A Rapper V.S. The MC

In Hip-Hop there are two types of entertainers that are at the top of the game. There are rappers and MC's. Many people do not know the difference between the two, but I'm here to break it down to you.

A rapper is simply an artist that can poetically put his words/ rhymes on beats. He or she has the quality that draws you into their music. With Rappers you only like their music and maybe other qualities such as style but it ends there. Rappers have a small impact on the culture. Many rappers grow to be MC's such as Jay-Z, Nas and Biggie. In order for a rapper to be a great MC, he has to take himself to that star level. This level can be seen as the rapper's career continues. They step their whole game up. Commercial success has nothing to do with being a great MC, but it is a plus.

A MC, is the upgraded version of a rapper. Every great MC was once a rapper. They became MC's because they created a new lane/style/music/sound in hip-hop. The MC's music is top of the line, he/she is a performer who has the ability to connect deeply with their audience through music. His/her style is impeccable. Everything he/she says and touches is platinum. The MC is able to reinvent himself and change with the times. Thus, the number one quality of being an mc is that you must have timeless music. Your music never dies.

When you are an MC, many people bite your whole persona, which can be traced very easily.

Example:

Big Daddy Kane Brooklyn swag and persona, can be seen in artist like Jay-Z & Fabolous.

Slick Rick's style can be seen through Pharell, when your talking about sick jewelry game.

In conclusion, rappers are just the guys who can musically convey his/her thoughts and ideas thoroughly through music. While, the MC is able to do that, he/she reaches a broader audience and has the greatest impact on the culture.

When you are A MC you surpass just the music realm of hip-hop. Your name becomes synonymous with Hip-Hop.

Here is A list of some Rappers & MC's

Rappers

1. Fabolous
2. Beanie Sigel
3. Styles P
4. Lloyd Banks
5. Cassidy
6. Mase
7. David Banner
8. Juvenile
9. Eve
10.Camron


MC's

1. Big Daddy Kane
2. Jay-Z
3. Rakim
4. 2pac
5. Biggie
6. Nas
7. LL Cool J
8. Kanye West
9. MC Lyte
10. Busta Rhymes