you notice how some people will say "I think ____ is a better rapper, but ____...

[SmokeytBasedDemilGodt]

you notice how some people will say "I think ____ is a better rapper, but ____...

...makes better music? does that not make sense any sense to anyone else. I mean i always though the ability to make good music was the most important part of being an emcee so if someone makes better music, they emcee better. I know maybe one emcee might connect more multi's or have more innies or better punchlines but if the music is lacking how can they be called a great emcee?

 

[CamilletC²t]

I think by that they mean they have better prodtuction and all that. Like Kid Cudi. He makes good music, but his skills as an emcee are meh, just average.

 

[PablotfreeProdigyt]

Yeah, but good music (aside from songwriting, hooks etc.) is also depends on having good beats.

 

[MetalQuality]

Eh, it makes sense but I wouldn't use it in many cases.

Like, I think R.A. The Rugged Man is a better rapper, but Sage Francis makes better music.

A lot of it has to do with content, consistency and the amount of material you release, too.

 

[mDHm]

Damn bruh u really like the word emcee lmao. jus fxcking with ya.

 

[FullMetalSamuraitMCt]

it does make sense. because it doesnt matter how good a rapper is, if he's rapping over garbage beats, i'm not going to listen to it. being an emcee is separate from being a producer. however, as a emcee, it is important what music you choose to go on your album. Ghostface says it best
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K85lvpLRSnc