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Best rapper alive? (2/2)
Posted by: rodfcua | March 27, 2011 | 2 Comments
I recently read one of my classmates posts regarding Lupe Fiasco’s last album release which got me wanting to write the following post even more.
As of late all Lil’ Wayne has done is produced mediocre verses and songs that pale in comparison to his older material that fans like me fell in love with. With the upcoming release of his latest compilation, “Tha Carter IV,” I can’t help but wonder if his self-proclaimed reign of “best rapper alive” has come to an end.
There are times when I listen to his verses and just think to myself, “This is straight up nonsense.” It’s a shame because I’ve been a fan of his for so long. Not many can say they’ve sat front row in an arena of 18,000+ fans not missing one lyric during the entire 90-minute show. Not many can say that the top-25 playlist on their ipod consists strictly of songs by, or featuring, Lil Wayne. However, any sensible person who knows what Lil Wayne has done in the past and what he is capable of can say they are just as disappointed as I am. Looking at it through a marketing perspective, consumers can only stand loyal to a product for so long before they seek alternatives to provide the same benefit. I’m a loyal fan of Wayne, but as of late I’m not buying what he’s selling. With new upcoming artists such as Wiz Khalifa and J. Cole, who are putting out their best music to date, I’m beginning to wonder whether Wayne has any idea that he’s losing what was once one of the most loyal fan bases in this decade of music.
“Tha Carter IV” is set to be released later this year, however, if that album was set to be released next week I can honestly say I would not buy it. My perceived value of this album is just too small. I can only playback old songs so many times before I want to listen to some new material, however, this new material is simply sub par. Even if it was free I wouldn’t replay it.
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Best rapper alive? (2/2) : Rod's World.