Nort

2y

the closest I think Drake got to being “innovative” was the underwater “toronto sound” style production off Take Care and various other tracks released after.

but even then, thats moreso to the credit of Noah 40

deleteduser579

2y

I was also gonna mention that Kendrick's influence hasn't really shown up too much either compared to other artists too. I think Kendrick's is due to his style and artistry not being something that's very easy to replicate to an extent

CRACKASTEPPAVEGAN

2y

You so real for Snowblind

Bow_And_Arrow

2y

Yeah he's an inspiration, not usually an influence.

Even though he has a fair share of rappers that are sonically influenced by him. JID, Saba, IDK, Anderson .paak come to mind

John Mauve

2y

not rap but Bowie did say TPAB influenced Blackstar

Like you said, his music isn't easy to replicate, but he might still influence people's music in less obvious ways

Nort

2y

dude seemed like a misery prick

SegaDreamFlash

2y

Yea. I can’t say that I’m the biggest fan of theirs but I feel like a lot of the slander is rooted in assuming they were just some milquetoast boomer band.

There’s some interesting s*** about them

Everest

2y

beatles started as like 4 cute guys being one direction and then within the space of a year ended up just becoming a totally different band with insane musical, studio, FX, envelope pushing stuff and then they just were that. someone on twitter the other day said something like it would be as if one direction after their debut few albums, they all of a sudden became radiohead

Free YoungBoy

2y

Quadra ain’t even disrespectful like that either

Nort

2y

dude seemed like a misery prick

TheFader

2y

Let’s open up the floor and really have this discussion.

Why was it that none of the Big 3 were really influential as far as artistry and sonics go?

I really can’t name many younger rappers tryna sound like Drake, Kendrick, or Cole.

Is it because their styles originate from an older era of rap? Or is it because, as rap has become more entry-level and DIY, the levels of their artistry can’t really be replicated and/or emulated?

Nort

2y

without gkmc we wouldnt get the various masterpieces Logic has released thru the years..

Everest

2y

beatles started as like 4 cute guys being one direction and then within the space of a year ended up just becoming a totally different band with insane musical, studio, FX, envelope pushing stuff and then they just were that. someone on twitter the other day said something like it would be as if one direction after their debut few albums, they all of a sudden became radiohead

John Mauve

2y

not rap but Bowie did say TPAB influenced Blackstar

Like you said, his music isn't easy to replicate, but he might still influence people's music in less obvious ways

Headass

2y

It’s in my top 3 as well

Everest

2y

because his blassics weren't even making paul or george look up from their guitars he'd play the intro to a song that would go onto be a generational song and be like 'what do ya think of that, boys?' and they'd just be like ahh yeah not bad that

Elric

2y

for a band that started with Love Me Do, Helter Skelter, I Want You and Guitar Gently Weeps are relatively heavier than a neutron star

Nort

2y

without gkmc we wouldnt get the various masterpieces Logic has released thru the years..

Nort

2y

Not blindly hating thats been my impression since seeing the Get Back doc

thriftstorepradas

2y

Illogical post

thriftstorepradas

2y

Without Drake’s influence we don’t get I’m Single by Lil Wayne so hey

Everest

2y

beatles started as like 4 cute guys being one direction and then within the space of a year ended up just becoming a totally different band with insane musical, studio, FX, envelope pushing stuff and then they just were that. someone on twitter the other day said something like it would be as if one direction after their debut few albums, they all of a sudden became radiohead