Let's dismiss this narrative that Get Rich or Die Tryin didn't age well.
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fukk are u talking about? That wasnt even argument about GRODT. I
was just saying how big of a machine and rollout dude had in general.
bigbadbossup2012
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Are you in general in here trying to dispel grodt's classic Status? If so,that's why I'm getting at you
Im in the middle on that. Ive said it before. You can argue both ways, but im leaning more towards it not being a classic.
as far as dismissing false narratives, the notion that its only people on this site that attempts to insinuate that this album didnt age well is false...ive seen it mentioned quite regularly in multiple other places and for quite a few years now
definitely has some classic tracks..and if you were just getting into hip hop at the time or whatever im sure it holds great weight to you, nostalgia etc....but that whole g unit eminem era led to a lot of music that is practically unlistenable now
for what its worth, i was already a fairly cynical 20 year old hip hop fan with ten years listening behind me, so take any comments with a pinch of salt or whatever, but there was no hating, i was whistling the in da club beat or tappin it out on summin like everyone else
ill tell you what tho, you know you get on at that supposed irish lad on here, forget his name..and r.e all the comments about UK lads getting into hip hop and wearing g unit gear etc? man i seen that shyt happen, and they looked like fukkin fakkits, such a corny era.
definitely has some classic tracks..and if you were just getting into hip hop at the time or whatever im sure it holds great weight to you, nostalgia etc....but that whole g unit eminem era led to a lot of music that is practically unlistenable now
for what its worth, i was already a fairly cynical 20 year old hip hop fan with ten years listening behind me, so take any comments with a pinch of salt or whatever, but there was no hating, i was whistling the in da club beat or tappin it out on summin like everyone else
ill tell you what tho, you know you get on at that supposed irish lad on here, forget his name..and r.e all the comments about UK lads getting into hip hop and wearing g unit gear etc? man i seen that shyt happen, and they looked like fukkin fakkits, such a corny era.
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bigbadbossup2012
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Does dmx have any classic albums?
Y'all who say it had too much hate so it isn't classic need to open your eyes and realize that the people who hated 50 only hated him because he sang and he didn't rap like someone such as Nas or Common. 50 was like a more street, less r&b version of Drake, in his approach to melodies and hooks. He was a mainstream rapper, it is what it is. But as I said in my post, it's one of the best mixed and produced albums of all time. People call Jay-Z's black album a classic but can't call this a classic? Smh
Yep.
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Like i said, you make an argument both ways regarding GRODT. To me what GRODT can stand on is impact. Was it a long lasting impact? No. Did it really change anything in the climate at the time in the grand scheme? No. Did the actual MUSIC influence anything? No. Did the music quickly feel dated? All opinion. IMO - yes.
But it made a huge buzz & noise when it dropped & will be remembered for that time.
In general what fans never realize is how time & the rollout is important. Cuz its whats creates a moment, which creates a nostalgia & then makes people say "oh i remember that. I remember them days." & therefor have them calling shyt classic, whether or not it really is or isnt.
Like homie above mentioned Jay-Z's Black Album. I feel the same way about that. But most people will call it a classic. Why? Cuz they remember that it was a moment where Jay-Z "retired", had that big show in NY & all that.
This is why people who were like 7 years old when Carter 3 dropped feel like its the best shyt ever, even tho its not close to a classic to me. But they remember the TIME. Wayne being the hottest rapper, the industry behind it & it selling records. Just like alot of these kids now will be the ones thinking all this shyt out now is gold (unfortunately).
Thats how it always goes.
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bigbadbossup2012
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Which ones?
The_Third_Man
Superstar
GRODT and 50 was HUGE. He most defiantly ran hiphop when it came out. But so did "Carter 3/4, Marshall Mathers LP, Drake albums, Vol.2, and few others. It wasn't viewed as instant classic then, and not classic now imo. Good 3.5/4 out of 5 in my book.
@Billy Ocean be knowin
how in the f*ck is he my alias when i'm in here arguing with the guy?
man you dumb as rocks. get away from me.
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lol yep.
I remember saying the same thing.
50 has been a struggle rapper for about 10 years now, and I'm still not sure if he knows it.
same here.
I understand that this is the most nostalgic rap album of the century, so I don't get bent out of shape when I hear someone calling it a classic, but the way some people are carrying on in this thread, I had to go in.
THIS.
especially the younger cats that were really getting into hip-hop at the time.
perfect example that jumped off the screen is that of my younger cousins & their squad. they used to be heavy on that g-unit stuff. I str8 told them that they wont be listening to them in a few years, and let me just say that I make sure to break it up every now & then, just for cheap props.
only one that aged well with most of them is......you guessed it.......Lloyd banks - @bigbadbossup2012
seems like this post is addressing me.
and like I said earlier, I was mostly referring to people in the streets. these weren't the knocks on 50 that were coming from the street crowd. that's not why his hood detractors didn't like him.
your examples are reasons why purists didn't like him. that's of no correlation to my posts.
I hear GRODT referred to as a classic more than the black album. I don't really see you point breh.
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Sayin "billy be knowin" doesn't mean I agree with what he said, I'm just havin fun out here pleighboi
