I think that's a fair criticism, and one of the reasons why I have to be in a certain mood to play To Pimp a Butterfly. An album I consider a hip hop classic, but maybe not the absolute top tier because of the sparse beats. Give me more of that Good Kid, Madd City west coast sound, but to each their own. I like a few of the beats I've heard on the latest so far, and "The Heart V" had me really excited with that Marvin Gaye sample.I guess I can't get into Kendrick because I don't like his beats.
Yeah I'm a lyrics guy all the way. But if the beat is boring I'm not going to invest my time. I like a couple of Kendrick songs, but if I want to learn or want a story I'll read a book. Luke fiasco picks good beats and tells deep stories, so it can be done. J Cole picks good beats, but I find him boring and talking about nothing. I am more into underground artist. They choose the soulful sample beats I want to hear. 38 spesh, etc, planet Asia.I think that's a fair criticism, and one of the reasons why I have to be in a certain mood to play To Pimp a Butterfly. An album I consider a hip hop classic, but maybe not the absolute top tier because of the sparse beats. Give me more of that Good Kid, Madd City west coast sound, but to each their own. I like a few of the beats I've heard on the latest so far, and "The Heart V" had me really excited with that Marvin Gaye sample.
Brings up an interesting debate in regard to hip hop on what is more valued, or if any album or artist has achieved that perfect blend of expert lyricism and production. I can only think of a few off the top that have (something like Illmatic and Madvillainy).
The 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time
200 Greatest Rap Albums of All Timewww.rollingstone.com
I find it interesting, with anyone trying to rate 200 hip hop albums.Cardi B is ahead of Illmatic. Trash article.