Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 17429 Location: Mackadocious, Ca.
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:26 pm Post subject:
^ Mid-late teens. Here's the thing though...Would you be honest about your age if I called it right? Probably not. So this is futile. _________________
Quote:
Smooth, but I move like an army / Bulletproof down in case brothas try to bomb me / Puttin' brothas to rest like Elliot Ness / Cuz I don't like stress
Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 732 Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:28 pm Post subject:
LuxuryBrown wrote:
24 wrote:
None of it. Gangster rap destroyed hip-hop...
<OK, I'll leave the thread now >
Nope. 2 reasons Hip Hop is dead: Puffy & the South.
How did the South ruin hip hop?? You will probably point to some of these bubblegum rappers who make songs about dances. But, fail to mention that some of the most respected artists have come from the South. Did OutKast destroy it? Did UGK destroy it? If you can get past Ludacris' radio friendly singles, he can def do the whole word play with the best of them. When Lil Wayne commits himself to rap and not weird vocals and singing hes up there. Chamillionaire is fierce and vastly underrated.
Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 17429 Location: Mackadocious, Ca.
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:01 pm Post subject:
The End Game wrote:
LuxuryBrown wrote:
24 wrote:
None of it. Gangster rap destroyed hip-hop...
<OK, I'll leave the thread now >
Nope. 2 reasons Hip Hop is dead: Puffy & the South.
How did the South ruin hip hop?? You will probably point to some of these bubblegum rappers who make songs about dances. But, fail to mention that some of the most respected artists have come from the South. Did OutKast destroy it? Did UGK destroy it? If you can get past Ludacris' radio friendly singles, he can def do the whole word play with the best of them. When Lil Wayne commits himself to rap and not weird vocals and singing hes up there. Chamillionaire is fierce and vastly underrated.
The South got lazy. Point blank. They slowed the sound down and focused mainly on hooks. Their lyrical content got lazy. Hardly ANY social commentary after the Geto Boyz came and went. Then enters Master P. The whole "South Blame" begins with him. He started the downfall of Hip Hop. Then you throw in the Cash Money Millionaires clique and that solidified that Hip Hop was now on the downturn of what was gonna be the major glorification of "Bling".
What followed were copycats of this whole life/style and the laziness just continued to where it's at today. I mean, really...Hurricane Chris? C'mon. OutKast isn't included, they are the exception. Luda IS included, along with nursery rhyme master Nelly, adding his "southern vibe" from the midwest avenues. Som Lil Wayne and Cham - Nope, not feelin' 'em. Never will. It's all about ringtones and hooks now. _________________
Quote:
Smooth, but I move like an army / Bulletproof down in case brothas try to bomb me / Puttin' brothas to rest like Elliot Ness / Cuz I don't like stress
Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 33474 Location: Long Beach, California
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:59 pm Post subject:
I'm an East Coaster guy for the most part. There are still good guys out there... they just don't get the same airplay.
Guys I like?
Dr. Dre
Tribe Called Quest
Jurassic 5
Common
Mos Def
Eminem
Biggie
My brother used to love Richie Rich and Too Short. He was really into public enemy too. I remember loving the Fat Boys when he used to play them. It was funny, he'd have his NWA tape right next to Metallica.
These days I'm not so into music as much, but once in a way certain guys get to me... but they mostly come from the R&B crowd more than hip hop.
I always wondered if Biggie and 2-pac were still around... would they have sold out like Snoop? _________________ LakersGround's Terms of Service
Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 732 Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:37 am Post subject:
LuxuryBrown wrote:
The End Game wrote:
LuxuryBrown wrote:
24 wrote:
None of it. Gangster rap destroyed hip-hop...
<OK, I'll leave the thread now >
Nope. 2 reasons Hip Hop is dead: Puffy & the South.
How did the South ruin hip hop?? You will probably point to some of these bubblegum rappers who make songs about dances. But, fail to mention that some of the most respected artists have come from the South. Did OutKast destroy it? Did UGK destroy it? If you can get past Ludacris' radio friendly singles, he can def do the whole word play with the best of them. When Lil Wayne commits himself to rap and not weird vocals and singing hes up there. Chamillionaire is fierce and vastly underrated.
