Drake's 'Wu Tang Forever'

[HardwoodLegend]

LOL yup. And on the real, I can get that not everyone is into music for the "art" of it. That is, some people just want a sound they can party to, listen to in their car, etc. and don't really have discerning tastes. But if that's you, then shut the f*ck up and stay in that lane.

Different moods call for different music. There's no need to "stay in that lane".

I'm into music for the art of it, but sometimes I like to vibe to some meaningless, empty ignant tunes. I've never understood why some people have this "you're either with us or against us" type mentality when it comes to art when art comes in multiple forms to be enjoyed.

I'm a fan of both Wu Tang and Drake, Aesop Rock and A$AP Rocky, El-P and Jay-Z, etc.

[iggy>]

I'm of a very similar mindstate. My thing is people are just too easily impressed. Anyone can say rhymes over a beat. My opinion is that people should DEMAND more out of rappers. The below is my example of the pinnacle of emceeing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyUUf42XyaA

I just can't listen to sh1t like that an accept Drake or these inferior rappers Just can't do it.

Slim shady>>> kool g rap

Kool g was one of the originators of multiple syllable rhyming, but slim mastered it.

[iggy>]

Different moods call for different music. There's no need to "stay in that lane".

I'm into music for the art of it, but sometimes I like to vibe to some meaningless, empty ignant tunes. I've never understood why some people have this "you're either with us or against us" type mentality when it comes to art when art comes in multiple forms to be enjoyed.

I'm a fan of both Wu Tang and Drake, Aesop Rock and A$AP Rocky, El-P and Jay-Z, etc.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[DonDadda59]

Different moods call for different music. There's no need to "stay in that lane".

I'm into music for the art of it, but sometimes I like to vibe to some meaningless, empty ignant tunes. I've never understood why some people have this "you're either with us or against us" type mentality when it comes to art when art comes in multiple forms to be enjoyed.

I'm a fan of both Wu Tang and Drake, Aesop Rock and A$AP Rocky, El-P and Jay-Z, etc.

Everyone does. But you can still display lyrical skill doing that kind of music. Some of Wu's songs are some of the most ignorant shit you'll ever come across (I'm looking at you Freeloading Rusty), doesn't mean you get a pass for mumbling and using the most basic and unimaginative rhyme schemes possible.

Perfect example- this is one of the 'hottest' 'rappers' out right now. I will paypal you $50 if you can write down his 'lyrics' without looking them up somewhere:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StPFx9PTA5A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5rpTDoUx0

Also, so Don Dada, Don Da Don Dada Don Dada. Sorry, every time I see your name it reminds me of the below and that part comes into my mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd4570rK7iU

Classic

Haven't heard that in a while. It's amazing how much Sean Paul swagger-jacked Cat. Sounds exactly like him, it's eerie.

[Knoe Itawl]

Slim shady>>> kool g rap

Kool g was one of the originators of multiple syllable rhyming, but slim mastered it.

I didn't even mention anything about Eminem. Did you just feel like mentioning him? Also, anyone who would say Eminem >>>> Kool G Rap has suspect hip hop intelligence. Eminem himself wouldn't say that. It's one thing to say you think Eminem is better, but to say >>>>> like he just crushes him is way ignorant.

[Rasheed1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StPFx9PTA5A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5rpTDoUx0



Classic

Haven't heard that in a while. It's amazing how much Sean Paul swagger-jacked Cat. Sounds exactly like him, it's eerie.

Don Dadda, here is the version you should rock~~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E3fBrbskUU


Classic

[Dasher]

I enjoyed the song. I'm not sure how it sullies the name of The Wu-Tang Clan seeing how several members of the collective have made similar songs to Drake's song. Hell Ghostface made a career out of making mid-tempo R&Bish songs AND Method Man made a bid to join the mainstream by making a classic R&B-Hop song.

I'd also like to know what exactly The Wu stands/stood for and why this song is an affront to their legacy.

[iggy>]

I didn't even mention anything about Eminem. Did you just feel like mentioning him? Also, anyone who would say Eminem >>>> Kool G Rap has suspect hip hop intelligence. Eminem himself wouldn't say that. It's one thing to say you think Eminem is better, but to say >>>>> like he just crushes him is way ignorant.

You claimed he was "the pinnacle of emceeing." Slim shady trumps him, its not close.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Ba...e_gdata_player

[Rasheed1]

I enjoyed the song. I'm not sure how it sullies the name of The Wu-Tang Clan seeing how several members of the collective have made similar songs to Drake's song. Hell Ghostface made a career out of making mid-tempo R&Bish songs AND Method Man made a bid to join the mainstream by making a classic R&B-Hop song.

I'd also like to know what exactly The Wu stands/stood for and why this song is an affront to their legacy.

Wu brought a whole new slant to hip hop... You know what else they specialized in that rappers today fail to understand??

BEING ORIGINAL!!

they built a whole world of karate/urban music and fused it together.. They also had a whole crew of rappers who had their own ORIGINAL (there's that word again) styles

I dont see how anybody could even ask "what did Wu stand for"

[HardwoodLegend]

But you can still display lyrical skill doing that kind of music.

I don't think that always has to be a requirement.

If someone wants to specialize in easily accessible chant-along anthems, I don't see a problem. It's simply a different sub-genre.

[Rasheed1]

You claimed he was "the pinnacle of emceeing." Slim shady trumps him, its not close.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Ba...e_gdata_player

C'mon bruh Im hafta come up to north philly and have a talk with you..

[Knoe Itawl]

I enjoyed the song. I'm not sure how it sullies the name of The Wu-Tang Clan seeing how several members of the collective have made similar songs to Drake's song. Hell Ghostface made a career out of making mid-tempo R&Bish songs AND Method Man made a bid to join the mainstream by making a classic R&B-Hop song.

I'd also like to know what exactly The Wu stands/stood for and why this song is an affront to their legacy.

I don't think this is an "affront to their legacy", blah blah blah. Drake is just wack, and his attempt to somehow affiliate with Wu with this track that does nothing to "pay homage" to them is just another example of that, that's all. Has nothing to do with it having R&B in it.

[Knoe Itawl]

You claimed he was "the pinnacle of emceeing." Slim shady trumps him, its not close.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Ba...e_gdata_player

First of all, saying he reached the pinnacle of emceeing just means that he has gotten to the heights of the art, not that no one else has also reached the pinnacle of emceeing. Secondly, anyone who would say that Eminem trumps G Rap and it isn't close is really not worthy of having a hip hop conversation with, because obviously they are either an Em dykrider or ignorant. No one with an extensive knowledge of hip hop and both of their respective careers would say that. And you can bet no legendary emcess would ever say that.. So everyone's entitled to their opinion, however given how ignorant I feel yours is, I don't really wish to continue debating with you.

[red1]

Knoeitawl, drake is a good artist regardless what you think. I see why some people dont like him since he is soft as f*ck and talks about catching bodies but his music is more hit than miss and that isnt something I can say about most rappers.

[red1]

Problem with hip pop fans these days is that they couldn't give 2 shits if a guy can rap or not, long as dat beat hot

This is too true. I listen to tunes when I am smoking up or getting myself hype to work out and when you smoke you feel the beat more than the words. Thats why lil wayne is too nice. He rides the beat like noone else, best smoke music hands down. Nowadays lyricism is falling off but production is becoming too nice. You find the worst rappers with the hottest beats.

This shit right here puts me in the zone when I spark one up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TqckF87f5Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Amkcpx2GZo