tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12678419.post3989894447646356015..comments2024-01-11T05:22:51.378-05:00Comments on Day2Day: Examining Rick Ross-isms: In Cold BloodM.Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17026343419091313013noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12678419.post-78672740058745366712009-05-13T16:39:00.000-04:002009-05-13T16:39:00.000-04:00I agree with what you're saying. But at the same ...I agree with what you're saying. But at the same time I did not expect this to be a Nas or Jay-Z CD when it comes to lyrics. When you take into account how Ross used to rap and what he's doing now, there's a noticeable difference. So much so that I would consider him to be a respectable MC at this point. Not good, great, or anything beyond those two, but respectable. <br /><br />Not to mention that even if he can't rap as good as other guys he sure as hell knows how to put together a CD that sounds good musically. Nas couldn't do that if you put a gun to his head and lately Jay-Z hasn't been all too impressive in that regard either. Of course they'll rip Rick Ross to shreds lyrically but in the end, music (in this case commercially viable hip-hop) is more than just lyricism. If I wanted to hear straight lyrics all day then there are plenty of underground cats I could listen to or not so underground cats that are out there. But in the end, if you have solid music combined with decent lyrical ability then I can get with it. <br /><br />For example, Gucci Mane has some of the catchiest beats out there but I can't listen to dude because he simply sucks at rapping. Whereas someone like Drake is no Jay-Z or Nas but he puts out great music (ie - rhymes + the production) and that's a big part of the reason why I like his music. <br /><br />But getting back to Ross though I think it's all relative. If all you want when you listen to rap is great lyricism before anything else, then Ross ain't gonna be the one for you when it comes to listening to full albums. But if you put this album up against anything HE has done before, it's Magnificent (ha).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12678419.post-65460406869545197372009-05-13T16:25:00.000-04:002009-05-13T16:25:00.000-04:00The tracks are hot...cant take nothing from it..bu...The tracks are hot...cant take nothing from it..but lyrically come on Mike--to try to call himself one of the best, I expect more. <br />For the average person that simply turns music on and rock to it without listening to its content sure they will be on it but minus the tracks--accapela (did a spell that right) its a bit dissappointing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710030668494782071noreply@blogger.com