The South got lazy. Point blank. They slowed the sound down and focused mainly on hooks. Their lyrical content got lazy. Hardly ANY social commentary after the Geto Boyz came and went. Then enters Master P. The whole "South Blame" begins with him. He started the downfall of Hip Hop. Then you throw in the Cash Money Millionaires clique and that solidified that Hip Hop was now on the downturn of what was gonna be the major glorification of "Bling".
What followed were copycats of this whole life/style and the laziness just continued to where it's at today. I mean, really...Hurricane Chris? C'mon. OutKast isn't included, they are the exception. Luda IS included, along with nursery rhyme master Nelly, adding his "southern vibe" from the midwest avenues. Som Lil Wayne and Cham - Nope, not feelin' 'em. Never will. It's all about ringtones and hooks now.
I disagree with LUDA, if you can get past his lollypop singles for the ladies and listen to the rest of his music, he's got some content. As for every Hurricane Chris, there is a MIMS.
I think that every region has it's good rappers and bad ones.
Drive By Bangers Vol 1
Intro
Above the Law " Murder Rap"
Above The Law "Black Superman"
Comptons Most Wanted "One Time Gaffled Em Up"
Comptons Most Wanted "Growin Up In The Hood"
Comptons Most Wanted "Hood Took Me Under"
Comptons Most Wanted "Def Wish (DJ Premier Re-mix)
Gang Starr ft Kurupt & The Lady Of Rage "You Know My Steez Remix"
Kurupt "Callin Out Names"
10. Kurupt ft Daz "On,Onsite"
11. Tha Dogg Pound "Push Bacc"
12. Tha Dogg Pound "If We All Fucc"
Tha Dogg Pound "Big Pimpin"
Tha Dogg Pound "Respect"
Tha Dogg Pound & Mack 10 "Nothin But The Cavi Hit"
Mack 10 "Hoo Bangin"
Mack 10 "Foe Life"
Ice Cube "Now I Gotta Wetcha"
Ice Cube "How To Survive In South Central"
Ice Cube "We Had To Tear This (bleep) Up"
Ice Cube "Get Off My Dick"
Ice Cube "Whos' The Mack"
Anotha Level ft Ice Cube "Level N Service"
WC "Jus Clownin"
Low Profile "Funky Song"
Low Profile "Pay Dues"
Volume 10 "Pistolgrip-Pump"
Volume 10 feat Ganjah K "A Real Freestyle"
2Pac feat Roger Troutman "California Love"
King Tee "Shake Da Spot"
King Tee "Ruff Rhyme"
King Tee "Got It Bad Y'all"
Tha Alkaholiks "Only When I'm Drunk"
Tash "Nightfall"
Xzibit "Los Angeles Times"
Ras Kass ft Coolio "Drama"
Coolio "County Line"
King Tee ft Ice Cube "King Tee's Beerstand"
Snoop Dogg ft Nate Dogg "St Ides Commercial"
The Dove Shack "Summertime In The LBC"
Twinz "Round & Round"
Shade Sheist ft Nate Dogg "Where I Wanna Be (Mike B's Shuggie Boogie Remix)
Nate Dogg "Music & Me"
Snoop Dogg ft Daz & Raphael Saadiq "Midnight Love"
Warren G ft Ron Isley "Smokin Me Out"
Nate Dogg "Me & My Homies"
Lloyd Banks ft Nate Dogg "Warrior pt 2"
DJ Quik "Born & Raised in Compton"
DJ Quik "Summer Breeze"
Suga Free "Why You (bleep)"
Shade Sheist ft DJ Quik "John Doe"
2nd II None "Be True To Yourself"
Hi-C "Leave My Curl Alone"
