My Thoughts...

Just My Opinions
written by Just K

I’ll keep it very simple. Sometimes I don’t think the way a lot of hip-hop fans do.

1. To be top 5, you’ve got to have at least one classic album under your belt. With that said, as of now, Jadakiss cannot be considered top 5.

2. I’m amazed that people can’t have opinions anymore. Joe Budden simply stated that if he and Meth were to go at it bar for bar right now, Method Man would not come out victorious. Out of nowhere everyone starts calling Joey out of line. Budden believes he’s the best. Shouldn’t every MC?

3. Jay-Z’s not really that great of a live performer. He’s carried by his hits and that’s about it. He doesn’t really add anything. It’s kind of like watching a compilation of your favorite Jay-Z songs.

4. By the way, did anyone else notice that most of Jay-Z’s biggest hits don’t feature Jay-Z alone on the hooks?

5. There hasn’t been a buzz in the industry as big as Drake’s since right before 50 Cent’s debut album.

6. Eminem never would’ve been as popular as he is if he was black. It’s has nothing to do with skill, though. Eminem is definitely one of the most skilled MCs. It’s his subject matter. I’m pretty sure America wouldn’t have been as excited about a black guy saying the same kind of things Eminem does. Either that, or they wouldn’t have been as shocked.

7. The only thing separating Phonte’s ego from Kanye’s is album sales.

8. If you never want to release an album, sign to Aftermath. If you don’t want any promotion for your second album, sign to Roc-a-fella.

9. Older rappers (Ice Cube, Redman, Method Man, The Roots, etc.) should go independent. It’s not like the major labels are going to promote them properly anyway, but they’ll always have very loyal fanbases. Why not put the work in and get more money off the sales?

10. Some people think that Biggie’s overrated. I completely understand where they’re coming from, but I disagree. His style, delivery, and even the way his albums were put together have been mimicked so much; the impact he had on the game when he arrived is just – you had to be paying attention to hip-hop to really understand what he did to hip-hop. Don’t let the fact that Puffy overhyped Biggie (and Biggie’s millions of bandwagon fans that can’t even quote a few bars) take away from the fact that Big was really great.

11. When fast flowing is your niche, there’s no hope of you being considered a lyricist, which is a shame. A couple of those Bone dudes and Twista can actually spit.

12. Q-Tip is an ill producer. If you don’t know, do the research.

13. Pimp C was far from a lyricist. I’d even go so far as to say that his bars were average at best. However, there’s this feeling of sincerity and authenticity you hear when he raps (and the fact that he was solid on the beats) that made him so beloved.

14. In general, the flow of a southern MC is more ready for the mainstream than that of a cat from up north.

15. I can’t believe Cam’ron got a song called Cookies n’ Apple Juice. The hook alone is priceless.