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Anyone that chooses another Kanye album as the best has no taste.jhfstyle24 said:
Yeah Twisted was one of the best albums of the decade. I think he deserves 10's statusdnc said:
I think Kanye's work the lastdecade has been more influential than his earlier stuff (though I prefer the earlier stuff). He belongs here IMO. With you on Weazy.NEsnake12 said:We might have to be a little more creative than just decades to properly weigh how stacked the 90s would be.
I thought a little and here’s my first pass 8 team bracket for the last 10ish years, based kinda on personal preference but mostly on mainstream popularity:
1. Kendrick
2. Drake
3. J Cole
4. Migos
5. Post Malone
6. Childish Gambino
7. Future
8. Macklemore
Guys like Kanye and lil Wayne should be in the 2000s bracket. -
When you guys always play this song, it's intended as humor, right? This has to be one of the worst hip hop songs I've ever heard. And yet, it has 377,851,897 streams on Spotify. Talk about a signs of an aging genre run out of new and fresh ideas.Dennis_DeYoung said: -
It's literally because everyone my age thinks it's the funniest shit they have ever heard because of how bad it is. All my friends die laughing when we hear him.YellowSnow said:
When you guys always play this song, it's intended as humor, right? This has to be one of the worst hip hop songs I've ever heard. And yet, it has 377,851,897 streams on Spotify. Talk about a signs of an aging genre run out of new and fresh ideas.Dennis_DeYoung said: -
Hey you bunch of Alt Right Isolationists. Not every rapper has to come from America.
If we're not going to have a Central America Bracket, I'm out. -
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It’s more about entertainment than the music. I don’t think anyone over the age of 16 would say it’s well done art.YellowSnow said:
When you guys always play this song, it's intended as humor, right? This has to be one of the worst hip hop songs I've ever heard. And yet, it has 377,851,897 streams on Spotify. Talk about a signs of an aging genre run out of new and fresh ideas.Dennis_DeYoung said: -
We don't want to blow our wad. It's only May and the off-season is long.salemcoog said:@YellowSnow
For the love of Allah... Please fast track this thing through in like 2 days -
How do you want the 10's seeded? Popularity, how HH sees it, or how I see it? Combo of the 3?YellowSnow said:
We don't want to blow our wad. It's only May and the off-season is long.salemcoog said:@YellowSnow
For the love of Allah... Please fast track this thing through in like 2 days -
@dnc has accepted the Hip Hop Tournament Czar position, so seeding suggestions should be sent his way.jhfstyle24 said:
How do you want the 10's seeded? Popularity, how HH sees it, or how I see it? Combo of the 3?YellowSnow said:
We don't want to blow our wad. It's only May and the off-season is long.salemcoog said:@YellowSnow
For the love of Allah... Please fast track this thing through in like 2 days -
Chat is hot!YellowSnow said:
@dnc has accepted the Hip Hop Tournament Czar position, so seeding suggestions should be sent his way.jhfstyle24 said:
How do you want the 10's seeded? Popularity, how HH sees it, or how I see it? Combo of the 3?YellowSnow said:
We don't want to blow our wad. It's only May and the off-season is long.salemcoog said:@YellowSnow
For the love of Allah... Please fast track this thing through in like 2 days -
I didn't read the whole thing. But what about the group/artist issue? I assume it's not Wu Tang, it's method man, Redman, ODB. Instead of nwa, it's Dre, cube, eazy.dnc said:Actually now that I think more about it I think the best solution is to stay with decades but for the 80s bracket it’s anyone who had anything of significance in the 80s and for the other decades it’s the last decade you had anything of significance. This solves both major problems: thins out the 90s and beefs up the 10s.
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So I suck at the interwebs. But wasn't there a couple Sonic songs? Not the shit ass President's song either. I thought there was a remake of JJ Fad into a sonics song. But I can't find it.
