Nate Geezie Member since Feb 07th 2004 13530 posts
Wed Jan-08-14 01:31 PM
44. "They aren't perfect, but it helps people understand my point of view" In response to In response to 37
Criticizing Illmatic makes a lot of folks wanna revoke your hip-hop card.
Like I said, I've been fighting this fight for like 20 years...
And in my opinion, the brevity doesn't add, it takes away.
Using the criteria of things that I value in an album, Illmatic, while great, just doesn't surpass some other more ambitious, conceptually superior projects, IMO.
I an overlook a misstep here or there if you tried something spectacular. Being perfect while being safe is not something I value as much...
10 for 10 shooting layups may be a few more points. 6 for 10 shooting threes is a more skillful, exciting performance...
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