>
>>and the Rakim, KRS and Kane's had the distinct advantage of
>>being the first to do many things, Big came in an era where
>>hip hop was not new to many, although to some it continued
>to
>>be a new thing for years.
>
>hip hop was on record for over 7 years by the time any of em
>dropped. why were THEY the ones with the opportunity to do
>new things...??


yes, things like regular nationwide and international tours, things like heavy TV and radio presence (in comparison to the past), things like the ability to make substantial money off their music and have it heard in places not heard in the past, yes.


>
>no one has come with a new style since them or big? did Andre
>3000 do new shit after BIG?
>lol


half of NY is still tryna rap like Biggie. Some of the most successful rappers of today have incorporated styles from Biggie.



>
>>so you're argument is pretty feeble.
>those in glass houses
>
>again...Big made a good first album (heightened by remixes and
>B-sides) that was borderline too commercial and a second album
>that was overly commercial. many of the "true" heads was on
>the fence not over his lyrical skill but his albums and puffy
>connection/marketing

you sound like mad head from '93. don't be mad cuz no one is taking your opinion seriously.