Grandmaster Caz: I Don’t Respect a Single New Rapper’s Lyricism
http://www.vladtv.com – The one and only Grandmaster Caz recently graced VladTV with his presence and shared his thoughts on the state of today’s Hip-Hop; he also lists whom he considers to be amongst Hip-Hop’s most elite rhyme spitters.
The legendary MC, who helped to erect and fortify the blueprint of what it is to be an actual Hip-Hop lyricist, readily praises contemporary artists like Joell Ortiz and Immortal Technique for their innate ability to twist and amplify their respective vocabularies. However, when asked to name any “new” rappers whose ability he respects, Caz draws a blank. As he goes on to offer his unadulterated truth, the Cold Crush Brother reveals that a lot of the genre’s popular new artists are merely “Rap music cats who got a deal,” adding “anybody can do that” and lists A$AP Rocky as an example.
A debate ensues regarding the infectious work of 2 Chainz, and Caz eventually concedes, “I’ll listen to his work a little more, because I appreciate a lyricist all day long; that’s what I do.”
Soon the “Wild Style” waxed poet admits, “I don’t try to dismiss the whole new music — like everybody sucks — that’s not me. I’m not checking for everybody that’s out right now.” While Caz admits he isn’t a new music connoisseur and reveals that his iPod is full of classics from yesteryear, he insists that he doesn’t discredit today’s music.
Next Grandmaster Caz breaks down the list of lyricists who comprise his top five MCs. Humble enough to remove himself from this categorization he names Nas, Jay Z, Big, Jadakiss, and Kool G Rap. Although Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, and 2Pac were not included within the original list, Caz gives major props to each of these lyricists as well.
As Caz is challenged to account for Hip-Hop’s large cache of incredible lyricists, the list is expanded to include ten artists.
Check out the clip to hear more from Caz on today’s lyricists, including his thoughts on Eminem, whom he places in a category all by himself.
I mean I hate absolutely hate these new fake corporate built rappers but I heard drakes push ups and got fking goosebumps and I hate to say I did but that sht be goin hard
lyr·i·cal /ˈlirək(ə)l/ adjective 1. (of literature, art, or music) expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way. "the poet's combination of lyrical and descriptive power". Tupac. Period!
It's good to hear one of the forefathers of hip hop giving Em his flowers
I mean I hate absolutely hate these new fake corporate built rappers but I heard drakes push ups and got fking goosebumps and I hate to say I did but that sht be goin hard
Caz loves some Jada,Kool G Rap,don't forget Blastmaster KRS One
Soon as caz put Eminem with melle mel i vlicked that shit right off …
That’s the best top 5 list ever
Two chains is garbage
Jadakiss My Top Rapper
Jcole
lyr·i·cal
/ˈlirək(ə)l/
adjective
1.
(of literature, art, or music) expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.
"the poet's combination of lyrical and descriptive power".
Tupac. Period!
Jay over nas and big lyrically is crazy ,
This interviewer has to be by far the most casual listener of all to only drop names 2 Pac and 2 chanze. I would be talking about all times of names.
I am old skool but Rocky is Hip-Hop. Just a different type.
KoOL G rAp is the most Underrated Rapper of All Time and the Greatest Overall Rapper PERIOD!!!
immortal technique great choice … he probaby never heard k rino or he;d be top 5
Love Caz!! This legend speaks the truth!! This ish now is straight garbage!!
This guy name a bunch of New York rappers, pretty damn bias if u ask me
This shit still makes me laugh. Some of y'all were so mad
Melle Mel needs to watch this
typical New York hater
K.A.A.N is definitely dope including Cise Starr.
I'm glad that he didn't respond when certain names was mentioned but when he said rakim he immediately said yes. Somebody with a respectable opinion.