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Just curious.
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THE YEAR OF THE 80’s and 70’s
THATS WHEN RAPPERS WHERE REALLY RAPPIN
-someone who progressively grows throughout their career
-shows versatility with the subject matters in their songs
-can tell their life through their music, yet stay humble at the same time.
-honors those who came before them….respect
-let your music speak for itself
-can reach out to people with music
-leaves their footprint in the game (meaning their music, and the impact they have on rap/hip hop will be remembered years later)
-last but not least, skills on the mic…..strong lyrical range/abilities, critcally acclaimed albums, overall impact, longevity, should be able to write your own material, and consistent flow…also you should be somewhat orignal with your flow, dont be a swagger jacker
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imagination good beats and a love of music
1. Lyrical skills
2. Songwriting (has to talk about more than just money, cash, hoes)
3. Delivery and flow (shouldn’t sound like anyone else)
4. Song production (has to know how to make a good song)
5. Stage presence(has to know how to rock a crowd and give people their money’s worth)
6. Knowledge of history(should know who paved the way for them)
* Someone who switches it up. Never does the same thing twice
* Someone who can make fun music, but be creative
* Someone who isn’t afraid to express themselves
* Someone who doesn’t follow trends
* Someone who brings in different genres of music to make a good song.
* Most importantly, LYRICS. Some rappers seem to forget that hip-hop isn’t about drugs, money, and hoes.
Examples: Nas, Andre 3000, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Common, Talib Kweli, KRS-One etc.
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#1 is to keep it real…..I don’t care if tha subject of their songs aren’t positive…..if u talk about crack then u better be in tha streets sellin’ it…….credibility is key
#2 is 2 have a passion 4 it……for example look at Common……u can tell that music is his life……some rappers lose tha passion a la 50 Cent…..all he cares about is his money now
#3 is lyrical ability…..me personally I like punch lines & metaphors but theyr’e not needed….I like when rappers use complex rhyming schemes and big words…..sum comprehensive stuff that makes u think, not just club garbage
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