Best Emcee of 2011
Reader's Pick
J. Cole
Right up until the fourth quarter of 2011, there were those who thought that J. Cole was destined to stumble and fall under the weight of over-the-top hype and high expectations. Guess they underestimated the depth of the Roc Nation rapper-producer's talent—not to mention the loyalty of his fanbase. With the critical and (more surprisingly) commercial coup that was Cole World: The Sideline Story, the Carolina spitter singlehandedly silenced the doubters and cemented his status as the success story of the year. Ladies and gentlemen, J. Cole has arrived.
Staff Pick
Mac Miller
Like it or not, Mac Miller is the blueprint for hip-hop in the digital age. Mac built a movement of supporters from the ground up by truly connecting with fans and making the music he wanted to make, resulting in the astounding success of his recently-released debut album, Blue Slide Park. How astounding? It was the first indie rap album to debut at #1 in nearly 20 years. That's no fluke, that's proof that Miller is changing the landscape of hip-hop. Not too bad for a kid from Pittsburgh, huh?
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Member Reviews and Ratings
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 29 |
This was the section I had the most difficulty voting for, I deliberated a good maybe 5 or 6 minutes on whether I'd vote for Eminem or Tech N9ne. I couldn't decide so simply judged them on who had the most replay value in my Ipod last year and Em won out. Good to see Cole winning out though. I was surprised to see Mac Miller as the staff pick but I agree he has done some brilliant things independently and has to be admired for that.
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member |
and yet you guys rated both of their albums as subpar?
get the @*#$! out of here dick riding ass faggots |
| Posted on Jan 10, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member |
This shit is mickey! Mac Miller? maybe Cole, but where's Kendrick?
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2012 |
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Tastemaker |
WHATS WRONG WITH THE READERS??????????
Look at Me Now for all of those awards?!?! That is absolutely ridiculous...that song was good, but uh-uh, not that good and Mac for Emcee of 2011 was ludicrous by the booth...easily J Coles year |
| Posted on Jan 10, 2012 |
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Tastemaker |
WHATS WRONG WITH THE READERS??????????
Look at Me Now for all of those awards?!?! That is absolutely ridiculous...that song was good, but uh-uh, not that good and Mac for Emcee of 2011 was ludicrous by the booth...easily J Coles year |
| Posted on Jan 10, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 2 |
well no doubt about that cos cole was the best thing to happen to hip hop the recent time
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| Posted on Jan 14, 2012 |
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