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It's a tuff question (shoutout to Gilby!). My thinking is to include both, with groups only getting credit for what was done in the group but individuals getting credit for their entire contribution to the genre.2001400ex said:
I didn't read the whole thing. But what about the group/artist issue? I assume it's not Wu Tang, it's method man, Redman, ODB. Instead of nwa, it's Dre, cube, eazy.dnc said:Actually now that I think more about it I think the best solution is to stay with decades but for the 80s bracket it’s anyone who had anything of significance in the 80s and for the other decades it’s the last decade you had anything of significance. This solves both major problems: thins out the 90s and beefs up the 10s.
Wu never embraced Redman as an official member. People forget that. -
@dnc for seeding is it based on popularity or how HH would see it? Or is it a combo of both?
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Quality. The question is "who's best?" Obviously that's subjective, but I think you're taking some combination of influence, popularity, creativity and talent of which you're going to be determining it. We have metrics on popularity (downloads, views, sales, etc). But it's deeper than that. If all it was about was popularity then Hammer and Master P and Beastie Boys would all be high seeds. It's more than that. But I wouldn't be trying to rank them for what HH will think. We're answering the question "who is best?"jhfstyle24 said:@dnc for seeding is it based on popularity or how HH would see it? Or is it a combo of both?
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Beastie boys shouldn't even be in the tourney you SS white fuckhead.YellowSnow said:
As chinfluential as NWA was, they feel like a #2 seed at best. They really only had 1 classic album. If I was in charge of the future Hip Hop tourney seedings - I won't because there are others here way more dialed in than me on the genre - I think Public Enemy should be a lock for a #1 seed. If we are being truly objective, B-Boys gotta be a #1 seed too, cultural appropriation or not. White peeps buy a ton of hip hop records too.Swaye said:Dude, I was a total metal head rolling around singing "Woke up quick, at about noon, just thought that I had to be in Compton soon..."
NWA is so deeply game changing, there is no way they don't win. I get that there have probably been much better rappers (I don't know a ton of rap but I assume), but shit man, NWA is legend. -
Nas>dnc said:Worthy of consideration fo a 1 seed:
Groups
Public Enemy
Run DMC
NWA
Wu Tang
Outkast
Chindividuals
Snoop
Pac
Biggie
Lil Wayne
Kanye
Jay Z
Eminem
That's the list. You could maybe talk me into an Eric B and Rakim, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, the Roots or Big Daddy Kane if I"m feeling generous, but there's really nobody else who transcends the genre the way these do.
If black people don't like your shit you're not a fucking one seed in a rap battle. -
If only I had posted "Fuck I forgot Nas" right after thisbackthepack said:
Nas>dnc said:Worthy of consideration fo a 1 seed:
Groups
Public Enemy
Run DMC
NWA
Wu Tang
Outkast
Chindividuals
Snoop
Pac
Biggie
Lil Wayne
Kanye
Jay Z
Eminem
That's the list. You could maybe talk me into an Eric B and Rakim, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, the Roots or Big Daddy Kane if I"m feeling generous, but there's really nobody else who transcends the genre the way these do.
If black people don't like your shit you're not a fucking one seed in a rap battle.
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Fuck Kendrick and J-Cole they are for white teens.jhfstyle24 said:
The teens will still have Kendrick, and even though old fogies might not be Kendrick fans he's one of if not the best rapper in the game right now. Everything he touches turns to fire. He's a genius. It seems like every album is better than the last. m.A.A.d city was considered one of the best albums of the decade, then he dropped Pimp a Butterfly, then he dropped DAMN.dnc said:Well I'm thinking of this in terms of decades:
80s
90s
00s
teens
The 90s is going to be fucking stacked. Easily the golden age. The teens is going to be the weakest by far. Timbaland probably makes the bracket if its straight 64 but I don't think he cracks the 90s top 16.
