Your top 10 rapper list

[PistonsFan#21]

So yeah whats your top 10 rappers or all time list? Im curious to see where you guys rank rappers like 2pac, Biggie, Nas, etc.

[phoenix18]

*waits for V-unit's list*

[joyner82]

1. Rakim
2. Nas
3. KRS-One
4. BIG
5. Tupac
6. Jay-Z
7. Common
8. Soulja Boy
9. Slick Rick
10. LL Cool J

[TruthKGRay3412]

1. Rakim
2. Nas
3. KRS-One
4. BIG
5. Tupac
6. Jay-Z
7. Common
8. Soulja Boy
9. Slick Rick
10. LL Cool J

Agreed..SOULJA BOY TELL EM

[iamgine]

1. Eminem
2. Kanye West
3. Lauryn Hill
4. Outkast
5. Nas
6. Puff Daddy
7. Jay Z
8. Snoop Dogg
9. Lupe Fiasco
10. Dr Dre

[v-unit]

*waits for V-unit's list*

1. Jay-Z
2. Nas
3. Eminem
4. J.Cole
5. Canibus
6. Lupe Fiasco
7. Clipse
8. Kanye West
9. Blu
10. Dr. Dre/ Game

[Real Men Wear Green]

Dre a top ten rapper? He might be the all-time greatest producer but his lyrics have always been average at best.

[hateraid]

1- Rakim
2- Jay-Z
3- Eminem
4- Tupac
5-Treach
6- KRS-1
7- Biggie
8- NAS
9- slick Rick
10- Biz Markie

[Swaggin916]

1. Pac
2. Nas
3. Eminem
4. Biggie
5. Tech n9ne
6. Wayne

Those are teo only guys I have listened to enough to give me a valid opinion.

[J-Futuristic]

1.Nas
2.Tupac
3.Jay-z
4.Andre 3000
5. Eminem
6. Bone thugs
7.Biggie
8. Ice Cube
9.Ludacris
10.Kanye West

[BRabbiT]

Jay Z
2 Pac
Biggie
Rakim
Nas
KRS1
Eminem
LL
Scarface
Snoop



http://blogs.timeslive.co.za/beautifulyoungthings/files/2010/02/Jay-Z.jpg

[nbastatus]

LL Cool J

[Knicks101]

1. Notorious B.I.G.
2. Nas
3. GZA
4. Jay-Z
5. Big Pun
6. Andre 3000
7. Rakim
8. Raekwon
9. Q-Tip
10. AZ

Something like that, it's always changing. I feel like I forgot somebody though.

[BlazersDozen]

All-time is a dumb list because hip hop hasn't seen nearly the same amount of successful artists as other genres due to how new it is...compared to other genres so I'm just going to make a list of my favorite to listen to...

1) Jay-Z
2) Big Daddy Kane
3) Nas
4) Big Pun
5) Kool G Rap
6) Notorious B.I.G.
7) Big L
8) Sean Price (Ruck)
9) Tupac
10) Wiz Khalifa

[v-unit]

Dre a top ten rapper? He might be the all-time greatest producer but his lyrics have always been average at best.

Oh I was listing it based on favourite to listen to not skill. He doesn't even write his own lyrics lol. I really just like the way his tracks are produced, lyrics are acceptable, and overall its just usually a nice listen.

[fiddy]

LMFAO @ the thread

[Knicks101]

LMFAO @ the thread

Explain.

[CeoTypeDoe619]

Lol @ anyone thinking Jay-z iss #1 not even top 3

[Knicks101]

Lol @ anyone thinking Jay-z iss #1 not even top 3

Post your list kid.

[phoenix18]

1. Jay-Z
2. Nas
3. Eminem
4. J.Cole
5. Canibus
6. Lupe Fiasco
7. Clipse
8. Kanye West
9. Blu
10. Dr. Dre/ Game
:roll: :roll:

[L.Kizzle]

1. Silkk the Shocker
2. Kwame
3. Kool Moe Dee
4. Heavy D
5. Tony M
6. Durrough
7. Sauce Money
8. B-Real
9. Mike Jones
10. Celly Cel

[CeoTypeDoe619]

Post your list kid.
1. Pac
2. Eminem
3. Rakim
4. Nas
5. Biggie
6. Krs1
7. Big pun
8. Big L
9. Ll cool J
10 Jay-z

[Knicks101]

1. Pac
2. Eminem
3. Rakim
4. Nas
5. Biggie
6. Krs1
7. Big pun
8. Big L
9. Ll cool J
10 Jay-z

You disappointed me. I was expecting something different, but you came with a generic ass list.

[CeoTypeDoe619]

You disappointed me. I was expecting something different, but you came with a generic ass list.
Generic? Those are the undisputed top 10. Im sorry i didnt put lil wayne, drake etc

[v-unit]

Phoenix post your list and then explain how mine is wrong if

A) These are about favourite rappers

B) I guarantee my favourite rapper list that I post is more accurate than your list based on skill

C) You're a ******

[AirGauge23]

1.Pac
2-10 Who gives a sh&t.

[Da Ballahollic]

What yall know about Lil B the BasedGod. Get Hip.

[Knicks101]

Phoenix post your list and then explain how mine is wrong if

A) These are about favourite rappers

B) I guarantee my favourite rapper list that I post is more accurate than your list based on skill

C) You're a ******

I got the impression that the OP was asking, who are the 10 best rappers. Not who are your 10 favorite rappers.


What yall know about Lil B the BasedGod. Get Hip.

What you know about Cry Baby Similac friend?

[phoenix18]

Phoenix post your list and then explain how mine is wrong if

A) These are about favourite rappers

B) I guarantee my favourite rapper list that I post is more accurate than your list based on skill

C) You're a ******
:cry:
I only kid,V. I only kid. I didnt know this was your favorite though.

[Toizumi]

In random order

Lil Fame
Talib Kweli
Mos Def
Nas
Lupe Fiasco
Tupac
Biggie
Scarface
Common
Skyzoo

[Knicks101]

:cry:
I only kid,V. I only kid. I didnt know this was your favorite though.

Post your list, you Kobe dickrider.

[phoenix18]

Post your list, you Kobe dickrider.
Skill or Favorites? OP didnt really make it clear...

[Knicks101]

Skill or Favorites? OP didnt really make it clear...

Skill.

[C-A-T-S]

1. Tupac
2. Biggie
3. Eminem
4. Masta Ace
5. Nas
6. Dr. Dre
7. Jay-Z
8. Snoop Dogg
9. Outkast
10. Lupe Fiasco

[PistolPete]

1. Krs-1
2. GZA
3. Ice-T
4. Eminem
5. RZA
6. Chuck D
7. Mystikal
8. Twista
9. Chino XL
10. Pete Nice

[phoenix18]

Skill
Okay.

1.Rakim
2.Nas
3.BIG
4.Big Daddy Kane
5.Chuck D
6.Jay-z
7.Pac
8.Three Stacks
9.Em
10.Big Pun

[Knicks101]

Okay.

1.Rakim
2.Nas
3.BIG
4.Big Daddy Kane
5.Chuck D
http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww345/efad1/gza2.jpg
6.Jay-z
7.Pac
8.Three Stacks
9.Em
10.Big Pun

SMH

[phoenix18]

SMH
Cant have them all on the list. I was going to make him an honorable mention.

[Knicks101]

Cant have them all on the list. I was going to make him an honorable mention.

Not a bad list. You've got some guys on there that wouldn't even make my Top 20 though.

[v-unit]

:cry:
I only kid,V. I only kid. I didnt know this was your favorite though.

Yeah I know. One love!

