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The Best Rapper Alive, Every Year Since 1979 | Complex
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DontBeThatGuy
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You shouldn't take this list seriously in the slightest. It's on some other shit.
lmao
Andrew Korenchkin
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Gaf-Hop coming for ya....
yo say what u want but his output in 2011 and 2012 was just fire
e Myspace Collection[13]
Released: February 11, 2011
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Red Flame: Devil Music Edition[12]
Released: February 18, 2011
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Illusions Of Grandeur[11]
Released: March 10, 2011
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Bitch Mob: Respect Da Bitch Vol.1[12]
Released: May 16, 2011
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
I Forgive You[11]
Released: August 28, 2011
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Black Flame[11]
Released: September 13, 2011
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
The Silent President[11]
Released: October 11, 2011
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
BasedGod Velli[11]
Released: November 14, 2011
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Blue Eyes[12]
Released: December 20, 2011
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Goldhouse[12]
Released: December 25, 2011
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
White Flame[11]
Released: January 31, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
God's Father[11][12]
Released: February 27, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
#1 Bitch[12]
Released: March 30, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
The BasedPrint 2[12]
Released: April 9, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Trapped In BasedWorld[12]
Released: April 25, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Water Is D.M.G. Pt. 1[12]
Released: May 29, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Green Flame[12]
Released: June 23, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Based Freestyle Collection[14]
Released: July 2, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Rich After Taxes[12]
Released: July 5, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Task Force[12]
Released: July 21, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Obama BasedGod[12]
Released: July 30, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Based Jam[12]
Released: August 29, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Frozen[12]
Released: September 7, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Illusions of Grandeur 2[12]
Released: October 9, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Halloween H2O[15]
Released: October 29, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Crime Fetish[12]
Released: November 22, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
Glassface[12]
Released: December 8, 2012
Label: BasedWorld Records
Format: Digital download
~Devil Trigger~
In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
it's cool that you're one of the few that unironically likes lil b, but be serious.
Pinko Marx
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Putting out a wealth of MySpace tier mixtapes does not a good rapper make.
Also you said Biggie had 2 hits gtfo.
haha i guess but give him 2011 or 2012 and not give it to drake twice
say what you want but lil b laid a blueprint for a lot of rappers now (future, rae sremmurd, future, young thug, chief keef)
biggie had juicy and hypnotize
thats it
the comparisons between him and pac make me laugh considering pac had daz producing fire hits in his prime. all eyez on me is a better album than biggies whole career, then you throw in me against the world and the comparisons just make no sense.
Lan Dong Mik
And why would I want them?
2011: DRAKE
2012: DRAKE
2013: KENDRICK LAMAR
2014: NICKI MINAJ
2015: DRAKE
LMAO
At least Kendrick made it in 2013
2012: DRAKE
2013: KENDRICK LAMAR
2014: NICKI MINAJ
2015: DRAKE
LMAO
At least Kendrick made it in 2013
ViewtifulJC
Banned
funny thing, with how huuuuuge Views still is, Drake will be #1 for 2016 a year from now
GiantEnemyGoomba
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Kendrick should at least be the last three years' (except maybe I'd put Chance as this year's)
Ziltoidia 9
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As someone who watched Degrassi through the 2000s, I can't believe Jimmy is one of the best rappers alive.
lil b never was or will be the greatest rapper alive.
biggie died at 24 and had one album released before that...
Pinko Marx
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One More Chance
Notorious
Me and my Bitch
Etc. Etc.
Pac had more variety in his subject matter, I'll admit that much. But no matter how you feel about Biggies music his influence is undeniable. Jay-Z, one of the most successful rappers ever frequently bites off my man. His songs STILL get play to this day. Teenagers today. THREE GENERATIONS later still know his music. Once again, you're entitled to your opinions but the results speak for themselves here.
yea i know but people act like he was a hit machine. tupac was a hit machine. me against the world was a seminal album. biggie had two good songs, other than that, he just got propped up by his beef with tupac and the fetishization of east coast vs west coast rap
Stabby McSter
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was 2014 really that bad
honest question, i can't remember 2014
honest question, i can't remember 2014
Andrew Korenchkin
Member
Biggies many many great songs were too angry, raw, powerful, and dangerous for radio consumption. His mastery of flow is still among the best.
Oh well, this list doesn't have Monch. I love most of the rappers on the list, but meh.
Oh well, this list doesn't have Monch. I love most of the rappers on the list, but meh.
Andrew Korenchkin
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was 2014 really that bad
honest question, i can't remember 2014
My man Hoodie Allen released his debut.
tupac also had years and years of material. biggie's impact on the genre was immediate.
Barnaby_Jones
Member
This.
Nicki Minaj won out over JCOLEGOINGDOUBLEPLATWITHNOEATURES as well?
