May 7, 2020

Alright guys, we are ready for voting. Here's how it will work. I will make a new thread for each day of voting. We will do all the first round matchups here today. Voting closes in 24 hours!

How Do I Vote?
Good question. Below I will post each matchup and their songs chosen. I will post each matchup, please respond seperately to each one. I will count all the votes for each song and determine who moves on to Day Two based on that. You don't have to be a player to vote, anybody can vote.

TAGS: @cpt awesome WPG joint acc @BIGFOOT @Boos @SHUDEYE @OwI @Tha_Goat @Donkey Kong Cuntry @Sea Mauville @Winter @Sav Stanfield @Lil Squeed @Xmipod @The Shape @Fire Squad @Enez @awhellno

The matchups will be posted over the next few minutes.

 

May 5, 2020

Credit to @Boos as this was mostly his idea. One stan will get to represent an artist and choose 11 hits to compete with the other artists. They will be ordered in rounds 1-11 with the best hits saved for round 11. S80 will vote each round and the artist with the most rounds won will move on to the next stage of the tournament. Post below if you want to claim an artist (first come first serve). Then, I'll PM you asking for 11 songs in order best to worst for your competition. The artist may not be featured on chosen songs, they have to be a primary artist on the song. If you like this post, I will tag you come voting time. If we don't have enough people to claim each artist, I'll allow people to claim a second artist.

ARTISTS
The seeding works as follows for the first battle (1 v 16, 2 v 15, 3 v 14, etc.)

1. Eminem: @cpt awesome WPG joint acc
   
2. 50 Cent: @BIGFOOT
3. TI: @Boos
   
4. Young Thug: @SHUDEYE
5. Kanye: @OwI
6. J-Cole: @Tha_Goat
   
7. Future: @Donkey Kong Cuntry
8. Drake: @Sea Mauville
   
9. Jay-Z: @Winter
10. Lil Uzi Vert: @Sav Stanfield
    
11. Travis Scott: @Lil Squeed
12. Kendrick Lamar: @Xmipod
    
13. Lil Wayne: @The Shape
    
14. Cam'ron: @Fire Squad
15. Nelly: @Enez
    
16. Dr. Dre: @awhellno

DAY ONE BATTLES (THURSDAY)
Eminem vs Dr. Dre
Drake vs Jay-Z
50 Cent vs Nelly
Future vs Lil Uzi Vert

DAY TWO BATTLES (FRIDAY)
TI vs Cam'ron
J Cole vs Travis Scott
Young Thug vs Lil Wayne
Kanye West vs Kendrick Lamar

DAY THREE BATTLES (SATUDAY)
TBD

 

Apr 23, 2020

Man what the f---... One of my fav NY spitters died because of coronavirus.

 

Apr 11, 2020

Amine always pops up with a dope track every year or so. Caroline had classic vibes, Outkast feeling to it. Blackjack was a slap. Reel it in was great.

 

Mar 8, 2020

Alright folks. It's time for another thread by yours truly Rick. This time it's a challenge for all @StanSXN and EminemSXN (won't tag that lol).

All I can see is non-stop talk about Eminem and his albums, but there's so much more music to talk about to. There's so many other threads with only a very few responses... so, I have a challenge for you all (me aswell since I'm one of the most active users of EmSXN)

Challenge: 10 days without posting about Eminem and in Eminem section. We can only post in threads outside of EminemSXN.

Challenge ends: March 18th.

 

Feb 7, 2020

 

Dec 23, 2019

Originally made this a few days ago but imma repost it on here to switch it up

This series will be highlighting artists that don't get the credit they deserve whether musicians, filmmakers etc.

Vince Staples seems to be known more for his interviews than his music. I think artistically his progression and albums needs more recognition given that he is one of the best rap artists this decade.

His debut mixtape was titled ''Shyne Coldchain Vol 1.'' Capitalizing off the current hype behind Odd Future the tape was met with lukewarm reception. The tape, although nothing great, showed potential.



His first substantial project was his collab album with Mac Miller (under the name Larry Fisherman) - Stolen Youth released June 20, 2013. The album came about when Vince met Mac through his Odd Future connection. Mac asked why Vince, who only had 1 tape and 1 EP out at the time, didn't rap more often. Vince explained he didn't have any beats. Mac came thru.



The tape was met with critical acclaim. After the release of this tape Vince, who originally didn't plan on being a rapper, decided to pursue a career in music.

Later that year he appeared 3 times on Earl Sweatshirts album Doris.




After touring with Mac Miller promoting Stolen Youth on March 13th, 2014 Vince released his second solo mixtape Shyne Coldchaine II. The mixtape was exec. produced by NO I.D. who had helped sign Vince to Def Jam.