Hi-C feat DJ Quik, 2nd II None & AMG "2 Skanless"
Kid Frost "La Raza"
Cypress Hill "Dr Greenthumb"
Cypress Hill "When The (bleep) Goes Down"
Cypress Hill "Illusions"
NWA "8 Ball (remix)"
Eazy-E "Still Talkin' (bleep)"
Eazy-E "If U Want It"
Eazy-E "Gimme Dat Nut"
NWA "If It Ain't Ruff"
NWA "Chin Check"
The D.O.C. ft MC Ren, Ice Cube, Eazy E & Dr.Dre "The Grand Finale"
Drive By Bangers Vol 1
Intro
Above the Law " Murder Rap"
Above The Law "Black Superman"
Comptons Most Wanted "One Time Gaffled Em Up"
Comptons Most Wanted "Growin Up In The Hood"
Comptons Most Wanted "Hood Took Me Under"
Comptons Most Wanted "Def Wish (DJ Premier Re-mix)
Gang Starr ft Kurupt & The Lady Of Rage "You Know My Steez Remix"
Kurupt "Callin Out Names"
10. Kurupt ft Daz "On,Onsite"
11. Tha Dogg Pound "Push Bacc"
12. Tha Dogg Pound "If We All Fucc"
Tha Dogg Pound "Big Pimpin"
Tha Dogg Pound "Respect"
Tha Dogg Pound & Mack 10 "Nothin But The Cavi Hit"
Mack 10 "Hoo Bangin"
Mack 10 "Foe Life"
Ice Cube "Now I Gotta Wetcha"
Ice Cube "How To Survive In South Central"
Ice Cube "We Had To Tear This (bleep) Up"
Ice Cube "Get Off My Dick"
Ice Cube "Whos' The Mack"
Anotha Level ft Ice Cube "Level N Service"
WC "Jus Clownin"
Low Profile "Funky Song"
Low Profile "Pay Dues"
Volume 10 "Pistolgrip-Pump"
Volume 10 feat Ganjah K "A Real Freestyle"
2Pac feat Roger Troutman "California Love"
King Tee "Shake Da Spot"
King Tee "Ruff Rhyme"
King Tee "Got It Bad Y'all"
Tha Alkaholiks "Only When I'm Drunk"
Tash "Nightfall"
Xzibit "Los Angeles Times"
Ras Kass ft Coolio "Drama"
Coolio "County Line"
King Tee ft Ice Cube "King Tee's Beerstand"
Snoop Dogg ft Nate Dogg "St Ides Commercial"
The Dove Shack "Summertime In The LBC"
Twinz "Round & Round"
Shade Sheist ft Nate Dogg "Where I Wanna Be (Mike B's Shuggie Boogie Remix)
Nate Dogg "Music & Me"
Snoop Dogg ft Daz & Raphael Saadiq "Midnight Love"
Warren G ft Ron Isley "Smokin Me Out"
Nate Dogg "Me & My Homies"
Lloyd Banks ft Nate Dogg "Warrior pt 2"
DJ Quik "Born & Raised in Compton"
DJ Quik "Summer Breeze"
Suga Free "Why You (bleep)"
Shade Sheist ft DJ Quik "John Doe"
2nd II None "Be True To Yourself"
Hi-C "Leave My Curl Alone"
Hi-C feat DJ Quik, 2nd II None & AMG "2 Skanless"
Kid Frost "La Raza"
Cypress Hill "Dr Greenthumb"
Cypress Hill "When The (bleep) Goes Down"
Cypress Hill "Illusions"
NWA "8 Ball (remix)"
Eazy-E "Still Talkin' (bleep)"
Eazy-E "If U Want It"
Eazy-E "Gimme Dat Nut"
NWA "If It Ain't Ruff"
NWA "Chin Check"
The D.O.C. ft MC Ren, Ice Cube, Eazy E & Dr.Dre "The Grand Finale"
Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 17429 Location: Mackadocious, Ca.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:54 am Post subject:
The End Game wrote:
LuxuryBrown wrote:
The End Game wrote:
LuxuryBrown wrote:
24 wrote:
None of it. Gangster rap destroyed hip-hop...
<OK, I'll leave the thread now >
Nope. 2 reasons Hip Hop is dead: Puffy & the South.
