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>-no one doubts the fact that monch can hold it down. all i >say is that he don't have 1/2 the catalogue that black's >got. (& it's only growing)
are we comparing catalogues or lyrical ability? thought is a monster on the mic, no doubt, but monch? he's a BEAST!
>-i'll be the first to say that quality out rules quantity, >but even still. > >-jay's up there (in my mind), but like i said, he don't love >this hip-hop/mc shit like 'riq.
BUGGING. just cuz jay is commercial dont mean he doesnt live for this shit.
his purpose is a little too >monetary to be considered amongst elite purists. it ain't >hate, many may disagree, & i think the man's a genius >(business wise) just like puff, it's impressive the way he >"lay his verse down in one take", but who really gives a >shit? he connects, he's distinct, he's smart, he's witty, >but he ain't a better mc thatn black thought. > >-eminem is a battle rapper (see: monch, kweli, canibus) >which i think puts them under black in ranks because of the >fact that he can do what they do (better), along w/ more. >he's more agile. > >(& yes. i said i believe black can out battle em, monch, >kweli, and canibus) >
>>i think i got some more if you want. > >-sure.
actually...listening to the new roots album...not too many folks fuckin with thought. dude is a monster. (other than my previous list)
but heres a couple other: royce, canibus, nas, kweli, etc
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