Why Lil Wayne Is One Of The Worst Rappers Ever

I don't mean to offend anyone, i'm just calling it how I see it. I don't care if you are a fan of Lil Wayne or if you listen to him, but to say that he is the "best rapper of all time" or to even say that he is any good at all is preposterous. Again, I don't care if you are a fan, but he simply does not have any skill or talent, here is why.

1. Lil Wayne cannot stay on any topic at all. His raps are filled with pointless metaphors, he literally jumps from one metaphor to another, without staying on one topic at all. His metaphors are generally sub-par anyway, they are hit and miss. Sometimes he will have some average metaphors, but most of the time they are so bad it is embarrassing. i.e "i'm hot like dogs" Although I personally am not a fan of metaphors in rap music, I find the occasional metaphor to be tolerable. However I cannot stand an artist like Lil Wayne, who is entirely dependent on metaphors, puns, similies and punchlines. Lil Wayne has never met a bad pun that he did not like.

2. He is completely stuck on the big four: hoes, cars, money, drugs. I almost forgot, he also really likes to remind everyone how he is the best.

3. Most of his lines are either regurgitated from his earlier work, or from some other rapper. I cannot count how many times I have heard the same line with a slight variation on a Lil Wayne song. Not just that, but really Lil Wayne, how many things does "F" stand for in your name? If you have to keep using the same lines, and have to steal lines from other rappers, then you don't have any inherent talent of your own.

4. He kissed Birdman (haha this is a joke, I have absolutely nothing wrong with homosexuality)

5. Most Lil Wayne fans I talk to end up confessing that his beats the best part. Beats are made by producers, not Lil Wayne.

6. He cannot freestyle at all. This one is funny, because people tell me all the time "Lil Wayne can freestyle, look up the videos on YouTube!" I have seen the videos on YouTube, and when I see Lil Wayne freestyle, here is what I see: A radio host tells Lil Wayne to come on the air, he writes a "freestyle" and then raps his "freestyle." (Most of these freestyles use the same lyrics as his songs also) How do I know this, you may ask? Watch this video of Lil Wayne being surprised with a request to freestyle. When he does not have a chance to prepare, he chokes hard.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsyEjQ8a8XI

7. Lil Wayne most likely has ghost writers. I'm not trying to say he definitely does, but when you rap for long enough, you develop some freestyle skills, and as demonstrated in the video above, Lil Wayne does not. His ghostwriters are most likely Ghillie Da Kid or Drake.

There are far more reasons, but I feel this will suffice. If you are still not convinced Lil Wayne is not talented, and you want more proof, comment and let me know, I will write another article.

If Lil Wayne is the best at anything, he is the best at not making sense, rapping about the same stuff, using the same lines, and not having any change in style for the better. Again, I do not care if you like Lil Wayne, but don't ever tell me he is a good rapper, it just is not true.

Artist Review: Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi is not the best lyricist, and he is not the most talented rapper, but he makes deep music with messages that he truly believes in, and I can totally respect that. Don't get me wrong, I am a fan of Kid Cudi, not a huge fan, but I really respect his music and his message. He truly is a beautiful person with a beautiful message that mos t underground rappers are not able to deliver to the masses. He has a very unique sound that has progressed thoroughly through the years. I personally really enjoy his sound, style, and his music. Some of my favorite songs include Soundtrack 2 My Life, Day N Nite, Make Her Say, Pursuit of Happiness, Hyyer, Up Up & Away, Mr. Rager, All Along, and my favorite song, Solo Dolo.

To summarize, if you are looking for some music with some great deep messages, listen to some Kid Cudi, and he is definitely not a one hit wonder, because I am positive I have heard Pursuit Of Happiness on the radio numerous times as well. He is dropping his new album, "WZRD" sometime late February, so be on the lookout for that.

Although Kid Cudi is not my favorite rapper, this tweet from him summarizes my opinion on the rapper. "U can argue who's the best mc, who's the freshest, who sales the most, but it is no contest when I say I am the ONLY one who can do what I do."

Rapper Rating: 9.1/10

People Under The Stairs- Acid Raindrops

A couple days ago I reviewed a group called People Under The Stairs. Well here is one of my favorite songs by them right now. It is pretty much what hip-hop should sound like, good stuff. Take a gander.

Artist Review- Mac Miller

     It used to be Mac Miller, but these days I just refer to him as Whack Miller, because that is exactly what he has become. Mac Miller started out very promising for me, creating great hip-hop songs such as "Kool-Aid and Frozen Pizza" and "Nikes On My Feet." But his first studio album Blue Slide Park, has an entirely mainstream sound, which made me lose all respect for him. Considering the fact that he was still quite popular while making true hip-hop songs, he could have done a lot for the current state of rap in mainstream music, but instead he decided to make terrible mainstream music just to make a few extra bucks, and that dissapoints me very much. I hope he will realize that he should be making true hip-hop, and hopefully incorporate that into his next album or single, but it is unlikely.

K.I.D.S Mixtape Rating- 8.5/10
Best Day Ever Mixtape Rating- 8.3/10
Blue Slide Park Rating- 5/10

Artist Review: Eminem

     Let me start off by saying that I have a great deal of respect for Eminem. He is one of the most talented lyricists ever. Now that I have said that, Eminem is softer than a jelly doughnut these days. Plain and simple, he is not the artist he used to be. So I am going to literally ignore his work today, and review him as the artist who created The Slim Shady LP, not the artist who created "Love The Way You Lie."

