Complaints About Rappers You Like

Surell · 06-01-2009, 06:32 PM

I enjoy Rick Ross' rapping, but he doesn't tell us much about him, or things he feels feelings about, or about Miami, or whatever. He seems like a man who's in Rap for the money, even though he could be putting something out there that people can learn a little from. Maybe with more listening I'll uncover something but I'm done here for now.

How about you guys.

6underground · 06-01-2009, 07:00 PM

Ying Yang Twins. They say the most foul, incomprehensible things I've ever heard, but I love it. And it sells. It seems as though they could say something more positive and no one would ever know.

Like how you described Rick Ross... it's a shame they don't take more than money seriously.

Inuzuka Skysword · 06-01-2009, 07:36 PM

I am a bit pissed that I know Chipmunk, a young and great Grime MC, is going to sell out. He is so good...

djchameleon · 06-01-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Surell

I enjoy Rick Ross' rapping, but he doesn't tell us much about him, or things he feels feelings about, or about Miami, or whatever. He seems like a man who's in Rap for the money, even though he could be putting something out there that people can learn a little from. Maybe with more listening I'll uncover something but I'm done here for now.

How about you guys.

so Deeper than Rap didn't tell you more about Rick Ross? I thought it would.

Surell · 06-01-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

so Deeper than Rap didn't tell you more about Rick Ross? I thought it would.

I've only gotten 5 tracks in on one listen. But maybe it will; that's where the "more listening" part kicks in. ;D

IamAlejo · 06-01-2009, 07:58 PM

Nas has a pretty terrible ear for beats for the most part [Illmatic doesn't count]

And Nas is top 2 in my mind, still. But it still bothers me.

SATCHMO · 06-01-2009, 09:29 PM

I guess I'll be the 1st to say that as much as I like Aesop, his lyrics are a bit unintelligible at times and I wish he wasn't always so cryptic.

Rubber · 06-01-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

I guess I'll be the 1st to say that as much as I like Aesop, his lyrics are a bit unintelligible at times and I wish he wasn't always so cryptic.

haha agreed.

LoathsomePete · 06-02-2009, 03:10 PM

I'm not really sure if it's a complaint or an observation, but like people have said with Aesop Rock and his cryptic lyrics, I wish Busdriver was the same way. A part of me wonders if it's just nonsensical lyrics that flow well together like Beck's first two albums, or if there are some underlying messages and themes. I have such a hard time hearing all of them that it's really hard to say one way or the other. The only track I can really rap along to with an proficiency is "Happiness ('s Unit of Measurement)" and even some of the words I interpret are questionable at best.

sidewinder · 06-02-2009, 03:32 PM

I'm not much of a lyric person so Aesop Rock's cryptic lyrics don't bother me. I never even thought of them as being cryptic, that's how little attention I pay to lyrics. But...I do find his style and voice a bit too samey from track to track. I can only take so much at a time.

06-01-2009, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
IamAlejo Muck Fusic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,575	Nas has a pretty terrible ear for beats for the most part [Illmatic doesn't count] And Nas is top 2 in my mind, still. But it still bothers me. __________________ a man, a plan, a canal, panama

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I'm not really sure if it's a complaint or an observation, but like people have said with Aesop Rock and his cryptic lyrics, I wish Busdriver was the same way. A part of me wonders if it's just nonsensical lyrics that flow well together like Beck's first two albums, or if there are some underlying messages and themes. I have such a hard time hearing all of them that it's really hard to say one way or the other. The only track I can really rap along to with an proficiency is "Happiness ('s Unit of Measurement)" and even some of the words I interpret are questionable at best. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	I'm not much of a lyric person so Aesop Rock's cryptic lyrics don't bother me. I never even thought of them as being cryptic, that's how little attention I pay to lyrics. But...I do find his style and voice a bit too samey from track to track. I can only take so much at a time. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

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6underground Prozac Princess Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 198	Ying Yang Twins. They say the most foul, incomprehensible things I've ever heard, but I love it. And it sells. It seems as though they could say something more positive and no one would ever know. Like how you described Rick Ross... it's a shame they don't take more than money seriously.

06-01-2009, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Inuzuka Skysword Existential Egoist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,468	I am a bit pissed that I know Chipmunk, a young and great Grime MC, is going to sell out. He is so good...

06-01-2009, 09:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	I guess I'll be the 1st to say that as much as I like Aesop, his lyrics are a bit unintelligible at times and I wish he wasn't always so cryptic.