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

Rainard Jalen · 05-30-2008, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RezZ

Yes, regardless of its popularity and sales goig down as Proggy said it is absurd to believe it is not one of the top (if not the top) form of music in this country.

Of course it's still popular. But no, it is not the top anymore. Go check out Billboard regularly for the top. There're currently zero rap songs in the top 10 singles, and one rap album in the top 10 albums. That's a stark difference to the past. Straight-up rap is not at all the "top form of music" anymore. Those days are gone, and forever.

ProggyMan · 05-30-2008, 08:21 AM

Sales Rainard.

Laughing Boy · 05-30-2008, 03:11 PM

That was one of the most idiotic responses ever Proggyman. Billboard.com is all about sales. That's what he was talking about.

Anyway as far as Jay-Z goes The Blueprint, The Black Album and Reasonable Doubt were all perfectly solid albums. Sure he doesn't compare to Nas (I'm talking strictly Illmatic here) or Ghostface but not many people do.

RezZ · 05-30-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Laughing Boy

That was one of the most idiotic responses ever Proggyman. Billboard.com is all about sales. That's what he was talking about.

Anyway as far as Jay-Z goes The Blueprint, The Black Album and Reasonable Doubt were all perfectly solid albums. Sure he doesn't compare to Nas (I'm talking strictly Illmatic here) or Ghostface but not many people do.

Its not even that there #1, not debating that, its the fact it is easily one of the top genres in all aspects.

ProggyMan · 06-01-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Laughing Boy

That was one of the most idiotic responses ever Proggyman. Billboard.com is all about sales. That's what he was talking about.

Yah, but he's ignoring the fact that Rap sells. Look at the overall statistics from the past year. Down, yes, doesn't sell, no way.

djkikis · 06-07-2008, 11:38 AM

You guys should listen to Jay-Z's Black Album... the one before the latest... where he said he was gonna retire... it's f*cking amazing! Listen to 99 Problems.. and the lyrics.. its just so good...... thats a kick ass hip hop song.

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05-30-2008, 08:21 AM
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,804	Sales Rainard. __________________ 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.

05-30-2008, 03:11 PM
Laughing Boy Music Addict Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 122	That was one of the most idiotic responses ever Proggyman. Billboard.com is all about sales. That's what he was talking about. Anyway as far as Jay-Z goes The Blueprint, The Black Album and Reasonable Doubt were all perfectly solid albums. Sure he doesn't compare to Nas (I'm talking strictly Illmatic here) or Ghostface but not many people do. __________________ He said, "Take a hit, hold your breath and I'll dunk your head When you wake up again, you'll be high as hell and born again."

06-07-2008, 11:38 AM
djkikis Groupie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 27	You guys should listen to Jay-Z's Black Album... the one before the latest... where he said he was gonna retire... it's f*cking amazing! Listen to 99 Problems.. and the lyrics.. its just so good...... thats a kick ass hip hop song. __________________ I once prayed to god for a bike, but quickly found out he didnt work that way...so I stole a bike and prayed for his forgiveness