>in no order
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>rza
>primo
>dre
>pete rock

Of course

>alchemist

El-P and Alc are in the same league in my opinion but one could argue El-P has more classic full albums and has been more innovative than Alc so this could go either way.

>large pro

Ok

>kno

I could argue he is more musically talented but he hasn't had the same career as el-p by any means.

>quik

Yes

>mannie fresh

Fuck no. I know its cool to name drop Mannie Fresh in attempts to like some southern shit but Cash Money was ALWAYS trash. And I like some of his beats but come on man...he was the start of synth bus it with Swizz. Should've said ONP.

>dj muggs

Ok...same league to me. I love Muggs but he isn't a sure shot over El-P.

>kanye

I guess...I don't think he's better though. Go listen to ISWYD again.

>marley marl

Of course the classic original so we have to name him but I could argue he isn't a better producer.

>beatminerz

I love the beatminerz but they have always been serviceable to me. Classic records like Dah Shinin' but their production was never the star of the show for me. It was the overall package and style. I would never think "oh shit I need a beatminerz joint for my album in the same sense as the first 4 on this list.

>havoc

No...overrated as fuck and Q-Tip produced Infamous.

>neptunes

I'll give you this...very different styles.

>timbo

Same as Neptunes

>just blaze

Not nearly as prolific and has never produced an entire album so no.

>erick sermon

Ok.

>beatnuts

Same league to me

>madlib

Same league to me.

And I'll add on that Dilla is better.

El-P to me is right outside that top level. There are producers like Buckwild and Just Blaze who are as good as El-P to me but lose out for not having those full albums.

I know his style can be grating and maybe an acquired taste but there's no way he can be overlooked at this point. He has a lengthy track record and has been pretty prolific. Acting like he's average at best is why people are taking you as a joke.