How did the South ruin hip hop?? You will probably point to some of these bubblegum rappers who make songs about dances. But, fail to mention that some of the most respected artists have come from the South. Did OutKast destroy it? Did UGK destroy it? If you can get past Ludacris' radio friendly singles, he can def do the whole word play with the best of them. When Lil Wayne commits himself to rap and not weird vocals and singing hes up there. Chamillionaire is fierce and vastly underrated.
The South got lazy. Point blank. They slowed the sound down and focused mainly on hooks. Their lyrical content got lazy. Hardly ANY social commentary after the Geto Boyz came and went. Then enters Master P. The whole "South Blame" begins with him. He started the downfall of Hip Hop. Then you throw in the Cash Money Millionaires clique and that solidified that Hip Hop was now on the downturn of what was gonna be the major glorification of "Bling".
What followed were copycats of this whole life/style and the laziness just continued to where it's at today. I mean, really...Hurricane Chris? C'mon. OutKast isn't included, they are the exception. Luda IS included, along with nursery rhyme master Nelly, adding his "southern vibe" from the midwest avenues. Som Lil Wayne and Cham - Nope, not feelin' 'em. Never will. It's all about ringtones and hooks now.
I disagree with LUDA, if you can get past his lollypop singles for the ladies and listen to the rest of his music, he's got some content. As for every Hurricane Chris, there is a MIMS.
I think that every region has it's good rappers and bad ones.
No, Luda I can deal with. No major beef with him. And yeah, every region has their gems but the south has more wack rappers than good ones. _________________
Quote:
Smooth, but I move like an army / Bulletproof down in case brothas try to bomb me / Puttin' brothas to rest like Elliot Ness / Cuz I don't like stress
Drive By Bangers Vol 1
Intro
Above the Law " Murder Rap"
Above The Law "Black Superman"
Comptons Most Wanted "One Time Gaffled Em Up"
Comptons Most Wanted "Growin Up In The Hood"
Comptons Most Wanted "Hood Took Me Under"
Comptons Most Wanted "Def Wish (DJ Premier Re-mix)
Gang Starr ft Kurupt & The Lady Of Rage "You Know My Steez Remix"
Kurupt "Callin Out Names"
10. Kurupt ft Daz "On,Onsite"
11. Tha Dogg Pound "Push Bacc"
12. Tha Dogg Pound "If We All Fucc"
Tha Dogg Pound "Big Pimpin"
Tha Dogg Pound "Respect"
Tha Dogg Pound & Mack 10 "Nothin But The Cavi Hit"
Mack 10 "Hoo Bangin"
Mack 10 "Foe Life"
Ice Cube "Now I Gotta Wetcha"
Ice Cube "How To Survive In South Central"
Ice Cube "We Had To Tear This (bleep) Up"
Ice Cube "Get Off My Dick"
Ice Cube "Whos' The Mack"
Anotha Level ft Ice Cube "Level N Service"
WC "Jus Clownin"
Low Profile "Funky Song"
Low Profile "Pay Dues"
Volume 10 "Pistolgrip-Pump"
Volume 10 feat Ganjah K "A Real Freestyle"
2Pac feat Roger Troutman "California Love"
King Tee "Shake Da Spot"
King Tee "Ruff Rhyme"
King Tee "Got It Bad Y'all"
Tha Alkaholiks "Only When I'm Drunk"
Tash "Nightfall"
Xzibit "Los Angeles Times"
Ras Kass ft Coolio "Drama"
Coolio "County Line"
King Tee ft Ice Cube "King Tee's Beerstand"
Snoop Dogg ft Nate Dogg "St Ides Commercial"
The Dove Shack "Summertime In The LBC"
Twinz "Round & Round"
Shade Sheist ft Nate Dogg "Where I Wanna Be (Mike B's Shuggie Boogie Remix)
Nate Dogg "Music & Me"
Snoop Dogg ft Daz & Raphael Saadiq "Midnight Love"
Warren G ft Ron Isley "Smokin Me Out"
Nate Dogg "Me & My Homies"
Lloyd Banks ft Nate Dogg "Warrior pt 2"
DJ Quik "Born & Raised in Compton"
DJ Quik "Summer Breeze"
Suga Free "Why You (bleep)"
Shade Sheist ft DJ Quik "John Doe"
2nd II None "Be True To Yourself"
Hi-C "Leave My Curl Alone"
Hi-C feat DJ Quik, 2nd II None & AMG "2 Skanless"
Kid Frost "La Raza"
Cypress Hill "Dr Greenthumb"
Cypress Hill "When The (bleep) Goes Down"
Cypress Hill "Illusions"
NWA "8 Ball (remix)"
Eazy-E "Still Talkin' (bleep)"
Eazy-E "If U Want It"
Eazy-E "Gimme Dat Nut"
NWA "If It Ain't Ruff"
NWA "Chin Check"
The D.O.C. ft MC Ren, Ice Cube, Eazy E & Dr.Dre "The Grand Finale"
Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 17429 Location: Mackadocious, Ca.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:58 am Post subject:
LakerSanity wrote:
I'm an East Coaster guy for the most part. There are still good guys out there... they just don't get the same airplay.