Pac
Biggie
Outkast (could put them in 00s for balance though)
Dre
Ice Cube
Goodie Mobb
Bushwick Bill
Jadakiss
Warren G
Too Short
Wu collectively, plus Method Man, and ODB individually
Redman
Juvy
E40
Mace
Mobb Deep
Tribe Called Quest
Naughty By Nature
and while not my tastes you have to add Puff Daddy, Master P and Salt N Pepa as well.
All those are probably ahead of Timbaland in the 90s line, IMO and that's just off the top of my head so I'm sure I'm overlooking a few people. I'd argue for 8 Ball and MJG too though they straddle the 90s 00 line as well. Tim might fair better in the 00s.
Stacked era.
Migos hasn't really been around with that level of popularity for as long, since Culture was really what propelled them into superstardom, even though YRN did gain a lot of popularity. They really didn't get anything until Versace in 2013, then Look at my Dab got them popular right as Culture came out.
J Cole is interesting because 2014 Forest Hills Drive was really good (double plat with no features) but KOD and Eyez Only were much less acclaimed by fans (although popular). KOD is better than Eyez Only in terms of Twitterscape reception, with ATM and Kevin's Heart being general favorites. He has his own very distinct style when it comes to beats and lyricism. Friday Night Lights was a really fucking good mixtape.
Drake is obviously super popular, and he's interesting because I personally kind of liked most of his music but wasn't crazy about it, but as I listed more it gets better. God's Plan is super popular right now. It seems like every single he releases is its own distinct hit.
Kanye is Kanye. Twisted Fantasy (possible album of the decade), Throne, Yeezus, and Pablo all since 2010. Super controversial but all time best seller.
Chance the Rapper is super popular but for whatever reason I'm not really into a lot of his music. I'm so fucking white.
If you count Frank Ocean he's had two super highly acclaimed albums recently with channel ORANGE and blonde.
Post Malone is super popular right now and outside of Logic and Eminem is easily the best white Hip Hop guy. beerbongs and bentleys was fucking great. Lots of hits.
DJ Khaled has been successful but fuck that guy, he just dickrides more talented acts with his beats.
Macklemore is trash but white people.
Childish Gambino is really fucking good. This is America just came out but just shows what he can do as an artist.
Rae Srummurd's album just came out but he makes good music. Powerglide is great despite being overplayed, then there are songs like Black Beatle.
Lil Uzi is really new to the game, but has already dropped several bangers, even though his last song was shit. Tour Llif3 was really good.
Earl Sweatshirt is a guy that I haven't listened to but my friends swear he is super talented. Same goes with Logic.
NF has talent but Christian rap doesn't really count. The white boy in me loves his music.
Future is another really good one. I love his shit.
If you're into the more comedic genre Lil Dicky is really really talented but fucks around a lot. Freaky Friday with Chris Brown was really good shit.
My friends all hate Kodak but he is talented, even if his music is trash.
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj fucking suck. So does Iggy Azalea.
I probably forgot some but that's what the teens has.
Kodak is a dickhead but he's amazing.
Dave East is amazing he's easily a top 4 seed.
Meek Mill is a madman.
Migos and Future are the only decent trap rappers.
Logic sucks.
Post Malone isn't rap he's shitty R&B.
G Herbo is that dude.
Sosa bangs and he is the mumble trap rap movement.
Madintyo is really really fucking good
I like NBA young boi a lot.
Tee Grizzley is a story-teller
21 savage is meh.
Big Sean is hit and miss.
Gucci Mane bangs.
Bryson Tiller is amazing.
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The point of these brackets is to talk about overall popularity, not discuss our niche favorites.backthepack said:
Fuck Kendrick and J-Cole they are for white teens.jhfstyle24 said:
The teens will still have Kendrick, and even though old fogies might not be Kendrick fans he's one of if not the best rapper in the game right now. Everything he touches turns to fire. He's a genius. It seems like every album is better than the last. m.A.A.d city was considered one of the best albums of the decade, then he dropped Pimp a Butterfly, then he dropped DAMN.dnc said:Well I'm thinking of this in terms of decades:
80s
90s
00s
teens
The 90s is going to be fucking stacked. Easily the golden age. The teens is going to be the weakest by far. Timbaland probably makes the bracket if its straight 64 but I don't think he cracks the 90s top 16.
