This thread is basically me discussing about the rappers that I still have faith in. So let's start..
Kendrick Lamar ~ This man was obviously going to be on the list.. If there's one thing that every rap geek can agree with, is that the man can rap greatly. He can be smooth at times, but then sometimes change it up with roughness which makes him so special. His flow and versatility is one of the main quality's Kendrick is the reason rap will be saved, instead of us hearing those half-arsed rappers that are on the radio right now. Kendrick Lamar also respect history and looks at the greats and incorporates what they've done and adds it on to his own game, and basically perfects his songs by doing this. His album 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City' bringed back story telling to rap which me, and I'm sure a lot of others missed so much, but Kendrick brang it back. Kendrick's story telling through his Albums and Songs is really impressive; he captivates you and brings you into his own little world and makes you feel it. To add on to all of this, Kendrick has a unique voice which works incredibly well with his style of Rap.
Favourite Album ~ Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
Best Album ~ Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
J. Cole ~ While Kendrick Lamar was the one who brang storytelling through rap back, J. Cole perfected it and is in many hearts the best storyteller of this Era of rap. The depth that his lyrics has is just mind blowing. J. Cole also has a good flow to him, clever punchlines and has the ability to almost adapt and take other Artists talents and put it in his own songs. J. Cole emulates all the greats, while bringing originality and personality to music which makes his stories so, so much better. Within every song of his, there's a story to it.
Favourite Album ~ Born Sinner
Best Album ~ Cole World: The Sideline Story
Tyler, The Creator ~ Ok Tyler.. I won't rant on about this one, but all I'm gonna say is that he has artistry in his songs and a unique voice which tells a beautiful tale in his Album's. Tyler is my favourite, favourite rapper at the moment and I don't think my opinion will change any time soon and if you listen to Tyler, you'll fall in love with him sooner or later.
Favourite Album ~ Wolf
Best Album ~ Goblin
Honorable Mentions:
Logic ~
Favourite Album ~ Young Sinatra: Undeniable
Best Album ~ Under Pressure
Childish Gambino ~
Favourite Album ~ Camp
Best Album ~ Because the Internet
