Jay-Z vs. Nas
This battle will never end because of the simple fact of the two dynamics in hip hop. In one instance you have one of the greatest (if not the greatest) lyricist of all time. In the next instance, you have the most financially successful artist of all time. They both split the coin in regards to what people in hip hop admire the most. Even though these MC's are legends in their own right, I think that they stand at opposing end of the hip hop pole.
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Jay-Z is far from conscious and so every time he drops anything of significance, it's surprising but yet frowned upon. the frustration might come from the people kind of knows that he has this all the time in it but consciously chooses to ignore it.. I believe people have grown to resent Jay-Z for his lack of empathy for the everyday lifer.
Nas on the other hand is mostly conscious and if he sways too far into materialism he now is frowned upon by his fans and peers. It's just not Nas. Materialism is not his lane because now if he chooses that as his subject matter, he appears a bit hypocritical. His thing is to speak on the "people's situation and make it sound as dope and as ill as possible.
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STOPGood piece. I'm more of a golden ager, so I've always preferred Nas. Never really warmed much to Jay Z.
My man. Me and you are on the same page. lol
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STOPI always was in Nas team. Jay-Z voice always irritated me.. But interesting post and I hope more people will take part in discussion! :)
I appreciate your feedback. Yes, it is a never ending battle between the two but I have always been a Nas fan as well. lol
Hit that upvote if you like it bro.
Well you my friend are one of the ones that did take time and stopped by. I appreciate that.
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I appreciate it Noel. Hit that upvote man. lol
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firstly... in a battle; the rapper who responds always has an advantage over the guy who attacks first because he can respond to what was said.... Jay Z attacked first.... secondly, Nas dropped a whole song dedicated to Jay Z in response to Jay Z's 'takeover' ... in takeover Jay Z dissed a lot of cats, it wasn't just dedicated to Nas.... and thirdly, they are Lyrically on Par; their content is just different ... just my opinion
Thanks Mickey, I appreciate your opinion bro. Stay tuned for more content and we have plenty more UNplugged Radio on the way.