Today in between classes I took a chance to listen to Lil Wayne's new album, "Tha Carter IV". I quickly followed it with Keith Murray. In the silence of my commute, I had a vision. Nowadays (thanks largely to social media), everyone is credible. I then made the loose connection to the two albums I listened to today.
Keith Murray tells a story. He raps with flow, and uses words naturally. He still brings with it a battle background. Much opposed to how I see Drake, Lil Wayne, etc.. They lack progression in their rhymes and never really prove a thing by the end of their song.
It seems to be the "social media" conundrum, but instead of anyone being an intellect, anyone can rap. Substance wise, modern hip hop has fallen back in progression, in my mind. It becomes increasingly hard to find a legitimate source of knowledge, much like it has become increasingly hard to find someone who puts the art back into a rhyme and says it how it is, with talent.
I'd conclude, but just listen to this (and check the most popular comment).