I mean, it's not perfect but I really enjoyed FHD. Maybe because it released so late?
EDIT: Oh best rapper alive? Shit. That changes pretty much everything this millennium then
i agree with juicy and hypnotize but those are his only good songs worth playing, imo. a lot of other rappers still get play today but it doesnt mean they were the best in their day. i am forever grateful to biggie for those two songs but putting on the list twice against pac, especially in 95 makes no sense.
ColdLasagna
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Big with only two hits? Never thought I would actually see the end of the internet. lmao...
1990 is definitely right
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best album ever
also yes, extremely good pick
Gimme the Loot? Big Poppa? Just say you don't like him, don't act like his shit is overhyped.
SamuelSupreme
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This shit is so disrespectful to J.Cole. Like homie didnt save 2014 by himself with 2014 Forest Hills Drive.
And Im sorry. Kendrick released the most important album of the last 20 years. He easily wins 2013 and 2015. Drake can have 2011 because Take Care was fire.
And Im sorry. Kendrick released the most important album of the last 20 years. He easily wins 2013 and 2015. Drake can have 2011 because Take Care was fire.
Vigilant Walrus
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DMX best rapper of 1998 - Does anybody have a problem with that?
The DMX I remember is the one from early 1999-2000s. But it is also a mirage. I remember him, Xzibit, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes. Those were the guys. But when Nelly came, it felt like Fat Joe and Ja Rules faces were blasted everywhere.
And after that, all I remember was the hype about Jet Li being in this collaboration with DMX. Romeo Must Die, The One, Kiss of the Dragon, and after that he went away.
But the thing is, the world did not forget about DMX. Few gets blasted regularly at gyms all over the world as DMX party bangers. They are some of the most fun songs to sing along to. And the music videos were amazing too!
The DMX I remember is the one from early 1999-2000s. But it is also a mirage. I remember him, Xzibit, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes. Those were the guys. But when Nelly came, it felt like Fat Joe and Ja Rules faces were blasted everywhere.
And after that, all I remember was the hype about Jet Li being in this collaboration with DMX. Romeo Must Die, The One, Kiss of the Dragon, and after that he went away.
But the thing is, the world did not forget about DMX. Few gets blasted regularly at gyms all over the world as DMX party bangers. They are some of the most fun songs to sing along to. And the music videos were amazing too!
big poppa ill give you but gimme the loot is average. his shit is overhyped but i hold him to the same standard as the guy who made juicy. how you gonna put out one of the best hip hop songs ever and then everything is just average and ok?
and also i agree with big takin the 97 spot cause he did have an impact. he deserves that, but giving him 95 just perpetuates this myth that he was on 2pacs level
funny thing, with how huuuuuge Views still is, Drake will be #1 for 2016 a year from now
Dude's swag levels aren't even measurable
Pupperbabysassy
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This list was created by white people for white people. And the White people who created this list, probably wasn't born to hear most of the rappers when they were relevant.
Maybe it was just the cirlces I was in but I can't remember any rapper's album as hyped or built up virally as Get Rich of Die Tryin. And then 50 was EVERYWHERE.
Similarly, I'm surprised Game wasn't their pick for 2006 since Tha Carter III was 2007 and Doctor's Advocate was 2006. I remember One Blood playing on MTV ALL the time and that was in prime G-Unit popularity. Like Wayne had buzz in 2006 but Wayne has had buzz since Hot Boys
Similarly, I'm surprised Game wasn't their pick for 2006 since Tha Carter III was 2007 and Doctor's Advocate was 2006. I remember One Blood playing on MTV ALL the time and that was in prime G-Unit popularity. Like Wayne had buzz in 2006 but Wayne has had buzz since Hot Boys
Discotheque
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doctor's advocate kinda sucked tbh. but Get Rich or Die Trying hype was huuuge.
2004 shoulda went to the U-godzilla
Ravensmash
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Nikki Minaj.
Yeah, no.
Yeah, no.
~Devil Trigger~
In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
so you're telling me that you listen to HipHop, and you hear:
"Kick in the Door"
"Unbelievable"
"Get Money"
"Warning"
"10 Crack Commandment"
"Notorious Thug"
"The What"
etc
and you just cant figure out why Biggie was a big deal? you telling Biggie is ONLY know for 2 songs?
He got 2 Albums that where danm near full of hits, respect from the underground to mainstream, hits in the club to streets, lyrically and stylistically repected, great live performer....you can like Pac better but, biggie is overrated? nope
aygomyownroad
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2014 - Nicki Minaj... Wow Rap has a poor year there!
i only like those two songs by him. his other shit was ok but nothing crazy good. and i agree he deserves to be on the list, esp 97, but not 95. i agree biggie is a monumental hip hop figure, even if i personally dont get the hype, but i dont agree with him on the list twice, esp 95
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