Astute observations, true. However, as difficult ...

2008-05-05T09:12:00.000-04:00

Astute observations, true. However, as difficult as it is to compile these lists, I am thinking overall greatness, and while Eminem was the rapper on my 2nd favorite album, he didn't do it alone. As an album, a lot of success goes to Dr. Dre and the other producers (and guests) that make that album great. And while that is #2 on my list of albums, no other Eminem album has come close, in my opinion. That's not overall greatness as an artist, in my book. One of the best rappers? Sure, but top ten? Not in my book.

For instance, True Romance and Pump Up the Volume are two of my favorite movies, but Christian Slater would not be caught dead in a top ten list of the greatest actors of all time.

As for Common, true he is a fabulous ambassador for Hip Hop. He also has composed some of my favorite rhymes. However, I am not a huge fan of his voice, and I have never gotten lost in one of his albums. Sorry, I'm not a hater. He just doesn't always do it for me. He wouldn't make my top 20. I know a lot of Common lovers will hate me for that, but it's nothing personal. I love who he is and what he stands for. God bless him. My favorite guest appearance of his is on Kanye West's "Get 'Em High." He truly is a genius. Just not my favorite.

i'm surprised eminem didnt get an honourable menti...

2008-05-04T23:14:00.000-04:00

i'm surprised eminem didnt get an honourable mention, granted his 2nd LP is your #2 favourite album of all time.

and how about common? you mention 2 other soulquarians but not the one who was recently at tufts. how does he size up on your list?

hope you and the fam are doing well :-)

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Astute observations, true. However, as difficult ...

i'm surprised eminem didnt get an honourable menti...