Can/ which current MC's can become legends?

TheMainMan · 02-25-2015, 01:28 PM

so i was watching some old episodes of DEHH (deadendhiphop) and i came across this (pretty good watch btw)

SO i m wondering if you guys see any current mc's being legends and why or why not?

**Frownland** · 02-25-2015, 01:46 PM

Better not let Soulflower see this thread...

I think that Kanye West will be considered a legend in the genre, some might even argue that he already is. In more underground circles I think that Aesop Rock already holds the status of a legend and will hold that status in future years. It'll be interesting to see what the future holds for El-P, because I would say he's in the same boat as Ace, but with Run the Jewels he's broken into the mainstream so it's a possibility that he could be considered a legend in the eyes of the greater public in the future. He's definitely got all the qualifiers.

Machine · 02-25-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Better not let Soulflower see this thread...

I think that Kanye West will be considered a legend in the genre, some might even argue that he already is. In more underground circles I think that Aesop Rock already holds the status of a legend and will hold that status in future years. It'll be interesting to see what the future holds for El-P, because I would say he's in the same boat as Ace, but with Run the Jewels he's broken into the mainstream so it's a possibility that he could be considered a legend in the eyes of the greater public in the future. He's definitely got all the qualifiers.

I agree with all of this, and I would add MF DOOM will/has become a definate legend with the quality of almost all of his output at a high extreme. And while it might be too early to say I'd say Joey Bada$$, Earl, and Danny Brown have fair chances too, but again probably to early to say for those guys.

EPOCH6 · 02-25-2015, 03:25 PM

Black Francis · 02-25-2015, 03:42 PM

MF Doom verses just get stuck in my head and i haven't seeked out much about the guy for that to happen

More than just mindless hooks i feel he writes good quality verses and his delivery is incredible.
there's no need for alot of hype in his style yet it's not as monotone as capt murphy. it is just right.

So yeah, in my books he has the makings of a legend.

**Frownland** · 02-25-2015, 05:57 PM

Definitely DOOM as well, he gets a lot of acclaim outside of the heads as well. In terms of current emcees I think that Ride will go down if only because of how controversial Death Grips is. I really hope he continues to make music since DG has 'broken up'. Imo it came a little late because their sound was getting a little repetitive, I think they should have stopped at Government Plates (one of their best imo and it would have been a great swan song). We'll see how Powers That B plays out and I imagine that the group could come together again after a hiatus and start pushing boundaries again.

On the note of DG it'd be cool if B L A C K I E gained legendary status but I think that's just wishful thinking.

TheMainMan · 02-25-2015, 07:33 PM

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I agree with all of this, and I would add MF DOOM will/has become a definate legend with the quality of almost all of his output at a high extreme. And while it might be too early to say I'd say Joey Bada$$, Earl, and Danny Brown have fair chances too, but again probably to early to say for those guys.

I see where your coming with Earl But i think tyler will be a legend before Earl will be

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Better not let Soulflower see this thread...

I think that Kanye West will be considered a legend in the genre, some might even argue that he already is. .

oh yea Kanye is already a legend in my eyes after dropping 3 EASY classic albums (college dropout, graduation and MBDTF)

Ninetales · 02-25-2015, 10:54 PM

can see Kendrick fitting this description

TheMainMan · 02-25-2015, 10:58 PM

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can see Kendrick fitting this description

I personally i dont like kendrick but i cant disagree that he will be a legend if he stays consistent................ well nvm because nas is a legend and hes inconsistent as hell.

Also im kind of torn here. To be a legend you have to have a classic album. if your becoming a legend you have to have a potential classic album. But what if a rapper like Wrekonize shows up? i dont think by any means he will be a legend but IMO he does have a classic mixtape in the waiting room

~~Soulflower~~ · 02-26-2015, 12:04 PM

Which pop rap artists of today will be a legend?

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02-25-2015, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheMainMan Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 66	Can/ which current MC's can become legends? so i was watching some old episodes of DEHH (deadendhiphop) and i came across this (pretty good watch btw) SO i m wondering if you guys see any current mc's being legends and why or why not?

02-25-2015, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	Better not let Soulflower see this thread... I think that Kanye West will be considered a legend in the genre, some might even argue that he already is. In more underground circles I think that Aesop Rock already holds the status of a legend and will hold that status in future years. It'll be interesting to see what the future holds for El-P, because I would say he's in the same boat as Ace, but with Run the Jewels he's broken into the mainstream so it's a possibility that he could be considered a legend in the eyes of the greater public in the future. He's definitely got all the qualifiers. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

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Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	MF Doom verses just get stuck in my head and i haven't seeked out much about the guy for that to happen More than just mindless hooks i feel he writes good quality verses and his delivery is incredible. there's no need for alot of hype in his style yet it's not as monotone as capt murphy. it is just right. So yeah, in my books he has the makings of a legend. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

02-25-2015, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	Definitely DOOM as well, he gets a lot of acclaim outside of the heads as well. In terms of current emcees I think that Ride will go down if only because of how controversial Death Grips is. I really hope he continues to make music since DG has 'broken up'. Imo it came a little late because their sound was getting a little repetitive, I think they should have stopped at Government Plates (one of their best imo and it would have been a great swan song). We'll see how Powers That B plays out and I imagine that the group could come together again after a hiatus and start pushing boundaries again. On the note of DG it'd be cool if B L A C K I E gained legendary status but I think that's just wishful thinking. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

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Ninetales Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: livin wild Posts: 2,179	can see Kendrick fitting this description

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~~Soulflower~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,304	Which pop rap artists of today will be a legend? NONE