Once again met with critical acclaim, this mixtape showed how far Vince had progressed in a short amount of time. Vince managed to make good music while also peaking at rap. This is arguably one of the best mixtapes this decade. Not a single miss on the project.



7 Months after the release of SC2, Vince dropped his 2nd EP 'h--- Can Wait' in October of 2014.



Sonically this album was very different than any of his previous projects. This is the first project where it wasn't just him rapping on beats. The production is much more advanced than SC2. Although only 7 tracks long, this EP has some of the best songs he's released to date.




On June 30th, 2015 Vince dropped his debut album Summertime 06.



Once again No I.D. and Vince worked together to deliver another great album. This album was met with widespread critical acclaim for the storytelling, lyricism and production. This was one of the best rap albums of the year, in one of the best years for rap ever. The album is just short of an hour, but isn't a drag to get through at 20 tracks. Every song has its place and purpose. Vince didn't shy away from rapping about his past and experiences, growing up where he did how he did. This album solidified Vince as one of the best rappers out right now. This album has not only some of his best songs, but some of the best rap songs this decade. Although the album was acclaimed it sold 13k album equivalent units.



Over a year after the release of S06, Vince released his most personal album to date, an EP under the name 'Prima Donna' accompanied with a short film.



The EP has a balance of hard pop oriented bangers encompassed by thoughts of depression and suicide. This album shows Vince's struggles with his fame and success, like many other artists have before. Although one of my least favorite projects of his, it is still a very good listen.
To promote the album he went on Jimmy Fallon tonight, performing Smile he gave the best performance of his career, along with a verse not included on the album.



On June 23th, 2017 Vince dropped his 2nd LP - Big Fish Theory. Almost half the length of S06 Vince created an avant-garde, techno-influenced, rap album. Unlike his previous works this album very rarely focused on his past and more his current place in music, fame, and relationships.



This is his most critically acclaimed album to date. BFT made many year end lists from famed publications. This is by far his riskiest effort and although lyrically not his best, his lyricism is very precise. The album sold 24k AEU, making this his best selling album to date.

On November 2nd, 2018 Vince dropped his 3rd Mixtape titled ''FM!''. The concept revolved around a radio station- fitting given the albums sound. This album at 11 tracks is only 22 minutes long. Although this is his weakest project since his first mixtape, its still a fun little project.



His upcoming album 'The Vince Staples Show' has 2 singles out. The album is lining up to sound like a refined FM. Not necessarily sounding like anything else he has put out to date.


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Vince has grown more than almost any rapper out recently. He's not a popular rapper by any means and has some of the worst selling acclaimed rap albums this decade, but he has a very versatile career and albums that are so unique I believe almost anybody can find something they like by him. Here are some of his best features throughout the years I could't work into the main post.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlZZaXSeOjk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkxEKumTj08

 

Oct 11, 2019

So we're 3/4s of the way through 2019

I feel like I'm listening to music differently these days. Between work and the insane rate at which new music drops, I tend to listen to chunks and pieces of albums at a time. Or just throw everything on shuffle. But with such a whirlwind of music, these have been the projects that have stuck out to most so far:

10. Kevin Gates - I'm Him
ngl, I lost interest in Kevin Gates after Islah - none of the follow up tapes or EPs really hit home for me. This one took me right back to the Luca Brasi days though. Firstly, the man is a hook machine. Secondly, he's a very adept writer and despite some typically retawded lines (I was young when my momma had me) this is a great return to form.


9. EarthGang - Mirrorland
While their initial 3 EP run back from 17/18 didn't do much for me, EarthGang's subsequent guest features and promo singles definitely had my interest piqued. Even moreso after the Dreamville compilation dropped. MirrorLand did not disappoint. A crazed ATL fun-house that takes the most unexpected twists and turns through a an incredibly colorful soundscape of soul and jazz and funk and trap. Sure, the OutKast comparisons will always be there but Venus and Doc (apparently they've changed their names now? I can't keep up) are absolutely their own.


9. Maxo Kream - Brandon Banks
Its no secret that I'm a big Maxo stan. I don't think I'll get that filthy raw fix that Maxo187 gave me back in 2015 but Brandon Banks comes pretty d--- close. Maxo's biggest strength is the way he weaves incredibly intricate and detailed stories about his life into his music. And as for the music itself? Big, heavyset, dark, brilliant. think Scarface of the trap era. Astounds me how people complain about his flow being one-dimensional, when its in fact one of the most elastic and nimble in the game right now.