1. Canibus
2. Jay-Z
3. Nas
4. Lupe Fiasco

These guys are probably the smartest rappers. I don't see anybody having deeper lyrics. There are great lyricists like Rakim but...I don't see myself thinking or analyzing as much as I do when I listen to them compared to Canibus, Jay, Nas or Lupe. These guys are in a class of their own lyrically which is all I'm really focused on at the moment. Listening to Canibus in itself is a lecture.

[highwhey]

Jay-Z is the Manu of the OTC. Overated.

[Knicks101]

Yeah I know. One love!

1. Canibus
2. Jay-Z
3. Nas
4. Lupe Fiasco

These guys are probably the smartest rappers. I don't see anybody having deeper lyrics. There are great lyricists like Rakim but...I don't see myself thinking or analyzing as much as I do when I listen to them compared to Canibus, Jay, Nas or Lupe. These guys are in a class of their own lyrically which is all I'm really focused on at the moment. Listening to Canibus in itself is a lecture.

GZA and Pun shit on all those guys lyrically. The only reason I rank Nas higher is because he has a stronger catalogue than both.


g rap is so underrated here

I don't like this guy at all. I can see why people like him so much, but I just can't get into his music at all. Don't know what it is.

[v-unit]

GZA and Pun shit on all those guys lyrically. The only reason I rank Nas higher is because he has a stronger catalogue than both.

I got bored of listening about shooting up. You want to explain to me how they are lyrically better than Canibus? Than Lupe?

[ShowtymeCA2NC]

1.Snoop
2.Big L
3.The Game
4.Pac
5.Redman
6.Big Pun
7.Ice Cube
8.Fabolous
9.ya Boy
10. its a group but oh well.. Pac Division

[DC's Finest]

1.Snoop
2.Big L
3.The Game
4.Pac
5.Redman
6.Big Pun
7.Ice Cube
8.Fabolous
9.ya Boy
10. its a group but oh well.. Pac Division
While I know you can't be serious, on a side note Ya Boy and Pac Div are rediculously slept on

[Big Bang Theory]

1. Biggie
2. Eminem
3. Jay-Z
4. MF Doom
5. Tupac
6. Nas
7. One Be Lo
8. Ghostface Killah
9. Black Thought
10. Big L

Honorable Mentions - One Be Lo, Louis Logic, Rakim, J.Cole, Charles Hamilton, XV (Last three might get there in time)

[ShowtymeCA2NC]

While I know you can't be serious, on a side note Ya Boy and Pac Div are rediculously slept on


slept on in the Worse way..and y cant i be serious my friend?? cuz i dont have Camel face(gay z) or the fatboy(biggie)?? i guess u can say im different than most! its all a matter of opinion tho..

[The GM]

Making a Top 10 list is damn hard to make but I'll give it a shot:

1. Pac
2. Jay-Z
3. DMX
4. Nas
5. Biggie
6. Snoop
7. Eminem
8. Joe Budden (Man is slept on like no other, up there lyrically with anyone that has ever touched a mic.)

I think Pac at #1 is un-debatable but you could interchange the order from 2-6.

In the conversation: Beanie Sigel, Wale, Chuck D, Rakim, Big L, Papoose, Kayne West, Common, LL Cool J, Jadakiss..

[Knicks101]

I got bored of listening about shooting up. You want to explain to me how they are lyrically better than Canibus? Than Lupe?

Lupe there isn't even an argument. I am a big fan of him but he's nowhere near the level of any of the other guys that are in this discussion. Canibus you can make an case for, but I really don't have time to get into a debate. However if someone held a gun to my head and said get a rapper to give me 16 of the hottest bars I've ever heard I would call up GZA and Pun before I did Canibus. Whatever though, this is pretty subjective.

[No.45]

it's tyranny if MF Doom/Big L/Big Pun is not on your list.

[mlh1981]

How has the thread made it this far without any mention of Vanilla Ice? :mad:

[ShowtymeCA2NC]

it's tyranny if MF Doom/Big L/Big Pun is not on your list.

i agree with 66% of this statement!!

[Rameek]

No order... I assume these are people favorites list...

Big
Pun
Gza
Black Thought
Big L
CanIBus
Nas
Rakim
M n M
Krs-1
LL
Big Daddy Kane
AZ

I cant decide what 3 I would take off this list.

[RedBlackAttack]

I will echo others in that the lack of GZA in the majority of these lists is disturbing. I mean... a post noting the deepest, most lyrically potent rappers of all-time and no mention of him?

SMH

[IInvented]

:lol @ some of the lists

Tupac
Nas
Eminem
Biggie
Redman
Andre 3000
KRS
Rakim
Jay-Z
Scarface

[C-A-T-S]

it's tyranny if MF Doom/Big L/Big Pun is not on your list.

I can't believe I left Big L off of mine, it's hard to narrow it down to 10.

[Meticode]

I will echo others in that the lack of GZA in the majority of these lists is disturbing. I mean... a post noting the deepest, most lyrically potent rappers of all-time and no mention of him?

SMH
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[NY Comeback]

Method Man
Ghostface Killah
RZA
GZA
Inspectah Deck
ODB
Raekwon
Masta Killa
U-God
Cappadonna

[NastaMaverick]

1.Nas
2.Pac
3.Biggie
4.Eminem
5-10.Toss Up

[L.Kizzle]

Method Man
Ghostface Killah
RZA
GZA
Inspectah Deck
ODB
Raekwon
Masta Killa
U-God
Cappadonna
I see what you did there.

[OneMoreSucka]

I think we can all agree


Ol Dirty Bastard













everybody else

[Knicks101]

I will echo others in that the lack of GZA in the majority of these lists is disturbing. I mean... a post noting the deepest, most lyrically potent rappers of all-time and no mention of him?

SMH

I agree. SMH


I think we can all agree


Ol Dirty Bastard


everybody else

He'd probably fall somewhere between 11 and 15 for me. :rockon:


No order... I assume these are people favorites list...

Big
Pun
Gza
Black Thought
Big L
CanIBus
Nas
Rakim
M n M
Krs-1
LL
Big Daddy Kane
AZ

I cant decide what 3 I would take off this list.


Nice to see AZ getting love from someone other than me. Most underrated ever.

[v-unit]

Canibus >>> GZA.

When another artist puts out solid 500 bar songs constantly (let alone a 1000 bar song), then get at me.

"He was the illest alive, but nobody would face it
he spat till his tongue was too torched to taste it"

[QUIZZLE]

Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, and Dylan.

I'm a big Andre 3000 guy myself...

[Fallguy20]

My personal list (meaning my favs on top and not where I KNOW they should be in the grand scheme of things):

Eminem
Jay-Z
Zack de la Rocha
Chamillionaire
T.I.
DMX
Kanye
Nas
Tech N9ne
Andre 3000

[QUIZZLE]

My personal list (meaning my favs on top and not where I KNOW they should be in the grand scheme of things):

Eminem
Jay-Z
Zack de la Rocha
Chamillionaire
T.I.
DMX
Kanye
Nas
Tech N9ne
Andre 3000

I dig me some Rage

[Fallguy20]

I dig me some Rage

Yea, I figured it wasnt a stretch to call him a rapper.

[artex]

Immortal Technique
Q-Tip
GZA
De La Soul
Geo (from Blue Scholars)
MURS
Slug (from Atmosphere)
MF DOOM
Pharcyde
Lauryn Hill

in no particular order

[Go Getter]

1. Notorious B.I.G.
2. Nas
3. GZA
4. Jay-Z
5. Big Pun
6. Andre 3000
7. Rakim
8. Raekwon
9. Q-Tip
10. AZ

Something like that, it's always changing. I feel like I forgot somebody though.
:cheers:

Props for mentioning the Genius!

