Originally Posted by Micodin (Post 1775392)

You are correct, Sir!

Originally Posted by The Padster (Post 1775414)

I knew the actual details I was just making the story more readable. Some of us have that gift.

You on the other hand got it totally wrong. What does being a nerdy douchebag feel like?

Originally Posted by The Padster (Post 1775414)

What does being a nerdy douchebag feel like?

Originally Posted by beasties#1fan (Post 1775014)

finally he gives a shout out to the beasties, i mean, they were the first white rappers, and people need to realize that. Most people nowadays think Eminem is the best white rapper ever, and he even beat the bboys on the Vh1s top 100 artists, in my opinion thats ridiculous. i've never liked him, people give him more credit than the bboys, and it pisses me off!:mad:(n)

Originally Posted by Porkys1982#1fan (Post 1775456)

One shouldn't attempt to argue about something they know little to nothing about.

In other words, keep your ignorant statements to yourself.

Or at least google it!

Originally Posted by beasties#1fan (Post 1775455)

Nailed it!!(y):)

Originally Posted by pm0ney (Post 1775362)

My opinion on Eminem is that he's an extremely talented wordsmith and an extremely talented rapper who makes -in general- bad music. I was a big fan of his first two albums when he really blew up, but even they have aged pretty badly. His talent and audacity early in his career are enough to warrant his massive success, I think. But the shit that he releases now that gets played on z100 and KTU? No way, man. I cant dig any of that shit. Its pop music.

Originally Posted by pm0ney (Post 1775362)

My opinion on Eminem is that he's an extremely talented wordsmith and an extremely talented rapper who makes -in general- bad music. I was a big fan of his first two albums when he really blew up, but even they have aged pretty badly. His talent and audacity early in his career are enough to warrant his massive success, I think. But the shit that he releases now that gets played on z100 and KTU? No way, man. I cant dig any of that shit. Its pop music.

Originally Posted by Kid Presentable (Post 1775481)

He's probably the best rapper living.

Originally Posted by Micodin (Post 1775482)

I would say that's spot on.

Originally Posted by Brother McDuff (Post 1775508)

music is great, isn't it?(y)

Originally Posted by Brother McDuff (Post 1775508)

music is great, isn't it?(y)

Originally Posted by Brother McDuff (Post 1775508)

straight up artistry 'in the raw' and the ability to create a 'piece of art' are two very different things', though equally significant and vital.

it's the whole 'live art' vs 'crafted art' balance. spontaneity vs manipulation. eminem will never record a piece of work like a Bboy record (IMO), just as the Bboys will never tout the natural lyrical prowess that Eminem yields (IMO). but both skills are divine nonetheless. it's the varying balance between the innate and contrived within any given artist that really chisels there own individuality. some are purely one or the other, but most straddle a personalized line somewhere in between.

music is great, isn't it?(y)

Originally Posted by JoLovesMCA (Post 1775539)

Originally Posted by jayjacobson16 (Post 1775550)

His old voice or his current voice?

Originally Posted by JoLovesMCA (Post 1775552)

Originally Posted by jayjacobson16 (Post 1775553)

I mean cause his old voice was extremely high pitch and then after a little while it became deeper. Now it's deeper than ever.

Originally Posted by jayjacobson16 (Post 1775512)

Forget music man. I'm into crack now. It's dope y'all.

Originally Posted by Brother McDuff (Post 1775555)

:D I've heard good things...

Originally Posted by Chrisco83 (Post 1775571)

idk if any of you saw bet's top 10 mc's of the 21st century,but it was all bullshit except Em did get number 1 of lil gayne. there were a few nice rappers in that list but drake was like number 7, if he is any list its bs.

Originally Posted by jayjacobson16 (Post 1775572)

lol. Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, 50 CENT and TI???!!

Originally Posted by Kid Presentable (Post 1775483)

I mean, the challenge is seeing past the bullshit music he has made. Listen to the second half of that cypher verse, it's pretty incredible. Yes I think Royce was more entertaining, but Em has dropped numerous feature verses and freestyles which are of such a high calibre...well, you get the point.

Compare him to a group like the Beastie Boys, obviously their strength is in their ability to be entertaining and just make music that feels right. It's a whole different thing, much more tacit.