Hip Hop Journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy Says "Drake's Sound is Stale, We've Outgrown Him..THEMATICALLY Theres Nothing New, Just Recycling..Sir Ur 40!"

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As someone who thinks Future belongs in J Coles "Big 3" spot. I don't know if most people who listen to Future listen to Future for these types of records. These aren't the type of records he does best. So I think he would have to not only completely reinvent himself,but also get better enough lyrically to attract new fans interested in his new direction. Otherwise he would probably just lose his main demo,if he made these type of songs even half of his catalogue.

And maybe Drake is fighting that same battle. I have to assume most of his fans don't prefer rapping/introspective Drake. Otherwise I assume he'd do more lyrical,rap albums more often. People want artist to grow,but losing your predominant fanbase is risky business.

One they mostly seem to only take if they think it will make them more popular(selling out/dumbing down). Not if they think it will potentially lose fans.

What does Big 3 even mean?

If it's sales, then J Cole shouldn't be on there because there's rappers bigger than him. If it's bars, then Future definitely shouldn't be on there.

I'm guessing it's a combination of bars, sales, and mainstream appeal. Someone like a Russ doesn't have the mainstream appeal part.
 

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The game right now is really missing Drake, even if he does something bad or stupid or anything. hes the talk, theres no buzz without him and cole

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What does Big 3 even mean?

If it's sales, then J Cole shouldn't be on there because there's rappers bigger than him. If it's bars, then Future definitely shouldn't be on there.

I'm guessing it's a combination of bars, sales, and mainstream appeal. Someone like a Russ doesn't have the mainstream appeal part.


I assume its just the best 3 emcees(with mainstream appeal) of their generation. But Future is so much more important and impactful compared to J Cole,that spot should be his.
 
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