Pac
Biggie
Outkast (could put them in 00s for balance though)
Dre
Ice Cube
Goodie Mobb
Bushwick Bill
Jadakiss
Warren G
Too Short
Wu collectively, plus Method Man, and ODB individually
Redman
Juvy
E40
Mace
Mobb Deep
Tribe Called Quest
Naughty By Nature
and while not my tastes you have to add Puff Daddy, Master P and Salt N Pepa as well.
All those are probably ahead of Timbaland in the 90s line, IMO and that's just off the top of my head so I'm sure I'm overlooking a few people. I'd argue for 8 Ball and MJG too though they straddle the 90s 00 line as well. Tim might fair better in the 00s.
Stacked era.
Migos hasn't really been around with that level of popularity for as long, since Culture was really what propelled them into superstardom, even though YRN did gain a lot of popularity. They really didn't get anything until Versace in 2013, then Look at my Dab got them popular right as Culture came out.
J Cole is interesting because 2014 Forest Hills Drive was really good (double plat with no features) but KOD and Eyez Only were much less acclaimed by fans (although popular). KOD is better than Eyez Only in terms of Twitterscape reception, with ATM and Kevin's Heart being general favorites. He has his own very distinct style when it comes to beats and lyricism. Friday Night Lights was a really fucking good mixtape.
Drake is obviously super popular, and he's interesting because I personally kind of liked most of his music but wasn't crazy about it, but as I listed more it gets better. God's Plan is super popular right now. It seems like every single he releases is its own distinct hit.
Kanye is Kanye. Twisted Fantasy (possible album of the decade), Throne, Yeezus, and Pablo all since 2010. Super controversial but all time best seller.
Chance the Rapper is super popular but for whatever reason I'm not really into a lot of his music. I'm so fucking white.
If you count Frank Ocean he's had two super highly acclaimed albums recently with channel ORANGE and blonde.
Post Malone is super popular right now and outside of Logic and Eminem is easily the best white Hip Hop guy. beerbongs and bentleys was fucking great. Lots of hits.
DJ Khaled has been successful but fuck that guy, he just dickrides more talented acts with his beats.
Macklemore is trash but white people.
Childish Gambino is really fucking good. This is America just came out but just shows what he can do as an artist.
Rae Srummurd's album just came out but he makes good music. Powerglide is great despite being overplayed, then there are songs like Black Beatle.
Lil Uzi is really new to the game, but has already dropped several bangers, even though his last song was shit. Tour Llif3 was really good.
Earl Sweatshirt is a guy that I haven't listened to but my friends swear he is super talented. Same goes with Logic.
NF has talent but Christian rap doesn't really count. The white boy in me loves his music.
Future is another really good one. I love his shit.
If you're into the more comedic genre Lil Dicky is really really talented but fucks around a lot. Freaky Friday with Chris Brown was really good shit.
My friends all hate Kodak but he is talented, even if his music is trash.
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj fucking suck. So does Iggy Azalea.
I probably forgot some but that's what the teens has.
Kodak is a dickhead but he's amazing.
Dave East is amazing he's easily a top 4 seed.
Meek Mill is a madman.
Migos and Future are the only decent trap rappers.
Logic sucks.
Post Malone isn't rap he's shitty R&B.
G Herbo is that dude.
Sosa bangs and he is the mumble trap rap movement.
Madintyo is really really fucking good
I like NBA young boi a lot.
Tee Grizzley is a story-teller
21 savage is meh.
Big Sean is hit and miss.
Gucci Mane bangs.
Bryson Tiller is amazing.
