Feb 9, 2016 Not a fan of Thugger, but I may be able to expound on this. it's the same concept as using a keyboard with voices in it: when you use the artist's voice as an instrument instead of, well, their voice, it becomes another layer in the composition. It's in the same vein as screamo music, coincidentally. When you listen to the vocals phonetically, you get a better understanding of flow, rhythm, harmony, and cadence. ASAP Rocky is one of my favorite rappers because of this, and Jay is one of my least because I find his rapping super monotone (but that's for a different purpose, anyway).
Feb 9, 2016 I think its also because sometimes you might not necessarily understand him but that's kind of part of it. It's another layer like @polivarious said it's similar to screamo. He uses his voice to deliver lyrics but also utilizes it as sort of a compliment to the instrumental.
Feb 9, 2016 Not sure if I explained that well I kind of find it hard to explain but I do agree with the statement.
Feb 9, 2016 [QUOTE="polivarious, post: 1490031, member: 27095779" ASAP Rocky is one of my favorite rappers because of this, and Jay is one of my least[/QUOTE] lol
Feb 9, 2016 He emphasizes the interaction between the beat and his vocal melody as opposed to spitting bars in a traditional manner, it's not a difficult concept to grasp.
Feb 9, 2016 lol[/QUOTE] The difference between Jay Z rapping and David Blaine talking is... Nope, nothing.
Feb 9, 2016 ............. but when people say this they say it like its some complex nxt lvl concept it is literally just called singing
Feb 10, 2016 as opposed to using his voice one deminsionally, thug layers vocals almost as instrumentation
