There's no argument. Not even Soulja Boy himself would pretend he's more than a decently creative mind and money maker.

I don't see how it's so difficult for people to grasp the hierarchy that some of us make. All genres have distinctions. Country artists have their hierarchy of country music. There are country music artists like Taylor Swift who some would consider the "Soulja Boy of country music." That doesn't stop country music from growing. In fact, having the different types of country music is arguably one sign of growth (or going downhill, depending on who you ask).

Eve anyone?

Eve?

What about Yo-Yo?

jes' sayin'.

They were both on My Mic Sounds Nice. I consider them lyricists who are a step below Nikki D, et al but a step above those...other rappers.

"My name is Yo Yo, I'm not a ho. I like to flow so swift it's got to be a gift." Insert angry ass Ice Cube. LOL. He ain't angry no mo!!!

:D It is reairing right now.

Is there a site online to watch the show?

What do you guys think about independent MC/Rappers and where can you find/listen to them? I feel that in the the realm of rock/alternative music the most talented artists seem to be the ones without the major label record deal and releasing music on their own... can the same be said in realm of hip-hop?

It definitely can. They get the creative independence that most artists on major record labels have to put in work to gain.

^^^ Not related to the topic, but Jill - Gotta Get Up (siggy) is my jam :)

Back to our regularly scheduled programming...

One of my favorite Jean Grae Joints produced by 9th Wonder

Mine too. Its my morning theme song.:D