Literally no one else on here has heard of half your list. Even if they’re arguably better than the mainstream crap like Macklemore, J Cole, and Post... they won’t be remembered like the main guys will.
Everyone has subjective opinions about music, you kinda have to aggregate to be fair. -
Exactly. I know the guys he mentioned but it's more of a mainstream thing than subjective opinions.NEsnake12 said:
The point of these brackets is to talk about overall popularity, not discuss our niche favorites.backthepack said:
Fuck Kendrick and J-Cole they are for white teens.jhfstyle24 said:
The teens will still have Kendrick, and even though old fogies might not be Kendrick fans he's one of if not the best rapper in the game right now. Everything he touches turns to fire. He's a genius. It seems like every album is better than the last. m.A.A.d city was considered one of the best albums of the decade, then he dropped Pimp a Butterfly, then he dropped DAMN.dnc said:Well I'm thinking of this in terms of decades:
80s
90s
00s
teens
The 90s is going to be fucking stacked. Easily the golden age. The teens is going to be the weakest by far. Timbaland probably makes the bracket if its straight 64 but I don't think he cracks the 90s top 16.
Pac
Biggie
Outkast (could put them in 00s for balance though)
Dre
Ice Cube
Goodie Mobb
Bushwick Bill
Jadakiss
Warren G
Too Short
Wu collectively, plus Method Man, and ODB individually
Redman
Juvy
E40
Mace
Mobb Deep
Tribe Called Quest
Naughty By Nature
and while not my tastes you have to add Puff Daddy, Master P and Salt N Pepa as well.
All those are probably ahead of Timbaland in the 90s line, IMO and that's just off the top of my head so I'm sure I'm overlooking a few people. I'd argue for 8 Ball and MJG too though they straddle the 90s 00 line as well. Tim might fair better in the 00s.
Stacked era.
Migos hasn't really been around with that level of popularity for as long, since Culture was really what propelled them into superstardom, even though YRN did gain a lot of popularity. They really didn't get anything until Versace in 2013, then Look at my Dab got them popular right as Culture came out.
J Cole is interesting because 2014 Forest Hills Drive was really good (double plat with no features) but KOD and Eyez Only were much less acclaimed by fans (although popular). KOD is better than Eyez Only in terms of Twitterscape reception, with ATM and Kevin's Heart being general favorites. He has his own very distinct style when it comes to beats and lyricism. Friday Night Lights was a really fucking good mixtape.
Drake is obviously super popular, and he's interesting because I personally kind of liked most of his music but wasn't crazy about it, but as I listed more it gets better. God's Plan is super popular right now. It seems like every single he releases is its own distinct hit.
Kanye is Kanye. Twisted Fantasy (possible album of the decade), Throne, Yeezus, and Pablo all since 2010. Super controversial but all time best seller.
Chance the Rapper is super popular but for whatever reason I'm not really into a lot of his music. I'm so fucking white.
If you count Frank Ocean he's had two super highly acclaimed albums recently with channel ORANGE and blonde.
Post Malone is super popular right now and outside of Logic and Eminem is easily the best white Hip Hop guy. beerbongs and bentleys was fucking great. Lots of hits.
DJ Khaled has been successful but fuck that guy, he just dickrides more talented acts with his beats.
Macklemore is trash but white people.
Childish Gambino is really fucking good. This is America just came out but just shows what he can do as an artist.
Rae Srummurd's album just came out but he makes good music. Powerglide is great despite being overplayed, then there are songs like Black Beatle.
Lil Uzi is really new to the game, but has already dropped several bangers, even though his last song was shit. Tour Llif3 was really good.
Earl Sweatshirt is a guy that I haven't listened to but my friends swear he is super talented. Same goes with Logic.
NF has talent but Christian rap doesn't really count. The white boy in me loves his music.
Future is another really good one. I love his shit.
If you're into the more comedic genre Lil Dicky is really really talented but fucks around a lot. Freaky Friday with Chris Brown was really good shit.
