3026871, What is the gimmick? Posted by Mgmt, Tue Sep-15-20 09:38 PM
> >be loosely associated with a much, much better rapper (who >also has a gimmick I admit) > >Use that gimmick to get certain white "tastemaker" producer's >attention... > >add in super original shit like "hahaha hahaha" and gun >adlibs. > >Say outlandish shit in your rhymes so that nerds can feel >tough while listening. > >Boom. You're a star. > >And even if you like this fantasy rap...I mean, as soon as >Gibbs started spitting I was reminded "oh, you CAN rap like >this and still be fresh and gimmick free" > > >Don't get me wrong, dude isn't bad. This is okay. But its >crazy to me that more people can't see/talk honestly about the >non-musical attraction of these guys. > >I know I made that Boldly James thread, but there are others. >My favorite Conway track just so happens to feature Mega... > >Why does Conway deserve so much more love/praise than Mega? >Or any other number of rappers out there who haven't gotten >their flowers. > >These dudes just aren't original at all, either. They have >leveraged their various gimmicks and Alc connection to some >nice production...that's about it. > >And again, when guys like Gibbs or Meth or Mega rap alongside >them? shiiit. You're reminded you were listening to the >"beginners hour" at an open mic or some shit. > > >I'm glad yall are enjoying it I guess, but I don't get it. At >all. And I would definitely like to see some rappers who are >at least as good (if not a lot better) get more love. > > > > >
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