[BlazersDozen]

How the Hell is Kool G Rap only on two lists?!

At least there is not one Lil Wayne in a list :)

[lefthook00]

The immortal top 5 in terms of skill and legacy in no order:
Pac, Biggie, Jay-Z, Nas, Rakim = Wilt, Russell, MJ, Magic, Bird

5-10 in no order:
Eminem, Cool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Big Pun, Snoop = Shaq, Kobe, Oscar, Duncan, Hakeem(or Dr. J or someone)

The rest after that.

[BlazersDozen]

The immortal top 5 in terms of skill and legacy in no order:
Pac, Biggie, Jay-Z, Nas, Rakim = Wilt, Russell, MJ, Magic, Bird

5-10 in no order:
Eminem, Cool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Big Pun, Snoop = Shaq, Kobe, Oscar, Duncan, Hakeem(or Dr. J or someone)

The rest after that.

Kool G Rap & Big Daddy Kane are both better than Tupac...

[Go Getter]

Rakim is overrated. He is one of my fav's and a legend no doubt but his songs are too formulaic and bland now.

I give him props for fathering a lotof rappers but in the grand scheme of things he isn't that versatile an MC.

**BTW I have him top 5 and doing an entire rap CD without cursing is a feat in itself**

[Go Getter]

you done lost all your credibility.
:applause:

I'm on a Mission, that ****** say is Impossible
But when I swing my swords they all choppable
I be the body dropper, the heartbeat stopper
Child educator, plus head amputator
Cause ****** styles are old like Mark 5 sneakers
Lyrics are weak, like clock radio speakers
Don't even stop in my station and attack
while your plan failed, hit the rail, like Amtrak
What the **** for? Down by law, I make law
I be justice, I sentence that ass two to four
round the clock, that state pen time check it
With the pens I be stickin but you can't stick to crime
Came through with the Wu, slid off on the DL
I'm low-key like seashells, I rock these bells
(when the MC's..) Now come aboard, it's Medina bound
Enter the chamber, and it's a whole different sound
It's a wide entrance, small exit like a funnel
So deep it's picked up on radios in tunnels
****** are fascinated how the shit begin
Get vaccinated, my logo is branded in your skin


-----------------------

This is not a test, it's difficulty
Picture closely, the ignorant mostly
Blind, deaf, dumb, your mind left numb
Lost soul who failed to hear the roll of the drum
In the bottom of your bomb shelter, still felt the
heavy blast that blew off the masks of twelve welders
The math of an elder, praise the Lord - thank you Genius
Operation: Project English
Commander-n-chief of flight style, check the aircraft
Glide like the frisbee, Digi look Disney
To check fault in oneself is pure loveliness
You break the mirror that remind you of your ugliness
So when I bust, no one is untouched
Some returning with the mic clutched, like such
who plan but never execute
He had the heat in his hand, but yo he didn't shoot
Therefore; your mechanism of material better be sickly
or let your lead spread incredibly quickly
I move bravely, travellin on a horse
on the battlefield, surrounded by the lost
of those who plotted with the brains of animals
My high molecular structure be untangible
The name ring a bell, killable two syllable
The Wu is comin through, the outcome is critical
To be blunt, the beef was cooked up like coke goods
The rhyme first came to me in the oak woods
Up to no good, rap icon
"Milk" the industry like the Wall Street junk bond
You see the bright stone, I got your height sewn
Direct current, that move through the mic-phone
Key contributor, well known major factor
Rhyme distributor, the drive of a tractor
who run ya down if you don't wanna move or wanna linger

[C-A-T-S]

1. Tupac
2. Biggie
3. Eminem
4. Masta Ace
5. Nas
6. Dr. Dre
7. Jay-Z
8. Snoop Dogg
9. T.I.
10. Lupe Fiasco

I took Outkast off and added T.I.

[Go Getter]

I took Outkast off and added T.I.


You are aware that Snoop and Dre have ghostwriters?

For example the song "Still" was written by Jay-Z and most of Dre's popular NWA [timeframe] verses were penned by Ice Cube and DOC.

[BlazersDozen]

I think we can all agree


Ol Dirty Bastard










everybody else

http://www.gifsoup.com/view/87273/old-dirty-bastard-o.gif

:bowdown:

[Go Getter]

http://www.gifsoup.com/view/87273/old-dirty-bastard-o.gif

:bowdown:


ODB is definitely in a class by himself.

RIP brother.

[C-A-T-S]

You are aware that Snoop and Dre have ghostwriters?

For example the song "Still" was written by Jay-Z and most of Dre's popular NWA [timeframe] verses were penned by Ice Cube and DOC.

I still like them though. I guess T.I. should be ahead but it's hard to make a Top 10.

RIP ODB!

[Go Getter]

I still like them though. I guess T.I. should be ahead but it's hard to make a Top 10.

RIP ODB!


As do I for the most part.

I'm just saying that the top 10 has to have cats that write their own lyric IMO.

TI has his own publishing company I believe he wrote almost a whole album for Bow Wow.

If you close your eyes and listen to Fresh Azimiz you can tell TI wrote it.

[lefthook00]

You are aware that Snoop and Dre have ghostwriters?

For example the song "Still" was written by Jay-Z and most of Dre's popular NWA [timeframe] verses were penned by Ice Cube and DOC.

Snoop has also ghostwritten for Dre. Snoop can spit, and that is proven by his legendary status. Snoop's whole last album(the one before Malice) was ghostwritten, he came out and said it. He said he purposely did it like that so other styles could shine through and he could get different flavor in his music. What I'm saying is that Snoop and Dre have ghostwriters for different reasons.

[lefthook00]

Kool G Rap & Big Daddy Kane are both better than Tupac...

In terms of just rhyming words, yeah for sure. Those two are quite possibly better than everyone.

[Go Getter]

Snoop has also ghostwritten for Dre. Snoop can spit, and that is proven by his legendary status. Snoop's whole last album(the one before Malice) was ghostwritten, he came out and said it. He said he purposely did it like that so other styles could shine through and he could get different flavor in his music. What I'm saying is that Snoop and Dre have ghostwriters for different reasons.


I like Snoop and all but his best lyrics can't hold a candle to rap's upper echelon.

Snoop has gotten his legendary status through charisma and image imo.

[lefthook00]

I like Snoop and all but his best lyrics can't hold a candle to rap's upper echelon.

Snoop has gotten his legendary status through charisma and image imo.

Yeah his voice(top 3 imo), delivery, swag, and smoothness definitely outweighs what his actual rhymes are. He just flows...he doesn't really do the metaphor thing...Doggystyle definitely inspired Jay-Z to drop Reasonable Doubt though.

That being said, I think legacy is important when ranking anyone, that's why I put Snoop up there so high.

[Go Getter]

Illmatic/Ready to Die/Iceberg Slim definitely inspired Jay-Z to drop Reasonable Doubt though.

fixed

[Go Getter]

Yeah his voice(top 3 imo), delivery, swag, and smoothness definitely outweighs what his actual rhymes are. He just flows...he doesn't really do the metaphor thing...Doggystyle definitely inspired Jay-Z to drop Reasonable Doubt though.

That being said, I think legacy is important when ranking anyone, that's why I put Snoop up there so high.


Legacy/prestige are an illusion.

The only thing that matters in my book is skill.

Snoop is actually one of the biggest sellouts/clowns in rap history. He will sign on to do anything for the $$$.

http://crackofdawn.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/snoop-dogg.jpg
http://www.gossipgirlz.de/wp-content/snoop_dogg_vybemobile2.jpg

[BlazersDozen]

In terms of just rhyming words, yeah for sure. Those two are quite possibly better than everyone.

