Greatest Hip Hop Artist/Group Ever

sleepy jack · 01-06-2011, 09:36 PM

I just think it'd keep things interesting if there was more then 2 rounds of polling because we only allowed sacred cows to compete. I'm sorry I feel this way. I'm pretty new to this making polls and forums thing in general. I'll contact you to for guidance next time I try something like this.

Jester · 01-07-2011, 11:40 AM

I already said it's ridiculous. That's it. I'm not saying anyone's not allowed to nominate who they want, but certain nominations are clearly kind of pointless. That's the point I was making. What, you can nominate an artist, but I can't disagree with the nomination? Don't be ridiculous!

also, lol @ sleepy jack.

storymilo · 01-07-2011, 02:25 PM

In my opinion, nominating Why isn't pointless. I'll gladly vote for them over someone like Eminem. And maybe others will too. I guess that's the point of the poll.

Phantom Limb · 01-08-2011, 01:56 PM

How about
Pharoahe Monch
Mr. Lif
Lil Wayne
GZA
Clipse

anticipation · 01-08-2011, 02:16 PM

Tech N9ne
James Dewitt "J Dilla, J-88, Jay Dee" Yancey & all associated releases (Slum Village, Jaylib, etc.)
DJ Premier
D.I.T.C. (Diggin' In The Crates Crew)
9th Wonder
Justus League (Little Brother)
Nujabes

you're welcome.

sleepy jack · 01-09-2011, 02:51 PM

I'm actually going to close nominations Tuesday.

Dr.Seussicide · 01-09-2011, 02:57 PM

OFWGKTA lol

crash_override · 01-10-2011, 01:57 PM

I made this nomination in one of the many other 'Greatest Rapper/Artist/MC/whatever in hip-hop' threads a while back, but since this one actually counts, I'm just going to copy and paste it here. So sorry for the double post in advance, I'm a terrible person...

Also, to be clear, I'm nominating Rakim as a solo artist. Not as a member of Eric B. & Rakim.
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Originally Posted by crash_override

Best rapper ever? well that's like the greatest guitarist or any other greatest ever argument made. It's going to be pretty subjective to personal opinion and preference. But, for sake of argument, discussion, and debate; I'll post my nomination anyway.

So, like many other people, I consider greatness to be something earned over time. So I'm not going to give this nomination to anyone who has came out recently, or even within the last 5 years. The Nomination for best rapper ever is....

Rakim, AKA: God MC

Rakim, formerly of the duo Eric B. & Rakim, has been serving up flow lessons since back in the old school. He is a major influence to any and every rapper who ever amounted to anything. Rakim's lyical stylings along with his smooth and direct delivery make for some of the best verses ever put on tape. Rakim found solo success after splitting with Eric B., upon the release of 'The 18th Letter' (1997), and the follow up 'The Master' (1999). Rakim's latest release, 'The Seventh Seal' was released in 2009. 'The Seventh Seal' marks the second return of the great God MC, showing that he still has what it takes to run with the best.

Overall, I think there are a handful of rappers that can match the raw skill and delivery of Rakim, and also a few that can match his influence on the genre of hip-hop as a whole. But there is no one that has done both for as long as Rakim has.

djchameleon · 01-10-2011, 02:20 PM

oh can't believe I forgot All City Chess Club and Child Rebel Solider

Jester · 01-12-2011, 08:35 AM

All City Chess Club for greatest hip hop group ever... Jesus.

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01-07-2011, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jester Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 752	I already said it's ridiculous. That's it. I'm not saying anyone's not allowed to nominate who they want, but certain nominations are clearly kind of pointless. That's the point I was making. What, you can nominate an artist, but I can't disagree with the nomination? Don't be ridiculous! also, lol @ sleepy jack.

01-07-2011, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	In my opinion, nominating Why isn't pointless. I'll gladly vote for them over someone like Eminem. And maybe others will too. I guess that's the point of the poll.

01-08-2011, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phantom Limb Chocolate Homunculus Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,293	How about Pharoahe Monch Mr. Lif Lil Wayne GZA Clipse

01-08-2011, 02:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
anticipation Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,561	Tech N9ne James Dewitt "J Dilla, J-88, Jay Dee" Yancey & all associated releases (Slum Village, Jaylib, etc.) DJ Premier D.I.T.C. (Diggin' In The Crates Crew) 9th Wonder Justus League (Little Brother) Nujabes you're welcome.

01-12-2011, 08:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jester Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 752	All City Chess Club for greatest hip hop group ever... Jesus.