A list of all the rappers in the world will probably as big as an encyclopedia. Ask ten random rap fans and you would probably get 5 to 10 random answers. Eminem has been named the best rapper of all time by elite groups. You may not agree with this—and it is OK. It all depends on the criteria the ranker is using. However, after going through the career of various rappers, we believe Eminem is deserving of the title. If you are among those wondering why Eminem is the best rapper of all time, this post will put an end to that for good
His lyrics
It’s easy for just any rapper to string jargon together on a good beat. However, it takes a legend to tell stories about their life or of the ills in society using rap. ‘Stan’ and ‘Cleaning Out My Closet’ are classic examples. Eminem was known to diss the former President of the United States, George W. Bush. Today, the majority of rappers spew out albums after albums with shallow lyrics. Finding a rapper who is willing to challenge convention is always refreshing. It is easy to love someone perceived to be the voice of the people. Wondering why activists usually have a large fan base? Now you know.
His albums are record-setters
The success of most rappers is now majorly judged by sales and YouTube views. If you want to toll that line, you need to be reminded that Eminem’s LP ‘Marshall Mathers’ sold over 1.7 million copies in the first week of its release. The case is different today. If any album should get 100,000 sales in its first week, it is considered a great feat. Moving to YouTube, it will interest you to know that his 2013 track, ‘Rap God’ has surpassed 1 billion views. You can count on the finger of one hand the number of tracks that have been able to reach this milestone.
Billboard top 100
Another important statistic that can be used to judge a good rapper is their performance on the Billboard top 100 chart. While the album of most rappers debut and stay at the bottom of the chart, ten of Eminem’s albums have reached the top spot. In all ramifications, this ‘white rapper’ as he is often fondly called continue to shatter the ceiling.
Rap speed
Eminem’s rap speed is second to none and continues to win him accolades to this day. In a string of rattling syllables, Eminem indirectly acclaims himself the best of the best in his track ‘Rap God’. Well, to date, no rapper has countered that claim. We take this silence as an affirmation from the rest of the rappers.
Record label
The record label that a rapper is signed to can tell a lot about their potential. When it comes to rap music, Dr. Dre has a knack for discovering talents and working with the best. Many consider Eminem Dre’s biggest risk considering the fact that rap was synonymous with blacks. Eminem now has his own record label, Shady Records. One thing he is trying to do is to discover and nurture talents just like Dre. Giving back to society should be part of every success story.
Conclusion
Eminem may be over 40 years, but there is no sign that he is planning to quit any time soon. In fact, his latest album ‘Music to Be Murdered By’ topped the Billboard 100 few weeks after its release. A few rappers have switched genre during their career but Eminem has held it down hardcore. If these are not enough to convince you that Eminem is the best rapper of all time, bet nothing else would.
Source: raptv.com
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