Posted by Mister Smosh at 208.225.187.247 on November 11, 2002 at 15:45:43:
In Reply to: Re: 8 Mile and a retort to Malcolm. posted by Magnolia_Fan on November 11, 2002 at 15:38:53:
: : Saw it last night. Could've been better, could've been worse but it was entertaining. Better than Wonder Boys in my opinion but not L A Confidential. I saw Malcolm Load's posts on the last board and I disagree wholeheartedly. I respect the fact that you don't like Eminem. I know he rubs people the wrong way and I think he does that on purpose. The fact remains that he is the most talented and interesting artist in hip hop right now. Who else is making good, good rap music? It will be easy to bring up acts that have made good songs, ie Jurassic Five. But right now, and for the last three years or so, no rap artist comes close to this Eminem. Plain and simple. Also Malcolm, I know what you mean going to the theater and being annoyed by the younger kids but come on. We were all obnoxious at those ages. And before you go and start using words like "wiggers", think again. These white kids, whether they were brought up with money or not, were raised on hip hop. And I for one don't think that's too horrible of a thing. Be careful of what you speak.
: : Smosh Josh.
: I wouldn't call Eminem hip-hop, I'd call him rap, but that's simantics. Truth is, there are so many more interesting groups in hip-hop right now. Eminem just happens to be the one on the radio. Jurassic 5, Tribe Called Quest, KRS-1, The Beatnuts, Pharcyde, Blackalicious, Latyrix, Ostrich Head, Black Eyed Peas, Beastie Boys, The Coup, Freestyle Fellowship ... the list of better hip-hop groups or performers goes on and on. But to each his own.
J5 is great no doubt. I just saw the Coup in the last 6 months and loved them. HUng out with them too and watched The Executioners. Now that is hip hop that I've missed. I'm eagerly awaiting the Beasties next album. Tribe is done and that's sad. Haven't heard any new Beatnuts. Not a fan of the others, but as you said, to each his own.
Smosh