Kool G Rap brought out the gutter type of rap...

Big Daddy Kane invented multies...

Where would rap be without them?

[Go Getter]

Kool G Rap brought out the gutter type of rap...

Big Daddy Kane invented multies...

Where would rap be without them?


Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5 have a Message they want you to hear....

And what are multies?

[BlazersDozen]

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5 have a Message they want you to hear....

And what are multies?

When I say gutter I mean more along the lines of On The Run by Kool G...

[Go Getter]

When I say gutter I mean more along the lines of On The Run by Kool G...


I understand but really....is that an accomplishment worth stating?

BTW Ill Street Blues is one of my favorites of all-time!

"Up, up, up and away cuz I don't play clown,
Buck, buck, buck take that with you on the way down,
I'm hoping ya got springs or wings on ya shoes
Cuz you lose, because I got the Ill Street Blues"

[DirtBag]

Weezy, Weezy, Weezy, Weezy, Weezy, Weezy, Weezy, Weezy, Weezy, and Weezy.

I'm a Weezy F Baby guy myself...

FIXED. JK

[lefthook00]

Legacy/prestige are an illusion. The only thing that matters in my book is skill.


So how would you rank the top 10 NBA players ever without legacy? Unless you are saying that the most highly skilled players achieved the most accolades...but then you would have to agree that the most skilled rappers achieved their status the same way.

And by multi's, he is talking about the multi-syllable/word rhyming within the bars instead of just the last word rhyming.

[Go Getter]

So how would you rank the top 10 NBA players ever without legacy? Unless you are saying that the most highly skilled players achieved the most accolades...but then you would have to agree that the most skilled rappers achieved their status the same way.

And by multi's, he is talking about the multi-syllable/word rhyming within the bars instead of just the last word rhyming.


I thought that was Rakim who started that.

And I would rate them on skill and NBA titles/wins.

[lefthook00]

I thought that was Rakim who started that.

And I would rate them on skill and NBA titles/wins.

Yeah I thought that too.

[Pimpdaddy311991]

1. 50 Cent
2. Kayne West
3. Jay Z
4. BIGGIE
5. The Game
6. Eminem
7. 2 Pac
8. Drake
9. Lloyd Banks
10.Young Buck

[Go Getter]

lol....I want to say it but I won't.

[B-Easy8]

1. 50 Cent
2. Kayne West
3. Jay Z
4. BIGGIE
5. The Game
6. Eminem
7. 2 Pac
8. Drake
9. Lloyd Banks
10.Young Buck

Lloyd Banks doesn't even deserve to be on a list this bad.

[Pimpdaddy311991]

Lloyd Banks doesn't even deserve to be on a list this bad.

My opinion bud.
He is in the most successfull rap group ever.

[B-Easy8]

My opinion bud.
He is in the most successfull rap group ever.

G-Unit is not the most successfull rap group ever. Didn't their last album do terribly, both in sales and the songs made, they haven't done anything good since Game left.

[Pimpdaddy311991]

G-Unit is not the most successfull rap group ever. Didn't their last album do terribly, both in sales and the songs made, they haven't done anything good since Game left.

It wasnt there best but the money they have mad through out there career is more than any other rap group.

Money Talks.

[ShowtymeCA2NC]

How the Hell is Kool G Rap only on two lists?!

At least there is not one Lil Wayne in a list :)


im shocked by no lil wayne mention as well

[artex]

dont hate on snoop im from the beach!!!!!!!

[ShowtymeCA2NC]

had to re-think my top 10

no particular order

Pac DIvi
Nipsey hussle
Ya Boy
The Game
Jay Rock
Glasses Malone
Steady(underground artist from the Bay..East Oakland to be exact)
SNoop
Ice Cube
Big L

[Bigsmoke]

Nas
Jay-Z
Biggie
Common
2pac
Kool G Rap
Ghostface/Gza "wu tang b*tch"
Eminem
Rakim
Lupe Fiasco

[Knicks101]

:applause:

I'm on a Mission, that ****** say is Impossible
But when I swing my swords they all choppable


I read this and only this, and now I need to break Liquid Swords out.

[KnowledgeWithin]

Unanimous GOATS:


Reality Check (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnD_CXnXEB8) by Binary Star, mainly One Be Lo's verse

Choose (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ele767BHH6w) by Elzhi

Stay Cool (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTT1R2WJ6nU) Roots(Black Thought)

I ain't no Joke (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S45cJwBkmA8) by The G-d Rakim and Eric B

Da art of Storytellin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkppmq_SPKU) By Outkast (Andre 3000)

As far as mainstream.........


Biggie, Pac, Jay, Nas, Eminem in no particular order

Can't stop the reign (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFc0iVlCEPY)( Big's verse)

Same Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeRNtZdM1n8) Pac's verse

I'm Shady (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djd6jqADfhY) Well at least old Em was dope as hell.

Dead Presidents (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIq84HQ37Dc) Old Jay

The Firm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcyIT6QijAA) Nasir Jones

[playtetris]

no mention of pharoahe monch, only a couple of mentions of black thought and g rap = fail

[ThemBombs]

Jay-Z absolutely MUST be in everyone's list

[shafir]

1. Jay-Z
2. Eminem
3. Biggie
4. Nas
5. Tupac
6. Rakim
7. Andre 3000
8. KRS-One
9. Jadakiss
10. Lupe Fiasco

[beasly15]

lol.

[beasly15]

lol. shut yo ass up..

[nek1477]

1.Pac
2-10 Who gives a sh&t.
this ^^

[beasly15]

lol.

[beasly15]

shut yo drunk ass up!:oldlol:

[branslowski]

1. Big
2. Jay Z
3. Nas
4. Lil Wayne
5. Pac

F*ck da rest.

[daballa13]

Disgraceful. This guy is the best rapper ever, and doesn't get one mention.

KRAYZIE BONE SON!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp9GGhitJ3I

[dyna]

Eminem
2 Pac
Big Pun
B.I.G
Nas
Rakim
Big L
Andre 3000

[L.Kizzle]

It wasnt there best but the money they have mad through out there career is more than any other rap group.

Money Talks.
Ever heard of Outkast buddy, and TRU made more money then them.

[Yung D-Will]

1. Big
2. Jay Z
3. Nas
4. Lil Wayne
5. Pac

F*ck da rest.

Lil Wayne
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:



1. Biggie
2. Pac
3. Jay Z
4. Nas
5. Rakim

[EarlTheGoat]

1. 2pac




2. Kase.O
3. Eazy-E
4. Biggie
5. Rakeem

[Lamar Doom]

5. Rakeem

Prince Rakeem (RZA) or Rakim?

[EarlTheGoat]

Prince Rakeem (RZA) or Rakim?

No, sorry for the mispelling, im talking about Rakim. The one from Eric B and Rakim.

[BoogieWoogieMan]

this list is not even debatable, ten best rappers in the world is Dylan

http://images.quickblogcast.com/9/2/7/3/2/132289-123729/i_spit_hot_fire.jpg

[Knicks101]

Prince Rakeem (RZA) or Rakim?

Ooh We Love You Rakeem! Ooh Rakeeeeeem.

[nolebball]

Late on this...

1. Nas
2. Jay-Z
3. Biggie
4. Black Thought
5. Andre 3000
6. Eminem
7. GZA
8. Raekwon
9. Rakim
10. Pac

Sorry, never been a fan of Pac, but I gave him an obligatory spot lol

[iggy>]

1. waka flocka flames
2. gucci mane
3. marky mark
4. rico suave
5. macho man randy savage
6. silk da shocker
7. tony yayo
8. smiles and southstar
9. gorilla black
10. andy milonakis

[PHX_Phan]

Immortal Technique
Q-Tip
GZA
De La Soul
Geo (from Blue Scholars)
MURS
Slug (from Atmosphere)
MF DOOM
Pharcyde
Lauryn Hill

in no particular order

Don't know why these guys aren't all over this thread.

