7. "yup! Though I kinda wonder if it’s the other way around" In response to Reply # 6 Fri Jun-07-19 09:16 PM by DJR
AZ got a deal first and is slightly older(I think) but they were both coming up around the same time. IMO, Jay-Z was sounding like both of them, in 96.
There’s not a ton of early Mase out there and some of it is poor quality, but there’s enough to know that he had those multis and crazy flow and was right there with almost anybody back then. And NY rappers of his era or right after like Jada, Fab, etc. always give him respect. Biggie did too, and we know that wasn’t political because he shit on Craig Mack when they were both on Bad Boy. Underwhelming career for the skill level, no question. But he could spit.
He's kind of a throwback rapper in that he has more traditional emceeing skills. But when I listen to him, I just want to listen to 2Pac and Jay because they did what he does now, but better.
8. "Kendric Lamar" In response to Reply # 0 Sat Jun-08-19 01:28 PM by melmag
wack voice, basic lyrics, etc..
he kicked some basic nonsensical shit on Control and niggas went wild lol. But hey, the standards are so low now we suppose to crown him Nas or Rakim reincarnated.. smh