Understand the business and that success is more hustle than skill.
Make sure those hooks are tight and people can sing along to 'em.
Find flows that allow you to showcase lyrical dexterity while being catchy enough for people to rap along to.
Make sure you're clear in your enunciation and...
I think it comes down to a difference in definition of what's important.
And, honestly, a lot of the "ask specific question" comments are nitpicky in my opinion.
What might be more suitable for this is "know who you're dealing with." If you know the person you're talking to is prone to one...
Drake said Big Sean was the first one he heard use it throughout a whole verse. I think that's accurate.
Big Sean thinking he invented the flow entirely - inaccurate.
Luda going in on them dudes - hilarious, but pointless.
I don't know why his feelings are hurt. That balloons and Macy's...
Sure, I'll go ahead and throw some negativity here...
Yeah, the song is cool. I'm not mad at it, but their new album desperately needs some creativity. What's good with some concept tracks, man? They had like a couple, but I feel direction in songs is what separates mixtapes from albums...
There weren't any other MCs on WTT. They only made room for singers.
I think Cole got decent promo, a lil' push, and he did a lot of leg work himself. He came out the gate with an album that's likely to go gold. That's a good start for dude. It looks to me like he's set up for longevity...