2614701, You're right. But see the point Posted by Orbit_Established, Fri Oct-14-11 09:28 AM
>It's a very sad fact that pioneers don't get the credit, or >respect they deserve. > >It's even worse with Hip Hop though since it moves so fast, >the elders and forefathers of the genre don't get any real >recognition. > >Like how Kool Herc had to beg for donations. > >Wtf. > >Puff, Jay, long list of wealthy rappers, couldn't just through >him a few stacks. > >It's sad. :\
Just because the world doesn't know KRS One like they do Jay says nothing for Jay deserving a higher place on the all-time greats list
Jay benefited from the sacrifices of guys like KRS...almost by definition, the Rakims and KRS's have to be among the all time greats...the succeeded in an era when the music was completely taboo/unknown
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