My friends all hate Kodak but he is talented, even if his music is trash.
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj fucking suck. So does Iggy Azalea.
I probably forgot some but that's what the teens has.
Kodak is a dickhead but he's amazing.
Dave East is amazing he's easily a top 4 seed.
Meek Mill is a madman.
Migos and Future are the only decent trap rappers.
Logic sucks.
Post Malone isn't rap he's shitty R&B.
G Herbo is that dude.
Sosa bangs and he is the mumble trap rap movement.
Madintyo is really really fucking good
I like NBA young boi a lot.
Tee Grizzley is a story-teller
21 savage is meh.
Big Sean is hit and miss.
Gucci Mane bangs.
Bryson Tiller is amazing.
Literally no one else on here has heard of half your list. Even if they’re arguably better than the mainstream crap like Macklemore, J Cole, and Post... they won’t be remembered like the main guys will.
Everyone has subjective opinions about music, you kinda have to aggregate to be fair. -
I don’t understand what’s happeningbackthepack said:
Fuck Kendrick and J-Cole they are for white teens.jhfstyle24 said:
The teens will still have Kendrick, and even though old fogies might not be Kendrick fans he's one of if not the best rapper in the game right now. Everything he touches turns to fire. He's a genius. It seems like every album is better than the last. m.A.A.d city was considered one of the best albums of the decade, then he dropped Pimp a Butterfly, then he dropped DAMN.dnc said:Well I'm thinking of this in terms of decades:
80s
90s
00s
teens
The 90s is going to be fucking stacked. Easily the golden age. The teens is going to be the weakest by far. Timbaland probably makes the bracket if its straight 64 but I don't think he cracks the 90s top 16.
Pac
Biggie
Outkast (could put them in 00s for balance though)
Dre
Ice Cube
Goodie Mobb
Bushwick Bill
Jadakiss
Warren G
Too Short
Wu collectively, plus Method Man, and ODB individually
Redman
Juvy
E40
Mace
Mobb Deep
Tribe Called Quest
Naughty By Nature
and while not my tastes you have to add Puff Daddy, Master P and Salt N Pepa as well.
All those are probably ahead of Timbaland in the 90s line, IMO and that's just off the top of my head so I'm sure I'm overlooking a few people. I'd argue for 8 Ball and MJG too though they straddle the 90s 00 line as well. Tim might fair better in the 00s.
Stacked era.
Migos hasn't really been around with that level of popularity for as long, since Culture was really what propelled them into superstardom, even though YRN did gain a lot of popularity. They really didn't get anything until Versace in 2013, then Look at my Dab got them popular right as Culture came out.
J Cole is interesting because 2014 Forest Hills Drive was really good (double plat with no features) but KOD and Eyez Only were much less acclaimed by fans (although popular). KOD is better than Eyez Only in terms of Twitterscape reception, with ATM and Kevin's Heart being general favorites. He has his own very distinct style when it comes to beats and lyricism. Friday Night Lights was a really fucking good mixtape.
Drake is obviously super popular, and he's interesting because I personally kind of liked most of his music but wasn't crazy about it, but as I listed more it gets better. God's Plan is super popular right now. It seems like every single he releases is its own distinct hit.
Kanye is Kanye. Twisted Fantasy (possible album of the decade), Throne, Yeezus, and Pablo all since 2010. Super controversial but all time best seller.
Chance the Rapper is super popular but for whatever reason I'm not really into a lot of his music. I'm so fucking white.
If you count Frank Ocean he's had two super highly acclaimed albums recently with channel ORANGE and blonde.
Post Malone is super popular right now and outside of Logic and Eminem is easily the best white Hip Hop guy. beerbongs and bentleys was fucking great. Lots of hits.
DJ Khaled has been successful but fuck that guy, he just dickrides more talented acts with his beats.
Macklemore is trash but white people.
