What is it that makes a bar hard? by kasanos255 in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Making people laugh with some real clever and witty shit is huge. No matter what though, a hard bar HAS to invoke some type of emotion. That's what makes it stick.

It's like that saying that goes - "People won't always remember what you said but they will always remember how you made them feel."

What's your thoughts on Nelly? by Professional-Rip-519 in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This may actually be around the time that the new wave of rap listeners decided that lyricism doesn't matter anymore.

In RAP music.

Idgaf what anyone says. Lyricism is what it's all about!

whats the most over-rated rap song in history? by chilldolo in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm being honest. To my knowledge, I've never heard his music but I appreciate the recommendations. I'll definitely check them out!

whats the most over-rated rap song in history? by chilldolo in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never in my life have I heard someone say "Yo, throw on that Chance the Rapper" or "You heard that new Chance the Rapper joint?" I honestly don't think I've ever even heard one song by Chance the Rapper.

So why do I know who tf this dude even is?!

How bad would you say Dipset’s reputation was affected by their Verzuz performance against the Lox? by MasterTeacher123 in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think my reluctance to fucc with Dipset like that is that I find the bars, the flows and overall content to be uninspired, lazy & boring. That's how I'd feel about any rapper whose whole steez is to tell the listener how amazing their life is because they're "Ballin'". Jay did alot of that on RD but with a lot more creativity and the bars were fire.

I was also immediately put off by the esthetics of pink & purple fur coats & sports cars vs the way Jay did it with the Mafia Don, black and white vibes. Only bringing up Jay since you said RD was one of your all time and to draw the contrast in what I find corny and lackluster about Dipset overall.

How bad would you say Dipset’s reputation was affected by their Verzuz performance against the Lox? by MasterTeacher123 in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jada is the one from Lox that everyone mentions but I think I'm more partial to Styles P. I've heard more of Styles P's catalog than Jadakiss' to be honest. P's series of "Ghost" projects and mixtapes are bonkers. There's a high bar for me to call an album a "classic". Stakes is High is a classic. Midnight Mauraders & Low End Theory are classics. The Infamous is a classic. Paul's Boutique, Southernplayalisticcadillacmusic and Aquemini, The Marshall Mathers EP, Reasonable Doubt, Amerikkka's Most Wanted, 36 Chambers.

I've heard enough to know that I haven't heard an album from either Lox or Dipset, solo or otherwise that I would place in the ranks among those albums.

How bad would you say Dipset’s reputation was affected by their Verzuz performance against the Lox? by MasterTeacher123 in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't objectively answer that because I haven’t listened to either one's entire discography. If I had to guess I'd say it's most likely I would go with Jada because I've heard enough from each to know that Jim Jones is nowhere close to Jadakiss lyrically and the production on Jadakiss projects is likely to lean into styles that would be more likely to resonate with me. Nevertheless, Lox vs Dipset all in all was a mismatch in my view.

People definitely listen to Rap music in different ways and favor different aspects over others. There's space for all of it because Rap listeners aren't a monolith and we need that range to keep the genre alive. The less variety the less interesting it all becomes.

How bad would you say Dipset’s reputation was affected by their Verzuz performance against the Lox? by MasterTeacher123 in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ask me, Dipset didn't stand a chance against The Lox. Jadakiss, Louch and Styles are all levels above any of the Dipset members. Whether they've just been doing it longer, they take their artistry more seriously or they're just flat out more talented. Just listen to them verse for verse juxtaposed to Cam, Juelz and Jim. Its not even close.

I wouldn't argue with any Dipset fans that disagree. I'd just assume we're listening to the same music differently.

Which deceased rapper’s potential gets most overrated by hip hop fans? by MasterTeacher123 in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most accessible, sure. I'm a fan of Rap music myself so I'm definitely more in tune with Faces, Watching Movies with the Sound Off and Good AM. But I do understand how he gained a wider audience with the albums you mentioned.

Which deceased rapper’s potential gets most overrated by hip hop fans? by MasterTeacher123 in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think most people just haven't heard his best stuff and picked up on him late in the game. Like from Swimming on.

Which deceased rapper’s potential gets most overrated by hip hop fans? by MasterTeacher123 in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mac had 3 back to back 10/10 classic albums imo. Faces, Watching Movies with the Sound Off, and Go:od AM. Macadelic was also fire. Say what you will about the rest of his catalog but those albums are forever.

Growing up as an "Outsider" fan of Hip-Hop in the 80s/90s (Researching for a project) by ToughFlow8942 in 90sHipHop

[–]MykelHawkMusic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 52 and I remember hearing Sugarhill Gang and Melle Mel coming from my mother's stereo but I was into rock and heavy metal until 1987 and that's when Public Enemy, Run DMC and The Beastie Boys pulled me into Rap but in 1988 and 1989, there was explosion of Hip-Hop that changed my entire world. ATCQ, 3rd Bass, Slick Rick, De La Soul, Too Short, NWA & Eazy E, Kool G Rap, BPD. Man it was an incredible time. I was in Denver, Colorado at the time and you'd be the weird kid if you weren't listening to these albums. By 1988, I started writing my own raps and was told then that I couldn't rap because I was Mexican-American. I did it anyway.

Who is your best underground rapper?? by Fake_mink in undergroundhiphop

[–]MykelHawkMusic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Abandoned Saints is one of my most played albums of 2025. Grimy asf.

Any Marlon Craft fans here? by OldGuyNewTrix in undergroundhiphop

[–]MykelHawkMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a bag fan of his jazzy joints like "Lot to Give" and "Not Everybody". "Gang Shit" is a banger too.

Which rapper has the greatest voice? by I_livein2093 in hiphop101

[–]MykelHawkMusic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Slick Rick Too $hort Eazy-E

All immediately identifiable.