Another internet star whose foray into rap was marked by a lack of talent and substance, this artist's superficial lyrics and awkward delivery exposed his musical ineptitude. His penchant for using sensationalism to draw attention overshadowed any potential artistic growth, while his controversi...
Though initially gaining fame for his viral dance moves, this internet sensation's transition to rap proved disastrous as his amateurish flow and cringe-inducing lyrics were met with widespread disdain. His attempts at humor often fell flat, serving only to emphasize his lack of skill in...
Never mind that its chorus, provided by the Inter Milan Ultras, is the worst kind of drunk chant you’d hear at a soccer game, that type of gross misogyny Ye consistently invokes. On “Carnival,” Ye dials in with crass lyrics — crass even by his standards — that send a shudder ...
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As much as the musical arrangement packs a kind of bubblegum it’s hard to imagine anyone over the age of 9 cottoning to, the lyrics are right out of an old-school porn scenario: Derulo tells his foxy neighbor she can come over to borrow some sugar any time, so she comes over ...
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“Lose Yourself” music and lyrics by Eminem from8 Mile Not only one of the best rap songs of all-time, but one of the best Oscar winning songs of all-time, and a historic one, at that. Eminem’s 2003 victory for “Lose Yourself” was the first hip-hop track to win the Academy ...
It’s a smart closer because those lyrics hold more weight after wading through the rubble littered throughout the rest of the album. But, dynamically, “Ordinary Things” is a little too understated for its own good. 11 “Don’t Wanna Break Up Again” For all the talk of the house ...
The wild, shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner? The bong-rattling bass of Mel Schacher? The competent drum work of Don Brewer? Oh, Man! " Fortunately, many fans do remember the rock power trio from Flint, Michigan. Best known for the chart-topping singles "We're an American Band" and "The...
When ranking the best rap artists, the rapper's flow is an important factor in determining which hip hop artists stand above the rest. The most creative ...