- Reminisce, a famend hip-hop artist, asserts that rappers usually are not evaluated based mostly on their wealth or stream numbers, however slightly on their “pure ability.”
- He emphasised {that a} rapper’s respect within the hip-hop world is solely derived from their expertise, no matter their {financial} standing.
Veteran Nigerian hip-hop artist Reminisce has acknowledged that on the earth of rap, respect is earned by expertise not cash or streaming numbers.
Talking throughout a latest look on the On The File podcast alongside fellow rapper Vector, Reminisce addressed the continuing dialog about dominance within the Nigerian rap scene, significantly the rivalry between Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez.
He harassed that regardless of how wealthy or well-known a rapper turns into, they may by no means actually achieve respect within the hip-hop neighborhood with out demonstrating lyrical prowess.
Citing the latest rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, Reminisce defined that Lamar was extensively declared the winner not due to fame or affect, however purely attributable to his superior rap expertise.
He stated, “Hip-hop is the one style that doesn’t respect numbers or cash. Irrespective of how a lot cash you make as a rapper, you possibly can’t purchase it [the respect of the Hip-hop world]. That’s one factor I like about Hip-hop. It’s important to earn it. Individuals need to say, ‘Vector is an effective rapper, he’s a legend.’
“For those who like see 5 trillion streams, should you like identify your album the best. No person cares. Rap respects pure expertise. That’s why Kendrick Lamar is extensively adjudged the winner of his hip-hop battle with Canadian famous person Drake. For those who have a look at the margin between Drake and Lamar by way of business, it’s very vast. However as a result of it’s about ability set, which is the first factor in hip-hop, Lamar received.”