Who is/was more influencial to the music industry?

[professor]

Now i know majority on this forum are Eminem fans, so dont let bias critique take over. Both Eminem and Kanye have been influencial to Hip Hop and the music industry, but who do you think changed the game the most? Of course, em takes the cake with album sales. But Kanye's sound and production has for sure changed the game in Hip Hop. I mean, did eminem change the game because of his skin color? I know for a fact he changed the game in rap because he just was better than every other rapper and the color of skin had/has no input. Kanye on the other hand droped HS Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation, 808s, and now Twisted Fantasy (awesome album by the way). No doubt this year will be Em and Ye's year. So, what's your guys' input?

[DƎRDYPK]

I say Ye but that's me

he's not the lyricist Eminem is but that doesn't bother me
you can't deny Ye's work with production & what he's doing with #GoodMusic
the man's a fucking mastermind

[mceddie]

ive already said it in another thread this night, but ill say it again. the only album i like from kanye is 808s. Infact im listening to it now, from top to finish. Beatiful album. I dont like the rest of his albums, including the new one.

[EminemBase]

I'm a big fan of both, but Eminem.

He hasn't changed it with trends or styles which people imitate as nobody can imitate him. He's changed rap in deep ways. I just can't be fucked to start typing / expanding as it'll be another 10,000 word post. SO I'm out.

[Brood]

I say Ye but that's me

he's not the lyricist Eminem is but that doesn't bother me
you can't deny Ye's work with production & what he's doing with #GoodMusic
the man's a fucking mastermind

[Fleka]

I think that Em is one of the most influencial people ever. Can`t talk about Kanye, cuz I never listen to him. Eminem has great influence, to fans and to other artists.

[Cam_24]

I'm a big fan of both, but Eminem.

He hasn't changed it with trends or styles which people imitate as nobody can imitate him. He's changed rap in deep ways. I just can't be fucked to start typing / expanding as it'll be another 10,000 word post. SO I'm out.

Same here homie, I started typing a response but stopped so I didn't end up writing a 5 paragraph essay haha. But yeah, Mr.Mathers takes the cake here.

[Devil'sAdvocate]

its Eminem's year closley followed by kanye.

[accutub]

Easy Em

[Almostlity]

I say Ye but that's me

he's not the lyricist Eminem is but that doesn't bother me
you can't deny Ye's work with production & what he's doing with #GoodMusic
the man's a fucking mastermind

Agreed, Can't take anything away from Em tho..

#Don'thateonmyopinion

[Drama Setter]

Based ,Based , Based

[M+M]

There isn't even any competition.. Em changed rap not kanye

[MikeNUFC]

Eminem by a fucking landslide.

He changed the way future rappers would rhyme and went places NO rapper has ever gone/will go before. He basically owned the music industry from 99-02.

Kanye hasn't changed a lot. Maybe with production style. Nothing more really.

[Shady50]

Lil Wayne has influenced rap the most. Duh

[Fa-Q]

Em, no question. Kanye has one album that is a classic for sure....he has two that are just about classics.

Em has four classics....simple as that