The only rapper that doesn't get shit on...
- Thread starter GhettoStar
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I guess its because he is arguably the greatest lyricist of all time.and because of the classic albums Eric B & Rakim released and the solo albums he released.Eric B deserves alot of credit as well though.
GZA is a great lyricist.He gets alot of respect because of his knowledge and being one of the best Wu-Tang members.
Ive seen alot of people criticise Mos Def here.
GZA is a great lyricist.He gets alot of respect because of his knowledge and being one of the best Wu-Tang members.
Ive seen alot of people criticise Mos Def here.
I don't like his voice and don't like his songs at all 
Eh, no.
Beyond giving Rakim the opportunity through his connections, Eric B. had minimal contributions to Ra's success. Rakim or others (i.e. Large Professor) did most of the production, with Eric doing the scratching and adding minor radio friendly touches. Of the total work that Rakim and Eric B. did on the albums, Rakim did 70-80% of it.
I know that I've talked bad about Big L. He's overhyped. He had skill, but if he wasn't killed, there's no way he'd be in any "greatest" conversations. I think he is witty and that he shows flashes of brilliance, but I also feel that he is inconsistent and boring.
People don't say bad things about Rakim and GZA (beyond Bombsquad) because it's hard to insult consistent, quality, multi-faceted rappers.
At least those two are talked about though. What about Black Thought? What about anyone from Brand Nubian? When's the last time you heard about Kool G Rap beyond comparative discussions with Rakim and Big Daddy Kane? When's the last time you heard Scarface mentioned in reference to something other than that new bullshit album with 2Pac?
Where's the love for Slick Rick? SOMEBODY TELL ME
Beyond giving Rakim the opportunity through his connections, Eric B. had minimal contributions to Ra's success. Rakim or others (i.e. Large Professor) did most of the production, with Eric doing the scratching and adding minor radio friendly touches. Of the total work that Rakim and Eric B. did on the albums, Rakim did 70-80% of it.
I know that I've talked bad about Big L. He's overhyped. He had skill, but if he wasn't killed, there's no way he'd be in any "greatest" conversations. I think he is witty and that he shows flashes of brilliance, but I also feel that he is inconsistent and boring.
People don't say bad things about Rakim and GZA (beyond Bombsquad) because it's hard to insult consistent, quality, multi-faceted rappers.
At least those two are talked about though. What about Black Thought? What about anyone from Brand Nubian? When's the last time you heard about Kool G Rap beyond comparative discussions with Rakim and Big Daddy Kane? When's the last time you heard Scarface mentioned in reference to something other than that new bullshit album with 2Pac?
Where's the love for Slick Rick? SOMEBODY TELL ME
Big L gets shafted as only being a punchline rapper and what gives wanna be heads points to be into. I have only seen GZA talked bad when compared to Meth (I dont agree) and Ghost. And the fact he lost his touch after Forever. Rakims only been attacked for his voice but he seems to be one of a few to not fallen off a substantial amount.
Rza he kills as well as Raekwon.....in my opinion he is one of the most veristle of the Wu, much like Ghost, incoperating all the styles that made the Wu what it was except for maybe INS and Masta Killa. Deck has never shined outside the Wu as much as Meth and RZA isn't that good of a lyricist. Ghost will always be the best to me with GZA (although this is more personle taste I tend to agree that Meth is the 2nd best due to the content he has producced solo and on Wu records/cameos on other Wu member solo songs...)
Rakim always seemed to be not as verstile as he could be to warrent GOAT title but thats maybe because his flow is the same no matter if he spitting 5% theories or macking a hoe like on "Mahogony"
The thing is man they had a huge thread ripping people who ride these rappers jocks just because 2pac worked with them....except for lunit. So yes TB has gotten at the bay as well....I dont remember who did the thread but it was a genral statement of liking the same people Pac worked with (mainly concerning the bay/thug life/outlawz rappers not artist like Snoop and Dre who established themselves) and hating the people Pac hated.....
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