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Theory On Why NY Rap Is Stagnant (Not Hate)
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Bottom right of the screenshot looks like a herb with the bandana. But you never know.
FunkDoc1112
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The main problem with NY is a lack of a cohesive identity and trying to cling to hot southern trends. And when they do stay true to themselves, they're to the point of outdated imitations that lack the soul and originality of their inspirations (Joey bada$$, though I like his music, is handicapped by this)
NYC rap can learn a thing or two from how the West got itself back in shape after a decade+ of mainstream irrelevance outside of its biggest stars. Still being distinctly NY while actually being hot and fitting in modern times.
NYC rap can learn a thing or two from how the West got itself back in shape after a decade+ of mainstream irrelevance outside of its biggest stars. Still being distinctly NY while actually being hot and fitting in modern times.
Do Jada and Styles P have pull to have them played elsewhere? That's what I mean. The power brokers are nonexistent like back then. I'm sure Dame, Irv, Jay, Liles, etc could call have them on Atlanta radio back then. The people who can make those calls aren't black in NY. At least from what I know.Jada and Styles P are mentors to Nino Man and Nino Man gets play on Hot 97
nah but breh since hot 97 and power 105 got iheartradio apps and shyt, that allows people from all over to listen. they was doing shout outs to people in Texas today on power 105
Clapsteel O'Neal
put a red dot on your head like a hindu
This...
I came in to say just this. NY just hasn't figured out how to produce a style that is original to them whilst keeping the music pushing forward
I wouldn't have a clue in my head what NY in 2016 is like. I have ideas of what the west and south are like though, regardless of whether they're correct or not, that's not the point
FunkDoc1112
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That being said, there are some guys who are staying with the times while still being NYC as hell, like eXquire, Underachievers, Flatbush Zombies. They just need more local support, but of course a lotta dusty old heads ain't interested in that
That being said, there are some guys who are staying with the times while still being NYC as hell, like eXquire, Underachievers, Flatbush Zombies. They just need more local support, but of course a lotta dusty old heads ain't interested in that
also you got nikkas like Troy Ave who think they weirdos because don't rap about gangsta shyt
Even being from the south even though Miami is very different, the music isnt great. It just gets played so much, you eventually like it. I did not like RHQ's Flex but it got played so much now I really like it. New York isn't getting that break. The closet thing to NY essence in the mainstream is JCole who happens to be from the south (irony) last few hits especially Role Modelz aren't what's considered popular trap, strip club music. You don't dance to his records, you recite and vibe to 'em. Know why it's a hit? Because Roc Nation is getting it constant play and now we fukks with it heavy.
ISO
Pass me the rock nikka
NY rap ain't in as bad a state as people make it seem though we got young/current gen stars (Nicki, Rocky, French) and veterans (Fabolous, Nas, Jadakiss) doing their thing, our own local hits (Lobby by 821, Milly Rock by 2Milly, Hot Nikka/Computers by Bobby and Rowdy, All About The Money by Troy Ave/Manolo Rose, Off The Rip by French Montana, Chinx, N.O.R.E.), collectives (A$AP Mob, Pro Era), independent/underground dudes like Joey, Smoke DZA and Troy Ave who don't make bad music, etc. Action Bronson and Meyhem Lauren making music and have a TV show, Mobb Deep tour worldwide year round, Jay-Z name hold as much weight as anyone. You got guys like Roc Marciano, Mack Wilds doing hip hop themed R&B, up and comers like Dave East. Producers like Vynilz, Velous, and Harry Fraud. Jahlil Beats and AraabMuzik aren't from NYC but they have a modern NY sound with samples and 808's. They been go to for NYC acts like Lloyd Banks, Fabolous, and GS9.
I agree about our fakkit ass DJ's. Taxstone should have Ebro's job we have all these out of town fakkets running shyt now. It's not about lacking blacks just look at Stretch & Bobbito in the 90's...
I agree about our fakkit ass DJ's. Taxstone should have Ebro's job we have all these out of town fakkets running shyt now. It's not about lacking blacks just look at Stretch & Bobbito in the 90's...
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FunkDoc1112
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Yeah...on one end you have the guys who still think it's the late 90s/early 00s and don't want to see young nikkas shine, and then other hand you have the Maino and Jim Jones type of clowns who just want to ride the coattails of whatever's hot.
FreedMind
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Don't even take it there, we bout to have everyone from SJ to Sac mobbin in this thread posting reckless shyt like this.
Anyways, NYC was set back by the loss of both Stack Bundles and Max B. They left a huge gap, and virtually every act that has followed them have been on the trendy, blog rap tip. French was basically the last remnant of the Max B Era, ASAP took their damn style from the south, Bobby Shmurda got locked up as soon as he started blowing, ProEra, Troy Ave, etc. The list goes on and on, the scene has been decent, but they don't have their single 'star' yet.
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no, that guy doesnt know any better
This is what I mean. No lack of talent or product just anyone that can and would the push buttons aren't there or in power to do so.
ISO
Pass me the rock nikka
Tax is a real authentic NY'er with his ear to the streets and cares about the NY rap scene.