Top 5 MCs (Not producers! AKA Dre) (lyrics, hip-hop, rap, genre)

Lopezand · 02-23-2004, 09:01 AM

Who are your top 5 MCs of all time or who you are bangin to right now.

No order
1. Big L
2. Masta Ace
3. Biggie
4. Early Jay-Z
5. Nas

What I mean by "early" is not "The Black Album," I'm talking "Reasonable Doubt" Jay-Z and his early stuff that he did with Biggie, Big L (7 Minute Freestyle is a must for any true hip-hop fan). He had a fire back then that he lost through time.

Pick up Masta Ace's Disposable Arts LP. You dont need to skip a track. If you want a sample, listen to "No Regrets," "Dear Diary," "Acknowledge," "Don't Understand." Although all the tracks are real.
Masta Ace is one of the most underrated MCs ever.
The last four lines of "Acknowledge"

"You that cat in the club to get hit with a bottle.
****ing with me, you are better off trying to hit lotto.
And don't answer back, this is hard **** to follow
And you can't spit nigga, so you obviously must swallow, motha*****."

Rockafella Skank · 02-23-2004, 09:09 AM

1 & 2. The 2 guys from Binary Star (One Many Army & Senim Silla)
3. Talib Kweli
4. K-os
5. Chali 2na

exasko · 02-23-2004, 12:31 PM

biggie, pac, 50, eminem..

Lopezand · 02-23-2004, 12:45 PM

I dont understand how 50 Cent makes anyone's top 5 list of MCs. Lyrically, he's not coming with it. I was feelin 50 on "How To Rob" a while back, and also on "Bump That." Some of his stuff is alright, but to put him in a top 5 MC list, I think is kind of ridiculous. Lyrically he is just too weak. Personally, I like some of eminem's stuff, but I dont think I could place him near a top 5 list right now.

Rockafella Skank · 02-23-2004, 12:50 PM

I agree that 50 doesn't deserve to be on any top 50 list for MCs. He's completely whack. He's a hip-pop MC that doesn't have any lyrical or musical talent. I don't even like his early stuff. He just plain sucks when it comes to anything but getting the girls' pants wet.

exasko · 02-23-2004, 01:05 PM

Umm.. 50cent, is the only gangster rapper out now that is rapping stuff he knwos about, unlike Ja.. besides Many Men.. thats a killer song...

Rockafella Skank · 02-23-2004, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by exasko

Umm.. 50cent, is the only gangster rapper out now that is rapping stuff he knwos about, unlike Ja.. besides Many Men.. thats a killer song...

I don't think that being a gangster rapper means you're a good MC. I think Ja Rule sucks too. Being an MC is a lot different than being a rapper. Being an MC is about the lyrics, the subject matter, and the delivery. Look at some of the great old MCs (Slick Rick, KRS One, etc.).

I think that part of the problem in "rap / hip-hop" music is that too often people are merging to the two genres. Rap is a LOT different than hip-hop in the historical sense. Also, people are confusing the term MC with modern day rappers. Just some thoughts...

Dr. Luncheon Man · 02-28-2004, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by exasko

Umm.. 50cent, is the only gangster rapper out now that is rapping stuff he knwos about, unlike Ja.. besides Many Men.. thats a killer song...

Dude you should listen to Necro and Ill Bill if you want hardcore Gangster rhymes. Fifty isn't gangster or an MC. He's a product just like a big mac. He's only out their to sell records.

Top Five of Time for me is

Rakim
Nas
KRS One
Guru
Kool Keith

exasko · 02-23-2004, 01:30 PM

i think 50cent is an aswome lyricist..

Rockafella Skank · 02-23-2004, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by exasko

i think 50cent is an aswome lyricist..

I write better lyrics. Honestly.

02-23-2004, 09:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lopezand Groupie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 19	Top 5 MCs (Not producers! AKA Dre) Who are your top 5 MCs of all time or who you are bangin to right now. No order 1. Big L 2. Masta Ace 3. Biggie 4. Early Jay-Z 5. Nas What I mean by "early" is not "The Black Album," I'm talking "Reasonable Doubt" Jay-Z and his early stuff that he did with Biggie, Big L (7 Minute Freestyle is a must for any true hip-hop fan). He had a fire back then that he lost through time. Pick up Masta Ace's Disposable Arts LP. You dont need to skip a track. If you want a sample, listen to "No Regrets," "Dear Diary," "Acknowledge," "Don't Understand." Although all the tracks are real. Masta Ace is one of the most underrated MCs ever. The last four lines of "Acknowledge" "You that cat in the club to get hit with a bottle. **ing with me, you are better off trying to hit lotto. And don't answer back, this is hard to follow And you can't spit nigga, so you obviously must swallow, motha***."

02-23-2004, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rockafella Skank Management Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 608	1 & 2. The 2 guys from Binary Star (One Many Army & Senim Silla) 3. Talib Kweli 4. K-os 5. Chali 2na

02-23-2004, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
exasko Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 67	biggie, pac, 50, eminem..

02-23-2004, 12:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lopezand Groupie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 19	I dont understand how 50 Cent makes anyone's top 5 list of MCs. Lyrically, he's not coming with it. I was feelin 50 on "How To Rob" a while back, and also on "Bump That." Some of his stuff is alright, but to put him in a top 5 MC list, I think is kind of ridiculous. Lyrically he is just too weak. Personally, I like some of eminem's stuff, but I dont think I could place him near a top 5 list right now.

02-23-2004, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rockafella Skank Management Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 608	I agree that 50 doesn't deserve to be on any top 50 list for MCs. He's completely whack. He's a hip-pop MC that doesn't have any lyrical or musical talent. I don't even like his early stuff. He just plain sucks when it comes to anything but getting the girls' pants wet.

02-23-2004, 01:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
exasko Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 67	Umm.. 50cent, is the only gangster rapper out now that is rapping stuff he knwos about, unlike Ja.. besides Many Men.. thats a killer song...

02-23-2004, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
exasko Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 67	i think 50cent is an aswome lyricist..