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We are starting to see rap songs become like 8 mins long though....haha.(only goblin and god forgives I don't.)
How?
Tokubetsu
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Jesus Christ this new Deniro x Shady FUCK.
Ninjas, PLEASE stop sleeping on Deniro:
https://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/08/28/deniro-farrar-on-my-block-f-shady-blaze/
Ninjas, PLEASE stop sleeping on Deniro:
https://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/08/28/deniro-farrar-on-my-block-f-shady-blaze/
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stop stealing my posts
lol @ the new lupe album cover. I'm a fan of lupe's fahrenheit all the way to the cool. Lasers was destined to be trash and all his mixtape stuff as of late are ass. Dudes become quite a cornball.
Dude is pretty versatile with his flow, I would hardly call him dry. I think the cool was an awesome concept album.
Dude is pretty versatile with his flow, I would hardly call him dry. I think the cool was an awesome concept album.
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Lol relax man it's not about the grouping, I ain't even listened to Take Care. I was just trying to point out that just because some albums are liked by a majority of people and also have strong critical backing, it doesn't mean it should be regarded as classic because that implies the album should be bulletproof when it's not going to resonate with everyone. I agree enzo more time needs to be given before you could label it like that but I dunno I just find it a problematic word. I mean to many Aquemini could be seen as a classic and it got 5 mics in The Source but I much prefer ATLiens so the word classic to me is kind of like whatever. I am also unsure whether influence is a good variable to throw in to the mix especially when you always have people willing to hop on coattails or chase a trend in the hope of gaining success. Is Flockaveli a classic because loads of people want to use Lex Luger beats and the trap sound now? Probably not, but it's certainly been influential.
...the greatest rapper of all time?
But before you start naming names, I'd like you to take a step back and look at Hip Hop as a whole. As a genre of music, as a major piece of pop culture, as a way of life.
I'd like you to consider the impact the rapper has had on the rap game. Their discography. Hit singles, classic albums. Longevity and relevance. Persona/charisma. Technique, style, wordplay. Their contribution to hip-hop. What do they bring to the party; what is their contribution?
Consider everything before you make your pick.
That said, my pick is
.
I had him in my top 5 for the longest time. But only just a few minutes ago, I realized that he holds the number one spot when you take everything into consideration.
Anyone else agree? Disagree?
Who's your pick?
Who is... the greatest rapper of all time?
But before you start naming names, I'd like you to take a step back and look at Hip Hop as a whole. As a genre of music, as a major piece of pop culture, as a way of life.
I'd like you to consider the impact the rapper has had on the rap game. Their discography. Hit singles, classic albums. Longevity and relevance. Persona/charisma. Technique, style, wordplay. Their contribution to hip-hop. What do they bring to the party; what is their contribution?
Consider everything before you make your pick.
That said, my pick is
......NAS
I had him in my top 5 for the longest time. But only just a few minutes ago, I realized that he holds the number one spot when you take everything into consideration.
Anyone else agree? Disagree?
Who's your pick?
Who is... the greatest rapper of all time?
I suppose, but he just popularized what Crooked and presumably others had done before.
Big Sean "How It Feel" Mixtape preview.
HOT FIYAAA!!!!!
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I feel like we're the only two people who tolerate Sean Don, but sounds good BOIIIIIII.
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Big Sean has one of the best flows in the game right now.
christ almighty.
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Note: Best flow doesn't equal best lyrics. Since I have to point out the obvious to people like you most of the time.
Glass Rebel
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last few posts are making me shit blood
bleh
bleh
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Holy shit at new DeNiro Farrar. That new album is gonna be too nice.
My comment WAS aimed at the fact that you said he had the best flow. Why would you think it had anything to do with his lyrics?
Syph Medwes
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kanye cycle and GOAT discussion...i'm steering clear this time
although I agree that MBDTF can't be classified as a classic since it needs to age. Very few albums become classics, and even fewer can truly be deemed instant classics.
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Only way you could disagree is if you are thinking about lyrics. Big Sean definitely has one of the best flows in the game right now without a doubt. Especially out of some of the new rappers. Plus, keep in mind I'm saying one of the best flows, not best flow period.
