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Harlem's finest: Big L. I listen to Old School and underground though.
"7 Minute Freestyle" with Jay-Z is a work of art...the flow is water through a hose and the multi's are ridiculous. Some pretty graphic, violent lyrics, but the detail is what makes it what it is. Then of course "Ebonics", and his first album is one of the best. He's a great example of one who can't really be categorized. His first album wasn't a commercial success, but that's only because it didn't have the resources to promote it. His second album was certified Platinum in a month with a few #1 hits...does that make him mainstream/commercial?...I don't think so.

EDIT: 304...it's just opinion man, chill out...you think I'm wrong and I think you're wrong, so be it. I have all kinds of underground shit, and I like a lot of it. But I just think a Jigga metaphor or a Jadakiss punchline is a lot more interesting than political stances and bullshit nonsense. Nas and Em are more lyrical than most...even the underground artists would tell you that, and they have better songs than some people's careers. You have to look at the whole picture...the songs, the production, the lyrics, flow, rhymes...some people like some things and other people like other things. I have an open mind, and could give a shit less about the categorization of 'underground' or 'mainstream' fool.
MacWQ33 Reviewed by MacWQ33 on . Favorite Rapper Whose your favorite rapper making music right now? I would say Jay-Z if his last album wasn't so lame, so I guess I'll say Kanye (partially because he is an insane producer) Rating: 5