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Competition? rappers express themselves, they portray moods, give insight, uplift, empathize, inspire, divulge passion, provoke thought, vent, live on, or occasionally take advantage of the industry. But this isn't a competition, you may feel Lupe's way of articulating rhymes far surpasses another said rapper... but not all are in it just to be better than the "Competition". Some rap to be the best they can be with what they have regardless of the public's perception or what a fellow artist does.
It might just be your word choice but comparing artists to Lupe is a Fail in itself, some will never fill his shoes and others dont even walk down the same path. But I believe Em, Pharoahe, Talib, Andre, Nas, Tupac, and Jay deal wtih that kind of caliber. One size doesn't fit all... Salvador Dali was no Mozart and DaVinci was no Stephen Hawking.
Never really listened to Roth... maybe should check it out. But lyrically Lupe does kill it, Nothing like Jay Z though... good lord his shit is so complex with the sublimanals.
They were talking about Cudi too. Its interesting cause there was an interview with Cudi and he talks about how he dumbs down his lyrics just because these days lyrical content won't get plays. Something about complexity doesn't get you love, but the reason why Jay gets love is cause he came out during a time when lyrical content was everything so people nowadays will listen to what he has to say, which kinda gives perspective in why Lupe doesn't get love.... cause his lyrics are too smart and he came out 2-3 years ago. But I digress... sorry
k nianja.. your so closed minded... . I'm not backing up ash cause he hasn't grown on me... but for a young guy kid does have talent, and if you actually LISTEN to what he says it's got solid meaning.. ya not all of it cuz he has room to grow... I'm not saying he's at the same level as Lupe cause ya no shit he's not... and I'm not saying he'll ever be at the same level.. 'close' is a broad term... I mean I've already stated artists who come 'closer' in my opinion?
I know he's underrated and I'll probably get 'roasted' for saying this but I forgot to mention Kid Cudi in my last post. He's a young artist whom I believe posses a lot lyrical talent and has a style that sets him apart from other artists... as he writes more it will become clear
lol... you guys are stupid as hell. This is what happens when you go mainstream Lu! You get fans that are dumb as nails. See what you brought upon yourself!?
Saw Jay Electronica open up for Mos Def in SC last August during the Estatic tour (never heard of Jay Electronica prior to seeing this show), and do think he could hold his own, but I like Lupe's flow more
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I think Lupe could beat em all tho, no one is as good as hime because of his lyrics and flow, considering he doesnt rap about stupid shit like most of the mainstream rappers.
When I think about lyricism, I think about all that can possibly be done with lyrics, not simply throwing together a bunch of words that rhyme.
Competence, depth, story-telling, metaphors & puns, flow, consistency, relevancy, imagination - All of those things are part of lyrical potential.
As far as doing all of those things, and doing them well... Lupe really doesn't have any comp that close enough to really mean much.
*Sure, you have Em, Blu, Nas, Elzhi, Black Thought, and other cats like that, which actually come pretty close. But they all lack something that Lupe will be remembered from, that being intelligent, imaginative & RELEVANT complexity.
Nobody is quite as complete as Lupe as far as lyricism goes. You have more accomplished rappers, and you always will. But no one is truly as skilled as Lupe in the field of lyricism.
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