This is an issue of context. We didn't need Trinidad James of all people reiterating what Maino already put into proper context, much more eloquently. The issue is NY DOES NOT BREAK NY ARTIST. So how the fuck is NY artists supposed to get anywhere, because West Coast DJs, Midwest DJs, and Deep South DJs aren't gonna do it.
Down South is a complete different situation from Kendrick. Down South breaks a dozen one hit wonder niggas literally every summer for every single substantive nigga they've got. Three years ago it was that nigga Roscoe Dash. Two years ago it was Kirko Bangz and Cash-Out. Last year it was Trinidad and Travis Porter. This year its Rich Homie Quann and Migos. These niggas dominate radio for a few seasons, and then disappear off the face of the earth. But in that batch of bullshit, quality talent emerges like Rick Ross, and for what its worth, this nigga Future out here making numerous hits.
NY needs a much better system of exposing its own kin. And it needs to start with these bum ass DJs. And NY Hip-Hop fans need to put more pride into their own fucking sound.