B.o.B Concert, And The Future Of Rap.

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

So basically, I just got home from BoB's concert at my school. He's f*cking great live, even though the speakers at the concert sucked. It was tons of fun, but I realized something I haven't thought about before.

Rappers are getting smarter and more insightful. I dunno if anyone else has noticed this, but they are gradually returning to how it was back in the 90's. Instead of rapping about sex, drugs, cars, booze, etc, they are starting to write songs about some really clever sh*t.

In my opinion, I think rap will soon be higher than it has ever been before. A lot of the biggest rappers, Eminem, Lupe, BoB, Kid Cudi, are moving towards the intelligent side of rap.

Thoughts??

[tarheelblue89]

I don't think I'm as hopeful as you are. Aside from those four you named (+ The Cool Kids) who else is there?

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

I don't think I'm as hopeful as you are. Aside from those four you named (+ The Cool Kids) who else is there?

Even Kanye, Drake, and Lil Wayne, the other 3 big names in rap that I can think of, are drifting towards smarter sh*t. Most of their stuff is still the crap rap, but it's getting better.

But even 4 rap stars is better than what has been the past few years.

[YoungPanthers89]

SOME rappers are getting smarter, there is still waka flocka, gucci mane and countless other rappers that literally rap about nothing

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

SOME rappers are getting smarter, there is still waka flocka, gucci mane and countless other rappers that literally rap about nothing

Yeah, but it's better than all rappers being dumbasses. The most successful rappers these days, in my opinion, are those who are rapping with meaning.

[Kakarot]

Mississippi rapper, Big KRIT is the future of rap. Hasnt even dropped his debut album yet, and has a couple classics under his belt. Has dropped 2 classic mixtapes: K.R.I.T Wuz Here, and Return of 4eva(came out earlier this week). Also check out Kendrick Lamar, and G-Side. They're dope, too.

Oh and B.o.B cool; atleast his old sh*t is. His album is a lil too "pop" for me. I try, but I cant really get into Lupe. His production sucks too me. People complain about there not being any good hip hop, but it's out there if your willing to look. Shoot, we have a couple great hip hop artists in our own backyard, in J. Cole and Little Brother(well, they split up so nvm but Phonte is a beast!)

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

Oh and B.o.B cool; atleast his old sh*t is. His album is a lil too "pop" for me. I try, but I cant really get into Lupe. His production sucks too me. People complain about there not being any good hip hop, but it's out there if your willing to look. Shoot, we have a couple great hip hop artists in our own backyard, in J. Cole and Little Brother(well, they split up so nvm but Phonte is a beast!)

I'm talking mainstream though. Obviously you can find a lot of good artists who aren't that big yet, but the stars are getting better.

It took me a while to get Lupe, I thought he was overratingly underrated at first, but it caught on. As for B.o.B, some of his songs are too pop oriented, but he's got some really good stuff out.

[tarheelblue89]

Honestly I've never listened too J. Cole or B.O.B.

Been afraid to listen to new age rap, outside of Eminem and TCK. OLD Eminem that is.

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

[tarheelblue89]

Well that song made me a fan. Definitely gonna be downloading some of his stuff.