See I'm not knocking Lupe either. Much like Lil Wayne or Eminem, if you mention liking them without a lengthy qualifier most people imply that you like him as much as the most vocal stans do, which IMO is overrated. Dude is nice as hell but just doesn't have the gumption to really take a solo album there. I could say the same thing about AZ or Inspectah Deck, and I sure as hell like them a lot, but they can't really carry a solo album to soaring heights. Lupe would be in that club.
IrishNinja
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might fuck with slaughterhouse later this week, some friends at work wont stop talking about it but im just not in that rappity rap mood yet
i havent liked a talib track in a minute, but this was nice - thanks man. he needs more like this
yeah, this was my first thought too.
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for real though pete, waitin on your detailed explanation how that album changed shit, im interested!
feelin this post
this analogy spoke to me, co-signing
i havent liked a talib track in a minute, but this was nice - thanks man. he needs more like this
yeah, this was my first thought too.
ohyou.jpg
for real though pete, waitin on your detailed explanation how that album changed shit, im interested!
feelin this post
this analogy spoke to me, co-signing
sf2fanatic
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It was cool. worth a listen
Stop trying to explain to me what you said. I know what you said, and sorry, everything about Big Sean sucks.
Allow me to lighten the mood with one of the best crossover songs ever:
Gorillaz - November Has Come (ft. MF DOOM)
Gorillaz - November Has Come (ft. MF DOOM)
I like it quite a bit honestly, these ninjas cant rap tho is all and they all sound the same
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How so though? Don't hate just to hate, I don't like Big Sean much, but I won't deny his flow is better than most rappers coming out with their average ass flows. He actually tries to handle tracks differently than most. If I made a top 15 maybe 10, out of rappers with the best flows as of late, he would definitely make the list.
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any of his later albums good?
Glass Rebel
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me agreeing with kam? stop the presses
this isn't Wu-Tang + System of a Down - Shame on a Ni**a
I've got a gun the size of a black hole
shoot planets don't get frantic
c'mon!
His last three he released independently; Laugh Now Cry Later, Raw Footage and I Am the West are all good. Raw Footage being his strongest album since his heyday. I love that he foots the entire bill for creating and distributing them and doesn't put a single pop track on any of it. Just does it for the love.
Really slept on 4.5 mic album.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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So nobody is even going to come close to taking verse of the year away from Andre on that Gorillaz track are they?
Mine still goes to Danny Brown on Terrorist Threat.
Listening to it right now. Where's the horrid? Point me to a track, I'm not finding one...
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Danny brown on Terriost Threats
Andre 3000 on sixteen
Gunplay on Cartoons & Cereal
Mr. muthafuckin exquire on Russian Roulette
Nas on Triple Beam Dreams
are all superior and that's just without me thinking hard.
I havnt listened to it since it dropped. I just remember really not feeling it at all.
That makes him a legend, but GOAT? Nah, thats purely someone who is a great MC.
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Haha, I believe it was actually called Black, White
Syphon Filter
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His evolution kind of sucks. Kanye's best album is his first.
Haha, that sounds right.
Peeps think Cube can't get to Nas levels of lyricism. I lol.
http://youtu.be/1YJKXIdnMKI <---- Cube gem tucked away on the I Got The Hook Up soundtrack.
http://youtu.be/1YJKXIdnMKI <---- Cube gem tucked away on the I Got The Hook Up soundtrack.
Maybe- but stop and think for a second- what rapper has been able to adopt their rhymes/style to their evolution as a person and maintain that level of quality? Jay z? Nas? Em? Not even close. Kanye is in uncharted waters, he's the closest rap has to Michael Jackson, a rapper with staying power, critical mass AND critical acclaim. He's a fucking stadium act that doesn't have to rely on his old hits- you know how hard that is to do?
Enter The 36 Chambers
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Lol.
LOL.
That slaughterhouse album is fire. Hasnt come outta the CD player in the car since i got it.
Also, L of the week goes to.....
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