Lets be honest, today’s Hip Hop game is more about who you know, how many views you have on Youtube, Twitter, Facebook "Likes" and your branding rather than how good your music truly is. With that said I think XXL actually did an average job on picking their 2011 Freshmen Class as they included some lyrical MCs with product and Hip Hop credibility and “The Other Guys”. Again, I raise the question of the “internet age” if some of these “MCs” didn’t have their movements behind them could they honestly make the cover off of pure talent? I would have to say “hell no” to probably half the list. The funny thing is in 9 years (2020) I’m sure all of this choosing “The Other Guys” will prove to be just that, MCs who shouldn’t have been on the list in the first place who may have a little buzz now but in the long run will have no respect or influence on the history oh Hip Hop when their careers come to an end. The most talented out of this group hands down is Big K.R.I.T. who makes his on beats on top of having the raw MC feel as his subject matter is so real while his ability to make great music gets better and better. The most promising out of all these MCs is Diggy Simmons who comes from Hip Hop royalty and can really flow and kick bars that are very fresh and original. Fred The Godson, Yelawolf, Meek Millz, Kendrick Lamar and Cyhi all got their own styles that are definitely hot but Cyhi is in a class of his own. Every one else, no comment.
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