The Official OFWGKTA thread

[Sparky]

Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

I like them by default, because their music is more reminiscent of that late '90s underground strain that I already love.

Really? Im not seeing this at all, the lyrics way more "rapey" like that video said. A lot of people have been labeling them horrocore or something, and i can kinda agree with that.

[Thom Yorke]

I think Tyler, The Creator might have my favourite voice for a rapper. Off hand I can only think of Proof that's comparable.

[Freebase Dali]

Originally Posted by matious

Really? Im not seeing this at all, the lyrics way more "rapey" like that video said. A lot of people have been labeling them horrocore or something, and i can kinda agree with that.

I meant it in a general way, not taking into account the differences between the actual lyrics themselves. It just seems to me that they're more aligned with the variety of topics, beats and general sound that more underground artists thrived on, in comparison to that of more mainstream acts from then and now.

[Sparky]

Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

I meant it in a general way, not taking into account the differences between the actual lyrics themselves. It just seems to me that they're more aligned with the variety of topics, beats and general sound that more underground artists thrived on, in comparison to that of more mainstream acts from then and now.

maybe in an EXTREMELY general sense. Other wise, the topics they speak of, beats, etc all sound like newer hip hop. In fact, OFWGKTA has a lot of influence from mainstream acts, specifically gucci man, wacka flocka, and a lot of really heavy, bass dirty crunk music.

90's underground i think of digable planets and a lot of jazz oriented stuff, as well as the beginnings of EL-P and rhymesayer guys.

[Freebase Dali]

Originally Posted by matious

maybe in an EXTREMELY general sense. Other wise, the topics they speak of, beats, etc all sound like newer hip hop. In fact, OFWGKTA has a lot of influence from mainstream acts, specifically gucci man, wacka flocka, and a lot of really heavy, bass dirty crunk music.

90's underground i think of digable planets and a lot of jazz oriented stuff, as well as the beginnings of EL-P and rhymesayer guys.

I'm probably not the best candidate for the kind of comparison I'm making, as I don't listen to much newer hip hop at all. The fact that I'm ok with that probably says something too.

[Phantom Limb]

Originally Posted by matious

maybe in an EXTREMELY general sense. Other wise, the topics they speak of, beats, etc all sound like newer hip hop. In fact, OFWGKTA has a lot of influence from mainstream acts, specifically gucci man, wacka flocka, and a lot of really heavy, bass dirty crunk music.

90's underground i think of digable planets and a lot of jazz oriented stuff, as well as the beginnings of EL-P and rhymesayer guys.

What about gangster rap, that was a huge part of the 90's? OF to me, sound like a modern day extension of that sound; gritty beats and aggressive lyrics. I also don't think that OF can be compared to Gucci Man or Wacka. I hear no similarities other than a few small things with production.