WASHED UP BAY RAPPERS.....GO
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Personally I know (NOT THINK) 90% of rappers voices change as the times change!!! Y'all gotta understand muthafuckaz be smoken and drinken and shit and that takes a toll on your voice and vocals!!! I think I used to yell on the mic when I was younger but I figured out how to use my voice witout yellen but still have that some what agression on the mic!!! I listen to my old shit and I HATE IT!!!! I love the way my voice sounds now!!! I used to use 7 tracks on 1 verse now I use 3!!! The only people who sound the same as when the first started is E-40, Too short and maybe a couple of other artist!! But just cause Jacka doesn't rap the same doesn't mean he's washed up!!! I think I'm getten better personally!! Remember, were older now and things change!!! Washed up tho....... Never!!!
^ yeah imo washed up means someone tellin al bundy stories and clinging to a scene that surpassed them. w/o knowing a lot of the artists mentioned in this thread personally, it's hard to me to say if they are or not.
if they still putting out projects, imo in most instances that should be respected. it's weird how rap is one of the only genres in which artists get disparaged for having longevity in their careers.
if they still putting out projects, imo in most instances that should be respected. it's weird how rap is one of the only genres in which artists get disparaged for having longevity in their careers.
Rap as a whole is a unique genre in terms of expectations and public perception of its artists.
Just a couple of things off the top of my head.
To get back on topic tho, Dubee.
- You're supposed to only speak about things you've actually done in a song.
- You're expected to put out new artists from your camp once you've reached a certain level of success.
- Your image can mean more than the product you're selling.
- Hypocrisy is part of the job description.
Just a couple of things off the top of my head.
To get back on topic tho, Dubee.
there are so many dope rappers from the bays 'heyday' who are still dope, and who have matured and could probably make music us 'classic bay area mobb music' fans could relate to, but the game is saturated, and everyone is making beats and feeding these cats these beats and this production that is ridiculously subpar for free. When beatmakers, producers and studios werent a dime a dozen, cats knew they had to use their time to the best of their ability. Now in the age of free beats, studio time, slapped together albums and never ending release dates, cats can throw something against the wall until it sticks. That only hurts and jades the fans.
There just something not right about this thread. There are far too many critics than there are supporters when it comes to bay area rap. That said, this thread will get significant traffic cause guys like me wanna see what yall talking about and reinforce how much of hatred is spread to make someone else feel better.
for the most part bay artists aren't pushing a line that makes their movements and worth undeniable. if bay artists were really doin it like some artists from other regions are, for every 1 hater there'd be 9 supporters.
i'll use HD as an example. i don't even think i've ever seen someone talk shit on HD on this board, because he pushing that line right now. there's not really anything bad to say. let's see how long he sustains that tho, he could be the object of everyone's ranking in like a year if he makes the wrong image/branding decisions or has brand atrophy.
keep in mind, that's just my analysis of hate, not an excuse for it. i don't condone hating, but i see what drives it/allows it to persist to the degree it does.
i'll use HD as an example. i don't even think i've ever seen someone talk shit on HD on this board, because he pushing that line right now. there's not really anything bad to say. let's see how long he sustains that tho, he could be the object of everyone's ranking in like a year if he makes the wrong image/branding decisions or has brand atrophy.
keep in mind, that's just my analysis of hate, not an excuse for it. i don't condone hating, but i see what drives it/allows it to persist to the degree it does.
There are many bay rappers who i would consider washed up and not relavent to ME anymore...But all of those artists have supplied me with many bangers back in the day...
I had a BBQ at my house the other day and brought my cd folders out of retirement....Me and my friends were playing all the shit...I cant say anything bad about any bay artist right now...
I had a BBQ at my house the other day and brought my cd folders out of retirement....Me and my friends were playing all the shit...I cant say anything bad about any bay artist right now...
even though c-bo & brotha lynch aint from the bay they are honorable mention for washed up rappers,especially c-bo,his new shit is terrible.....lynch could still spit dope shit but those gay ass strange beats dont go with his flowz.
x-raided still has heat, he just doesnt have as many good beats as he should.
x-raided still has heat, he just doesnt have as many good beats as he should.
for the most part, every rapper you just mentioned has a track record from their early 20's. they were all put out nationally in their 20's.....
i think what is meant is, if your over 30 and your name is still only local then hopefully you realize its just gonna be a hobby. it is a young mans game.
how many 35 year old rappers are gonna drop a "debut" album anytime soon?
i think what is meant is, if your over 30 and your name is still only local then hopefully you realize its just gonna be a hobby. it is a young mans game.
how many 35 year old rappers are gonna drop a "debut" album anytime soon?
I agree if your over '30' and debuting a album... you 99% wont make it. If you make a buzz in your 20s, then yes it can stretch to your 30s and beyond.
But you know whats not a young mans game, the business end of the shit. If you in your 30s and really want to be in the biz, go scout talent, producers have no age limit ect ect ect. Just to many ppl want to be in the spotlight
But you know whats not a young mans game, the business end of the shit. If you in your 30s and really want to be in the biz, go scout talent, producers have no age limit ect ect ect. Just to many ppl want to be in the spotlight
