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[Oersted]

I just noticed in every hip hop thread Hopsin

Spoiler

or Childish Gambino

always get mentioned

heh

Welcome to the internet.

Em is easily the best rapper ever and Drake is a distant 2nd.

What? I mean... what? Are you... what? Is this even... what? What in the fuck?

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Nothing wrong with preferring an artist that creates positive and uplifting music to negative urban warfare soundtracks.

I honestly can't tell if you're trolling, but yo have you listened to Eminem?

I'm assuming I just fell for something but just

god

 

[The Artful Dodger]

Dude I'm pretty sure Redman was a member of the D-12.

Nope. Redman's been around longer than D12

 

[siddx]

I had to check my calendar. All this thread is missing to bring it back to 1996 is some hoser talking about "RAP = CRAP"

This thread makes me want to throw up in someone's shoe and then beat them to death with it. Hold me back WW HOLD ME BACK!

 

[SteeloDMZ]

I honestly can't tell if you're trolling, but yo have you listened to Eminem?

I'm assuming I just fell for something but just

god

He probably meant specifically Lose Yourself, not Em's other catalogue.

 

[Salsa]

lol

not even best Eminem

Stan is best Eminem

it's a great song, tho

 

[Carnby]

This song is too played out to be considered good.

 

[kurbaan]

I honestly can't tell if you're trolling, but yo have you listened to Eminem?

I'm assuming I just fell for something but just

god

I know lol like what eminem did this guy listen to...


Oh and another classic STOP DROP SHUT EM DOWN OPEN UP SHOP

 

[WanderingWind]

This thread makes me want to throw up in someone's shoe and then beat them to death with it. Hold me back WW HOLD ME BACK!

Yo. Yo.

That one dude also said that Nicki Minaj was better than Sean Price because "at least she could sell records."

Just saying.

 

[siddx]

Yo. Yo.

That one dude also said that Nicki Minaj was better than Sean Price because "at least she could sell records."

Just saying.

You've got my bail money ready?

 

[liger05]

He's top 5 for sure

Easy top 5. His content these days is average but still his flow is untouchable, versatile and he could rap circles around most guys no problem.

 

[oyoshimaru]

nope.

 

[WanderingWind]

You've got my bail money ready?

Yup. Have fun, slugger

 

[jhmtehgamr20xx]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO2wA0Te0wM

It's such a fantastic song. I don't think is even the best Eminem song, and he definitely has other stuff that's lyrically more complex and impressive, yet, that doesn't mean much because Lose Yourself is probably the best example of what's so good about hip-hop.

From the very second the song starts, you know that is gonna be special. Eerie/atmospheric intro that sets up the tone for the rest of the record: a tale of an underdog that finally has the chance to achieve the recognition he deserves.

Just fantastic lyrics all around that are relatable to almost anyone and an amazing, instantly recognizable beat that will stay in your mind forever. But what makes this song such a classic is the intensity behind everything. This is an artist at his absolute best; a song that was written and produced by himself, none of that ghostwriter/ghostproducer bullshit. There have been a lot of great rappers that have come out in recent years, but honestly, I doubt I'll ever see anyone rapping at this level.



The song transmits such a feeling of urgency which I find particularly interesting considering that at this point Eminem was already on top of the world and had 2 of the best selling albums of the decade in the US, so he didn't have anything to prove.

Everytime I hear the "I don't like rap, but do like Eminem" argument, this is always, always the song people bring up. It's understandable because Lose Yourself has a huge appeal that transcends the genre.

Lose Yourself is the anthem ball players play at the locker room, boxers use as their entrance theme, EVO players listen to and win tournaments. A masterpiece.

Spoiler

And it won an Oscar

You're entitled to your opinion, but I don't agree with this one. Personally I don't have a "favorite" hiphop song per se, but there are plenty of ones I like a lot more than any Eminem piece.

Just personal taste, that's all.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

that title belongs to the world is yours...The World Is Yours

 

[Heel]

I'd like to present a counter argument.

Silkk Tha Shocker featuring Trina - That's Cool

Old school headz know the deal.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

that title belongs to the world is yours...The World Is Yours

Out of Illmatic I like Represent the best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYkDwzi-FI

 

[siddx]

I'd like to present a counter argument.

Silkk Tha Shocker featuring Trina - That's Cool

Old school headz know the deal.

Did you just refer to Silkk the shocker as old school? Did you just refer to silkk the shocker as anything but one of the worst rappers to ever facefart his way through a song? WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS THREAD

 

[dafinezt]

Stan's not only his best song, but the best rap song ever IMO. And yes, I've heard all the popular picks like TROY, 93 Til Infinity, Juicy, Protect Ya Neck, and whatever else you can throw at me. I'm not even that big an Eminem fan.

 

[bonesmccoy]

Any Man is Eminem's best, and Eminem is to hip hop as the Big Mac is to burgers.

 

[see5harp]

Nope. Redman's been around longer than D12

O yea, that's right Redman was DJ Red Alert's hypeman.