Guys I like?
Dr. Dre
Tribe Called Quest
Jurassic 5
Common
Mos Def
Eminem
Biggie
My brother used to love Richie Rich and Too Short. He was really into public enemy too. I remember loving the Fat Boys when he used to play them. It was funny, he'd have his NWA tape right next to Metallica.
These days I'm not so into music as much, but once in a way certain guys get to me... but they mostly come from the R&B crowd more than hip hop.
I always wondered if Biggie and 2-pac were still around... would they have sold out like Snoop?
I forgot about J5, they're nice.
As for Snoop selling out...I don't see it like that. Hell, Ice Cube would be considered the biggest sell out then, going from F The Police to Are We Done Yet? . It's about maximizing yourself, especially for financial means. That's why I think it was funny when people got on Hammer when he did the Taco Bell commercials and now ALL rappers want to be able to do that. _________________
Quote:
Smooth, but I move like an army / Bulletproof down in case brothas try to bomb me / Puttin' brothas to rest like Elliot Ness / Cuz I don't like stress
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 5463 Location: Long Beach
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:28 am Post subject:
The End Game wrote:
I think that every region has it's good rappers and bad ones.
You're right. Every region has good and bad rappers, it's just that the South is full of bad rappers. There's a new kid from the South with some lame hook on the radio every week. No region has a list as long as the South.
When was the last time you listened to any of those songs willingly? I guess they are always there for a good laugh. I was cracking up listening to those songs, they're novelty songs.
Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 732 Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:05 am Post subject:
rchanou wrote:
The End Game wrote:
I think that every region has it's good rappers and bad ones.
You're right. Every region has good and bad rappers, it's just that the South is full of bad rappers. There's a new kid from the South with some lame hook on the radio every week. No region has a list as long as the South.
When was the last time you listened to any of those songs willingly? I guess they are always there for a good laugh. I was cracking up listening to those songs, they're novelty songs.
Half those rappers arent reven relevent and some of the ones you listed you take the singles MEANT for radio play and ignore what the rest of the album has to offer. Jeezy's first cd is considered a classic. Have you listened to some of Rich Boy's songs? Deep and far from bubblegum-
I agree with you but no one down here takes people like soulja boy or j-kwon or hurricane chris seriously. It's the people who just like anything mainstream that want these to get played.
What you did with the above rappers I can do with lame NY rappers.
Jim Jones-
Camron-
Juelz Santana-
Fat Joe-
Fabolous-
50 Cent-
And last but certainly not least, heres MIMS with this classic-
There are terrible rappers everywhere from every region. It just so happens that right now most of these bubblegum rappers are coming from the South and are being made popular by pseudo hip hop fans who just like a catchy hook and a catchy beat.
^ Mid-late teens. Here's the thing though...Would you be honest about your age if I called it right? Probably not. So this is futile.
yea, ur right
im 17 years old
pretty good guess
That's why I urge the younger cats to peep Hip Hop from the late 80s and see its transformation to where it is today.
