree if this was a macklemore track like same love or thrift shop

 

[Majmun]

Ehhh, nope. Azealia Banks' 212 is vastly superior

 

[DJ Crimson]

Is the Hopsin thing a meme or something? People IRL keep telling me to listen to Hopsin but he seems to be a joke on GAF. (I have never listened to Hopsin)

Hopsin might be the best rapper to ever grace this world. You can't deny the genius that is the Ill Mind of Hopsin. Eminem wished he could create such masterpieces.

 

[Kinyou]

It's an amazing song, I give you that.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

8 Mile from the 8 Mile soundtrack is a better song than Lose Yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfMrLTbog0o

Fucking phenomenal. That being said, it doesn't have that special something that LY has.

And lol at some people posting these random ass underground songs. Yeah, I'd like to see those songs reaching the type of worldwide appeal and universal praise of Love Yourself.

 

[Discotheque]

Ehhh, nope. Azealia Banks' 212 is vastly superior

that's tied with this for one of the best recent hip hop songs for sure.

 

[Chuckie]

I'd pick 4th Chamber by GZA...it's so cool it doesn't even need a refrain.

 

[The Artful Dodger]

8 Mile from the 8 Mile soundtrack is a better song than Lose Yourself:

I always R.A.K.I.M. was the best song on that album. Rakim one of the best rappers around.

 

[see5harp]

I can't really tell of hopsin fans are being serious because of how terrible dude is. Guy is still rocking weird contact lenses like he's desperate to get invited to the gathering of the juggalos.

 

[kurbaan]

Although I love Lose Yourself, I always thought this was a bit better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN8VWkdRpmw

An MC's worst dream, I make them tensed, they hate me
See me and shake like a chain-link fence
By the looks of 'em you would swear that Jaws was coming
By the screams of 'em you would swear I'm sawing someone

By the way they runnin', you would swear the law was coming
It's now or never, and tonight it's all or nothing
Momma, Jimmy keeps leaving on us, He said he'd be back
He pinky promised, I don't think he's honest

I'll be back baby, I just gotta beat this clock
Fuck this clock! Imma make them Eat this watch
Don't believe me Watch! Imma win this race
And Imma come back and rub my shit in your face, Bitch!

I found my niche, You gon' hear my voice
'Til you're SICK of it, you ain't gonna have a choice
If I gotta scream 'til I have half a lung
If I have half a chance, I'll grab it, Rabbit Run!

 

[SteeloDMZ]

I can't really tell of hopsin fans are being serious because of how terrible dude is. Guy is still rocking weird contact lenses like he's desperate to get invited to the gathering of the juggalos.

Hopsin just hit a milli facebook followers.