Childish Gambino is really fucking good. This is America just came out but just shows what he can do as an artist.
Rae Srummurd's album just came out but he makes good music. Powerglide is great despite being overplayed, then there are songs like Black Beatle.
Lil Uzi is really new to the game, but has already dropped several bangers, even though his last song was shit. Tour Llif3 was really good.
Earl Sweatshirt is a guy that I haven't listened to but my friends swear he is super talented. Same goes with Logic.
NF has talent but Christian rap doesn't really count. The white boy in me loves his music.
Future is another really good one. I love his shit.
If you're into the more comedic genre Lil Dicky is really really talented but fucks around a lot. Freaky Friday with Chris Brown was really good shit.
My friends all hate Kodak but he is talented, even if his music is trash.
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj fucking suck. So does Iggy Azalea.
I probably forgot some but that's what the teens has.
Kodak is a dickhead but he's amazing.
Dave East is amazing he's easily a top 4 seed.
Meek Mill is a madman.
Migos and Future are the only decent trap rappers.
Logic sucks.
Post Malone isn't rap he's shitty R&B.
G Herbo is that dude.
Sosa bangs and he is the mumble trap rap movement.
Madintyo is really really fucking good
I like NBA young boi a lot.
Tee Grizzley is a story-teller
21 savage is meh.
Big Sean is hit and miss.
Gucci Mane bangs.
Bryson Tiller is amazing. -
Look at the source. Kinda like Hondo in the tug.dnc said:
I don’t understand what’s happeningbackthepack said:
Fuck Kendrick and J-Cole they are for white teens.jhfstyle24 said:
The teens will still have Kendrick, and even though old fogies might not be Kendrick fans he's one of if not the best rapper in the game right now. Everything he touches turns to fire. He's a genius. It seems like every album is better than the last. m.A.A.d city was considered one of the best albums of the decade, then he dropped Pimp a Butterfly, then he dropped DAMN.dnc said:Well I'm thinking of this in terms of decades:
80s
90s
00s
teens
The 90s is going to be fucking stacked. Easily the golden age. The teens is going to be the weakest by far. Timbaland probably makes the bracket if its straight 64 but I don't think he cracks the 90s top 16.
Pac
Biggie
Outkast (could put them in 00s for balance though)
Dre
Ice Cube
Goodie Mobb
Bushwick Bill
Jadakiss
Warren G
Too Short
Wu collectively, plus Method Man, and ODB individually
Redman
Juvy
E40
Mace
Mobb Deep
Tribe Called Quest
Naughty By Nature
and while not my tastes you have to add Puff Daddy, Master P and Salt N Pepa as well.
All those are probably ahead of Timbaland in the 90s line, IMO and that's just off the top of my head so I'm sure I'm overlooking a few people. I'd argue for 8 Ball and MJG too though they straddle the 90s 00 line as well. Tim might fair better in the 00s.
Stacked era.
Migos hasn't really been around with that level of popularity for as long, since Culture was really what propelled them into superstardom, even though YRN did gain a lot of popularity. They really didn't get anything until Versace in 2013, then Look at my Dab got them popular right as Culture came out.
J Cole is interesting because 2014 Forest Hills Drive was really good (double plat with no features) but KOD and Eyez Only were much less acclaimed by fans (although popular). KOD is better than Eyez Only in terms of Twitterscape reception, with ATM and Kevin's Heart being general favorites. He has his own very distinct style when it comes to beats and lyricism. Friday Night Lights was a really fucking good mixtape.
Drake is obviously super popular, and he's interesting because I personally kind of liked most of his music but wasn't crazy about it, but as I listed more it gets better. God's Plan is super popular right now. It seems like every single he releases is its own distinct hit.
Kanye is Kanye. Twisted Fantasy (possible album of the decade), Throne, Yeezus, and Pablo all since 2010. Super controversial but all time best seller.
