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this is my career philosophy

songwriting wisdom:

absolute classic.

it’s Jay-Z but NaS closed the gap a bit with his Hit-Boy run. if NaS continues this run while Jay is outta sight… might flip the rankings.

recording artist sells records people shocked

this is a large percentage of people in Los Angeles tbh they move to LA because “Los Angeles has everything!” but then don’t want to go out in any neighborhood except their own lol

How to increase agency *and* have fun: Story razor.

not bad!

one of the greatest songs of my lifetime.

this is like watching Da Vinci paint the ‘The Mona Lisa’

22nd? they’re going for shock-value clicks the Top 2 is “Thriller” then “Monster Mash” and the rest aren’t even close

as of now, yes. but if NaS keeps this new run going, Kendrick continues his reign of terror, or Eminem musters up another classic on the level of his first 3...

Kanye is only one who can make it a fight. and that's not off 'rapping ability' but just classic, culture-shifting songs.

"Ensalada" is a modern rap classic. and i was at this show last night btw.

T2

“I Gave You Power” is one of those rap songs we should send into outer space so the aliens know what rap is

to me, it’s Top 3 and i’m not gonna argue against anyone saying it’s #1

“Scream” is a masterpiece. i will die on this hill