7. French Montana & Max B - Coke Wave 4
Where tf did this come from? Is this French and Bigavel's best collaboration yet? Why isn't anyone else talking about this? Every second of this project screams New York. French and Max sound reborn, rejuvenated, alive. It kills me to think what could have been if Max hadn't been locked up and the incredible music French can make when he actually puts his mind to it. Big points for nostalgia with all the throwback samples and typically NY-styled back and forth, but even without that this project is essentially perfect front to back.


6. JPEGMAFIA - ALL MY HEROES ARE CORNBALLS
I liked Veteran a lot, but it always felt like the kinda album you could only listen to once in a while. Almost too abrasive. This one's different though. Very different. Still equally as abstract and glitchy as Veteran but its coated in a thick layer of smooth sounds and textures that tie everything together much more agreeably than its predecessor (imo, at least). Peggy himself is on absolute top form, equal parts brash and hilarious and shocking and weird. If rap twitter ever became sentient and put out an album, this is what it would sound like.


5. Dreamville - Revenge of the Dreamers III
I never thought a J. Cole album would make this high up on any list I'd make but here we are. Perfect example of an album that somehow just stuck with me even through the deluge of new releases throughout the year. Much more free-flowing and fun than any solo Cole album, all the guest features killed it, production is on point throughout. Dreamville does exactly what they set out to do on this; its fresh, its fun and its really good.


4. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Bandana
I'm glad Freddie is starting to get the recognition he deserves. He's been dropping consistently brilliant music this entire decade. Madlib goes way grittier on this one than he did on Pinata but Freddie has no problem adjusting. If anything, he sounds even more engaged, his flow is ferocious, his voice barrels through the speaker with urgency. everything is covered in blood and cocaine. Time will tell how this one matches up to its predecessor but even as a standalone album this is sensational.


3. Lucki - Freewave 3
I had just arrived to a dark, wintry depressing London when this album dropped; and for a good couple of weeks it became my soundtrack. There's a hazy atmosphere of ice-cold veins running through this project, slowing everything down, hypnotic. Its stuck with me throughout the year, Lucki's slurs wading through the instrumentals (CHASETHEMONEY is a genius), like rays of light, signs of life peaking through the darkness and the cold.


2. Denzel Curry - ZUU
I've enjoyed all of Denzel's previous releases but this one takes the cake. Incredibly compact and cohesive, short and to the point, highlights all of Denzel's strengths and ties it all together in what I think is a definitive 'Florida' rap album (in a way that The Chronic is a definitive Cali album). I'm no Floridian but did spend a year living there and this just sounds like the Sunshine State on wax. Its f---ing amazing.


1. The WIZRD - Future
This dropped in January and is STILL in rotation for me. Every once in a while you just need that Future fix and this entire album gives you exactly what you want every single d--- time. Still AOTY. Krazy but its true.


Some HM's (no order)

Pop Smoke - Meet the Wu
I'm praying this dude doesn't just disappear into the bottomless pit of forgotten 2010's NY rappers. One of the most distinctive voices in the game right now, he sounds like a demon in the booth, attacking the beat like DMX with the cockiness of 50 Cent, both in their prime. I want more.

Teejayx6 - The Swipe Lessons
It's not just the incredibly unique subject matter, Teejayx6 is genuinely one of the funniest rappers I've ever heard. I find myself bursting out laughing every time I put this on. One of the most entertaining new acts on the scene.

DaBaby - Baby on Baby / KIRK
What more is there to say? He's said it all himself already. Before the beat even dropped.

Benny the Butcher - The Plugs I Met
Definitely in the upper tier of the Grisedla catalog. If not right at the top.

Sada Baby - Bartier Bounty / Whoop Tape
Amazing new voice coming out of the D. Colorful and weird and hilarious with high energy. Exciting career ahead for sure.

2 Chainz - Rap or Go to the League
I'll never get tired of saying this: ti--y boi has become a ti--y man. This picks up right where PGLTM left off.

Goldlink - At What Cost
I typically don't enjoy the cheap attempts at 'Afro-pop' fusions that seems to have become really popular in the last few years (I still think More Life f---in sucks lol) but Goldlink has actually sucesfully pulled it off with this, undoubtedly his best project yet.

Plenty of other great albums but these are the ones that have stuck with me the most. Thoughts? Whats on your lists? What did I miss?

 

Sep 16, 2019

https://www.lyricallemonade.com/p/antoine-ray-jones/

 

Jun 23, 2019

@CreativeSXN

for da skreets dem

 

May 11, 2019

"Bandana" set to release next month too

 

May 6, 2019

Tracklist -

1. IGOR’S THEME
2. EARFQUAKE
3. I THINK
4. EXACTLY WHAT YOU RUN FROM YOU END UP
5. RUNNING OUT OF TIME
6. NEW MAGIC WAND
7. A BOY IS A GUN
8. PUPPET
9. WHAT’S GOOD
10. GONE, GONE / THANK YOU
11. I DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE
12. ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?

