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Originally posted by librasoul22
I think Eminem is one of the best lyricist in the game right now (NOT including REAL artists like Mos Def, Kweli, Common, etc.)
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ahh, thanks for the disclaimer, i'm sure you realized i'd jump on your shit without it . . .
Eminem is brilliant, but not really for his lyrics - he's good with the words, but it's the image that is amazing. He's crafted himself as a sort of present-day Madonna, making a 'renegade' image that mainstream America loves, then reinventing himself as a serious artist. He's taking it all the way to the bank - it's brilliant.
The 50 cent song is pretty solid i guess, it's better than most 'radio rap' (at least it doesn't include Ja Rule). It's a good beat, if not groundbreaking, and his flow is cool, pretty chill.
Go download "Cheeba Cheeba" by zion i (2 guys out of oakland) - a similar 'club banger' but a little more underground feel, that's what I've been into lately.