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Re: Official Hip Hop/Rap Music Thread
Maybe, but as long as I get something (positive) out of the music then I'm good. Kanye gives that. Master P ain't the most lyrically-inclined dude, but he is one of my favorite rappers of all-time because of what he says. Most of these so-called lyricists are too damn wordy as it is. Bottom line is that the dude is nice with it.Comment
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Won't get an argument from me since I just about agree with what you said.#RespectTheCultureComment
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Curtis Blow not seeded?
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.So let’s get right to it. Declaring the Greatest Hip-Hop Producer Of All-Time is a huge undertaking on par with mediating world peace. Good thing that you, our loyal Vibe.com readers, are the one’s deciding on this fistfight inducing contest. Which brings us to the million-dollar question: How did we come up with the seeding for our all-star list of producers? Well, we can’t say it wasn’t a grueling process.
Choosing our original list of nearly 200 producers was tough enough. But breaking the list down to the final 64 participants was indeed daunting. Oh, and then we faced the ridiculous task of ranking these great beatsmiths, conductors, and musicians. What makes Dr. Dre a no. 1 seed, J Dilla 6<SUP>th</SUP> or will.i.am 16<SUP>th</SUP>? Everything from relevancy, influence, impact, and overall artistic reach in hip-hop were considered.
Some producers were left off because their most notable musical achievements did not resonate as strongly in the rap world (Jazzy Pha received most of his notoriety from his work with R&B stunner Ciara). Others were victims of their own era (Chub Rock and Special Ed producer Howie Tee just happened to be in his prime during hip-hop’s competitive Golden Age era that spawned the likes of Marley Marl, The Bomb Squad and Prince Paul; And where’s Warren G? With the likes of fellow West Coast giants Dre, Shock G, Daz Dillinger and DJ Quik in the mix, someone was bound to get squeezed out). Others, while talented, were still making their mark in the game (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Black Milk, and Shawty Redd). While some possessed extraordinary lyrical skills that dwarfed their own production work (Eminem, KRS-One and MF Doom). Then there were the producers who just missed the cut: including Company Flow’s musical visionary El-P; Suave House’s resident beatman T-Mix; the underrated Kwame, and early Jay-Z collaborator Ski).
But chief among our most controversial omissions was Roots front man and drummer Questlove. Long hours and fiery debates took place over just how to categorize a gifted musician who rarely took sole credit for the lauded Philadelphia band’s great run of albums. The peak of Quest’s hip-hop production prowess came with Common’s groundbreaking Electric Circus project. And most of his musical triumphs beyond The Roots have been within the soul music genre (Quest's work on D’Angelo’s epic Voodoo album shines brightest). We more than understand the uproar over Quest’s lack of presence. But no one ever said hip-hop was easy…or fair.
That said, we believe the list is pretty damn good. The over 50,000 and counting hip-hop heads who have voted thus far in our Greatest Hip-Hop Producer Of All-Time competition exhibits just how passionate you guys are. As always thanks for your undying support and keep those votes coming. Remember, somebody has to be no.1. —Keith Murphy#RespectTheCultureComment
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Dilla a 6 seed. I refuse to acknowledge this competition.
Also, No Madlib. FailHELLO BROOKYLN.
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That's all that matters to me when it comes to music (if it sounds good). I don't care if a rapper lives what they rap about, I don't care if a producer's beat is unoriginal, all I care about is if I enjoy the song as a whole. Some songs I like for the lyrics, some for the beats, some for creativity, some are just simple and corny but I still love it, some I like for all of the above, but if I enjoy the music, that's all that matters. Kanye puts out music that really appeals to me for some reason, and that's all that matters. I don't think he's the greatest lyricist (Lupe) or Producer (Premier), but I REALLY anticipate his albums.
Speaking of Mr. Fiasco I'm making the trip to Wisconsin to see him live in concert this Friday!!!Comment
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So yea, if anybody can get me with a link to the Space Jam Soundtrack, I'd greatly appreciate it
Been trying to find that album for a while and haven't had any success at all finding it.#RespectTheCultureComment
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If somebody is gonna upload that, I want a piece too. I rocked that all day long when that **** came out. I've got a basketball jones...basketball jones...basketball jones oh baby ohhh.
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THE Space Jam?
Who was on that soundtrack?
Speaking of BB soundtracks, I need that Above The Rim!Comment
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