What do you think of Will Smith as a rapper? - Wu-Tang Corp. - Official Site of the Wu-Tang Clan

One and Only · 09-19-2007, 11:11 PM

In my opinion he's great and has made great albums. I remember back in the day when I was young we actually got Big Willie Style on cd we used to bump that a lot that was fun to just dance to and stuff. His new album Lost And Found is dope he speaks on some real stuff and he's a good story teller. He's The DJ I'm the Rapper, Homebase, and Code Red are all dope albums. I havn't heard any other albums besides these 5 so I can't really comment on his rest. His albums def aren't always serious and are good for chilling out to and just having fun. He can make club songs without them being negative(take Switch for example). He could easily rap circles around a lot of these cats out now of days. He's def an underrated rapper and doesn't get enough respect. He's also a great actor but that isn't what this topic it about! Show love for a legend.

TSA · 09-20-2007, 12:06 AM

he's the shit. I love "Summer Time" one of my GOAT tracks, he's a generally really talented person and is good at everything he tries therefore that's why his rap career is overlooked cause he can shine everywhere else even harder

plus this homo obsession in the 90s with gangsta rap (im a fan of it, but i personally think it was what took the first step in killing hip hop) made his clean cut real ass nigga image seem corny and everyone feel for it therefore its no longer safe to be a regular human being in a rap song anymore like he used to do.

BRONZBODY · 09-20-2007, 12:09 AM

dude is a legend as far as im concerned

hes the dj im the rapper is top 10 albums all time imo

HarlemDiplomat · 09-20-2007, 12:50 AM

Man I aint gonna lie.

I'm 20, so you know I was mad young when Big Willie Style was out and the Men In Black and Wild Wild West songs and of course Fresh Prince show was out and Summertime was a good throwback.

In those days you could say Will Smith was one of my favorite rappers.

But sadly, he has become a joke as I eventually learned about good rap.

Will Smith = good for his time, not as much of a rapper now.

When I think of Will Smith I think of him as an actor, I actually forget he use to be a rapper sometimes.

Groundbreaking in hip-hop without a doubt. I'd just be too embarassed to play any of his music now except in private.

Big Risk · 09-20-2007, 01:14 AM

He has plenty of CLASSIC tracks. The Rain is one of my favorite hip hop tracks of ALL time. And if you havnt heard it, please listen to it, it has Jill Scott on the chorus n shit. He has overall a very positive message and like dude said above, he wasnt glorified because he wasnt cursing, or on that gangster shit like everyone wanted.

SickT · 09-20-2007, 02:14 AM

Just Cruisin is one of my favourite joints...

LuckyTheWonderDog · 09-20-2007, 04:36 AM

He was cool back when he was with Jazzy Jeff, wouldn't touch his solo stuff though (especially when he had his recent comeback trying a harder style).

Sindrom · 09-20-2007, 05:08 AM

Can anyone post up some of his older tracks. I really need to hear Summer time again. Classic.

DJMethods · 09-20-2007, 05:43 AM

I cant take him seriously anymore

cap · 09-20-2007, 07:36 AM

im glad to see will getting some recognition as a rapper!!
people forget he's a real head who's been rappin' since the mid 80's and opened a lot of doors for todays up and comers (he won the 1st grammy,was the 1st to have a sitcom...)

and yeah the rain is great,also check out 'chasing forever' its a great song (written by nas)

Wu-Tality · 09-20-2007, 07:44 AM

He helped making Hip-Hop more popular among the mainstream.

claaa7 · 09-20-2007, 08:40 AM

Please upload some of these tracks.. Because most of what i've heard from him like "wild wild west" and all that, i would be embarrased to play it

Maxxx Millisecondz · 09-20-2007, 08:44 AM

"Fresh Prince" was the man, but Will Smith needs to stick to movies.

LuckyTheWonderDog · 09-20-2007, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eight-bizza-gee

"Fresh Prince" was the man, but Will Smith needs to stick to movies.

Summed up perfectly.

buckshotstheone · 09-20-2007, 09:44 AM

original poster - peep Rock the House and And in This Corner..., both classic records, especially Rock the House

09-19-2007, 11:11 PM	#1
One and Only ADEPT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,290 Rep Power: 0	What do you think of Will Smith as a rapper? In my opinion he's great and has made great albums. I remember back in the day when I was young we actually got Big Willie Style on cd we used to bump that a lot that was fun to just dance to and stuff. His new album Lost And Found is dope he speaks on some real stuff and he's a good story teller. He's The DJ I'm the Rapper, Homebase, and Code Red are all dope albums. I havn't heard any other albums besides these 5 so I can't really comment on his rest. His albums def aren't always serious and are good for chilling out to and just having fun. He can make club songs without them being negative(take Switch for example). He could easily rap circles around a lot of these cats out now of days. He's def an underrated rapper and doesn't get enough respect. He's also a great actor but that isn't what this topic it about! Show love for a legend.