[Desperado]

no particular order

Rakim

KRS-One

Big Daddy Kane

Nas

Biggie

Jay-Z

Kool G Rap

Chuck D

Ice Cube

Tupac

[Rake2204]

Slug (from Atmosphere)

In terms of skill I've always been kind of conflicted with Slug. I like him and I enjoy his and Ant's music, but his flow and technique don't blow me away. Plus, I think sometimes he rhymes the same word with itself, as in, "I think it's great how you used to be great". Though, I guess he can be a sort of hybrid at times. As in, I don't think he's always trying to spit hot fire.

Again though, he might not be techinically ballin', but I like Slug's music, so he'd make my list of rappers I enjoy listening to right now. And if someone else mentioned Zach De la Rocha then I guess he's fair game too, right?

In no order:

1. MF Doom
2. Zach De la Rocha (from Rage Against the Machine)
3. Aesop Rock
4. Andre 3000
5. Slug (from Atmosphere)
6. Del the Funky Homosapien
7. Brother Ali
8. Eminem
9. Beastie Boys
10. Binary Star

I apologize for offending a slew of you with my taste.

[Yung D-Will]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs182.snc4/37442_1306486988374_1416512746_1541558_1247864_n.j pg



Listen to these 2 albums.

Then Redo all your list.

[plowking]

Mos Def
Nas
O.C.
Ice Cube
Big Pun

My top 5 in order. After that, there's a bunch that's too close to separate.

[Yung D-Will]

Can someone explain to me how Mos Def was better then Rakim?

[Jailblazers7]

Biggie
Nas
Big Daddy Kane
Jay-Z
Black Thought
GZA
Andre 3000
Tupac
Monch (I thank tetris for bringing my full attention to his skills)
Chuck D
Rakim (**** it I put 11 because I couldn't leave him out)

It's too hard to make a list like this. There are 8-10 other guys I want to put in my top 10.

[plowking]

Can someone explain to me how Mos Def was better then Rakim?

How is he not?

Better mic presence, lyrics, relevant content, and flow is about equal...

Both Nas and Mos have taken what Rakim did and made it better.

[Lamar Doom]

Can someone explain to me how Mos Def was better then Rakim?

Rakim's got that stone cold (borderline monotone) delivery. The guy basically revolutionized cadence and flow, he definitely fathered in a quality of fluid lyricism that was the groundwork for the incredible music of the 90's and most good hip hop today. A lot of bravado and a majority of the content is about how unstoppable he is. I can't argue with anyone having them on their list but I don't like how it's become sacreligious to leave him (or KRS or Tupac) off of top 5/top 10 lists. I also can't believe that all the teens and 20 somethings on this board are really that into Eric B and Rakim. My favorite musician of all time was dead before I was born so I'm not suggesting "you had to be there" to love it, I just think it's a name some of you feel like you're supposed to add to legitimize your list.

Mos brings a more soulful delivery and just has a lot more personality than Rakim in my opinion, a lot more relatable. He definitely wants to be Curtis Mayfield or Marvin Gaye sometimes but his diversity of style and subject matter, sense of humor, sense of humility, and more relevant lyrics just make him more appealing to me than Rakim.

follow the leader (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95gP3m-uBHA) versus mathematics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycJ5m5Mt9JE)

Agree that Mos is definitely a descendent of Rakim but the evolution is an elevation.

[plowking]

Rakim's got that stone cold (borderline monotone) delivery. The guy basically revolutionized cadence and flow, he definitely fathered in a quality of fluid lyricism that was the groundwork for the incredible music of the 90's and most good hip hop today. A lot of bravado and a majority of the content is about how unstoppable he is. I can't argue with anyone having them on their list but I don't like how it's become sacreligious to leave him (or KRS or Tupac) off of top 5/top 10 lists. I also can't believe that all the teens and 20 somethings on this board are really that into Eric B and Rakim. My favorite musician of all time was dead before I was born so I'm not suggesting "you had to be there" to love it, I just think it's a name some of you feel like you're supposed to add to legitimize your list.

Mos brings a more soulful delivery and just has a lot more personality than Rakim in my opinion, a lot more relatable. He definitely wants to be Curtis Mayfield or Marvin Gaye sometimes but his diversity of style and subject matter, sense of humor, sense of humility, and more relevant lyrics just make him more appealing to me than Rakim.

follow the leader (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95gP3m-uBHA) versus mathematics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycJ5m5Mt9JE)

Agree that Mos is definitely a descendent of Rakim but the evolution is an elevation.

yeah... what this guy said.

And I agree. Far too much Rakim on people's list, seeing as I doubt many actually listen to him.

[Timmy D for MVP]

Nas
Mos Def
Black Thought
Talib Kweli
Rakim

I have a bias for Talib so I have him highly overrated I'm sure:

I also like that someone mentioned Binary Star. :cheers:

Does anyone else like Atmosphere?

[Lamar Doom]

here's some of my favorites (sorry, picking and ranking 10 seems like a chore right now, it's some combination of these guys and a few others I'm not thinking of)

mos def, de la soul (posdanus if i have to pick one mc), pharcyde (fatlip, maybe tre), biggie, andre benjamin, Tribe (BOFUM)(both of them), black thought, some of the wu guys (GZA, meth, ODB), some of the hiero guys (del and casual especially), some of the bootcamp clik guys, guru, jeru, com sense, rakim, slick rick, epmd, gift of gab, tone loc, chali 2na, fugees, slum village, nas, kweli, kanye, cl smooth, pharoahe monch, mf doom, brand nubian, nwa, fresh prince...

[tpols]

1a. Biggie- best flow ever; sounds like every song is off the top of the dome; you can feel his personality in the music
1b. Nas- best storyteller descriptive rapper; best album ever illmatic
3. Tupac- raw style and inspirational thinker
4. Big Pun- watch this shit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suz9OcikZW4&feature=related every song by this guy is pretty much as raw and crazy, never seen a faster flow with about the most descriptive vocabulary you'll ever hear
5. Big L- again watch this freestyle (best ever)- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M0WiuaqCLI
6. Jay Z- f!ck his new shit, listen to unreasonable doubt, I'd say second best album behind nas'. I could listen from beginning to end and be more than satisfied the whole way.
7. Rakim- unique smooth style; crazy finesse.
8. Eminem- as raw as tupac; one of the best freestylers of all time
9. Mos def- great thinker who puts meaning into his ryhmes; raps from the heart.
10. Wu tang crew- some of the sickest beats I've ever heard along with great flow; too many funny metaphors and analogies in songs, cracks me up.

Out of top ten that I really like:
Mobb Deep (prodigy)- shook ones part 2, survival of the fittest, quiet storm are all up there with my top songs ever.
Busta Ryhmes-unique as hell; raw voice, remarkable flow at a fast frenzy pace.
Luda- funniest rapper.

[beermonsteroo]

1.Vanilla Ice
2.Will Smith
3.Marky Mark
4.Snow
5.Everlast
6.Dannyboy
7.Mase
8.Eazy E
9.Eminem
10. Tupac

[Go Getter]

1. Rakim
2. KRS-One
3. 2-Pac
4. BDK
5. Ice Cube
6. Nas
7. BIG
8. Jay-Z
9. Slick Rick
10. Andre 3000

*Funny how this list does not coincide with who I listen to most or even like the most.

