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Once people listen to the entire album, it makes a big difference, you can't just judge people from their singles, not just Will, but anyone for that matter.

It would be superb production, no doubt about it. I have always wanted to hear him on a Swizz Beatz beat, something fast and uptempo.

Balance is always nice.

Will really didn't have to prove himself, but Lost and Found simply further solidified his place in hip-hop history.

This is great news, I must say that I have my hopes up now!

That was me, I forgot to log in. :word:

I might be a little biased, but I might have it even higher. #31 is quite respectable, though.

I really don't see any problems with it. If he was able to get the same type of promotion as LL, then it would be a great idea. I am all for it.

I agree with Jim, the lyrics are good, but the Nod Ya Head part is corny and annoying. It really has no point, it just drags down the track.

Down the Aisle with 112 is one of the best love songs I have ever heard, period. I wasn't particularly impressed when I first listened to the album, but it has grown on me. What You Want is a hot track, although Freeway's verse is a little weak. Overall, it is a good album.

Definitely one of the best sites I have ever seen!

Yep, just voted, and he is #1.

I must say that this is quite impressive. :gettinjiggywitit:

Thanks a lot for the article.

I'd have to say either Nas or DMX.

Kerr is a great shooter, but overall, he is not in the league of other hall of famers. Mutumbo on the other hand has a better chance. He was one of the greatest defensive centers of all time, but offensively, he is limited. It will be tough for him to get in but he at least has a fighting chance.

I thought people would have some strong opinions about this list. :rockon:

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1529079/0...?headlines=true When the MTV hip-hop brain trust reconvenes to reconsider "The Greatest MCs of All Time" five or 10 years from now, these MCs will definitely be in the running for the top 10. MC: Ludacris Selected Catalog: Back for the First Time (2000), Word of Mouf (2001), *Chicken-N-Beer (2003), The Red Light District (2004). * = undeniable classic Analysis: Bottom line, Cris is the most versatile MC in the rap game. He knows no bounds in his raps. The Mouth of the South can tantalize the shawties on love ballads with Usher, help Jamie Foxx maintain heavy airplay while boasting about being a sexual Superman, throw them 'bows on a crunk record, and still hang with the premier lyricists in the game like Nas and Jadakiss on posse cuts with his humorous metaphors and unblemished flow. Forecast: With the mega radio hits showing no signs of stopping and movies now in his repertoire, Cris' already formidable star power is still on the rise. However, the South's most consistent record seller is sometimes a victim of his own charisma: His party record hooks are so contagious and his videos so innovative that sometimes people forget about how nice he is on the mic. Later this year, Luda is dropping his Release Therapy LP, which should give a swift kick in the backside to anyone still sleeping on him. MC: Kanye West Selected Catalog: *The College Dropout (2004), *Late Registration (2005). * = undeniable classic Analysis: In five or 10 years, not only will we be talking about 'Ye as one of the best artists on the mic, but his invite to the producers hall of fame will have been signed, sealed and delivered. He very well could be giving the greatest beatmaker of all time — Dr. Dre — a serious run for his crown. As a rapper, Yeezee's skills are improving every year — and politically, he just might be the most important voice in rap. Forecast: Say all you want about West's huge ego, that same ego was largely responsible for pushing him to deliver two classic LPs in two tries. That same ego is not going to let him put anything else out unless it's going to be heralded across the board: If you listen to "Impossible," you'll hear just how much he's grown musically, as if he wasn't already advanced enough. Kanye's been experimenting with his flow, as well, and popping up on recent remixes with the likes of D-Block and Three 6 Mafia that are helping enforce his street cred. MC: Lil' Wayne Selected Catalog: #Get It How U Live! (1997), *#Guerrilla Warfare (1999), Tha Block Is Hot (1999), Lights Out (2000), 500 Degreez (2002), #Let 'Em Burn (2003), *Tha Carter (2004), *Tha Carter II (2005). # = as a member of Hot Boys * = undeniable classic Analysis: After digesting the classic Tha Carter and its superior sequel, a lot of people down bottom and up top really believe Wayne's self-proclaimed status as "the best rapper alive since the best rapper retired." Even if you don't put him at number one, you can't deny he's in the top five — right now. His arsenal is stacked tight: endless lyrics, a flow that'll make the competition vomit, proven pop and sex appeal, 'hood love and veteran status. Jay? Nas? Biggie? Pac? Our experts say Hov is king. Find out where your favorites rank and tell us what you think. Forecast: He's been making music for 10 years and he's only 22 years old? You think LeBron James has a career ahead of him? Weezy is leading the pack of MCs under 25 — like Lloyd Banks, Cassidy and Juelz Santana — who are snatching the baton from the older cats. The future is here. MC: The Game Selected Catalog: *The Documentary (2005). * = undeniable classic Analysis: Sure, he only has one LP, but his mixtape circuit catalog constantly displays this Compton king is the truth. Forecast: Game has been keeping his name out there recently with beef disses, but if he can stay away from feuds, he's absolutely going to be one of the special artists down the road. And while 50 Cent's hooks and Dr. Dre's beats obviously helped him sell records the first time around, Compton's bad boy has more than proved he can stand alone and shine. He's thought-provoking, audacious and obviously has his metaphors ready. MC: Beanie Sigel Selected Catalog: The Truth (1999), The Reason (2001), *The B. Coming (2005). * = undeniable classic Analysis: He can be heartfelt, humorous and ruthless. Sig is one of the most believable rappers of the past 10 years, and verse-for-verse, he's one of the most consistent. Forecast: He may never give us a huge radio anthem, but that's not what we love Sigel for. He comes with that true grit in his raps. He's a street ambassador. Probably the only criticism Beans has received in his almost 10-year career is that he hasn't dropped that game-changing classic LP yet — which is not to say that the best isn't yet to come. His latest album, The B. Coming, was unequivocally timeless and his best work to date; it was just a little hard for him to push his product from behind prison bars. Now a free man with his batteries recharged, the Broad Street Bully has all the opportunity in the world to put the game under his thumb. MC: Jadakiss Selected Catalog: #Money, Power & Respect (1998), *#We Are the Streets (2000), Kiss Tha Game Goodbye (2001), Kiss of Death (2004). # = as a member of the LOX * = undeniable classic Analysis: He's not going to give you a million different flows, he's not going to change his inflection up (he doesn't need to: he has one of the most recognizable voices out there), but he will keep killing you with words. Jadakiss is at home on the throne. Lyrically Kiss' track record the past decade is so impeccable, he's definitely the punch-line king. Forecast: Coming from two dynasties like Bad Boy (circa 1994-98) and Ruff Ryders (circa 1999-2001), Kiss and the LOX have had no problem putting New York in a chokehold with their own D-Block movement. As a soloist, Kiss was certified gold last time out and had his biggest radio hit with "Why." So where does he go from here? Jada has to keep his momentum going with joints that can reach beyond the 'hood. MC: 50 Cent Selected Catalog: *Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003), #Beg for Mercy (2003), The Massacre (2005), Music From and Inspired by Get Rich or Die Tryin': The Motion Picture (2005). # = with G-Unit * = undeniable classic Analysis: He doesn't make too many friends, but man, does 50 know how to make hit records. Whether he's dropping platinum bangers on his own or lending his talents to other artists, Fif has proven to be the most consistent hitmaker in rap today. Since 2002, Mr. Moneybags has had one of this decade's most impactful albums, led one of rap's strongest crews and revolutionized the mixtape game. Forecast: Let's face it, 50 is going to have at least two more multiplatinum albums before he hangs up his mic. Commercially speaking, it doesn't seem like there's any new ground for him to break. He's had the million-selling first week, he's had the album that was the soundtrack to a nation and sold 10 million copies. 50's greatest success is looking like it will probably be on the business side. Apart from Eminem (who signed 50) and Jay-Z (whose Def Jam-owned Roc-A-Fella Records maintains Kanye West on the roster), none of the artists on our "Greatest MCs of All Time" list has been able to introduce a multiplatinum artist. 50's already done that with Dr. Dre for Game­­ — and with Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, Mobb Deep and quite possibly Mase signed to his label, the Queens general seems destined to live lavishly as an executive for a long time to come. MC: T.I. Selected Catalog: I'm Serious (2001), *Trap Muzik (2003), *Urban Legend (2004), King (2006). * = undeniable classic Analysis: King is proving to be Tip's breakout LP, solidifying the King of the South's top position in all regions. He's finally crossed over into that rare breed of hip-hop pop star like Jay-Z, who is just as loved in the trap as he is on the airwaves and record stores. And the swagger is unimpeachable. Forecast: Tip feels he should have been a major top dog from the inception of his career, but timing is everything. Now that he's affirmed his artistry in the music biz, he doesn't have to worry when he divvies up his time in Tinsletown. That, too, is proving fruitful, his Hollywood bow in "ATL" was critically acclaimed. The future for Tip is definitely looking it will be the best of both worlds. MC: Cam'ron Selected Catalog: Confessions of Fire (1998), S.D.E. (2000), *Come Home With Me (2002), *#Diplomatic Immunity (2003), *Purple Haze (2004), #Diplomatic Immunity, Vol. 2 (2004). # = with the Diplomats * = undeniable classic Analysis: Have you ever gone to a show and seen Diplomat fans in action? It's almost like Cam is the epicenter of a cult following. Killa, Juelz Santana and Jim Jones are probably the biggest thing going in their NYC hometown when it comes to 'hood music, proving beyond the shadow of a doubt that you don't have to be multiplatinum "TRL" darlings to be a true rap stars. Cam himself is entertainment personified, whether it be his outlandish interview quotes, even crazier rap sentences or his swaggering outfits. Forecast: Since Cam reintroduced himself in 2002 with the Roc, he's had one consistent formula: To shun high-priced but proven producers in favor of unknown track masters with a gritty sound, which has helped him keep the streets on smash. In the future, he may chase a few more million sales and rap over more commercial beats — which is fine, as long he keeps up his wordplay. MC: Talib Kweli Selected Catalog: *#Black Star (1998), ~Reflection Eternal (2000), Quality (2002), The Beautiful Struggle (2004). # = as a member of Black Star ~ = as a member of Reflection Eternal * = undeniable classic Analysis: He's conscious but fly and gets ridiculously busy. Talib's catalog has been deemed respect-worthy for years by his peers and the backpack hip-hop fans. With a little spotlighting by Dave Chappelle, Talib's profile has gone up a couple of notches in recent years. Forecast: Talib is literally one or two hits away from rising above his underground status and capturing the attention of the masses. That, coupled with a little more media savvy, and there's no reason why he couldn't dine with the greats. Be sure to check out MTV News' definitive list, "The Greatest MCs Of All Time" and tell us what you think. — Shaheem Reid I think that it is outrageous that Lil' Wayne is on that list. The worst part is that they consider Tha Carter and Tha Carter II to be "undeniable classic" I have tried to listen to both of those albums and the key word is try, because it is that unbearable, I can't even stand to do so, they are so bad. Well, I just thought I would post that to see what you guys thought about it.

