The focus has gone from lyrics to sonics and flow
Aren't Lil B and Rocky part of today's generation ?
People will always sh!t on the current artists of their era, happened in the 90s, happened in the 80s
Nobody appreciates them until it's 10-20 years after the fact.
No. the focus is on being fukking mediocre and generic so that you can relate to other generic/mediocre people.
When it comes to flow, atmosphere and sonics, 90s rap is still so far ahead of today's generation in terms of creativity. Yeah, y'all got better equipment and 'mixing' I guess, but most of y'all aren't doing anything mindblowing in the sonics department that makes me go "wow, this is so hip hop but in a different world." Not even close. Your shyt basically sounds like disposable ghetto pop techno.
You think Young Thug, YG, Future, Drake, etc are good sonics? To me, that stuff is straight garbage.
Here's the thing though: I understand your point because it's the reason I listen to Lil B and Rocky, especially Rocky. Y'all really think I'm sitting there rewinding Rocky's rhymes?
I already know his shyt is hollow. I've said this a million times. But sensitive nikkas always neglect that part and rush to call me 'stan' when they feel threatened.
I LOVE Rocky's sonics/flow. Same with Lil B. Because that cloud rap shyt is unique as hell to me and it fits my personality. I'm not out here trying to convince you that their rhymes are amazing.
If cats said, "yo, I love Kendrick's sonics. I fukk with his vibe." I wouldn't have an issue with it. Some people like that Atliens/Aquemini sounding shyt. It speaks to them, and I completely respect that. In fact, the only older rap fans I know that fukk with K Dot are
major Andre 3000 fans. They like the fact that Kendrick reminds them of Outkast.
But don't tell me that Kendrick has these next-level rhymes, he's GOAT material and that anyone who doesn't see this is stupid. That's just insulting.
You're not fooling anyone. nikkas know.