Its tough to convince the newer gen to the stuff we grew up with. The sound they hear is so much different. We had it good yo! The Golden Era of hip hop when classics were really classics!
Drive By Bangers Vol 1
Intro
Above the Law " Murder Rap"
Above The Law "Black Superman"
Comptons Most Wanted "One Time Gaffled Em Up"
Comptons Most Wanted "Growin Up In The Hood"
Comptons Most Wanted "Hood Took Me Under"
Comptons Most Wanted "Def Wish (DJ Premier Re-mix)
Gang Starr ft Kurupt & The Lady Of Rage "You Know My Steez Remix"
Kurupt "Callin Out Names"
10. Kurupt ft Daz "On,Onsite"
11. Tha Dogg Pound "Push Bacc"
12. Tha Dogg Pound "If We All Fucc"
Tha Dogg Pound "Big Pimpin"
Tha Dogg Pound "Respect"
Tha Dogg Pound & Mack 10 "Nothin But The Cavi Hit"
Mack 10 "Hoo Bangin"
Mack 10 "Foe Life"
Ice Cube "Now I Gotta Wetcha"
Ice Cube "How To Survive In South Central"
Ice Cube "We Had To Tear This (bleep) Up"
Ice Cube "Get Off My Dick"
Ice Cube "Whos' The Mack"
Anotha Level ft Ice Cube "Level N Service"
WC "Jus Clownin"
Low Profile "Funky Song"
Low Profile "Pay Dues"
Volume 10 "Pistolgrip-Pump"
Volume 10 feat Ganjah K "A Real Freestyle"
2Pac feat Roger Troutman "California Love"
King Tee "Shake Da Spot"
King Tee "Ruff Rhyme"
King Tee "Got It Bad Y'all"
Tha Alkaholiks "Only When I'm Drunk"
Tash "Nightfall"
Xzibit "Los Angeles Times"
Ras Kass ft Coolio "Drama"
Coolio "County Line"
King Tee ft Ice Cube "King Tee's Beerstand"
Snoop Dogg ft Nate Dogg "St Ides Commercial"
The Dove Shack "Summertime In The LBC"
Twinz "Round & Round"
Shade Sheist ft Nate Dogg "Where I Wanna Be (Mike B's Shuggie Boogie Remix)
Nate Dogg "Music & Me"
Snoop Dogg ft Daz & Raphael Saadiq "Midnight Love"
Warren G ft Ron Isley "Smokin Me Out"
Nate Dogg "Me & My Homies"
Lloyd Banks ft Nate Dogg "Warrior pt 2"
DJ Quik "Born & Raised in Compton"
DJ Quik "Summer Breeze"
Suga Free "Why You (bleep)"
Shade Sheist ft DJ Quik "John Doe"
2nd II None "Be True To Yourself"
Hi-C "Leave My Curl Alone"
Hi-C feat DJ Quik, 2nd II None & AMG "2 Skanless"
Kid Frost "La Raza"
Cypress Hill "Dr Greenthumb"
Cypress Hill "When The (bleep) Goes Down"
Cypress Hill "Illusions"
NWA "8 Ball (remix)"
Eazy-E "Still Talkin' (bleep)"
Eazy-E "If U Want It"
Eazy-E "Gimme Dat Nut"
NWA "If It Ain't Ruff"
NWA "Chin Check"
The D.O.C. ft MC Ren, Ice Cube, Eazy E & Dr.Dre "The Grand Finale"
I was just bumping this to work today.....AWESOME!
"I hit the loose juice, and pulls up in the duece
He gives me the scoop about the fake ass truce
And how (bleep)'s out they're wanna play
I take another hit of the wet, and then I blast away"
Naw it's cool, that response was more of a reply to the poster who was trying to discredit some rappers by simply listing songs on their album meant for singles and completely ignored some good hip hop elsewhere on their album.
Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 33474 Location: Long Beach, California
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:56 pm Post subject:
LuxuryBrown wrote:
LakerSanity wrote:
I'm an East Coaster guy for the most part. There are still good guys out there... they just don't get the same airplay.
Guys I like?
