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SIAP, but with Black Eyed Peas playing the halftime for Super Bowl and just released an album...does anybody think they're this year's big rap headliner?
Post by Mista Don't Play on Dec 6, 2010 18:44:25 GMT -5
I suppose the Jay-Z/Linkin Park album was ok, but only because it had Jay-Z on it. But it was just a mash up album, its not like they got together and wrote songs for it.
As far as the big rap acts we could see this year, I only really see Big Boi, maybe Drake, or even Lil Wayne... I don't know who else could really fill that spot of main stage hip hop, the more I think about it.
my friend and I were talking about which hip hop acts could headline roo, he said outkast and atcq, but I don't think either of them is a headliner. Drake is which stage. Jay and Kanye have been late night What obviously. Is there any rapper that would be in the top three right now? Em or Weezy maybe?
I don't know if Wayne would be top 3... he'd be top 5, for sure, and in the realm of headliner/mainstage act, but I really don't think there's much out there to fit that mold.
I'm sure if (big big if) Outkast were booked, they'd have one of the 4 or 5 biggest spots on the main stage, whether it be like the Beastie's debatable headlining slot, Jay Z's late night spot, or a traditional headlining spot. I don't think they'd be the main act of a day, though. Big Boi would absolutely be either a high caliber Which or mid-day or preheadlining What act.
Drake could be main stage, but yeah, most likely Which.
I don't even want to think of Em being on the farm... I hope AC would know better.
Post by RadioSpirit on Dec 8, 2010 20:10:04 GMT -5
I could easily see Outkast as a big LateNight, or some form of headliner, even unopposed. Eminem would be a Top 4 name, like Jay-Z. Wayne, Drake i agree with everyone else.
Dre is a Top 4...
After that i don't know of anymore that could potentially headline.
Outkast would be awesome, I saw Big Boi at moogfest this year and was blown away even with bad sound quality in the civic center. but I hope Black Star does more than just Paid Dues Fest and possibly makes it to the farm
my friend and I were talking about which hip hop acts could headline roo, he said outkast and atcq, but I don't think either of them is a headliner. Drake is which stage. Jay and Kanye have been late night What obviously. Is there any rapper that would be in the top three right now? Em or Weezy maybe?
OutKast would be at least considered a semi-headliner, probably in the same boat as Jay/Beasties as Bishop said. No way they play anything less than What stage in a primetime slot.
ATCQ could easily be the top-billed hip hop name on the lineup, but I agree that they wouldnt be a top 4-5 act, probably more like top 10. I would still be more than pleased if theyre the top hip hop draw.
Outside of Jay, Kanye, OutKast and Eminem (not even considering Wayne a possibility), I think the only other act that would warrant a top 5 spot would be Dre & Friends. Black Star, The Roots or the full Wu-Tang Clan could also probably hold down What on a preheadlining set.
Realistically I see it breaking down something like this:
Top tier headlining capacity type acts (probably dont get any of these) OutKast Kanye West Eminem Dr. Dre (& friends)
Upper tier pre HL/which close/high profile LN tent type acts (probably get 1-2 of these) A Tribe Called Quest Black Star The Roots Big Boi Wu-Tang Clan/Wu-Massacre/Meth & Red Ludacris Drake Mos Def Nas
Mid-tier daytime/lower profile LN tent type acts (probably get 2-3 of these) Lupe Fiasco Talib Kweli Q-Tip Cee-Lo Green N.E.R.D. De La Soul Common Immortal Technique Clipse Wiz Khalifa Atmosphere Aesop Rock
Lower tier daytime/thursday type acts (probably get 2-3 of these) Curren$y Freddie Gibbs J.Cole Big Sean Chip tha Ripper Del tha Funkee Homosapien/Hieroglyphics P.O.S. MURS People Under the Stairs Mac Miller
My prediction is something along the lines of The Roots, Big Boi, Lupe, N.E.R.D., Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y, and J.Cole.
So, should I check out Curren$y or is that just bullshit like OFWGKTA? Bear in mind, I usually prefer stuff that sounds more old-school like Mos Def than new-school like Lil Wayne.
Post by Alberto Balsalm on Dec 8, 2010 20:32:51 GMT -5
Curren$y is great, outside of 3000 and Big Boi hes easily my favorite rapper. He has a very smooth laid-back flow and is always on top-notch beats. Definitely doesnt have an old-school sound, but he has a soothing voice and I've heard the sound get compared to ATCQ with the easy-going "black hippie" mentality that they each have. The lyrical content (weed, girls, weed) can get kind of repetitive in the same vein as Wiz Khalifa, but his flow makes up for it and if youre a stoner like I am you can really relate to it and its great music to just sit back and burn one to
Heres a few of my favorite tracks by him to get started on..