 

[Heel]

Did you just refer to Silkk the shocker as old school? Did you just refer to silkk the shocker as anything but one of the worst rappers to ever facefart his way through a song? WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS THREAD

You must be a little wet behind the ears. Real heads respect Silkk's bars.

Honorable mention: JT Money - Hit 'em High

 

[freenudemacusers]

I'd like to present a counter argument.

Silkk Tha Shocker featuring Trina - That's Cool

Old school headz know the deal.

Great technical skill but terrible content and message.

 

[siddx]

You must be a little wet behind the ears. Real heads respect Silkk's bars.

Honorable mention: JT Money - Hit 'em High

Oh thank god you are just trolling. There is still sanity left in the world.

 

[Syph Medwes]

Nononono

GIMME THE LOOT

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

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

Warning is better man

Also, Lose Yourself is great but not the best. Marshall Mathers is a great song too. Not sure which one is his best though.

 

[biggslimm]

A Tribe Called Quest, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Mobb Deep, etc. are not random ass underground artists. If you don't know the back catalog don't step into the arena (another random ass hip hop reference).

I was talking about that elzhi dude some guy posted.

Lol, how could you possibly think they were referring to any of the artists you mentioned? If you can't identify the obvious don't revoke someone else's arena invitation!

 

[Maximus.]

It is one of the best, but not the best. That will always be subjective. Dr Dre, Tupac, Biggie, Bone thugs, anyone can argue who had the best song ever.

 

[SillyEskimo]

Fat Boys - Stick'Em holds up well!

http://youtu.be/mHoCR7u5NzY

So does Young MC - Pickin Up The Pace

http://youtu.be/wu0cXTJ_SFQ

 

[see5harp]

Oh thank god you are just trolling. There is still sanity left in the world.

I know he's trolling, but there is actually something to be said of Silkk back in No Limit hey day. He spit some decent stuff here and there to be honest.

 

[Bread]

Pretty much every song on Illmatic is better than the entirety of Eminem's discography.

Life's A Bitch is the greatest rap song of all time though.

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

Lose Yourself isn't even Eminem's best song.

 

[dafinezt]

Pretty much every song on Illmatic is better than the entirety of Eminem's discography.

Life's A Bitch is the greatest rap song of all time though.

The entirety of Eminem's discography might be better than every track off Nastradamus, though.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Pretty much every song on Illmatic is better than the entirety of Eminem's discography.

Life's A Bitch is the greatest rap song of all time though.

Nas is one of my goats, but no.

 

[Bread]

The entirety of Eminem's discography might be better than every track off Nastradamus, though.

can't argue with that

 

[ChubbyHuggs]

That's not even his best song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikKUceLXdt8

 

[lethial]

You're right, Big L "Ebonics" is way better then Feminem.

 

[Solo]

 

[solarus]

I knew your taste was suspect steelo and then you drop this WOAT thread, smh.
Thieves in the night by black star is a better song, just mentioning since I'm listening to that right now and even that isn't close to being best of all time.
EDIT: what i mean is that thieves in the night is incredible and there are a lot of hip hop songs just as good or even better than it, lose yourself is not even on the same level.

 

[LightOfTruth]

I knew your taste was suspect steelo and then you drop this WOAT thread, smh.
Thieves in the night by black star is a better song, just mentioning since I'm listening to that right now and even that isn't close to being best of all time.

That is an amazing song

 

[Appleman]

I don't know how anyone could listen through SSLP, MMLP, and TES and say that he isn't a top 5 rapper.

His new stuff has been pretty mediocre (or even straight up garbage) but I dig a couple Recovery tracks, the No Love verse is pretty tight

 

[thabiz]

you should all be ashamed.

 

[Eleuin]

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

I am laughing way too hard at this.

 

[solarus]

That is an amazing song

I know it's incredible and what I'm saying is that there's lots of good hip hop songs even better than that! Lol at lose yourself being called the greatest.

 

[catashtrophe]

No this song nor any other Eminem song is close to being the best hip hop song of all time nor would i have Eminem in the top 10 MCs

 

[ErnieMcCracken]

No this song nor any other Eminem song is close to being the best hip hop song of all time nor would i have Eminem in the top 10 MCs

Truth.

 

[iDotDotDot]

I'll just leave this here, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpaonSDPw7Y not even his best song

 

[Hex]

Why do these kinds of OPS never have "In my opinion" anywhere to be found?

Anyway, I will leave this here because this is my contribution:
(though best to me changes on my mood and the day and the lunar alignment and which personality is dominant at the time)

Erik B and Rakim - Paid in Full and just because Follow the Leader

 

[WanderingWind]

Why do these kinds of posts never have "In my opinion" anywhere to be found?

Because it's understood? It's music.

 

[Zee-Row]

I'm not from New York so I hate Empire State of Mind.

 

[Talents]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3HErOOaAfs
Spaghetti

It's a good song, but no where near the greatest, it's not even his best song. My favorite of his is probably his verse in Hellbound, Renegade, Infinite, or 313.