Jay-Z: is he really all that good? POLL (rap, single)

ProggyMan · 05-24-2008, 02:58 PM

Because it makes critics look hip.

**Urban Hatemonger** · 05-24-2008, 03:04 PM

I don't really know enough about him to vote. All I know is that what little I have heard by him is utter shit.

**Piss Me Off** · 05-24-2008, 03:06 PM

The Black Album is solid enough for me to say he's talented, but overall he's nothing special.

matious · 05-24-2008, 08:51 PM

I think the mass media credits him with being a "lyrical genius" much in the same way (as ethan previously pointed out) kanye west gets credited

Simply because, when compared to souljah boy, three 6 mafia, lil wayne etc he is a genuis

But put him on the same stage with other qualified artists and he hardly holds up.

It probably didn't hurt his image that he knew Biggie.

Rainard Jalen · 05-25-2008, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matious

I think the mass media credits him with being a "lyrical genius" much in the same way (as ethan previously pointed out) kanye west gets credited

Simply because, when compared to souljah boy, three 6 mafia, lil wayne etc he is a genuis

But put him on the same stage with other qualified artists and he hardly holds up.

It probably didn't hurt his image that he knew Biggie.

Say wha'? A genius compare to Lil Wayne? Wayne may be no genius himself, but he can rhyme as good as Jay-Z that's for sure!

matious · 05-25-2008, 09:35 AM

People saying lil Wayne can rhyme is something i will never understand.
"old her to back it up
Like berp berp
And I made that ass jump
Like jerp jerp
And thats when she..."

Granted thats one example, but thats what i hear on the radio 3 times a day. I dont find the guy clever, original, interesting or any of the like, and i dont get why the press has all of a sudden granted him "rapper of the year" title.

Wayfarer · 05-25-2008, 01:07 PM

Talented? Sure.
That good? Naw.

**sleepy jack** · 05-25-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matious

People saying lil Wayne can rhyme is something i will never understand.
"old her to back it up
Like berp berp
And I made that ass jump
Like jerp jerp
And thats when she..."

Granted thats one example, but thats what i hear on the radio 3 times a day. I dont find the guy clever, original, interesting or any of the like, and i dont get why the press has all of a sudden granted him "rapper of the year" title.

His competition is Kanye, 50 Cent and Jay-Z. I know I'd much rather listen to Lil Wayne than them.

matious · 05-25-2008, 06:58 PM

Why?
What makes him stand out?

**sleepy jack** · 05-25-2008, 07:01 PM

He's actually enjoyable in a comedic way and the other three aren't.

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05-24-2008, 02:58 PM
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,716	Because it makes critics look hip. __________________ Shut the fuck up and recognize what you holding ain't really broken. -Ian Bavitz If Noah had the benefit of hindsight on his ship he coulda' snatched two unicorns and left behind the mother fuckin' pigs. -Ian Bavitz I <3: Crowquill is cool. Sorta. I hate the Fall Of Troy. And Joy Division. And West Side Story.

05-24-2008, 03:04 PM
Urban Hatemonger GET TO FALKIRK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: STONYBRIDGE Posts: 9,636	I don't really know enough about him to vote. All I know is that what little I have heard by him is utter shit. __________________

05-24-2008, 03:06 PM
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,054	The Black Album is solid enough for me to say he's talented, but overall he's nothing special. __________________ There's nothing worse than roadside surgery y'know, you don't have your own tools and its just.... murder. Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

05-24-2008, 08:51 PM
matious Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,461	I think the mass media credits him with being a "lyrical genius" much in the same way (as ethan previously pointed out) kanye west gets credited Simply because, when compared to souljah boy, three 6 mafia, lil wayne etc he is a genuis But put him on the same stage with other qualified artists and he hardly holds up. It probably didn't hurt his image that he knew Biggie.

05-25-2008, 09:35 AM
matious Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,461	People saying lil Wayne can rhyme is something i will never understand. "old her to back it up Like berp berp And I made that ass jump Like jerp jerp And thats when she..." Granted thats one example, but thats what i hear on the radio 3 times a day. I dont find the guy clever, original, interesting or any of the like, and i dont get why the press has all of a sudden granted him "rapper of the year" title.

05-25-2008, 01:07 PM
Wayfarer Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,153	Talented? Sure. That good? Naw. __________________ The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.

05-25-2008, 06:58 PM
matious Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,461	Why? What makes him stand out?

05-25-2008, 07:01 PM
sleepy jack Bone Machine Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jesusland Posts: 17,327	He's actually enjoyable in a comedic way and the other three aren't. __________________ You're so evil and I'm so good, I'll make it up to you someday.