Masta Ace vs. AZ

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Who y'all got?

They both make some pretty solid albums and are pretty underrated as fair as the "mainstream" is concerned.



 

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overall, Masta Ace... I can't listen to none of AZ's albums the whole way through except Doe or Die. Masta Ace consistently picks better beats, AZ got a better flow but a lot of the time he picks the wrong beats for his flow. They're both good storytellers, AZ is a little more clever as a writer but Masta Ace has better cadence and he has a knack for making concept records that are still accessible.

I'd take an AZ feature over a Masta Ace feature but as an artist Masta Ace >.
 

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I’m a huge Ace fan, probably got both rappers in my top 20-25 but AZs pen game & flow are far superior but Ace clearly has the case for the better catalogue.

But I’m edging towards AZ.
 

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Im going with AZ. He has 1 of the best flows but Ace prob better lyrically
 

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I mess with both. AZ is better technically, but I'd rather listen to an Ace album. I feel like Ace also has a better range when it comes to writing.
 

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Same as all of the above said.. Bars probably AZ (Technically) but as far as albums go it's not even really close Ace all day. Disposable Arts and Long Hot Summer are masterpieces.
 
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I saw them both perform live on stage at the same event in terms of live performances

Ace

It really is apples and oranges their styles are so different. Yet Em was able to hybridise them.
 

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They both peaked early then spent their career getting worse
 
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