Dr. Dre
Tribe Called Quest
Jurassic 5
Common
Mos Def
Eminem
Biggie
My brother used to love Richie Rich and Too Short. He was really into public enemy too. I remember loving the Fat Boys when he used to play them. It was funny, he'd have his NWA tape right next to Metallica.
These days I'm not so into music as much, but once in a way certain guys get to me... but they mostly come from the R&B crowd more than hip hop.
I always wondered if Biggie and 2-pac were still around... would they have sold out like Snoop?
I forgot about J5, they're nice.
As for Snoop selling out...I don't see it like that. Hell, Ice Cube would be considered the biggest sell out then, going from F The Police to Are We Done Yet? . It's about maximizing yourself, especially for financial means. That's why I think it was funny when people got on Hammer when he did the Taco Bell commercials and now ALL rappers want to be able to do that.
Well I don't think Dr. Dre ever sold out. It's not about popularity, its about doing music that's you. In that sense, I would agree both Snoop and Ice Cube sold out to an extent... but not saying I blame them that much, they did what they had to do to stay relevant.
However, I don't really care to debate that as much as I care to discuss what kind of albums would Notorious and Tupac would be putting out these days if they were still alive.
Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 17429 Location: Mackadocious, Ca.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:18 pm Post subject:
Vancouver Fan wrote:
LuxuryBrown wrote:
Ðenaßøy wrote:
LuxuryBrown wrote:
^ Mid-late teens. Here's the thing though...Would you be honest about your age if I called it right? Probably not. So this is futile.
yea, ur right
im 17 years old
pretty good guess
That's why I urge the younger cats to peep Hip Hop from the late 80s and see its transformation to where it is today.
Its tough to convince the newer gen to the stuff we grew up with. The sound they hear is so much different. We had it good yo! The Golden Era of hip hop when classics were really classics!
So damn true! _________________
Quote:
Smooth, but I move like an army / Bulletproof down in case brothas try to bomb me / Puttin' brothas to rest like Elliot Ness / Cuz I don't like stress
Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 17429 Location: Mackadocious, Ca.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject:
LakerSanity wrote:
LuxuryBrown wrote:
LakerSanity wrote:
I'm an East Coaster guy for the most part. There are still good guys out there... they just don't get the same airplay.
Guys I like?
Dr. Dre
Tribe Called Quest
Jurassic 5
Common
Mos Def
Eminem
Biggie
My brother used to love Richie Rich and Too Short. He was really into public enemy too. I remember loving the Fat Boys when he used to play them. It was funny, he'd have his NWA tape right next to Metallica.
These days I'm not so into music as much, but once in a way certain guys get to me... but they mostly come from the R&B crowd more than hip hop.
I always wondered if Biggie and 2-pac were still around... would they have sold out like Snoop?
I forgot about J5, they're nice.
As for Snoop selling out...I don't see it like that. Hell, Ice Cube would be considered the biggest sell out then, going from F The Police to Are We Done Yet? . It's about maximizing yourself, especially for financial means. That's why I think it was funny when people got on Hammer when he did the Taco Bell commercials and now ALL rappers want to be able to do that.
Well I don't think Dr. Dre ever sold out. It's not about popularity, its about doing music that's you. In that sense, I would agree both Snoop and Ice Cube sold out to an extent... but not saying I blame them that much, they did what they had to do to stay relevant.
However, I don't really care to debate that as much as I care to discuss what kind of albums would Notorious and Tupac would be putting out these days if they were still alive.
I miss hearing Biggie.
Dre never sold out because he was never asked to. He wasn't a headlining MC like Snoop and Cube were/are. Had he been a true MC, he would've sold out as well. But yeah, no knock on staying relevant in the entertainment game.
As for Biggie and Pac; I can only opine on Pac: I think he was gonna give up full time rapping for full time acting. He had the charisma and the following. He would be where Cube is, only bigger. He would do soundtrack work and maybe taht's about it. _________________
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. It's about maximizing yourself, especially for financial means. That's why I think it was funny when people got on Hammer when he did the Taco Bell commercials and now ALL rappers want to be able to do that.
