http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Tue, 9 Sep 2008 01:44:15 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/03/20/163427.php#comment-746813 First of all, let's try to be objective and keep the "fanhood" out. If you read the book, you would understand Kool Moe Dee's reasoning for the rankings. I think the point system validates that. Personally I believe Rakim should be #1, but 1nce again the point system validates Melle Mel's #1 ranking. Second of all, you have to consider the time the book was written. This is the reason that some rappers were left out. Kool Moe Dee cleary states that he included Biggie, 2pac, and Pun b/c they accomplished every thing that they could possibly accomplish, since they are deceased. Now as far as the Big L argument, he probably should be on the list. Lastly, I believe Andre 3000 is the best rapper (weirdness and all!); but I can admit that I am showing my "fanhood"! Peace. 746813@blogcritics.org Tue, 9 Sep 2008 01:44:15 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/03/20/163427.php#comment-712092 Let's keep it simple stupid (KISS). I thinke Pac, Biggie, and Big L, died before their lyrical time for starters. In particular Pac and Biggie doesn't have the body of work to be the greatest ever due their unfortunate circumstances. I don't even count those albums put together by people who still want to capitalize on their ability after their death's because are just put together verses from years past. Their are certain that I look at when determining THE BEST EVER. It is a difficult process. What is the exact formula. Like in basketball, if its championships that its Bill Russell, if it's stats than it's Wilt, so on and so on. I look the collective body of work. Delivery, flow, lyrical diversity, timing, and of course punch lines or one liners are things to consider when having this discussion. Here is my selection based on the criteria listed: Jay-Z Pac Biggie Eminen Nas Rakim Scarface LL Cool J (he has done this for a long time) KRS-One Redman Canibus (honorable mention) he can't make a song but the dude can most definently spit fo' sho' 712092@blogcritics.org Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:23:22 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/03/20/163427.php#comment-689639 for the record, Dr Dre doesn't write, he's a producer, he doesn't count 689639@blogcritics.org Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:32:37 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/03/20/163427.php#comment-678689 1. rakim 2. biggie 3. big daddy kane 4. nas 5. mos def 678689@blogcritics.org Sat, 8 Dec 2007 07:40:20 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/03/20/163427.php#comment-605824 1. Lil Wayne that all!!! 605824@blogcritics.org Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:49:12 EDT