Overly Comparing Rappers to Eminem

Ok, this is starting to get old. Whether you sound a lot like Eminem or a just little bit, people are almost always going to assume you are biting his style or are a complete rip-off. I really can't understand this, I mean if they can't differentiate noticeable differences there has to be something wrong with their judgement. Yes over comparing happens with other rappers as well but Eminem seems to be the top mentioned (Tech n9ne is getting there too). I know it probably has to do with the fact that shady is one of the most influential rappers of all time; but still the excessive amounts of comparisons are too far-fetched.

I'm sure I am not the only one to notice this happening so often. Do you think that Eminem's style is so distinct that any sudden similarity deserves to be called an imitation?

King wrote:Do you think that Eminem's style is so distinct that any sudden similarity deserves to be called an imitation?

I'd say this is it. Em is probably one of, if not the most, unique rappers of all time. His style is very accessible, so it's easy to draw comparisons

Jeet wrote:

King wrote:Do you think that Eminem's style is so distinct that any sudden similarity deserves to be called an imitation?

I'd say this is it. Em is probably one of, if not the most, unique rappers of all time. His style is very accessible, so it's easy to draw comparisons

Yea I figured, it's just amazing how fast any comparison could be made almost just by instinct.

and to think, Eminem used to be compared to Nas

Eminems style itself is a mix of Big L, Cage and Esham.

Grandmaster wrote:Eminems style itself is a mix of Big L, Cage and Esham.

LMAO
I love you man.

Grandmaster wrote:Eminems style itself is a mix of Big L, Rakim & The Wu Tang Clan.

If we're talking about rappers that would combine Em's style, Cage and Esham would be an afterthought, lol.

Big L is more so similar to Hopsin than Eminem by loads if anything..Em and Big L are very different as well.