Yo mama is so fat that when she went swimming, all the whales sang "We are family, even when you're bigger than me"

Welcome to the board!

I don't think it really matters, the problem with Party Starter was that it was promoted too little, too late.

I like Tra-Knox, they were pretty good on Born to Reign, but I think they are better off making their own music, rather than just complementing Will's. Hopefully someday they can get their own music out.

I definitely think that FP should be in the top 10, I agree with what Ted was saying about the pioneers of hip-hop. Everyone based what they do off of them, so it is kinda hard to compare.

I guess its cool that T.I. has that kind of respect for Will...

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1528276/0...?headlines=true A Match Made In Hip-Hop Heaven: Nas/ Rakim Collabo In The Works 04.10.2006 1:41 PM EDT Legendary MCs solidify plans to work together while MTV News' cameras roll. Nas and Rakim Photo: MTV News Over the years, Nas and Rakim have frequently been compared to each other, both for carving out their own respective niches and for their profound influence on the rap game. But they'd never sat down for a joint interview — until last week, and MTV News was there. The historic event wasn't short on historic news, either: As our cameras rolled, the two solidified plans to collaborate officially on record for the first time. (Both MCs were featured on a 2003 studio version of Alicia Keys' song "Streets of New York (City Life)" (see "Alicia Keys Locks In Nas, Rakim For New Album"), but the track was never officially released and has been relegated to mixtapes.) And with both MCs currently crafting their latest LPs, the rapper known as "The God" posed the collabo question to God's Son. "I'mma ask a question," Rakim said to Nas and everyone in the room. "Me and Nas, we been talking about this for a long time. Our people around us been talking about it and the whole world [has been talking about it], but it's about time, man. "We gotta do a joint together, man. We gotta do a joint." "We got to," Nas answered with a smile. "I'm working on my sh-- now, I know you working on yours, I got some things in my mind," Rakim continued. "If it's both [albums we collaborate on], that's even better. Let's think about that in the next few weeks." "Yeah dawg, that's done," Nas responded before the MCs began exchanging numbers. "It's done. I'm glad you brought that up." "MTV, you got it first," Rakim said with excitement. "Hopefully we'll find the right chemistry and right track — because you know [Nas] as well as me, we not going to do it if it don't make sense. [it's gotta be] on and poppin'. I just wanted to get that out of the way, because it's [been] a long time coming." Rakim said his forthcoming LP, The Seventh Seal, should be wrapped up within the next two months. He said he's teamed up with some investors and has started up his own label; however, his new LP will be distributed through a major label. "I just wanted to feel free with the way I like doing what I do," Ra explained. "It's hard to do an album where Rakim is pleased, the label is pleased and the world is pleased. I figured [going the independent route], I could do it because I know what the world wants. Hopefully I'll be able to give it to them." Meanwhile, Nas is tight-lipped about his forthcoming LP, which is his first offering under the Def Jam umbrella (see "Nas On 'Partnering With' Jay-Z: 'I'm Ready To Go — I'm Ready To Kick Ass' "). Rakim is just one of many in the hip-hop community anticipating Nas' next album. "I always respected Nas," Rakim said. "He was always a lyricist, and I always respect a true lyricist. Me and Nas got a rapport, we go back. He used to come up to Power Play Studios [located not far from Nas' home base in the Queensbridge neighborhood of New York City] when I was working on my early albums. Watching him grow, and having respect for him and getting respect from him, is a beautiful thing." It goes without saying that Nas and Rakim are two of the best MCs of all time — but did they make it onto MTV's "Greatest MCs of All Time"? Keep checking "The Greatest MCs of All-Time" feature throughout the week to find out — and don't miss "Unveiling the Kings: The Five Greatest MCs Of All Time," premiering on Sunday, April 16, at 3 p.m. on MTV2. — Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Stephen Totilo That collaboration will be amazing, I will really be looking forward to that. Just thought others might be interested in it, too.