notorious b.i.g.

homechicago · 06-28-2004, 11:46 AM

had he not died, would he be so revered?

Debaser · 06-28-2004, 12:43 PM

he's revered?

homechicago · 06-28-2004, 12:50 PM

apparently, yes.

i watched a 50 greatest countdown the other night, and he was ranked 3 or 4.

when i read articles, they always mention him like he was the kurt cobain of rap. it's just music, but it's annoying to me. i listen to lots of rap/hip-hop and i've never understood his meteoric appeal.

The Light · 07-01-2004, 01:28 AM

I like the obvious songs of his, like Juicy and Big Poppa. Admit it, they're catchy as hell.

I think he raps about a lot of real shit but the way he does it is whack sometimes. Having Puff Daddy in your songs ALWAYS suck, even if he's your producer. And he's kind of monotone; he doesn't bring enthusiasm to a lot of his messages; the very key to making people sit up and listen. Someone who does a phenomenal job at this is Talib Kweli. His politics fly out of his mouth faster than you can say Biggie Smalls and he still sounds colorful.

I give credit to Biggie wherever it's due, for sure, at least he wasn't half the douche Diddy is.

Irrelevant · 07-01-2004, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Debaser
he's revered?

Ready to Die is probably one of the top 10 hip hop albums of the 90s. well, maybe top 20. either way, he was pretty cool.

07-01-2004, 09:52 AM

I think he's the pinnicle of gangsta rap.

Gimme the Loot is one of the most awesome songs in the world.

GreenEggsNSpam · 07-01-2004, 01:34 PM

I never listened to his stuff.
West >>>> East

07-01-2004, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GreenEggsNSpam
I never listened to his stuff.
West >>>> East

Wrong.

homechicago · 07-02-2004, 11:14 AM

anyone ever seen MR SHOW episode where it's the war of East coast West coast ventrilioquist dummies???

hilarious.

by sheer numbers, there are more quality artists on the east coast than west.

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06-28-2004, 11:46 AM	#1
homechicago Apocalyptic Poster Location: THIS IS IT! Posts: 2,921	notorious b.i.g. had he not died, would he be so revered?

06-28-2004, 12:43 PM	#2
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	he's revered?

06-28-2004, 12:50 PM	#3
homechicago Apocalyptic Poster Location: THIS IS IT! Posts: 2,921	apparently, yes. i watched a 50 greatest countdown the other night, and he was ranked 3 or 4. when i read articles, they always mention him like he was the kurt cobain of rap. it's just music, but it's annoying to me. i listen to lots of rap/hip-hop and i've never understood his meteoric appeal.

07-01-2004, 01:28 AM	#4
The Light Apocalyptic Poster Location: turn my headphones up man turn them shits up!!! Posts: 3,892	I like the obvious songs of his, like Juicy and Big Poppa. Admit it, they're catchy as hell. I think he raps about a lot of real shit but the way he does it is whack sometimes. Having Puff Daddy in your songs ALWAYS suck, even if he's your producer. And he's kind of monotone; he doesn't bring enthusiasm to a lot of his messages; the very key to making people sit up and listen. Someone who does a phenomenal job at this is Talib Kweli. His politics fly out of his mouth faster than you can say Biggie Smalls and he still sounds colorful. I give credit to Biggie wherever it's due, for sure, at least he wasn't half the douche Diddy is.

07-01-2004, 09:52 AM	#6
Mr. Rhinoceros Posts: n/a	I think he's the pinnicle of gangsta rap. Gimme the Loot is one of the most awesome songs in the world.

07-01-2004, 01:34 PM	#7
GreenEggsNSpam GreenStarsNSpam Location: Newfoundand, Canada Posts: 11,216	I never listened to his stuff. West >>>> East

07-02-2004, 11:14 AM	#9
homechicago Apocalyptic Poster Location: THIS IS IT! Posts: 2,921	anyone ever seen MR SHOW episode where it's the war of East coast West coast ventrilioquist dummies??? hilarious. by sheer numbers, there are more quality artists on the east coast than west.