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Who's the better rapper - Tupac or Biggie? on 11:55 - Aug 11 by MerseyBlue
I've always preferred Biggie for the reasons you gave. They give me very different listening experiences so really it comes down to what mood I'm in. Tupac did have some excellent social commentary though and it's one of those where I'm glad to have heard them both at a young age.
My personal favourites are Wu-Tang Clan, although similarly to Nas, they made the mistake of releasing an absolute masterpiece as their debut. Hard to follow 36 Chambers or Illmatic.
Totally agree with all of this - for me it’s Biggie for style, Tupac for substance. Both had style and substance, but Biggie’s flow was unreal and Tupac’s social commentary was deep. Wu-tang were my favourites from the 90s hip hop scene, but you’re right that 36 chambers was impossible to follow because it was an absolute masterpiece. ODB’s return to the 36 chambers was also a classic for me.
Who's the better rapper - Tupac or Biggie? on 19:24 - Aug 12 by acj
Totally agree with all of this - for me it’s Biggie for style, Tupac for substance. Both had style and substance, but Biggie’s flow was unreal and Tupac’s social commentary was deep. Wu-tang were my favourites from the 90s hip hop scene, but you’re right that 36 chambers was impossible to follow because it was an absolute masterpiece. ODB’s return to the 36 chambers was also a classic for me.
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Spot on. Sensational album from ODB which recently inspired the artwork for Tyler, The Creator's Call Me if You Get Lost which I've enjoyed a lot. Another one of my favourites from one of the Wu-Tang members is Liquid Swords by GZA, which I think I'm going to have to listen to again now.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."
Ahhh I love them both and they are so different. What I think is often overlooked is Tupac’s depth in terms of his rhythm and flow. It takes a bit of a deep listen but it’s amazing how he rides with and against a beat.
Biggie is incredible and this isn’t a criticism in any way but it’s more accessible, he’s a showman. Similarly biggies depth in terms of content is overlooked sometimes. He gets stuck in on his own psyche with amazing lightness of touch, see suicidal thoughts for example
Tried not to sound w@nky there but failed, ah well