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King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby momentisgolden » Dec 9th, '10, 13:05

Rap is a music genre with a clear and positive bias towards the intelligent use of lyrics. Arguably, it has the most consistent complexity of any music form since the beginning of time. And on this very basis, is where we begin to consider Eminem the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T). The Detroit Mc failed 9th grade 3 times resulting in him being a high school drop-out yet has such a broad and profound grasp of the English language that some consider him to be a savant. From the vivid storytelling ability of “My fault” to the use of punchlines in “Underground” to the metaphors of “Rock Bottom” to the double meanings of “25 to Life” to his trademark use of multiple rhyming schemes (multies) in “Stay Wide Awake” he has used every literary device to the limit. At this point, “bubblegum” artists like Soulja Boy, Waka Flocka Flames and Tyga disappear from competition.

Being that it is music, a performed art and as such should have a certain degree of melody,
Hip-hop has made use of producers, mixers, features, beats and visuals to increase its appeal. Yet, it is still primarily up to the rapper to deliver the lyrics in an appropriate manner. The calm in “Bonnie and Clyde” is harrowing, the speed in “Forget about dre” is breathtaking, the intensity in “No Love” is intimidating, the delivery in “Renegade” is scene stealing and the humour of “Real Slim Shady” can literally make you cry - with laughter! On this basis, we eliminate a significant proportion of “underground” rappers who are downright boring compared to Eminem’s delivery.

As a mirror of social issues and an outlet for the “voiceless”, Rap purists pride themselves on the subject matter of the artist. “Cleaning out my Closet” is a surreal account of his childhood while “If I had” is a gloomy take on being poor. Eminem can make hard-hitting political commentary like “Mosh” and advance freedom of speech while lashing out at the media in “White America”. Yet, the fan’s favourite is when he reveals the paradox of superstardom as both liberating and entrapping as brilliantly done in “My Darling.” The pure diversity of his subject matter has enabled him to make 8 studio albums plus and an impressive feature catalogue.

Ever wondered why every G.O.A.T discussion has names like Pac, Biggie, Eminem, Lil Wayne and Nas constantly brought up while newcomers like Lupe Fiasco are usually overlooked?! Because Hip-hop is a culture, not just music. Consequently, an artist’s impact is on the culture itself and even more so, American society at large goes a long way is validating or nullifying a claim to greatness. “Love the way you lie” made domestic violence a central focus point. “Lose Yourself” has been noted as the “song most likely to motivate a win in basketball.” “My Name Is” created a global superstar and (arguably) opened doors for the white rapper. “Toy Soldiers” ended a period of intense rivalry (beef) and may have indirectly saved lives. “Kim” has been noted as the fourth most controversial track – of all time! Epic.

With a multitude of variations, it is a matter of taste to what you consider vital to an Mc’s resume. One such variation is the ability to “freestyle” where all those who have ghost-writers will piss in their pants. Not so for Eminem. He has held his ground such as the “Bet cypher” the “Despicable” freestyle (although one can argue it is too good to be a freestyle) as well as the Tim Westwood freestyles in collaboration with Slaughterhouse.

Another facet of the genre is “Battle rap.” On this one, he has not engaged in a “beef” as high profile as that of Biggie and Pac and/or Jay Z vs Nas. However, he has done enough to show his skill, capability and confidence in the scorching track “Nail in the Coffin” directed at Benzino, humorous “Can-I-Bitch” aimed at Canibus as well as the “The Warning” with Mariah the unfortunate recipient.

Just in case anyone doubts my “personal opinion” it could be worth noting that many other people also like, appreciate, and respect Eminem for his genius. Just a few Notable achievements:-

    Silver Medal – Rap Olympics
    Highest Selling Artist of the Decade (2000 – 2009)- Billboard magazine
    An Oscar (for Lose Yourself)
    11 Grammys.
    Hottest Mc in the Game 2010.

Other notable mentions by “respectable” artists
No one will be bigger than Eminem
- kanye

The illest lyricist in the country
- Royce Da 5'9

Em is nasty man, I tell people to this day...if Em was black...he’d be the next Muhammad Ali
- Rakim

If he keeps doing what he does now, he will be bigger than Michael Jackson", "some of the hardest nikkas I know think this little white boy is great", "in my whole career i never found anything on demo tapes, till I heard him. I said-find him now
- Dre

You know the world is messed up when the tallest man in the NBA is chinese, the best golfer is black, and the best rapper is white.
- Chris Rock.

So, to MY fav rapper- a toast :b:
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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby TheGentlePlayer » Dec 9th, '10, 14:21

Great article my friend :worship: :worship: :worship:
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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby mdemaz » Dec 9th, '10, 14:26

I thought it was pronounced cypher? Oh Well, awesome article anyway who cares. It's a good read.

(Edit that silver medal at the rap Olympics was bullshit lol he should of won gold.)
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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby momentisgolden » Dec 9th, '10, 14:31

^ well put on auto-correct so guess that messed it up a bit. Even some of the grammar is quite pathetic.

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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby mdemaz » Dec 9th, '10, 14:50

^ Don't beat yourself up, We all make mistakes. Woo demaz the grammar nazi.
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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby Nahidul17 » Dec 9th, '10, 19:06

great read, thanks for posting :y:
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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby DarkSideOfEm » Dec 12th, '10, 04:36

Hip-hop is a culture, not just music.


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nice read :worship:
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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby ThomasJ » Dec 12th, '10, 09:48

Great read. :b: :b:
"Nail In The Coffin" is directed at Benzino though.
Also,it's TIM Westwood,not Lee.

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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby momentisgolden » Dec 12th, '10, 11:08

^Thanks 4 the corrections mate. Dont know y i thot it'd be Ja Rule
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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby Kevin Paul » Dec 12th, '10, 22:45

I really enjoyed that read thanks for that :b:
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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby NicoleEM » Dec 12th, '10, 23:03

Good reading i like it :happy:
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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby GenePeer » Dec 13th, '10, 03:48

From the context, you seem to mean "freestyle" as Off-The-Dome, and all the examples you gave (Despicable, BET, Tim Westwood) were "pre-written". Otherwise, good read :y:
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Re: King of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics

Postby momentisgolden » Dec 13th, '10, 07:48

GenePeer wrote:From the context, you seem to mean "freestyle" as Off-The-Dome, and all the examples you gave (Despicable, BET, Tim Westwood) were "pre-written". Otherwise, good read :y:


- Eminem has always freestyled with "pre-written" lyrics. He writes some and then throws in one or two on the spot lines. But i do feel what you saying. Maybe should add the "one word" ones to it.


Really appreciate the feedback. Humbled. :8)
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