[Yung D-Will]

1o minutes before this thread turns into Nas vs Jay -Z

[Jailblazers7]

I put guys like Chuck D and Rakim on my lists because of their importance to rap combined with their skill. Rakim obviously for the reasons Lamar listed (and yes I actually listen to him) and Chuck D because of his political/rebellious lyrics that influenced an entire generation.

[knobs]

i'll list favourites instead of greats - its more fun that way


eminem
biggie
mf doom
aesop rock
j-live
chali 2na
mos def
monch / po
slim kid tre
method man / gza



but the evolution is an elevation
awwwww, shit!

[ROCSteady]

1a. Jay-Z
1b. Nas
3. Andre 3000
4. Notorious BIG
5. Jadakiss
6. Joe Budden
7. Beanie Sigel
8. Rakim
9. Project Pat
10. Styles P (Tha Ghost)

Mind you this is my PERSONAL favs that I like and not necessarily of all-time

[Jailblazers7]

Mind you this is my PERSONAL favs that I like and not necessarily of all-time

I think that was obvious after I saw Project Pat. :oldlol:

[ROCSteady]

^^^ yea right Project Pat has the mos unique delivery in tha game. Sure he's somewhat low brow but it works so well IMO

[tpols]

1o minutes before this thread turns into Nas vs Jay -Z
that's not too hard... illmatic>unreasonable doubt (not by much though)

and then nas' later albums were better as well, and imo by a long shot.

[Kobe4life]

lil wayne
souljah boy
drake
50 cent
eminem

[Bigsmoke]

Nas
Hov
Biggie
Ghostface
Lupe Fiasco
2pac
Joe Budden
Gza
Eminem
Common


my favorite right now is J Cole

[Bigsmoke]

yeah... what this guy said.

And I agree. Far too much Rakim on people's list, seeing as I doubt many actually listen to him.

I bought Paid in Full, Follow the Leader, Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em, andThe 18th Letter. and for the rest i downloaded Don't Sweat the Technique and The Seventh Seal.

IMO Rakim is repetitive and boring at time but u just gotta respect what he did. lol

[Yung D-Will]

by quite a bit, it was written > reasonable doubt

What? You're dumb.

Reasonable doubt was one of the greatest albums of all time it was written was no where close.

[PowerGlove]

Reasonable Doubt is one of the most overrated albums ever.

People hold this album in such high regard for no reason. I swear.

[Yung D-Will]

Reasonable Doubt is one of the most overrated albums ever.
:rolleyes:

[Yung D-Will]

Reasonable Doubt is one of the most overrated albums ever.

People hold this album in such high regard for no reason. I swear.

Maybe because we actually took the time to listen to it.

[Yung D-Will]

that's not too hard... illmatic>unreasonable doubt (not by much though)

and then nas' later albums were better as well, and imo by a long shot.

Nas laters albums were better then Jay'z which ones?

Even the most Nas Biased forum can admit that Blueprint > Stillmatic

http://www.rapworlds.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-38167.html

[PowerGlove]

Maybe because we actually took the time to listen to it.
Name the best songs right now.

People are just sheep. Someone says Reasonable doubt is great, a classic and all of this other nonsense and idiots just fall for it. Its a nice album but dudes on here get prematures whenever this album is mentioned.

[Yung D-Will]

Name the best songs right now.

People are just sheep. Someone says Reasonable doubt is great, a classic and all of this other nonsense and idiots just fall for it. Its a nice album but dudes on here get prematures whenever this album is mentioned.
From Blueprint or Reasonable doubt?

I might as well name both since this is where this argument is going

[Yung D-Will]

Name the best songs right now.

People are just sheep. Someone says Reasonable doubt is great, a classic and all of this other nonsense and idiots just fall for it. Its a nice album but dudes on here get prematures whenever this album is mentioned.

Reasonable doubt


Dead Presidents 2
Can I live
D'Evils
Bring it on
Friend or Foe

Blueprint


Heart of the city
song cry
Renegade
Takeover
U don'tknow


Not the best songs on the Album but my personal favs. That album is to good to pick out songs so I have you my top 5 favs

[tpols]

Name the best songs right now.

People are just sheep. Someone says Reasonable doubt is great, a classic and all of this other nonsense and idiots just fall for it. Its a nice album but dudes on here get prematures whenever this album is mentioned.
can I live part 1 and 2
can't knock the hustle
cashmere thoughts
brooklyn's finest feat biggie
politics as usual

relisten to this album, it's the smoothest collection I've ever heard.

[plowking]

Nas laters albums were better then Jay'z which ones?

Even the most Nas Biased forum can admit that Blueprint > Stillmatic

http://www.rapworlds.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-38167.html
:roll: :roll: :roll:

Now there is an overrated album. The Blueprint. Black Album > Blueprint.

Nas's first two albums are better than anything Jay has done.

[Jailblazers7]

22 twos is probably my favorite reasonable doubt track.

[plowking]

Mos Def is better than both, as is O.C.

[Jumpman10135]

Reggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac, Biggie, Jada, Kurrut, Eminem.

[PowerGlove]

I still think RD is massively overrated. No, I'm not trolling or trying to get V-units panties in a knot.

[KNOW1EDGE]

1. Eminem
2. Big
3. Pac
4. Nas
5. Ras Kass
6. Jay-Z
7. Lil Wayne
9. Dr Dre -yes he is a rapper, and the best producer EVER
10. Kool G Rap
11. 50 Cent
12. Gang Starr

[playtetris]

reasonable doubt is better than it was written (beats, people! both are lyrically unf*ckwitable), but it was written is better than anything else jay has released.

and as much as i love oc and mos, they are better than neither.

[ROCSteady]

Reasonable Doubt is one of the most overrated albums ever.

People hold this album in such high regard for no reason. I swear.

foolish chap. Rhyme cadence= PRISTINE thruout

[Fallguy20]

Reggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac, Biggie, Jada, Kurrut, Eminem.


...

I c wat u did thar



I got a list, here's the order of my list that its in...

[Yung D-Will]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Now there is an overrated album. The Blueprint. Black Album > Blueprint.

Nas's first two albums are better than anything Jay has done.

What?

RD>BP> BA

And that last line is just stupid

[plowking]

What?

RD>BP> BA

And that last line is just stupid

Blueprint was/is so overrated.

Why is it better than Black Album. Black Albums production is better and it has more bangers.

No it's really not. During the time when Source Magazine was credible both It Was Written and Reasonable Doubt were rated 4/5 stars. It Was Written received more sales too... Clearly more popular with people and the only reason IWW was looked on as slightly less favorable than Nas' first album was because of the different route he took.

Illmatic>IWW>RD>Stillmatic>BA>BP

[v-unit]

Illmatic is the typical "Oh every one says this album is the best so I say it is too" and I know I wasn't the first one to say this about this album. And it's a great album but it doesn't mean that it's not the most overrated because anything with this many blind followers just has to be. Nas is my favorite/second favorite artist of all time so I have no reason to down talk some of his album.

I would have Reasonable Doubt over Illmatic anyways because Illmatic's beats juts don't come off as hip hop to me and they sound too...up beat/happy to me. Reasonable Doubt was darker and that is generally what I lean to in media. Not to mention 14 tracks> 9 tracks. There are also a handful of RD tracks that I will have clearly placed above Illmatic's best.

Also, I would say Blueprint had his best production out of his 3 major releases.

Whatever though, I say these guys aren't ****witable except by Eminem anyways.

[playtetris]

Illmatic is the typical "Oh every one says this album is the best so I say it is too" and I know I wasn't the first one to say this about this album. And it's a great album but it doesn't mean that it's not the most overrated because anything with this many blind followers just has to be. Nas is my favorite/second favorite artist of all time so I have no reason to down talk some of his album.

