Lil Wayne overrated? (cd, albums, quote, song, youtube)

Rainard Jalen · 05-29-2008, 05:11 PM

yeah but is lil wayne really generally overrated? he's definitely overrated by arse sites like pitchfork, but is he rated so by the wider critics community? and also, do fans really like him all that much? i mean, what's he got popularity-wise on kanye or jay?

ProggyMan · 05-29-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ballin by Nature

I wouldn't classify him as overrated. I think Lil Wayne has the potential to become one of the greatest rappers of all time, however I think he is motivated to get as much money as he can rather than become the greatest rapper ever. I think as time passes on and even evidenced by "Lolipop", he will conform to the mainstream demand rather than reaching his full potential.

He likes the music he makes, he doesn't really have too much potential.

Ballin by Nature · 05-29-2008, 06:01 PM

I didn't say he doesn't like the music he makes...but he could do so much better. I think he is conforming his music to mainstream interest to gain the most profit. His unique style and use of diction gives him a tremendous amount of potential. He is the last guy you want to freestyle against, and he can remix over anything. That is why he is still gets a tremendous amount of respect from the underground.

Strummer521 · 05-31-2008, 01:00 PM

Can somebody point me toward a rapper more stylistically versatile than Weezy? I really think he's the best in terms of syncopation and overblown personality, and where would rap be without those two things?

"You can spark it up and I'ma put you ooooout."

2headed*MC · 05-31-2008, 01:50 PM

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matious · 05-31-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Strummer521

Can somebody point me toward a rapper more stylistically versatile than Weezy? I really think he's the best in terms of syncopation and overblown personality, and where would rap be without those two things?

"You can spark it up and I'ma put you ooooout."

Busta Rhymes, Andre 3000, Missy Elliott are a couple to come of the top of my head.

Strummer521 · 05-31-2008, 04:15 PM

That's a good answer, I think. I'll have to look into those three and see whether or not I agree with it.

ProggyMan · 06-01-2008, 10:40 PM

Here are some rappers with over the top senses of humor. I'm not sure this is what you meant:
The Beastie Boys
Public Enemy
Aesop Rock
Wu-Tang Clan
Dr. Octagon
Deltron 3030

Strummer521 · 06-02-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ProggyMan

Here are some rappers with over the top senses of humor.

That wasn't what I meant, really, but still...thanks. I'll look into those some time.

**Urban Hatemonger** · 06-02-2008, 05:57 PM

He can't be that overrated because i've never f*ckin heard of him

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05-29-2008, 05:11 PM
Rainard Jalen Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,817	yeah but is lil wayne really generally overrated? he's definitely overrated by arse sites like pitchfork, but is he rated so by the wider critics community? and also, do fans really like him all that much? i mean, what's he got popularity-wise on kanye or jay?

05-29-2008, 06:01 PM
Ballin by Nature Groupie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 47	I didn't say he doesn't like the music he makes...but he could do so much better. I think he is conforming his music to mainstream interest to gain the most profit. His unique style and use of diction gives him a tremendous amount of potential. He is the last guy you want to freestyle against, and he can remix over anything. That is why he is still gets a tremendous amount of respect from the underground. __________________ "When the power of love overcomes the love for power, that is when we will have peace." -Jimi Hendrix

05-31-2008, 01:00 PM
Strummer521 Pepper Emergency! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 494	Can somebody point me toward a rapper more stylistically versatile than Weezy? I really think he's the best in terms of syncopation and overblown personality, and where would rap be without those two things? "You can spark it up and I'ma put you ooooout." __________________ "Caffeine is so ridiculous right now." RZA "**ing broke my sitar, motherer." Anton Newcombe**

05-31-2008, 01:50 PM
2headed*MC Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 56	Attention The Whole Carter 3 Album Is Leaked At Thisis50!!!!

05-31-2008, 04:15 PM
Strummer521 Pepper Emergency! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 494	That's a good answer, I think. I'll have to look into those three and see whether or not I agree with it. __________________ "Caffeine is so ridiculous right now." RZA "**ing broke my sitar, motherer." Anton Newcombe**

06-01-2008, 10:40 PM
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,914	Here are some rappers with over the top senses of humor. I'm not sure this is what you meant: The Beastie Boys Public Enemy Aesop Rock Wu-Tang Clan Dr. Octagon Deltron 3030 __________________ Haven't laughed this hard in a long time I better stop now before I start crying Go off to sleep in the sunshine I don't want to see the day when it's dying She's a sight to see She's good to me But I'm already somebody's baby She's a pretty thing And she knows everything But I'm already somebody's baby You don't deserve to be lonely But those drugs you've got won't make you feel better -Elliott Smith