<div class="quote_poster">Carter Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'll probably get bashed for this but whatever. What makes a rapper good? Flow, lyrics, what else?</div> I dont know about anyone else, but for me its everything. The flow,the beat, the lyrics,etc. All of it.
Nothing really, it's very arbitrary. There's no set definition for being a "good rapper." Lyrical content is universally accepted as a qualification though, and more importantly to me, social awareness is also important. Other than that, it's an extremely subjective and very image-based genre.
Yea, you really have to be flexible in your expectations, IMO (but then again that is probably just personal preference). I enjoy artists that have some depth and approach social/philosophical issues. But, I'm also willing to let that criteria slide for rappers that are exceptional with their words (clever punchlines, imagery, etc.).
if he's from one of the 5 boroughs that's a great start.... Wu-Tang Jay-Z Nas Mobb Deep Run DMC Rakim Grandmaster Flash LL Cool J Notorious B.I.G. M.O.P. Talib Kweli KRS One EPMD Public Enemy Juelz Santana JR Writer Big Pun Kool G Rap Jadakiss Fabolous need I go on?????
<div class="quote_poster">Bobcats Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">^ You think Juelz Santana is a good rapper?</div> He is from Harlem, so yes.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Juelz Santana</div> The F outta here. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">if he's from one of the 5 boroughs that's a great start....</div> NYC dudes stay with that regional biased bull ish.
<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">He is from Harlem, so yes.</div> Not sure if your being sarcastic or not, but I think he's pure garbage.
Reading the few posts above mine reminds me about how rap today is all about publicity, advertising, and image, not music. Thanks for the friendly reminder. Early-to-Mid 90's Rap >>> Modern Rap (although that's kind of common knowledge)
<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Reading the few posts above mine reminds me about how rap today is all about publicity, advertising, and image, not music. Thanks for the friendly reminder.</div> I'm sure you could make a good assumption based on posts from kids on a message board couldn't you? Of course the game isn't as good as it was, but people over over exaggerate the state of the game right now.
<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Early-to-Mid 90's Rap >>> Modern Rap</div> No doubt. Most rappers these days are pure crap.
<div class="quote_poster">A.F. Venom Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I'm sure you could make a good assumption based on posts from kids on a message board couldn't you? </div> Or I could make that assumption based on decades of listening to hip-hop and being there from its first days to now.
<div class="quote_poster">A.F. Venom Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> The F outta here. </div> wow you're such a loser trust you to find the one rapper on there, uhm any comments about the other 17 mr. rap critic? step off and listen to Rick Ross and other great Florida rap legends.
<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">wow you're such a loser trust you to find the one rapper on there, uhm any comments about the other 17 mr. rap critic? step off and listen to Rick Ross and other great Florida rap legends.</div> You had some great recommendations (Wu-Tang, KRS-One, Biggie, Mobb Deep etc.), but seriously, Juelz Santana? The guy has whack ass rhymes.
<div class="quote_poster">Bobcats Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You had some great recommendations (Wu-Tang, KRS-One, Biggie, Mobb Deep etc.), but seriously, Juelz Santana? The guy has whack ass rhymes.</div> I listed him as an up and coming guy I don't think he is KRS ONe or anything but for commercial rappers he's better than a lot of other new rappers like lil wayne of course
I'm like I'm nice Still pitching Still flipping So come **** with the boy I'm still pumping the boy I'll still dump on the boy Blue steel pump to the boy If that's a verse of an up and coming rapper, then I think the rap game is in serious trouble (as if it isn't already).
Dude, he's terrible. Lil Wayne is better. "Eh, Eh, Eh." I want to punch him. Otherwise a good list, though.
