Most original this decade?

Brother Ali
aDad
Mr. Lif
Senim Silla
Eyedea (before he went )
Edan (!!!)
Rodan
Megalon
Ayentee (mostly for lyrics)
Adeem
Phonte
Knonam
Grip Grand
Shad

halfsharkalligatorhalfman wrote:

Gift of Gab

Debuted in 1994

Shaun wrote:

Aesop Rock is a great pick.

It would be if he didn't debut in 1997.

Fair enough.

Eh. Close enough. And, just for that.

Senim Silla debuted before 2000

Phonte, Shad, and Grip Grand do not relate to this topic.

Shaun wrote:

Eh. Close enough. And, just for that.

Senim Silla debuted before 2000

There were 1,000 copies of Waterworld around in 1999. 2000 is the main release of Waterworld/Masters Of The Universe.

Aesop Rock had "Music For Earthworms" & "Appleseed" released 1997-1999 and I thought "Float" also came out in 1999 but wiki says 2000. Since Float did drop in 2000, I'll let it slide this time since those early one's were independent. lol

Kid Joe wrote:

Phonte, Shad, and Grip Grand do not relate to this topic.

Yes they do. The topic is most original. I see your gripe on Grip Grand, but not the other 2. Who else sounds like them?

Well I suppose no two people sound exactly the same, but I see nothing about their sounds that set them apart.I think Shad is badass, by the way, so don't go that route.

Kid Joe wrote:

Well I suppose no two people sound exactly the same, but I see nothing about their sounds that set them apart.I think Shad is badass, by the way, so don't go that route.

Phonte has a very original sound/flow IMO. I can't begin to compare him to another. And Shad, well, his whole point of view/outlook of writing and hip-hop in general is very unique IMO. I can see him being a more refreshing change this decade as opposed to being completely original.

I think I may go for Edan as most original on my list. Even though he is all about the throwback sound...lol. May not make sense, but dude owns my attention when he's on point.

I also realize that Dalek's first album dropped in 99. Fuck, my list got raped.

Phonte is not original whats the difference between him and every rapper in De La Soul, Souls Of Mischeif, Pharcyde, Masta Ace, Ed OG, Big Pooh, One Be Lo, etc etc.

Blu is another terrible pick imo. See above.

KRob86 wrote:

Phonte is not original whats the difference between him and every rapper in De La Soul, Souls Of Mischeif, Pharcyde, Masta Ace, Ed OG, Big Pooh, One Be Lo, Kanye West etc etc.

Blu is another terrible pick imo. See above.

cosign...

Yeah Phonte and Blu aren't at all original.

This thread is a mess. Powell and KJ ruined any credibility this thread once had.

KRob86 wrote:

Phonte is not original whats the difference between him and every rapper in De La Soul, Souls Of Mischeif, Pharcyde, Masta Ace, Ed OG, Big Pooh, One Be Lo, etc etc.

Blu is another terrible pick imo. See above.

What? Hardly any of those rappers are similar. What's the difference between him and Big Pooh? Seriously? Kanye can't even rap.

And Pharcyde/Souls of Mishcheif? Not original? Are you high?

I agree with you on Blu, Ed OG & One Be Lo.

Well, when Blu opens his mouth, you know immediately who it is. I guess I took that part of the op too literally.

smh. Way to KJ it, Pounds. He didn't say Pharcyde and Souls aren't original, he was asking what puts Phonte apart from groups/artists like that.

Kid Joe wrote:

Well, when Blu opens his mouth, you know immediately who it is. I guess I took that part of the op too literally.

My main problem considering Blu is that he has no range as an emcee. Guru had more range with his monotone delivery.

LOL^^^^^ Thanks Shuan, I don't think Alan reads Blackman thoughts well.

Shaun wrote:

smh. Way to KJ it, Pounds. He didn't say Pharcyde and Souls aren't original, he was asking what puts Phonte apart from groups/artists like that.

I know what he meant knowitall. lol

The whole statement was ridiculous because he's completely different than all those emcees. How does Phonte compare to Fatlip? Opio? The answer is "he doesn't".

KRob86 wrote:

LOL^^^^^ Thanks Shuan, I don't think Alan reads Blackman thoughts well.

Kev, there were so many holes in your post, where was I supposed to begin? Blackman thoughts? lol...gay?

"I know what he meant knowitall. lol

The whole statement was ridiculous because he's completely different than all those emcees. How does Phonte compare to Fatlip? Opio? The answer is "he doesn't"."

Well, Kev didn't mention Kanye at all, you did. And, he didn't say any of those artists weren't original; you made it seem like that's what you thought lol

Alan wrote:

Kid Joe wrote:

Well, when Blu opens his mouth, you know immediately who it is. I guess I took that part of the op too literally.

My main problem considering Blu is that he has no range as an emcee. Guru had more range with his monotone delivery.

Range has nothing to do with this. He would be able to be picked out easily in a cypher. That's why I mentioned him. Now I understand his individuality is limited to vocal tone, not flow or delivery. That was my oversight.

To the best of my knowledge this discussion has nothing to do with skill or preference.

Southern Rap Porn wrote:

KRob86 wrote:

Phonte is not original whats the difference between him and every rapper in De La Soul, Souls Of Mischeif, Pharcyde, Masta Ace, Ed OG, Big Pooh, One Be Lo, Kanye West etc etc.

Blu is another terrible pick imo. See above.

cosign...

Shaun wrote:

"I know what he meant knowitall. lol

The whole statement was ridiculous because he's completely different than all those emcees. How does Phonte compare to Fatlip? Opio? The answer is "he doesn't"."