I would have Reasonable Doubt over Illmatic anyways because Illmatic's beats juts don't come off as hip hop to me and they sound too...up beat/happy to me. Reasonable Doubt was darker and that is generally what I lean to in media. Not to mention 14 tracks> 9 tracks. There are also a handful of RD tracks that I will have clearly placed above Illmatic's best.

Also, I would say Blueprint had his best production out of his 3 major releases.

Whatever though, I say these guys aren't ****witable except by Eminem anyways.

wtf

illmatic is too happy? maybe 'life's a *****', possibly 'the world is yours', but beyond that? nah.

illmatic is untouchable. the beats are superbly minimal and are the perfect foundation for nas to spit his magma. if anything, the beats were slightly weaker on RD - 'ain't no *****', a couple of other joints (can't remember OTT of my head) are pretty poor.

i can recite that album pretty much back to front lyrically. other big hip hop heads i know/have met can do it too. reasonable doubt? classic album to me but there are a few corny tracks

[Grizz]

No order,

Wiz Khalifa
French Montana
Drake
2 Pac
50 Cent
Berner (sick underground rapper from the bay area)
Rick Ross
Murs
Nas
Lil Wayne

[plowking]

lol at v-unit. He spouts the same shit in every thread.

No, it's not overrated just because you don't like it. The beats are too happy? No... The beats are a perfect mix, and come off very grimy. Like Tetris said, they were essentially perfect for Nas at that time.

[tpols]

illmatics beats feel somewhat simple and old school, and nas really tears it up on them. Reasonable doubt has the modern beats with the females singing; it's smooth but hard almost like rnb mixed with some bass, some hard hitting beats.

[v-unit]

I don't even post in hip hop threads really anymore so I'm not spouting the same shit. Anyways I can use the same logic you used against me on you, so the beats were perfect because you liked them...? Plenty of people have called Illmatic the most overrated, even other Nas fans. I never heard of a Jay fan say Reasonable Doubt was overrated, maybe Blueprint or something but not RD. It just kind of goes to show the natural perception everyone has about the albums.

[Yung D-Will]

I don't even post in hip hop threads really anymore so I'm not spouting the same shit. Anyways I can use the same logic you used against me on you, so the beats were perfect because you liked them...? Plenty of people have called Illmatic the most overrated, even other Nas fans. I never heard of a Jay fan say Reasonable Doubt was overrated, maybe Blueprint or something but not RD. It just kind of goes to show the natural perception everyone has about the albums.

Count me in

[plowking]

I don't even post in hip hop threads really anymore so I'm not spouting the same shit. Anyways I can use the same logic you used against me on you, so the beats were perfect because you liked them...? Plenty of people have called Illmatic the most overrated, even other Nas fans. I never heard of a Jay fan say Reasonable Doubt was overrated, maybe Blueprint or something but not RD. It just kind of goes to show the natural perception everyone has about the albums.
:oldlol:

Power Glove called RD overrated. There you go. I have evidence in this thread. :oldlol:

What does overrated even mean? Overrated in terms of what? In relation to what? Something has to be the best rap album of all time and the consensus is that Illmatic is it by rap fans. So what is it overrated to in comparison?

What should be number 1?

[Yung D-Will]

:oldlol:

Power Glove called RD overrated. There you go. I have evidence in this thread. :oldlol:

What does overrated even mean? Overrated in terms of what? In relation to what? Something has to be the best rap album of all time and the consensus is that Illmatic is it by rap fans. So what is it overrated to in comparison?

What should be number 1?
http://straightouttahiphop.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/notorious_big_ready_to_die.jpg
http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/2/2pac/album-all-eyez-on-me.jpg

[5foot6]

10. redman
9. 50 cent
8. method man
7. eminem
6. talib kweli
5. jay-z
4. biggie
3. nas
2. tpuac
1. big L

[Yung D-Will]

:cheers:

[playtetris]

http://straightouttahiphop.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/notorious_big_ready_to_die.jpg
http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/2/2pac/album-all-eyez-on-me.jpg

:roll: lol @ all eyez on me being better than 'illmatic'. 'ready to die' is close, but no. the singles on that album make it less cohesive than it should've been.

[Lamar Doom]

10. redman


can't believe how few lists he's made.

[branslowski]

Ready To Die is the only Album where EVERY SINGLE comes hard...You could have placed every Single on the Radio IMO..

RTD>>Illmatic, RD, AEOM..

[Yung D-Will]

Ready To Die is the only Album where EVERY SINGLE comes hard...You could have placed every Single on the Radio IMO..

RTD>>Illmatic, RD, AEOM..
:applause:

[pete's montreux]

I'm not really as knowledgeable as others, but my favorites in no order:

Big Daddy Kane
Biggie
Guru [love the monotone styyyyyle]
Mos Def
Talib Kweli [needs to release more material]
Black Thought
Gza
Ghostface
Pharoahe Monch

Pharoahe has only what? Like two albums? For shame. I know my Aussie friend loves to rep him. :D

[Lamar Doom]

for my part, and I'm sick of the same old argument about the same f*cking guys and the same f*cking albums:

1. Ready to Die (BIG's best album)
2. Illmatic (Nas's best album)
3. Black Album (jay z's best album)
4. All Eyez On Me (tupac's best album)

in that order

[JEFFERSON MONEY]

1. Mystikal
2. Ron Artest
3. Krayzie Bone
4. Vincent Price
5. Roy Jones Jr.
6. Too $hort
7. Juelz Santana
8. Drake
9. Organized Konfusion
10. Killer Mike

[KOBEMAMBA24]

1.Rakim
2.Nas
3.Big Daddy Kane
4.Notorious B.I.G.
5.Mos Def
6.GZA
7.MF Doom
8.Talib Kweli
9.Tupac
10.Jay Z

[plowking]

1. Mystikal
2. Ron Artest
3. Krayzie Bone
4. Vincent Price
5. Roy Jones Jr.
6. Too $hort
7. Juelz Santana
8. Drake
9. Organized Konfusion
10. Killer Mike

Heard you used to be a good poster once. I never believed it.

[Jailblazers7]

Heard you used to be a good poster once. I never believed it.

It's part of his shtick. Just except it.

[playtetris]

top 5 most underrated INO:

kool g rap
masta ace
posdnuous
redman
one be lo

[Quizno]

top 5 most underrated INO:

kool g rap
masta ace
posdnuous
redman
one be lo
dude, this is seriously one of the most amazing things that's ever happened in my life. i was trying for the life of me to remember who made the song "rocketship" because it was my absolute favorite song a couple years back. i was sitting here thinking hard and searching for about 10 straight minutes and i was just frustrated as ****, i tried to google some lyrics i thought i remembered from the song but to no avail. still frustrated, i tab over to ish and see "top 10 rapper list" and click it hoping that someone listed this guy and it'd help me remember upon seeing the name. but i figured no way, everyone's just gonna have jay-z and eminem and tupac and blah blah, but i click last page and sure enough, the very first ****ing post i read is yours and i see one be lo and it just brought it back to me.

wow, that's one of the most amazing things that's ever happened to me. what the **** are the chances :roll:

edit: oh, and yeah, one be lo is ****ing nasty. S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. is great

[Jailblazers7]

top 5 most underrated INO:

kool g rap
masta ace
posdnuous
redman
one be lo

I totally agree with One Be Lo being underrated. I just listened to Rocketship (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukNXy80w2jU) lately. No doubt the dude is skilled. I hadn't even heard of him a year or two ago but I friend suggested him to me and I haven't been able to ignore him since.


Edit: I didn't even notice Quizno's post until now. Great song for sure.

