^ took me a 'lil while to make...I call it 'MC Kombat' ;-D
The premise: pick two emcees who have never rhymed together on the same track (remixes and blends do not count). The trick is to think of a pair of emcees that would compliment each other well in the booth. I came up with a quick ten:
1: Lupe Fiasco & Common
I'm surprised they (still) haven't done anything yet. Only time will tell, as these two planets are bound to collide.
2: Joe Budden & Nas
Current labelmates, it'd be great to see these emcees cypher up. Both emcees possess lyrical dexterity and for the most part have a shared "scene" of fans for which to please, myself included.
3: Guilty Simpson & Beanie Sigel
Two laid back cats with menacing voices and a dominant presence, this would be a great duo for just about any kind of song, soulful or heavy.
4: Planet Asia & Sly Boogy
Two of Cali's finest, to my knowledge the two have never collabed (I'd like to be proven wrong). There's nothing much to say about this pair, as each one is considered a staple in underground hip-hop out here on the West.
5: GZA & Talib Kweli
Two of Brooklyn's finest and brightest emcees, GZA (known as "The Genius) and Talib Kweli (which means "student of truth") are bound to swap verses one day. Ah, one day...
6: Ras Kass & Immortal Technique
A pair of emcees that are just as street-oriented as they are conscious, Kass-Tech would murder just about any track thrown their way.
7: Brother Ali & Krondon
At first glance, sure, this one's just for laughs, but when it comes down to it, both of these cats can spit: serious! Hip-hop's reigning albinos, Ali & 'don WILL work together one day! (please)
8: Xzibit & DMX
Another first-glancer that seems simple: "Oh, they both have an 'X' in their name." It's more than that. Both emcees epitomize ear-friendly hardcore hip-hop and would be compliment each other well with their strong studio presence. Can I get a Dos Equis?
9: Jay-Z & Guru (mandatory: DJ Premier on the boards)
This one's a no-brainer. Jay-Z, heralded by most as the greatest emcee of all time, alongside Guru, one of the most underrated as well as influential emcees of all time. The pair's varied flows would compliment each other quite well, in my opinion. Add Premo to the mix and it's a rap!
10: Eminem & Nas
"Eminem murdered you on your own track!" The words of Nas towards Jay-Z in regards to Hov and Em's collabo "Renagade" from The Blueprint album. A friend once told me he thought Nas would never collab with Eminem simply for the fear that his words might bite him back. Who cares!?!? I wanna see and hear these two in the booth! PLEASE!
Comments and suggestions are welcomed!
Also, feel free to leave some of your own "what ifs"!
