He is the only artist comparable to Kanye. He is not just another manufactured rap star, he is a complete artist. He is not someone that is being controlled by a record label. Jahseh "XXXTentacion" Onfroy, is singlehandedly one of the most innovative and unique rap artists of this decade.
He is a melodic genius, he is also a producer, his beats are experimental, innovative, unique, he isn't afraid to experiment, he is constantly evolving and changing his style. XXXTentacion, from the beginning, has always pushed boundaries and has continued to make progressive music that others could only hope to imitate.
His voice is an instrument. He wants you to look beyond just the lyrics. They are there just to complement the music, they are an application of the voice as an instrument rather than a medium for verbal communication and storytelling. His voice and his sounds are something that no one else is doing. XXXTentacion obviously isn't a Kendrick/Drake type of rapper with outstanding rapping ability but he still manages to make better music than them.
His mixtape, Revenge, is an extremely introspective and personal record. It allows you to better understand the perspective and emotions of Jaseh Onfroy. The mixtape has become a bridge for white youth to enjoy the art of the black inner city and empathize with the likes of Jaseh and that is what is so wonderful about art. We are able to see who he really is and understand him. The post-jail interview on 103.5 Beat shows that he is a surprisingly soft-spoken young man and it gives you all the more reason to care about him.
There was no XXXTentacion before XXXTentacion. He is not emulating anyone, he isn't trying to be anyone. He has no influences. When Look At Me came out of nowhere, everyone loved it because nothing sounded like it.
He has accomplished so much at such a young age, can you imagine what his music is going to sound like in 5 years?
hmm, I've never thought about this before, I mean I've always thought these soundcloud rappers were just aping off actual innovative artists like ugly mane and grips, but can you provide me an example that makes you say this?
Jason Sanders
hes way more verstile than ride...
Brayden Evans
So original, I saw that thread too
Joshua Wright
>bout the same height as an elf >AY >can't even reach the top shelf >AY >clothes as a kid all still fit >AY >use a highchair when I sit >AY >mommy still tells me I'm tall >AY >play with high heels when I ball >AY >just like Napoleon I rule >AY >middleschool fans think I'm cool >AY >fit in handbags when I hide >AY >amusement parks don't let me ride >AY >only seen through a microscope >AY >tough guy persona can't cope >AY
>LOOK AT ME >HARD TO SEE >LOOK AT ME >YUAGH
>LOOK AT ME >HARD TO SEE >LOOK AT ME >YUAGH
Truly groundbreaking stuff
Robert Howard
He's still corny as Nebraska though. Also, in the XXL cypher preview, it shows him "free styling" without any music. This makes me think he can't actually free style.
Aaron Williams
>actual innovative artists like mane and grips nice bait
Charles Flores
why don't you explain to me why that's bait
Joshua Reed
I was gonna skip this artist but is he actually good? Where to start?
Chase Flores
no, he's shite
Zachary Campbell
All those words but he's still a talentless little trashman kek
>taking rap seriously >considering rap a serious art
Kill yourself.
Elijah Morris
he stole his sound from denzel curry and he has produced no song as far as i know, Ronny J is responsible for his instrumentals as well as a lot of other soundcloud rappers. Its crazy Ronny J isn't getting any notoriety
Parker Johnson
Feel free to exxxplain it for me then please.
Noah Walker
Ok i listened to it, mind not blown Combo of lil uzi vert and Odd Future What’s so great about this? Someone post a track that will change my mind?
Gavin Nguyen
nah he really hit that shit on the nose. theres a reason X is so popular and its bc a bunch of teens-20somethings who dont listen to much music stumbled upon him and think its new and interesting. i think he had a couple good tracks off members only vol 2 but everything else ive heard is shit cant really see the appeal
Ayden Lee
Lil Uzi is XXXTentacion with the Odd Future removed
Ian Parker
Ronny J is a fucking legend, and anyone with half a brain should know that, my man. As for denzel, xxx just sounds like a lot madder version of him, with way worse lyrics and flow.
Alexander Lee
>hears Punk Weight one time >"BITCH I'M SIPPIN TEA. IN YAH HOOD. WHAT THE FUCK IS UP." can he be anymore obvious?