09-20-2007, 12:09 AM	#3
BRONZBODY Drunk Off Titty Milk!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ATX Age: 31 Posts: 4,253 Rep Power: 20	dude is a legend as far as im concerned hes the dj im the rapper is top 10 albums all time imo __________________

09-20-2007, 12:50 AM	#4
HarlemDiplomat ADEPT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mary(Jane)Land Posts: 2,563 Rep Power: 0	Man I aint gonna lie. I'm 20, so you know I was mad young when Big Willie Style was out and the Men In Black and Wild Wild West songs and of course Fresh Prince show was out and Summertime was a good throwback. In those days you could say Will Smith was one of my favorite rappers. But sadly, he has become a joke as I eventually learned about good rap. Will Smith = good for his time, not as much of a rapper now. When I think of Will Smith I think of him as an actor, I actually forget he use to be a rapper sometimes. Groundbreaking in hip-hop without a doubt. I'd just be too embarassed to play any of his music now except in private. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/newhustlechriswilson

09-20-2007, 04:36 AM	#7
LuckyTheWonderDog Peace to the god(zilla) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Monster Island Posts: 6,979 Rep Power: 27	He was cool back when he was with Jazzy Jeff, wouldn't touch his solo stuff though (especially when he had his recent comeback trying a harder style). __________________ Click HERE for free mp3 compilations (inc. rare tracks) from: J Dilla, MF Grimm, Mr. Lif, Poetic aka Grym Reaper, Kool G Rap, RA the Rugged Man, Shabazz, Hell Razah, Timbo King, Jus Allah, Warcloud, Breeze Brewin, Kid Capri, Count Bass D, Insight and more...

09-20-2007, 05:43 AM	#9
DJMethods Wu Vatican Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5,845 Rep Power: 23	I cant take him seriously anymore __________________ Teachin Da SeedZ

09-20-2007, 12:06 AM	#2
TSA Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 33,388 Rep Power: 0	he's the shit. I love "Summer Time" one of my GOAT tracks, he's a generally really talented person and is good at everything he tries therefore that's why his rap career is overlooked cause he can shine everywhere else even harder plus this homo obsession in the 90s with gangsta rap (im a fan of it, but i personally think it was what took the first step in killing hip hop) made his clean cut real ass nigga image seem corny and everyone feel for it therefore its no longer safe to be a regular human being in a rap song anymore like he used to do.

09-20-2007, 02:14 AM	#6
SickT Pretty Toney Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KSNK-Finland Age: 23 Posts: 1,397 Rep Power: 9	Just Cruisin is one of my favourite joints...

09-20-2007, 05:08 AM	#8
Sindrom I <3 cock Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gay town Posts: 213 Rep Power: 0	Can anyone post up some of his older tracks. I really need to hear Summer time again. Classic.

09-20-2007, 07:36 AM	#10
cap THE ILL ONE Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reppin' Italy Age: 24 Posts: 6,191 Rep Power: 31	im glad to see will getting some recognition as a rapper!! people forget he's a real head who's been rappin' since the mid 80's and opened a lot of doors for todays up and comers (he won the 1st grammy,was the 1st to have a sitcom...) and yeah the rain is great,also check out 'chasing forever' its a great song (written by nas) __________________

09-20-2007, 07:44 AM	#11
Wu-Tality Metal Gear Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 1,684 Rep Power: 11	He helped making Hip-Hop more popular among the mainstream. __________________

09-20-2007, 08:40 AM	#12
claaa7 Killer Bob Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THE BLACK LODGE Posts: 12,024 Rep Power: 68	Please upload some of these tracks.. Because most of what i've heard from him like "wild wild west" and all that, i would be embarrased to play it

09-20-2007, 08:44 AM	#13
Maxxx Millisecondz Venemous Saliva Spit Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 566 Rep Power: 0	"Fresh Prince" was the man, but Will Smith needs to stick to movies. __________________ the debut album: Better 8 Than Never NOW AVAILABLE!!! coming soon to Newbury Comics!!!!! http://www.myspace.com/8bzagnojusticenopeace http://www.myspace.com/8bzabeatspage

09-20-2007, 09:44 AM	#15
buckshotstheone Legend Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nashua, NH Age: 28 Posts: 3,406 Rep Power: 17	original poster - peep Rock the House and And in This Corner..., both classic records, especially Rock the House

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