     Okay, The Slim Shady LP is one of the best rap albums put out to date, and can not be touched by most rappers dead or alive. The lyrical skill and flow on this album almost cannot be matched.

"I feel like i'm walking a tightrope without a circus net,
I'm poppin percocet,
imma nervous wreck,
I deserve respect,
but I work a sweat for this worthless check,
about to burst this tech at somebody to reverse this debt.
Minimum wage, got my adrenaline caged,
full of venom and rage,
ecspecially when I'm engaged,
and my daughter is down to her last diaper,
that's got my ass hyper.
I pray that God answers,
maybe i'll ask nicer."
 -Rock Bottom

     Those lyrics are pretty hard to touch, and most rappers cannot even come close. The Slim Shady LP is crude and hilarious, and at the same time, filled with some of the best lines to ever grace the face of Hip-Hop. Eminem writes about problems from his childhood and adult life, that many people can relate to. At the same time, he manages to make hilarious tracks about subjects ranging from drugs to spousal abuse. The album went quadruple platinum, and although record sales are not always indicative of skill, this album is an exception. 
   
     Then Eminem came out with The Marshall Mathers LP. Which is honestly just as great as his first album. This album is filled with more aggression and storytelling, which is not necessarily bad or good, it just depends on your preferences. Eminem has definitely evolved as an artist on this one, and many songs are very dark and personal (Kim and Stan.) This album will pull you in and make you shiver all night, this is definitely Eminem in his prime.

     Those are the only two albums that I am going to judge Eminem by. I am not trying to say that The Eminem Show and Encore were not great albums, but once you have created two of the best rap albums ever, it is hard to live up to them, and his intensity gradually faded after The Marshall Mathers LP in my opinion.

     In conclusion, Eminem is one of the best rappers ever, period. He has the ability to create really deep tracks, really funny tracks, really dark tracks, and everything in between. At the same time he still possesses a certain lyrical talent and flow that only a few rappers have and only a few rappers will ever have. Even though I personnally feel that Eminem is losing his intensity, I also understand that he is maturing, and maybe does not want to keep his Slim Shady Era persona. I completely agree with him on that, but I really wish he would not sell his soul to the devil and do tracks with Rihanna and Nikki Minaj.

Rapper Rating- 10/10
My recommendation, go out and buy/download his albums Infinite, The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP

Artist Lookout: Homeboy Sandman

This dude is amazing, if you really like abstract and unusual hip-hop, then check this guy out. He was featured on MTV's Made and is slowly becoming known by people, but he is still very unknown. He boasts a nasty flow, and abstract beats and lyrics. Definitely a true artist. Check him out yo.
Rapper Rating: 9.5/10

Masta Ace- Beautiful

"I see a black man aiming his gun,
but i'd rather see a black man claiming his son"

We need more rap like this around, it's so real. Why anyone would listen to Lil Wayne when this exists is beyond me.

Eyedea Rapper Rating

I cannot give enough praise to the skill and talent of rapper Michael Larson. He is a great rapper, and a very well-rounded one. He can kill in a freestyle or rap battle. Check it.             

He can also make the most deep and profound songs you may ever hear. This is one of my favorite songs off my favorite hip-hop album ever.

Eyedea has unlimited lyrical talent, but sometimes his beats don't live up to his lyrics. He is one of the best rappers ever in my opinion, his songs are literally beautiful works of art. If you do not own his album "First Born," then I highly recommend you get it, most of the songs will blow you away. All in all, Eyedea is a very well-rounded rapper, and he has insane talent and flow, check him out if you are interested, but you will be hearing much more about him on this blog.
Rapper Rating: 10/10 for sure

Grieves

"Cause in the morning I don't see the right reflection,
that foggy mirror after my shower I see rejection.
And i'm not saying i'm depressed
seems to be a common theme today

these children try to hate themselves
but don't know why they feel that way."

Grieves is just a great rapper. He is one of the newer members on Rhymesayers, and he invokes the same emotions that Slug does for me. He really is a great rapper, and is in my personal top ten favorite rappers. Check out some of his music if you never have.
Rapper Rating. 9.8/10

Jedi Mind Tricks

Jedi Mind Tricks feat. R.A. The Rugged Man- Uncommon Valor (A Vietnam Story)
One of the most powerful hip-hop songs to ever surf my earwax. Jedi Mind Tricks did a great job on this song, but R.A. The Rugged Man definately took the spotlight on this song with great lyrical content, nice flow, and a very descriptive picture of what the Vietnam War was like to some people. In my opinion this is what hip-hop is all about, music that can tell a story and invoke powerful emotion. Just a great song.
Song Rating: 9.8/10

Aesop Rock, Daylight

"Life's not a bitch, life is a beautiful woman. You only call her a bitch cause she won't let you get that pussy. Maybe she didn't feel y'all shared any similar interests, or maybe you're just an asshole who couldn't sweet talk the princess." -Aesop Rock

MF DOOM- Doomsday

MF DOOM
Doomsday
Great Song, MF DOOM is one of my favorite rappers, and with this song, it's easy to see why. Nice and easy flow, pretty good lyrics, nice beat.
Song Rating: 9.5/10
Album Rating: 9.5/10