Well, Kev didn't mention Kanye at all, you did. And, he didn't say any of those artists weren't original; you made it seem like that's what you thought lol

See SRP's quote above...I thought that was part of Kev's post as well.

And you misinterpreted me. 80s/90s artists are not in question. That is assumed by the thread title and subject, fool. How they compare to Phonte is what makes no sense. Kev is saying they are similar in some way by saying he's not original. Get it now?

T. Myers wrote:

This thread is a mess. Powell and KJ ruined any credibility this thread once had.

Hey Myers either post some "original" emcees from this decade or shut up....lol

and go get me some KFC and a few biscuits...lol..thanks man!

Kid Joe wrote:

Alan wrote:

Kid Joe wrote:

Well, when Blu opens his mouth, you know immediately who it is. I guess I took that part of the op too literally.

My main problem considering Blu is that he has no range as an emcee. Guru had more range with his monotone delivery.

Range has nothing to do with this. He would be able to be picked out easily in a cypher. That's why I mentioned him. Now I understand his individuality is limited to vocal tone, not flow or delivery. That was my oversight.

To the best of my knowledge this discussion has nothing to do with skill or preference.

Well, I'm not sure I'd pick Blu out of the crowd of MCs every time. He really isn't that unique IMO. Now Phonte, I could pick out in any track because he has more vocal range and a more unique flow....range can definitely speak of individuality. Take Gift of Gab for instance.

Alan wrote:

Kid Joe wrote:

Alan wrote:

Kid Joe wrote:

Well, when Blu opens his mouth, you know immediately who it is. I guess I took that part of the op too literally.

My main problem considering Blu is that he has no range as an emcee. Guru had more range with his monotone delivery.

Range has nothing to do with this. He would be able to be picked out easily in a cypher. That's why I mentioned him. Now I understand his individuality is limited to vocal tone, not flow or delivery. That was my oversight.

To the best of my knowledge this discussion has nothing to do with skill or preference.

Well, I'm not sure I'd pick Blu out of the crowd of MCs every time. He really isn't that unique IMO. Now Phonte, I could pick out in any track because he has more vocal range and a more unique flow....range can definitely speak of individuality. Take Gift of Gab for instance.

If you think about it, Blu is the black Geologic. Whether that is a positive or negative is open to everyone's opinion. I personally find them to be pretty similar, not in terms of lyrical content, but in terms of flow and lyricism.

Blu is NOT original in any way, shape or form

Phonte is an extremely dope emcee but he doesn't appear on my radar as very "original".....his flow is a little bit unique but he's not all that original IMO!

D.Powell wrote:

T. Myers wrote:

This thread is a mess. Powell and KJ ruined any credibility this thread once had.

Hey Myers either post some "original" emcees from this decade or shut up....lol

and go get me some KFC and a few biscuits...lol..thanks man!

Now you know as well as i do that there won't be any chicken or bisquits left if i'm the one going to KFC.

T. Myers wrote:

D.Powell wrote:

T. Myers wrote:

This thread is a mess. Powell and KJ ruined any credibility this thread once had.

Hey Myers either post some "original" emcees from this decade or shut up....lol

and go get me some KFC and a few biscuits...lol..thanks man!

Now you know as well as i do that there won't be any chicken or bisquits left if i'm the one going to KFC.

Could you at least save me a Double Down? I heard it's the most enjoyable way to get a heart attack and I feel like dying.

"I personally find them to be pretty similar, not in terms of lyrical content, but in terms of flow and lyricism."

Blu is 1000x more lyrical than Geo

"Could you at least save me a Double Down? I heard it's the most enjoyable way to get a heart attack and I feel like dying."

Is that the sandwich on chicken? One of these days, I'm going to get one of those. And two biscuts. And use the biscuts as a bun

Covered in gravy

I just meant his voice stands out.

Powell enjoys the double down - the more meat he can take to the face, the happier he is as a person.

Shaun wrote:

"I personally find them to be pretty similar, not in terms of lyrical content, but in terms of flow and lyricism."

Blu is 1000x more lyrical than Geo

lol...seriously? I never found Blu to be that lyrical. Maybe 2x more lyrical than Geo. Which isn't saying much.

Well... I just thought 1000x was the standard in this forum

Southern Rap Porn wrote:

Powell enjoys the double down - the more meat he can take to the face, the happier he is as a person.

Damn that made me spit out my Coke, lmao

Southern Rap Porn wrote:

Powell enjoys the double down - the more meat he can take to the face, the happier he is as a person.

LOL

Shaun wrote:

Well... I just thought 1000x was the standard in this forum

lol...indeed it is.

halfsharkalligatorhalfman wrote:

T. Myers wrote:

D.Powell wrote:

T. Myers wrote:

This thread is a mess. Powell and KJ ruined any credibility this thread once had.

Hey Myers either post some "original" emcees from this decade or shut up....lol

and go get me some KFC and a few biscuits...lol..thanks man!

Now you know as well as i do that there won't be any chicken or bisquits left if i'm the one going to KFC.

Could you at least save me a Double Down? I heard it's the most enjoyable way to get a heart attack and I feel like dying.

I'll tell you what Halfy. There is a place in Columbus called Tee Jayes. They have a breakfast meal called the Haystack. It's a bottom layer of bisquits topped with eggs, then topped with hashbrowms, then topped with bacon, and then the entire thing is smothered with sausage gravy. I guarantee it's an instant heart attack.