Chance the Rapper is super popular but for whatever reason I'm not really into a lot of his music. I'm so fucking white.
If you count Frank Ocean he's had two super highly acclaimed albums recently with channel ORANGE and blonde.
Post Malone is super popular right now and outside of Logic and Eminem is easily the best white Hip Hop guy. beerbongs and bentleys was fucking great. Lots of hits.
DJ Khaled has been successful but fuck that guy, he just dickrides more talented acts with his beats.
Macklemore is trash but white people.
Childish Gambino is really fucking good. This is America just came out but just shows what he can do as an artist.
Rae Srummurd's album just came out but he makes good music. Powerglide is great despite being overplayed, then there are songs like Black Beatle.
Lil Uzi is really new to the game, but has already dropped several bangers, even though his last song was shit. Tour Llif3 was really good.
Earl Sweatshirt is a guy that I haven't listened to but my friends swear he is super talented. Same goes with Logic.
NF has talent but Christian rap doesn't really count. The white boy in me loves his music.
Future is another really good one. I love his shit.
If you're into the more comedic genre Lil Dicky is really really talented but fucks around a lot. Freaky Friday with Chris Brown was really good shit.
My friends all hate Kodak but he is talented, even if his music is trash.
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj fucking suck. So does Iggy Azalea.
I probably forgot some but that's what the teens has.
Kodak is a dickhead but he's amazing.
Dave East is amazing he's easily a top 4 seed.
Meek Mill is a madman.
Migos and Future are the only decent trap rappers.
Logic sucks.
Post Malone isn't rap he's shitty R&B.
G Herbo is that dude.
Sosa bangs and he is the mumble trap rap movement.
Madintyo is really really fucking good
I like NBA young boi a lot.
Tee Grizzley is a story-teller
21 savage is meh.
Big Sean is hit and miss.
Gucci Mane bangs.
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Very worthy 90s contenderoregonblitzkrieg said:Surprised Bone Thuggs didn't make anyone's list.
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Where does soulja boy rank
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Tentative first list of 16 seeds for 2010's:
1. Kendrick Lamar
2. Drake
3. Kanye
4. J Cole
5. Post Malone
6. Migos
7. Childish Gambino
8. Future
9. Macklemore? fucking kms
10. Chance the Rapper
11. Kodak Black
12. Danny Brown
13. Schoolboy Q
14. Logic (fuck Logic)
15. Big Sean
16. Lil Dicky (please)
This isn't the final list but like a suggestion -
Lol I've never heard of any of these new rappers. Besides Bhad Bhabie. #wifey
I stopped listening when Lil Wayne made a rock album and EDM fags took over every party.
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I know it’s hard, but your seedings are shit. You can’t actually put Lil Dicky, Kodak Black, or Danny Brown over Wiz, Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, or Kid Cudi. Same for Schoolboy. Schoolboy isn’t headlining any festival over those guys.jhfstyle24 said:Tentative first list of 16 seeds for 2010's:
1. Kendrick Lamar
2. Drake
3. Kanye
4. J Cole
5. Post Malone
6. Migos
7. Childish Gambino
8. Future
9. Macklemore? fucking kms
10. Chance the Rapper
11. Kodak Black
12. Danny Brown
13. Schoolboy Q
14. Logic (fuck Logic)
15. Big Sean
16. Lil Dicky (please)
This isn't the final list but like a suggestion -
I only know 3 of those people. And Big Sean from that one song.jhfstyle24 said:Tentative first list of 16 seeds for 2010's:
1. Kendrick Lamar
2. Drake
3. Kanye
4. J Cole
5. Post Malone
6. Migos
7. Childish Gambino
8. Future
9. Macklemore? fucking kms
10. Chance the Rapper
11. Kodak Black
12. Danny Brown
13. Schoolboy Q
14. Logic (fuck Logic)
15. Big Sean
16. Lil Dicky (please)
This isn't the final list but like a suggestion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LfJnj66HVQ
