Canibus was always overrated
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Not overrated. Top level for spitting and supremely technical, but he just didn't make accessible music for the masses. His guest features were A+.
I hate when nikkas try to rewrite history
KingsOfKings
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For what people were hyping him to be, he was indeed overrated. I was one of the people who rated him like that, until it was time for him to deliver an album. He was always dope, but we sure as hell got carried away with it on the strength of some freestyles and guest verses. People can blame Wyclef, but left to his own devices, Canibus still picked half-ass beats and turned out half-ass albums. So it kinda makes you wonder in hindsight: did Wyclef give him wack beats or did Canibus pick the weakest beats in the pile? Folks really thought, between '97-'98 that Canibus was gonna be the next all-time great in the rap game and it never happened.
Elim Garak
Veteran
No he wasn't. He really should have been in a Group similar to Gang Starr or something like that though.
The Truest
A nikka talkin sh*t
Honestly, I didn't mind his 1st or 2nd album. I had both. I changed. Realized he wasn't really sayin much as far as content and his lyrics weren't what they were made out to be. I still like some of those songs for what they were.
His first two albums were alright with me. I think his first album in particular gets a lot of unwarranted hate. People let their imagination run wild about what it could be and nothing would ever meet those expectations.
I feel like after those two albums he went into a direction I couldn’t follow so I’ve not listened to any of that material.
I was a fan and the word "overrated" is a bit much. We are talking about a young MC who held his own on tracks with some of the biggest legends of the game and in some cases outshined them. The verse from Beasts From The East is still a personal classic, as are others.
His albums and the way his career went downhill after LL and later Dizaster, will forever tarnish his legacy.
I'd say he wasn't overrated, just not marketable.
His albums and the way his career went downhill after LL and later Dizaster, will forever tarnish his legacy.
I'd say he wasn't overrated, just not marketable.
IVS
Superstar
Ah man. I remember I got that joint on NYC Canal St when it came out. I think i had it on tape too
It’s fairly obvious now but he was never gonna work as a solo artist. He was too one dimensional. He’s in there with the Jadakiss and Cassidy type rappers that can spit hot verses but their solo projects leave a lot to be desired.
An artist like Andre 3000 might feel like a letdown but he at least openly admitted he couldn’t make a solo rap album. People romanticize him cause he was part of an amazing group that made great albums.
oO J Smooth Oo
All Star
Top 5 of all time if you don’t agree lick a dried nut. His debut is a classic now. He is still dropping great music and rapping at a level that is not possible.
What up Bis!?!?
You was one of my role models as a kid growing up, bringing that sheer aggression, battle rap energy to the mainstream was a breath of fresh air. Dropped the ball with the debut but regardless, you definitely left your mark.
You definitely Canibus talking like that bruh, stop playin with us and do a collab with Spliz or Chicago or whoever else is nice in here, look out!
oO J Smooth Oo
All Star
*Stan
