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Would you call Mos Def one of the greatest rappers ever? If so, why and if not, why not? "Lack of home training crosses all boundaries." | |
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Oh yes! imo for sure
Not only does he have great flow... but his rhymes & lyrics are pure poetry.
Seriously, this guy can write his ass off! and also most don't know... but Bob Dylan has worked with Mos before.
besides the fact he is one of the greatest writers in hip-hop he has respect from all the big hip-hop heads and even Dylan Pistols sounded like "Fuck off," wheras The Clash sounded like "Fuck Off, but here's why.."- Thedigitialgardener
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Hell.... YES.
that is all
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I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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Hell yes. 
Can't say that I know enough of his music to judge, but he's definitely a good actor. | |
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This too. I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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Didn't know he worked with Dylan. "Lack of home training crosses all boundaries." | |
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If I were extending the list to 15 or 20, maybe.
He's one of my 5 favorite MCs of the last 20 years.
When he's "on," no one in his generation is better.
But his studio output has been uneven. [Edited 10/9/12 13:39pm] Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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I've seen him live alone and with Talib Kweli as Blackstar and he's pretty much the only rap act I'd buy a ticket to see in concert. [Edited 10/9/12 14:00pm] | |
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No.
He's one of the more daring emcees, but greatest? No. Daring because he will sing, scat and is actually interested in incorporating various musical genres on his albums as opposed to strict use of "beats."
I'll give him the "innovative" nod as well. He's a better writer than Talib Kweli, imo. | |
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Ducci, what makes a great rapper to you? "Lack of home training crosses all boundaries." | |
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