Mar 30, 2015

why the f--- TPAB isnt number 1?

 

Mar 31, 2015

I only have 2 complaints, not a big deal. The list turned out pretty good imo as I said earlier. People should realise that something can be great and/or very entertaining without being their cup of tea. Also, all these records made a few waves; I wouldn't recommend J. Cole to someone because I don't listen to him and his progress as a rapper hasn't been impressive, but he's undeniably among the biggest rappers rn, he has a loyal fanbase and his music is decent. Rich g---'s tape was great, Mac Miller's 2013 run was amazing, etc etc. Just because you don't like it, you can't dismiss it. The write-ups are good, the list has variety, and I guess it's more difficult to do it when you have to find common ground with different people. The list can inform the casual listener about some of the best recent records, about the hype of new crews like ASAP or Pro Era, new rappers like Thugger etc

Ok, my first complaint is the absence of Open Mike Eagle ofc. I'm guessing he's not very popular or well known, but he's released nothing but quality projects in the last few years. I understand that there's only room for 25, but he deserves one of the (highest) spots here, especially since billy woods made it (I'm mentioning him because he also released great music - solo and with Armand Hammer - and he's even more obscure probably). I think that Dark Comedy, or maybe something else from MMG should make the list. Apollo Brown has been putting too much work, and all their rappers/producers are capable. You can see this thread if you want to check out the label's last album.

The second isn't a biggie, but I'd like to see Distant Relatives by Nas and Damian Marley. It certainly shows that Nas still got it in this new decade (after this he made Life Is Good which was good but kinda underwhelming and he's preparing a new album for the latter half of this year I think). Also, it's a great record with a reggae vibe, the chemistry between Nas and Damian is there, and the guests make a good contribution.

Dessa is one of my favourite artists and I appreciate not only her music but her other activites too (poetry etc). Maybe I'm a hipster, but I'm certainly not mad that she was "ignored". Her albums are easily better than Death Grips' though, and are certainly good enough for a top-* list.

Big LOL @ people bitching about Yeezus. If it wasn't made by Ye no one would hate this much. I'd like to mention clipping. and their album titled CLPPNG now, because they have a kinda similar sound which some people may like (Death Grips fans will like it I think, it's not as heavy though). It's a good album.

Also, there's no reason to b---- on someone like Sinatra because he hasn't listened to Undun. The kid's like 15 years old, he's not living in the USA, he's a casual rap listener (with some r-----ed opinions, mainly about Eminem and Logic). The point is that he's willing to look more into rap instead of being dismissive and listening to the same stuff. Not everyone is familiar with the rappers that you grew up with.

I might post an unranked list later

 

Mar 31, 2015

i definitely agree with Pinata being better than GKMC. GKMC has been overrated a little bit as far as being a "flawless classic". There are quite a few songs on there that have to be considered flaws. a few songs are pretty bad including Real, Compton or good kid. the rest of the songs are great obviously but I've never been into Poetic Justice that much or Sing About Me I’m Dying of Thirst. Not to say they are bad songs they just aren't my cup of tea. the rest of the album is ATG stuff.

on the other hand Pinata is pretty much flawless imo each and every song is objectively good. they're both high quality albums though and there probably isn't much seperating them. I just find myself revisiting Pinata more than GKMC. GKMC is nice if I have time to listen to the whole thing, it's obviously dope conceptually but it's lost some of it's shine for me

 

Mar 30, 2015

list is trash my n----s

 

Mar 30, 2015

my first published work. feels good man. s--- is so clean. shouts out to everyone who worked on this. @Mike Tyson @BigCountry @Narsh etc. all we need now is a tidal partnership. although we're a new site, there ain't no site d--- near this close to being this great in content and look. sxn80 bout to takeover.

 

Mar 31, 2015

don't do that

 

Mar 31, 2015

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Mar 31, 2015

And he showed that versatility even more on that Pronto EP he put out recently.

 

Mar 31, 2015

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Mar 31, 2015

ive heard dark comedy - i didnt champion it during the discussion to spite @WPG tbh

 

Mar 31, 2015

nobody's going to fully love the list. those people like me who love cole think 2014 FHD should be on there, but is it essential? people who love the drill scene prolly want some lil' bibby & old keef on there. nobody's gunna be satisfied. i may be biased because i wrote for this, but bottom line, it is a great list.

 

Mar 30, 2015

 

Mar 30, 2015

Also, guys, I might go back on @captain awesome 's podcast this sunday to discuss this list so keep an eye out for that next week!

Ill try to touch on stuff brought up in this thread

 

Apr 21, 2015

I thought "RTJ" stood for Rip the Jacker and there was a sequel, was confused for multiple pages about why Canibus was being discussed

 

Mar 31, 2015

madlib has completed albums with two rappers you guys would not expect

 

Mar 31, 2015

there are a lot of other albums we overlooked that i think deserve a "real" spot than nwts.

and id take those mac miller projects i mentioned over nwts tbh