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MadSkillzBahamut
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Basically, Rocky needs to go way more mainstream sounding than this.
He's trying to be artistic but it's not for him.
He's trying to be artistic but it's not for him.
Black Republican
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his debut album sounded more mainstream, gaf hated it tho
Haven't had much time with the new boosie. So far I feel the mix tape last year was better.
Bout to dive into the Jeezy tape.
ViewtifulJC
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Like they know they can't put this on their resumes
Glass Rebel
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I just want it to sound good and nothing off ALLA has grabbed me so far :yeshrug:
Rocky's problem isn't even about going mainstream. It's about execution. He described this being a very 70's psychedelic influenced album and that to me sounds interesting. Then you hear the album and realize he never delivers, as he meanders with beat switches, putting in tracks that break the flow and rapping about stupid shit. Like, I feel the dude is too self-conscious for his own good and that can harm his projects as a whole. Even Bronson did a much better job at what Rocky was claiming to do, with some of the guitars, melodies, and general atmosphere of his songs.
I don't know how much of a say Yams had at this point in Rocky's career, but I can truly believe he was behind Live.Love.ASAP because that shit was concise, cohesive and more importantly, it had distinct identity. As of now, Rocky's personality isn't compelling enough for me to listen to what he says and his vision isn't complete enough to actually give a fuck about another full length.
I don't know how much of a say Yams had at this point in Rocky's career, but I can truly believe he was behind Live.Love.ASAP because that shit was concise, cohesive and more importantly, it had distinct identity. As of now, Rocky's personality isn't compelling enough for me to listen to what he says and his vision isn't complete enough to actually give a fuck about another full length.
I know Overcast was interested, but I shared my thoughts on Ex Machina in the movie thread, very light spoiler hints - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=165217689&postcount=750
manipulate
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Can someone explain to me why Multiply isn't on this album? That was like my favourite track around the new year
Edit: liking the production, but Rocky's just not.. enough, I guess
Edit: liking the production, but Rocky's just not.. enough, I guess
That Ye part.
Album's boring on the first listen.
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You don't listen listen to Thugga. Just enjoy his vocals like an instrument or a crazy synth. It's like my ears don't even register it as language
Maybe why I have so much fun with these leaks.
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Oh, someone mentioned Endtroducing. Haven't heard that for years. I know what I'm going to do later.
Album's boring on the first listen.
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You don't listen listen to Thugga. Just enjoy his vocals like an instrument or a crazy synth. It's like my ears don't even register it as language
Maybe why I have so much fun with these leaks.---
Oh, someone mentioned Endtroducing. Haven't heard that for years. I know what I'm going to do later.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I'm sitting here at work seriously ponder this sus ass lyric
Rocky finally catching up to Kendrick
Rocky finally catching up to Kendrick
Breh, out of all things you can use to criticize Kendrick, you going with this?
PhoenixDark
Banned
Any Clams Casino on the Rocky album?
Not really saying anything would be a bit strong considering at least the presence of a direction, but we're in the ballpark as far as execution goes.
Not that either have to say something, of course! I need to give the Rocky once more over before giving conclusive thoughts, but for the most part it's cool, just kind of scatterbrain as far as songs go, and I don't think I care very much for some of the patterns you see across the album (like the samples, for instance).
lmao
Nice review; I have a similar opinion about it. Loved Oscar Isaac's performance (especially
the disco scene that came out of nowhere and feels really creepy
Rocky finally catching up to Kendrick
Fam no
APPEARANCES
- Tip Drill
- Big Pimpin'
Alphabetical Onslaught- Sippin on Some Syrup
Kendrick can actually rap too
Storm Chamber
Banned
You mean Kendrick's album where he just now discovers the world isn't fair ala J. Cole?
Photographic evidence of the effectiveness of the statement made:
It's almost unanimously considered to be an amazing album. It obviously resonated with people. Unless you're saying it's a matter of conveyance, and in that case I'm gonna question your judgement once more.
You mean Kendrick's album where he just now discovers the world isn't fair ala J. Cole?
HiiPower? Ronald Reagan Era? Barbed Wire? Keisha/Tammy's Song? Heaven and Hell? like half the theming and songs of GKMC?
TFW Kanye begged to be on the song.
Storm Chamber
Banned
I've found myself in a bit of a conundrum brehs
Continue trolling Average Lamar
Realize that means you're siding with a graduate of ICYeezy College
Oh, he had it
But he didn't pull out the dashiki until now
Continue trolling Average Lamar
oh so now we gwan act like Kendrick found his kufi randomly on To Pimp a Butterfly huh
HiiPower? Ronald Reagan Era? Barbed Wire? Keisha/Tammy's Song? Heaven and Hell? like half the theming and songs of GKMC?
Oh, he had it
But he didn't pull out the dashiki until now
Storm Chamber, tell us your thoughts on Tetsuo & Youth.
got a feelin' it aligns with the OT's feelings on that bland platter of sound.
Oh, he had it
But he didn't pull out the dashiki until now
I mean...............
Half of Kendricks whole loosely defined persona on these earlier albums is that of a kid disconnected morally yet constantly in observance of and partially participating in the violence and 'negative culture' of the hood. Night of the Living Junkies, HOC, etc etc. It's a consistent theme throughout all his albums.
I'm dead ass sure this whole 'oh Kendrick on his
they're all unfinished though right? I heard I cant feel my face last night and it didn't sound mixed/mastered.
Storm Chamber, tell us your thoughts on Tetsuo & Youth.
Testuo and Youth is obviously a classic because there are 9 minute tracks and he raps really really fast.
Storm Chamber
Banned
Storm Chamber, tell us your thoughts on Tetsuo & Youth.
A lyrical tour de force almost in the vein of Ras Kass' Soul on Ice but with far better production and despite his labyrinthine usage of metaphors, a far more direct critique of issues in the black community and society as a whole than any of his peers.
A true masterpiece in a genre contantly plagued with mediocrity
Storm Chamber
Banned
I mean really though, most of ya'll hate Lupe because nobody told you it was cool to like him again. Maybe if he gets a Young Thug feature or puts on some soundcloud drill rappers you supposedly like but get embarrased if someone brings them up, the tide will turn.
But I aint said nothing
But I aint said nothing
That opinion is somehow worse than EnzoA lyrical tour de force almost in the vein of Ras Kass' Soul on Ice but with far better production and despite his labyrinthine usage of metaphors, a far more direct critique of issues in the black community and society as a whole than any of his peers.
A true masterpiece in a genre contantly plagued with mediocrity
Brehs Overdoz next album is gonna fire - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VqGwHYB_8UI
As a career Lupe hater I resent the notion that we've been told to hate him. Hating/stanning Lupe wars is an olde gaf hop tradition, RIP ReconYoda. I don't think anyone hates him, but his stans here really fled the sinking ship around Lasers and never looked back (i'm looking at you Overcast)
Or they all got banned for being insane human beings.
Or they all got banned for being insane human beings.
Storm Chamber
Banned
The production, yes.
I don't hate Soul on Ice's production at all, but everytime I listen to the title track's remix, I can't help but wonder what we could've gotten
Honestly, I almost got off the bandwagon myself. The album was that bad. But I figured the guy who gave us Revenge of The Nerds and The Cool wasn't done yet
And here we are today, basking in the glory that is T&Y
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
Lupe still checking his phone every day, not knowing Kanye lost his number 3 phones ago.
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