[playtetris]

dude, this is seriously one of the most amazing things that's ever happened in my life. i was trying for the life of me to remember who made the song "rocketship" because it was my absolute favorite song a couple years back. i was sitting here thinking hard and searching for about 10 straight minutes and i was just frustrated as ****, i tried to google some lyrics i thought i remembered from the song but to no avail. still frustrated, i tab over to ish and see "top 10 rapper list" and click it hoping that someone listed this guy and it'd help me remember upon seeing the name. but i figured no way, everyone's just gonna have jay-z and eminem and tupac and blah blah, but i click last page and sure enough, the very first ****ing post i read is yours and i see one be lo and it just brought it back to me.

wow, that's one of the most amazing things that's ever happened to me. what the **** are the chances :roll:

edit: oh, and yeah, one be lo is ****ing nasty. S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. is great

:cheers: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu_F1V2XRUc) (click me)

serendipity at its best

[playtetris]

I totally agree with One Be Lo being underrated. I just listened to Rocketship (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukNXy80w2jU) lately. No doubt the dude is skilled. I hadn't even heard of him a year or two ago but I friend suggested him to me and I haven't been able to ignore him since.


Edit: I didn't even notice Quizno's post until now. Great song for sure.

have you checked that binary star album yet?

[Jailblazers7]

have you checked that binary star album yet?

Yeah it's an absolute masterpiece.

[playtetris]

Yeah it's an absolute masterpiece.

definitely one of the best hip hop albums from 2000-2010

[Jailblazers7]

definitely one of the best hip hop albums from 2000-2010

Definitely. I slept on it for wayyy too long. The production is crazy underrated on that album. I'm a little surprised it never exploded more commercially.

[Quizno]

:cheers: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu_F1V2XRUc) (click me)

serendipity at its best
awesome song. is that album worth checking out?

[playtetris]

awesome song. is that album worth checking out?

black milk is a monster. overall i prefer his subsequent album 'tronic', but there are still some classic tracks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ8ttTsFyr4) on that LP.

[Quizno]

black milk is a monster. overall i prefer his subsequent album 'tronic', but there are still some classic tracks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ8ttTsFyr4) on that LP.
definitely liking your taste in rap, i'll check this guy out

[Jailblazers7]

Guilty Simpson is underrated too. I just got turned on to him latey but he's good. Man's World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEDBFzDnIRM) and The American Dream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfJyDRTl8wI&feature=related) are two of my favs.

[playtetris]

Guilty Simpson is underrated too. I just got turned on to him latey but he's good. Man's World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEDBFzDnIRM) and The American Dream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfJyDRTl8wI&feature=related) are two of my favs.

yeah guilty is cool if i'm in the mood. that man's world beat by dilla is amazing. another one of my favourite by guilty (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUQ7wzrSiks) (mean beat by black milk) or this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0IZBAAMjTA) (this beat makes me wanna smack someone in the face hahaha_

[Lamar Doom]

getting headphones (girlfriend asleep) to see what you boys are talking about.

Hi playtet.

[playtetris]

getting headphones (girlfriend asleep) to see what you boys are talking about.

Hi playtet.

ahhh, true love (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0IZBAAMjTA)... it's a beautiful thing

yo doom! how you going dude? working on any new shows atm?

[Jailblazers7]

yeah guilty is cool if i'm in the mood. that man's world beat by dilla is amazing. another one of my favourite by guilty (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUQ7wzrSiks) (mean beat by black milk) or this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0IZBAAMjTA) (this beat makes me wanna smack someone in the face hahaha_

I'm listening to Go right now. Love that song. And I'm watching Some Like It Hot. Can't get much better.

[Jailblazers7]

Jamming to this right now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anemdasc_EY

[Lamar Doom]

ahhh, true love (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0IZBAAMjTA)... it's a beautiful thing

yo doom! how you going dude? working on any new shows atm?


everything's lovely. Our country celebrates dickin down the reds today.

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/4916/july4.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwHvyqNDUvE)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7443/july4th.png (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwevDEfhHM0)
(click the photos)

Hoping to start work on a movie called "Horrible Bosses" next week.

Hit me with some of your posdanuous great verses. I'll compile a few of mine too.

[Quizno]

you guys should check out lushlife (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA2s9IcCaaw) if you haven't yet, this guy has a sick flow

[Jailblazers7]

Since we're talking about Posdonus I've been listening to Breakadawn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl2QOz7Ehgg) and Stakes is High (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYw0NnHDRzc&feature=related) constantly.

[playtetris]

everything's lovely. Our country celebrates dickin down the reds today.

Hoping to start work on a movie called "Horrible Bosses" next week.

Hit me with some of your posdanuous great verses. I'll compile a few of mine too.

i learned to click your links a LONG time ago, duder :oldlol: co flow is my SHIT

keep us updated with some photos from the movie fo shizzle.

man, favourite posdnuos verses? where do i start...

i guess this one is definitely very dope indeed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faiER856zQU)

the of course you've gotta go with stakes is high (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYw0NnHDRzc), particularly the first one :bowdown:

i hate a buster, unless his name is busta rhymes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNnHqFcBxGs&feature=related)

greetings girl and welcome to my world (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1CaN4thI5w)

"f*ck being hard, posdnuous is complicated" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wUgzM30NcU)

we about to put you in 3 feet of stew again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl2QOz7Ehgg&feature=related) (love his flow at the end of that first verse)

second verse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WDGA1nprW0&feature=related)

[playtetris]

speaking of underrated

planet asia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9deML_4cRZ0)

i've always loved his (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oEsFJRtiYI) style (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7nFmkU8WvU), but he's never really come with an amazing album.

[Lamar Doom]

Since we're talking about Posdonus I've been listening to Breakadawn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl2QOz7Ehgg) and Stakes is High (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYw0NnHDRzc&feature=related) constantly.

Stakes is High might be my favorite hip hop album ever. Buhloone Mindstate is also a masterpiece IMO.




man, favourite posdnuos verses? where do i start...




I like your list. I got annoyed with songs I loved not being on youtube or other google search video sites (Area, 3 Days Later, Trouble In The Water, itzsoweezee, Dog Eat Dog... seriously couldn't find 5 of the first 6 songs I thought of) and gave up. Hard to try to break it down to just Posda too, he's one of the few "favorite emcees" that I'm glad didn't go solo.

here's a really fun "remix" of one of the best tracks on Buhloone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIURDLsFfos) johnny feeeveerrrr

[playtetris]

Stakes is High might be my favorite hip hop album ever. Buhloone Mindstate is also a masterpiece IMO.




I like your list. I got annoyed with songs I loved not being on youtube or other google search video sites (Area, 3 Days Later, Trouble In The Water, itzsoweezee, Dog Eat Dog... seriously couldn't find 5 of the first 6 songs I thought of) and gave up. Hard to try to break it down to just Posda too, he's one of the few "favorite emcees" that I'm glad didn't go solo.

here's a really fun "remix" of one of the best tracks on Buhloone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIURDLsFfos) johnny feeeveerrrr

oh man, i forgot 'trouble in the water' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmSMRABo1fU) (instrumental will have to do)... i used to play that track all the time a few years ago.

i like this track (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWjkbxkzicw)a lot too, all of the dudes come hard. j-live's verse reminds me a lot of posdnuos' style

[Yung D-Will]

for my part, and I'm sick of the same old argument about the same f*cking guys and the same f*cking albums:

1. Ready to Die (BIG's best album)
2. Illmatic (Nas's best album)
3. Black Album (jay z's best album)
4. All Eyez On Me (tupac's best album)

in that order

The Black album over blueprint and RD?