 

Mar 24, 2019

Time to rank the members of arguably the GOAT rap group, the Wu Tang Clan.

If for some reason you dont know the members names they are

Ghostface Killah
Raekwon
Method Man
Ol Dirty b------
RZA
GZA
Inspectah Deck
U-God
Masta Killa
Cappadonna

In my order, the list goes

#1 GK (Ghost is the definitive Wu member. Hasen't really dropped a bad project tbh, besides Bulletproof Wallets, which was pretty mediocre, at least the retail version)
#2 Raekwon (nothing really needs to be said)
#3 RZA (GOAT producer, but very polarizing rapper. First two albums were great to me. Has a very offbeat flow and sounds Asian to some people apparently. Being one, i can see that. Please for the love of god, skip Digi Snacks, that s--- is so horrible.)
#4 Method Man (One of the more slept on of the Wu Tang, can make a at project, just the ones in the 2000s were pretty weak imo.)
#5 GZA (The Genius, if it wasnt for Pro Tools, you would've been higher up the list. Not saying it's terrible, just GZA sounds dead at times on it.)
#6 ODB (I couldn't really get into Dirty, his voice is kinda irritating. Then again, he can spit when the time comes. RIP)
#7- Masta Killa (Idk why the h--- it took MK a decade to get his debut out but it was worth it at the end. Thats really all I can say about MK.)
#8 Inspectah Deck (I only like his first album, nothing else really stands out to me. I didnt really think it was classic worthy. And that he dropped some bad albums after that. And then someone thought it was a good idea to take one of his worst albums and slap dubstep beats on it. I'm Dead f---ing Serious.)
#9 U-God (Cant say much about U God, only thing i can say is that he dropped some pretty bad albums)
#10 Cappadonna (Capp used to be so good. His first album is really the only one worthy of the Wu name. Everything else he dropped was f---ing horrible. But I did hear some good things about one of his recent albums.)

How'd you rank the Wu members?

 

Mar 13, 2019

we always hear about top5 DOA but what about just Top 5 Dead?

A few names repping the afterlife:

2Pac
Biggie
Eazy-E
Nate Dogg
Big L
Big Pun
p---- C
Prodigy of Mobb Deep
Guru of g--- Starr
Sean Price
Mac Dre
Ol' Dirty b------
XXXTENTACION
Mac Miller
Lil Peep

who you got?

 

Mar 12, 2019

Singles:

 

Mar 1, 2019

Fam I'm kinda struggling to think of another debut hip-hop album that beats Curtis 'Mozart' Jackson's classic GRODT... The impact it had was crazzzzy. Pretty much every track was, or was thereabouts a hit record.

Who else you got that rivals Fifs 1st album?

 

Dec 20, 2018

Since there's a bunch of uncultured idiots over at @EminemSXN I thought I'd do a little thing for anyone who might be interested!

Tracklist

Spoiler: Tracks

1. Intro (Trapholizay)
2. Icy (feat. Young Jeezy & Boo) [Trap House]
3. Lawnmower Man (Trap House)
4. Trap Starz (Hard To k---)
5. Pillz (Hard To k---)
6. Hold That Thought / Kermit The Frog (Hard To k--- / Chicken Talk)
7. Swing My Door (Chicken Talk)
8. Cigarette Interlude (Gucci Mane Rolls A Cigarette, video)
9. Iced Out Bart (Ice Attack 2)
10. 15 Minutes Past The Diamond (Back To The Traphouse)
11. Bricks (feat. Yo Gotti & Young Ralph) [Mr. Perfect]
12. Freestyle King (Gucci Sosa)
13. All My Jewelry (Bird Money)
14. Interview Interlude (Gucci Mane ShockHound interview, video)
15. First Day Out (Writing On The Wall)
16. Frowney Face (The Burrprint Movie 3D)
17. Without Me (I'm Up)
18. Greasy (Trap God 2)
19. Realest Ever Lived (Diary Of A Trap God)
20. Robbed (Everybody Looking)
21. The Note Interlude (Zaytoven Red Bull Documentary, video)
22. Waybach (Everybody Looking)

Link

Spoiler: Zippyshare

https://www64.zippyshare.com/v/mIhX8C4j/file.html

Tagging ppl from the Gucci & Eminem thread and some other ppl just bcuz

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Oct 30, 2018

https://www.washingtonpost.com/life...c72cbf131f2_story.html?utm_term=.e510d039f8c8