A Jay-Z album for me is the musical equivalent of a simple popcorn Hollywood blockbuster movie. A lot of action, but nothing lasting. It's the same for a lot of rappers now such as Wayne, Meek Mill, Ross, 50 Cent etc.
Then theres the likes of Kanye, Eminem, Lupe who aren't making typical blockbusters, and are in other ways still trying really hard to differentiate themselves, but they just don't have it in them to make good music anymore.
Then there's the likes of Cole, Drake, Wale who don't have enough overall talent or quality to make good albums.
Which leaves Nas and Kendrick Lamar. Somehow, they put out material that is intriguing, interesting, entertaining and thoughtful.
Then theres the likes of Kanye, Eminem, Lupe who aren't making typical blockbusters, and are in other ways still trying really hard to differentiate themselves, but they just don't have it in them to make good music anymore.
Then there's the likes of Cole, Drake, Wale who don't have enough overall talent or quality to make good albums.
Which leaves Nas and Kendrick Lamar. Somehow, they put out material that is intriguing, interesting, entertaining and thoughtful.