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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on Feb 1, 2005 20:51:01 GMT -5
It seems like every since Ja Rule started doing it now every rapper wants to sing. Even 50 Cent and Fat Joe are doing and they sound absolutely terrible. I was willing to tolerate Ja Rule doing it because it fit the song.... It just get soo annoyed when I see 50 Cent and Fat Joe along with others not even making an effort to try and at least stay on key. YUK!
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Post by automyskin89 on Feb 1, 2005 21:27:26 GMT -5
rapper's trying to sing = STUPID
rapper's trying to rap = even MORE stupid
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Post by freeek04 on Feb 1, 2005 21:36:06 GMT -5
rapper's trying to sing = STUPID rapper's trying to rap = even MORE stupid lol, i likes. There are some rappers that are good at both. K-Os comes to mind. |
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Post by allow that on Feb 1, 2005 23:49:44 GMT -5
Nelly is another one that should stop.
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Post by shark cousteau on Feb 2, 2005 0:25:00 GMT -5
estelle is another good rapper/singer. take a listen to 'free' to find out.
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Post by Night Senses on Feb 2, 2005 3:50:50 GMT -5
It seems like every since Ja Rule started doing it now every rapper wants to sing. Even 50 Cent and Fat Joe are doing and they sound absolutely terrible. I was willing to tolerate Ja Rule doing it because it fit the song.... It just get soo annoyed when I see 50 Cent and Fat Joe along with others not even making an effort to try and at least stay on key. YUK! What's even funnier is that most rappers clowned Ja Rule for doing it, and now they're doing it. Hip hop has become really hypocritical. Someone will call someone out for something, and then do the same thing. 50 says Ja is soft for singing hooks with Ashanti, but what the hell is he doing with Olivia? I agree, though. They all should stop trying to sing. They're all terrible! Eminem is the worst - but since I don't think he takes it seriously, I cut him a break. |
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Post by kellydicted on Feb 2, 2005 3:51:24 GMT -5
Lauryn Hill's the only person I've ever heard that can do both well
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Post by Night Senses on Feb 2, 2005 3:53:33 GMT -5
Lauryn Hill's the only person I've ever heard that can do both well Agreed. Lauryn is just naturally multi-talented, for real. |
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Post by Ragin on Feb 2, 2005 14:21:23 GMT -5
Nelly is another one that should stop. How about Eminem? When Eminem was putting that on his tracks I couldn't believe it. Some of the worst crap I've ever heard. At least Biz Markie KNEW he was awful. If they want the singing in there, they need to stick to the collaborations, even though I think that gets ridiculous too. |
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Post by Pink Champagne Ricochet on Feb 2, 2005 15:56:16 GMT -5
I think Eminem also falls under the Biz Markie knowing-he-sucks when he sings thing. Although I suspect "Mockingbird" is actually meant to be touching when he sings, which is strangely appealing.
Yeah! Does anyone remember when 50 was all, i'm never gonna sing a hook! um, what the hell do you call "P.I.M.P", "Disco Inferno", "Candy Shop", even Lloyd Banks' "On Fire". both you and Ja can't sing for shit.
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Post by pito on Feb 2, 2005 21:08:46 GMT -5
Olivia isn't that bad when it comes to her singing and rapping. She's no Lauryn Hill but she just above average.
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Post by BlahBlahBlah on Feb 2, 2005 22:01:56 GMT -5
Snoop Dogg actually sounds alright when he does it. Well at least people can stop complaining about the "featuring (insert singer here)" thing now that they hear rappers sing.
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Post by ClassicCase on Feb 2, 2005 22:47:08 GMT -5
You left out Queen Latifah, people (what great boulder have you all been under, huh?). Very talented at both. As for other rappers trying to sing, the real question should be, "when was the last time rappers ever took voice lessons?" Not from breathing exercises, I believe.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2005 7:19:22 GMT -5
Snoop Dogg actually sounds alright when he does it. Yeah, I was just going to say, he can hold a tune better than most rappers. |
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Post by freeek04 on Feb 4, 2005 12:58:58 GMT -5
You left out Queen Latifah, people (what great boulder have you all been under, huh?). Very talented at both. As for other rappers trying to sing, the real question should be, "when was the last time rappers ever took voice lessons?" Not from breathing exercises, I believe. omg, i don't believe i forgot. You're right. Queen Latifah's like, my hero (one of 18, mind you). |
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Post by singingsparrow on Feb 4, 2005 18:45:04 GMT -5
I think it would be absurd if Eminem traded rap for singing, but I personally enjoyed that one-track experiment with vocals on "Hailee's Song".
That is a stand-out track. And it isn't like he's trying to do that on every track now. He's just trying to flex his creative muscle and I welcome that experimentation.
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Post by hidizzyguy on Feb 4, 2005 19:53:35 GMT -5
Bone Thugz n Harmony - well, they had some nice harmony
Nate Dogg - his voice is unique, but still works.
Missy Elliot - also a unique voice, she can turn her voice into an in your face rap, or a nice sexy flow like in "One Minute Man"
Those are the ones off the top of my head...but, I'm sure there's more.
but yeah, 50 and eminem trying to sing is whack
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Post by strong4PMB! on Feb 7, 2005 1:02:43 GMT -5
I honestly don't mind it. It's not like they sound good rapping either.
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