Most under and overrated artists (1 Viewer)

[Bjerknes]

++ [ originally posted by Martin ] ++
I *just* gave him credit, what do you want from me?

But if you want me to change your mind, gimme some songs that you think are so great..

The Way I Am
My Name Is
Criminal
Under the Influence
Soldier
White America
Business
When the Music Stops
Patiently Waiting


Yeah all garbage. If he was such a horrible artist, he would not even have been given the time of day, since he is white.

 

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[Martin]

++ [ originally posted by Andy ] ++
My Name Is

I'll pretend I didn't see this one. This is the crap that epitomizes my despise for Eminem and annoys me knowing how popular it was. I'll try the rest of them though.

++ [ originally posted by Andy ] ++
Yeah all garbage. If he was such a horrible artist, he would not even have been given the time of day, since he is white.

Hey I don't pretend to understand the rap industry. The fact that lamers like Jay-Z and Ja Rule got big I will never understand. And how that Nelly record ("Too hot" or whatever) ever even qualified as rap is beyond me. So the fact that Eminem "made it" means nothing to me cause lots of others with no talent did too. Granted, he *is* special but that doesn't mean he's very good.

 

[Bjerknes]

Well, no offense Martin, but I guess you have no understanding of what it takes to make such tracks. It takes more than looking at Ja Rule and Jay-Z, saying "they suck so Em sucks too".

Jay-Z and Ja Rule are garbage compared to Eminem.

 

[flieeeekke]

jay z is the man, he got beyoncee

 

[Martin]

I never pretended to understand rap in the first place, all I know is some of the stuff I like, most of it I don't. And it's never like the most popular that's the best either. 2 Pac sold a lot of records and I think he was of the best but the rappers of today, most of them I don't like at all.

Anyway, I should moderate myself cause people take offence to my harsh words about their heroes.

 

[Bjerknes]

Martin, he is not my hero. I just hate people talking shit about him (which is all the time) because they lack understanding of rap. Most of this hate towards Em stems from the fact he insults some other celebs, like Wacko Jacko. You have to look past that, and give credit where it is due. Most of his best songs have nothing to do with insulting other celebs.

 

[Martin]

No that's not my beef with him. He doesn't score any points with me dissing Jacko, that just makes him look dumb. But I can look past that and see the music for what it is, at least his early stuff to me is crap pending a revision.

 

[Martin]

Ok I've had a run through the list you posted, will make this simple..

Bad songs (not worthwhile)
Under the influence
Criminal

Boring songs (dull, repetitive, sick of it before completing the first lap)
Business
Just lose it

Interesting songs (not too bad but wouldn't play it myself)
Soldier
The way I am
Patiently waiting (it's actually boring thanks to 50 but Eminem's solo alone is better)

Good songs (stuff I could actually listen to)
When the music stops

One thing that always bugged about Eminem is that he doesn't have a proper voice for a rapper, his voice is high and whiny imo.

 

[The Arif]

Martin, you should also listen to "Superman". It's a pretty good song though.

 

[Art^]

I would be happy if you a mod could change the spelling error in the title. I would also be happy if you could write the categories

 

[Hat_Trick_Playa]

Underated

1.Lil' Wayne
2.Jamie Foxx
3.Will Smith

Overated-

1.Juvenile
2.Master P
3.Big Tymers

Favorite-

1.Akon
2.Fabulous
3.Too Short

Bigshot-

Mystikal

 

[Layce Erayce]

++ [ originally posted by Art^ ] ++

- Your 3 most underrated artists/groups.
- Your 3 most overrated artists/groups.
- Your 3 most favorite artists/groups.
- The next bigshot.

I dont have underrated/overrated musicians. I mean, the obvious like Britney Spears, etc but then Fabiana will kick my ass.

My current favs(sans order):

1. Sufjan Stevens http://www.sufjan.com/

2. Badly Drawn Boy http://www.badlydrawnboy.co.uk/

3. Fredo http://fredo.em411.com

 

[Bjerknes]

++ [ originally posted by Martin ] ++
Ok I've had a run through the list you posted, will make this simple..

Bad songs (not worthwhile)
Under the influence
Criminal

Boring songs (dull, repetitive, sick of it before completing the first lap)
Business
Just lose it

Interesting songs (not too bad but wouldn't play it myself)
Soldier
The way I am
Patiently waiting (it's actually boring thanks to 50 but Eminem's solo alone is better)

Good songs (stuff I could actually listen to)
When the music stops

One thing that always bugged about Eminem is that he doesn't have a proper voice for a rapper, his voice is high and whiny imo.

Well, thats all we can ask Martin. At least you listened to them. He does not really have a whiny voice, maybe "naselly", which is common for a person from the Midwest, like myself. All those songs I listed are great songs, though, I did not put Just Lose It in there because obviously its not some of his best stuff. Everybody has their own opinion, but that doesn't take away from the fact that Em is one of the best rappers out there.

 

[Majed]

++ [ originally posted by Andy ] ++


The Way I Am
My Name Is
Criminal
Under the Influence
Soldier
White America
Business
When the Music Stops
Patiently Waiting


Yeah all garbage. If he was such a horrible artist, he would not even have been given the time of day, since he is white.

May I add these to the list of great tracks..

Eminem &50 Cent - Bump Heads
Eminem - The Conspiracy Freestyle
Eminem - Brain Damage
Eminem - Bully
Eminem - Monkey See Monkey Do
Eminem - The Sauce
Eminem - I'm Back
Eminem - Who Knew
Eminem - Square Dance
Eminem - Till I collapse
Eminem - Drug Ballad

 

[Majed]

++ [ originally posted by Hat_Trick_Playa ] ++
Underated

1.Lil' Wayne
2.Jamie Foxx
3.Will Smith

I disagree on all.

Overated-

1.Juvenile
2.Master P
3.Big Tymers

1. Juvenile is underrated IMO.
2. While I'm not his biggest fan, i don't think that he's overrated.
3. Big Tymers are pretty good IMO.

I don't see how u can call them overrated. I think they deserve more attention.

Bigshot-

Mystikal

Naah.. He's been around for quite a while now. Pretty good.

 

[Majed]

Some others that might not have been mentioned above:

Underrated:
Kane and Abel: Just for their "Shake it like a Dog" track! :thumb:
Talib Kweli


Great:
Ludacris
Kanye West
Of course, I don't need to mention greats like Pac, Jay-Z, Nas...

Good:
Murphy Lee
DMX
The Clipse
Petey Pablo

 

[Majed]

++ [ originally posted by Martin ] ++

In your face, Majed

Naah.

I'm not Nelly's biggest fan, though I like a couple of songs. 50 Cent is good, but not THAT great IMO.


For people who say that Rap these days isn't what it used to be. I agree, but I don't think its worse. Or at least from my exposure to the genre since the mid 90s.

 

[Trezeguet_FC]

Most underrated: Scarface

Get his 'The Fix' album and you will be mezmerized. ONe of the most underrated ablums ever.

 

[Majed]

++ [ originally posted by PersianMafia ] ++
Most underrated: Scarface

Get his 'The Fix' album and you will be mezmerized. ONe of the most underrated ablums ever.

Sorry, but your opinion is skewed because you're obssesed with the Scarface movie.

 

[Bjerknes]

Majed, your choice of music is pure class. Even if you were a Romanista, I would stil have respect for you.

Martin, you have no rap knowledge. It is rather unfortunate.