2014 is a make or break year for what artist?

[CrimsonTider]

Future
Meek Mill
Big Sean
50 Cent

Yeah Future has to release his fukking album soon.

I may be wrong but I think he has obtained a good fanbase from his mixtapes, crossover hits and touring with Drake all last fall

It's like the record label is searching for a hit record or some shyt

 

[CrimsonTider]

"levels" made noise, it was one of the most used words in black culture in 2013, it shoulda been pushed hard, but i guess the label was ready to release the album yet, it tore the streets and clubs up tho, never got that radio push tho

it was in the vein of "ima boss" and i think its better thb, the beat just bangs so hard




but any way i would say
krit- have to do something before he permanently underground
ab soul - same as krit
nipsey - music is great, but i think he could be much bigger, and if he dont jump fast its going to pass him by
gunplay - gotta dropping them trash mixtapes filled wit freestyles that not mixtapes and mastered
young scooter - jail set him back, shoulda be on the level as young thug alteast at this point
fat trel
lil reese
lil dirk

Yep, levels was huge

It was on Self made 3 though

 

[Uncle Phil 36]

Yeah Future has to release his fukking album soon.

I may be wrong but I think he has obtained a good fanbase from his mixtapes, crossover hits and touring with Drake all last fall

It's like the record label is searching for a hit record or some shyt

Yeah, I used to have faith in him.......the Ciara curse is real

 

[kush]

Chief Keef

 

[Wild self]

50 Cent - I'm not worried about if his music will be good or not(only dikkriders that hopped off the bandwagon say he fell off when hes been dropping heat for the past few years now). But if that good music doesnt reach a wide audience and he fails to make a mainstream comeback.. its really over. Theres really no excuses since hes indy and everythings in his hands now.. no pushbacks or month early leaks this go round.. whatever happens will be a reflection of his relevance in 2014.

Meek Mill - D&N got thoroughly outshined by GKMC, Levels was a street hit but thats about it, DC3 came and went.. this year determines if he'll be a successful mainstream artist or a mixtape rapper
Everyone in TDE not named Kendrick or Q - We'll see who can stand up on their own like Q or who will be St. Lunatic status in 5 years
Future - Flopped single after flopped single and no release date in sight.. Young Thug on the rise and RHQ already took some of his placements on peoples hooks.. does he have that banger to turn it around?
Lil Wayne - IANAHB only went gold after selling a milli in one week the previous album, stans made excuses like "bbb-but its only IANAHB.. the first one did those #'s too.. those are throwaway albums"(but failed to mention the first was initially a digtal only release and still went on to sell almost a milli unlike the sequel). C5 is supposedly his last album(doubt it) so I don't doubt he'll find a way to go platinum again.. but then again I do
Nicki Minaj - People got tired of her Black Gaga steeze and her last album underperformed so she went back to her essence starting last year with straight rap and no gimmicks.. we'll see if those barbs are still strong when the album drops or if the jig is up

Good post. I would also add 2 Chainz and everyone on GOOD music on that list. Come to think about it, 2014 is a do-or-die year for A LOT OF ARTISTS. It is also a transitional year for Hip Hop as a whole. 2014 is going to get very interesting, starting with Rick Ross new album dropping tomorrow.

 

[SpacelySprockets]

Good post. I would also add 2 Chainz and everyone on GOOD music on that list. Come to think about it, 2014 is a do-or-die year for A LOT OF ARTISTS. It is also a transitional year for Hip Hop as a whole. 2014 is going to get very interesting, starting with Rick Ross new album dropping tomorrow.

I feel like everyone in GOOD music already hit their peak, Kanye will go platinum again if his next album isnt some left field shyt. The jig is up for everyone else though.

I don't think 2 Chainz will drop an album this year, his last one underperformed because he dropped it too soon after his first one, cant really blame him considering hes like 40 and just dropped his debut in 2012

Im patiently waiting for Ross' first week numbers, I wouldnt be surprised if he flopped or sold 150-200k fw

 

[Wild self]

I feel like everyone in GOOD music already hit their peak, Kanye will go platinum again if his next album isnt some left field shyt. The jig is up for everyone else though.

I don't think 2 Chainz will drop an album this year, his last one underperformed because he dropped it too soon after his first one, cant really blame him considering hes like 40 and just dropped his debut in 2012

Im patiently waiting for Ross' first week numbers, I wouldnt be surprised if he flopped or sold 150-200k fw

I know that Ross better be making retirement plans in the next couple of years. Kanye needs to make better music and stay outta the public eye. 2 Chainz might drop one more album and be sent away to the retirement home and Everyone else needs to stay on point.

 

[ProfessionallyTrill]

Chance The Rapper - prove Acid Rap wasn't fluke

Durk - either hes gonna break through or not. dude been on a tightrope lately

 

[28 Gramz]

Future-His album needs to amazing and contain hits..or he'll suffer the same fate 2 Chainz did last year.

KRIT-He was neck and neck with Kendrick and Cole back in 09-10..they lapped him..if he don't drop a classic debut he'll be left behind for good.

Wayne-The Carter 5 has to go platinm for him to keep his status.

 

[KritNC]

Krit got one more chance to breakout or he gonna be stuck doing the Indy thkng the rest his career. I got faith in him

 

[Julius Skrrvin]

KRIT definitely needs to show some more ambition and versatility

I hope he can do it

 

[JuvenileHell]

Kendrick Lamar
50 cent

If Kendrick Lamar's next album is as good or better than GKMC, then he'll get to that next level of praise and critical acclaim in Hip Hop. If not well it's in the bushes for Kendrick. Expectiations are high as fukk for his next album, so he better deliver. At worst Kendrick's next album will get the It Was Written treatment...

50? What more needs to be said...no more room for excuses..he's on his own shyt now it's show and prove time. Does 50 have what it takes to make good music? Or is he truly If 50 fails it's pretty much over for him, no amount of beef and funny vids would be able to help him.

 

[Redwing80]

50 Cent
Freddie Gibbs.

Those the only nikkas I think got something to prove this year. There's more though

 

[Offthegrid]

me

 

[Buckeye Fever]

Remember when yall dummies said Krit's wack ass was gon be bigger than Gawdye West?