Hip-Hop Knock out Cup

Engine · 09-02-2012, 03:22 AM

Dre produced some classic albums but he was never anywhere near Ice Cube's rap skill level. Both have made a lot of terrible shit over the last several decades but Amerikkka's Most Wanted and Death Certificate are two great albums that I still love. Also, Ice Cube's vocal delivery is pretty much the high point of N.W.A while, as a rapper, Dre was always passable at best.

Ice Cube: 5
Dr. Dre: 2

**Janszoon** · 09-02-2012, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Phantom Limb

I don't really like either of these guys :/

Out.

14232949 · 09-02-2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Phantom Limb

I don't really like either of these guys :/

You don't like old school Ice Cube?
Why not?

Mister Jip · 09-02-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

How does that make Dre different? Ice Cube has been doing it since the mid 80s too.

Ice cube made his name with NWA but Dre was already a name with the world class wrecking crew plus cube dosnt even rap anymore he just makes lame comedies and hasnt bought out a record for about 10 years

14232949 · 09-02-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Jip

Ice cube made his name with NWA but Dre was already a name with the world class wrecking crew plus cube dosnt even rap anymore he just makes lame comedies and hasnt bought out a record for about 10 years

except from his album in 2006. and 2008, oh and 2010 as well.

Thom Yorke · 09-03-2012, 01:28 AM

Ice Cube: 6
Dre: 2

Again, not the biggest fan of either, but slight nod to IC.

Let's get to the good stuff!

14232949 · 09-07-2012, 10:20 AM

Ice Cube advances. Sorry for the delay guys, here's the next tie.

14232949 · 09-07-2012, 10:24 AM

Q-TIP

VS.

BIG DADDY KANE

**Janszoon** · 09-07-2012, 10:28 AM

Tough call. I'd actually say they're equal as MCs, but I prefer Q-Tip's music so I'm voting for him.

Q-Tip: 1
Big Daddy Kane: 0

14232949 · 09-07-2012, 10:38 AM

Q-Tip: As revered an MC is he is a producer, Q-Tip was responsible for the formation, production and the majority of the MC'ing on the critically acclaimed first three albums of A Tribe Called Quest's discography as well as playing major parts in their latter two releases.
He has also released three solo albums and is widely considered one of the pioneers of alternative hip-hop; a master pioneer and lyricist.

Big Daddy Kane: Highly regarded amongst those in hip-hop as one of the greatest of all time, BDK influenced many artists with his gimmicky persona during the late 80's, early 90's.
BDK started his career in the group Juice Crew before earning notoriety as a battle rapper.
His first two albums are largely considered classics, but BDK has managed to stay relevant up to the present day with many a collaboration with other artists.

09-02-2012, 03:22 AM	#91 (permalink)
Engine air quote Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pollen & mold Posts: 3,108	Dre produced some classic albums but he was never anywhere near Ice Cube's rap skill level. Both have made a lot of terrible shit over the last several decades but Amerikkka's Most Wanted and Death Certificate are two great albums that I still love. Also, Ice Cube's vocal delivery is pretty much the high point of N.W.A while, as a rapper, Dre was always passable at best. Ice Cube: 5 Dr. Dre: 2 __________________ Like an arrow, I was only passing through.

09-07-2012, 10:28 AM	#99 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Tough call. I'd actually say they're equal as MCs, but I prefer Q-Tip's music so I'm voting for him. Q-Tip: 1 Big Daddy Kane: 0 __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

09-03-2012, 01:28 AM	#96 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	Ice Cube: 6 Dre: 2 Again, not the biggest fan of either, but slight nod to IC. Let's get to the good stuff!

09-07-2012, 10:20 AM	#97 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Ice Cube advances. Sorry for the delay guys, here's the next tie.

09-07-2012, 10:24 AM	#98 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Q-TIP VS. BIG DADDY KANE

09-07-2012, 10:38 AM	#100 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Q-Tip: As revered an MC is he is a producer, Q-Tip was responsible for the formation, production and the majority of the MC'ing on the critically acclaimed first three albums of A Tribe Called Quest's discography as well as playing major parts in their latter two releases. He has also released three solo albums and is widely considered one of the pioneers of alternative hip-hop; a master pioneer and lyricist. Big Daddy Kane: Highly regarded amongst those in hip-hop as one of the greatest of all time, BDK influenced many artists with his gimmicky persona during the late 80's, early 90's. BDK started his career in the group Juice Crew before earning notoriety as a battle rapper. His first two albums are largely considered classics, but BDK has managed to stay relevant up to the present day with many a collaboration with other artists.