14. "that’s probably the way I lean, but sometimes I think Deadly>Motown" In response to Reply # 1
Moreso in the car because i can rap along with their slower flows on that one. I can’t keep up with Motown 25 as easily. I always tended to play that one more in the headphones.
I listened to Motown 25 like 5x a day for at least 8 months after that album came out. I think it still remains in my top 25 most played songs on my iPod (that I rarely use anymore but still ...)
15. "I did that with all 3 of these when they came out" In response to Reply # 3
Recently had Losing Out come up in YouTube recommendations. And of course after that I wanted to hear Deadly Medley. And then that made me think I should listen to Motown 25. It was a hell of a 10-15 minutes, lol.
5. "RE: Motown 25 is not available on Spotify. So sad" In response to Reply # 0
The whole Preface album ain’t on there. And Pandora says it’s can only play Motown 25 as a radio selection, due to “license issues.” TF? Is that shit only on Apple Music or something?
7. "One of several reasons why I use Google Music" In response to Reply # 5
I can upload all of the mixtapes and other random albums (Jay-Z comes to mind) that aren't available on these platforms and stream them just as if they were.
9. "Losing Out easily for me" In response to Reply # 0
i love all three songs and when i saw the post i got angry, like you cant make me choose!!!
i just listened to all three and losing out is just awesome. motown 25 is great but i might had overplayed it or it hasnt aged as well. deadly medley is great as well but not touching losing out. i would probably give motown 25 the edge over deadly medley. royce's verse is so awesome.
13. "yup, that’s what ultimately gives it the edge to me" In response to Reply # 12
Though it’s not easy. That’s why I made the poll, and was curious as to which one of these 3 the Lesson gives the edge to and how do you decide?
I feel like the rapping and production on all 3 are extremely high level....but that Losing Out beat is just extra next level. It’s beyond a 10/10. Like a 15/10.
One of the best and most distinctive beats of all time.
17. "Just relistened to these for the first time in a while" In response to Reply # 0
And what sticks out to me the most is just how good Black Milk's verse on Deadly Medley is. He has a serious contender for best verse on the song, which says a lot. Multis crazy, punchlines dope.
Best song on the list is Losing Out though. As someone said, the beat really puts it over the top.
20. "Had to listen to Motown 25 to refresh my memory. It's Losing Out." In response to Reply # 0
Definitely Losing Out. That song is special. Best beat of the bunch, distinct flow pattern(s), the "let's talk about" refrain in their rhymes...it's just a doper, more complete song than the others, to my ears.
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