It's an interesting dichotomy: early Monch was a man of the word, while early 'Ye broke with the beat. Their divergent paths, in terms of popularity, seem to solidify the notion that vocal/lyrical acumen isn't worth a damn when compared to a thumpable banger.
In fact, the most well-known Monch song is "Simon Says." Why? Because of a memorable beat. For good or ill, mainstream hip-hop is all about Godzilla bombast.
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AuTune
It's an interesting dichotomy: early Monch was a man of the word, while early 'Ye broke with the beat. Their divergent paths, in terms of popularity, seem to solidify the notion that vocal/lyrical acumen isn't worth a damn when compared to a thumpable banger.
AuTune
In fact, the most well-known Monch song is "Simon Says." Why? Because of a memorable beat. For good or ill, mainstream hip-hop is all about Godzilla bombast.