Is it fair to say that in hip-hop today, the game is super polarized when it comes to the new school of rappers. I mean it feels like Drake is obviously killing the charts in comparison to his competition between himself and other male hip-hop artists. Along with that his Young Money label mate Nicki Minaj, is definitely in a stratosphere of her own when it comes to herself and competition with other female hip-hop artists. But, I wonder if it's because they have the best music out or if they are just reaping the benefits of being constantly pushed more consistently than others they're competing against.
The nature of hip-hop is competitive. Every emcee is constantly on the prowl to prove they are the best. You constantly had to enter the battlegrounds of showing how sharp your skills were because someone was always "gunning" for your position. With that being said, are there any emcees right now that's challenging both Drake and Nicki Minaj. It's all really a subjective conversation, but when we start talking numbers, the conversation turns in the favor of these two individuals. Outside of Kendrick Lamar, no male hip-hop artists is coming close to the numbers Drake does in the same time he does it. And it looks like T.I. struck a little gold with signing Iggy Azalea because she is the only female hip-hop artist that may have Nicki looking out her rear view window for a second or two.
I personally feel that we are just on the brink of something spontaneous and organic to happen. Hip-Hop is about to enter into an era where everyone is putting out masterpieces. There is heighten sense of aggression and passion that was lost in the art of emceeing for the past few years, but it's showing up again and as a fan I'm loving it. Still, I can't turn on a radio station and not hear a Drake or Nicki song 3 to 5 times within one hour, but I feel we're on a verge where all artists are going to make a serious bid on claiming the top spot. But for now Drake and Nicki got the game on lock, which could lead one to ask did Lil Wayne accomplish creating another Roc-A-Fella? Until next time, be on the look for the next cypher, but for this one, feel free to DROP YOUR BARS!
The nature of hip-hop is competitive. Every emcee is constantly on the prowl to prove they are the best. You constantly had to enter the battlegrounds of showing how sharp your skills were because someone was always "gunning" for your position. With that being said, are there any emcees right now that's challenging both Drake and Nicki Minaj. It's all really a subjective conversation, but when we start talking numbers, the conversation turns in the favor of these two individuals. Outside of Kendrick Lamar, no male hip-hop artists is coming close to the numbers Drake does in the same time he does it. And it looks like T.I. struck a little gold with signing Iggy Azalea because she is the only female hip-hop artist that may have Nicki looking out her rear view window for a second or two.
I personally feel that we are just on the brink of something spontaneous and organic to happen. Hip-Hop is about to enter into an era where everyone is putting out masterpieces. There is heighten sense of aggression and passion that was lost in the art of emceeing for the past few years, but it's showing up again and as a fan I'm loving it. Still, I can't turn on a radio station and not hear a Drake or Nicki song 3 to 5 times within one hour, but I feel we're on a verge where all artists are going to make a serious bid on claiming the top spot. But for now Drake and Nicki got the game on lock, which could lead one to ask did Lil Wayne accomplish creating another Roc-A-Fella? Until next time, be on the look for the next cypher, but for this one, feel free to DROP YOUR BARS!
I like how well thought out all of your "reviews" are. Your writing style continues to keep me interested in each of your posts!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious to know if you have heard Kid Cudi's newish CD Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon that came out earlier this year and went almost completely unnoticed. If you have what are your thoughts? Why was their no marketing or push for this record. There wasn't even an announcement that it was coming out until the day he dropped it and i feel as if it wasn't to effective for him to do that. Your thoughts?
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