How ironic is this, I made a statement the other day that it may be over for Fab when it comes to putting out albums, and that the rest of his days as a rapper may be better served with mixtapes, and features. To that I was informed that, " He is better on features now a days." I thought about that one, and had to agree. It seems that in this current market, fabolous is content with dropping 1 mixtape a year and riding that tape to show money. I will be the first to admit that you can't knock him for it, but at the same time where does that leave his legacy? to go from a platinum seller to a mixtape award nominee. Yes we all know that the market is very different BUT there remains a class of artist who can and have stand the test of time. Not to burden Fab with the TOP 5 conversation, but i would put him in a category of second tier artists, and not to mention a class of success. To date every one of his albums if I am not mistake has gone at the very least Gold, before the collapse of sales.
Has punchline rapping ran its course? It would seem so. My substantiation- both Fabolous, and Lloyd Banks, whom are arguably the poster childs for punchline raps, are at stalemates when it comes to putting out albums. Mixtapes are cool, but leave that to those who are in that lane, or are just using it to keep momentum leading up to an album; similar to what Rick Ross and Lil Wayne does. Not to put either of those artists in their categories (top of the game) but I think you see my point. Without a doubt both 'There is No Competition II' and 'Soul Tape' have taken on a life of their own, but where are the albums? i'd rather there be clarity and admit to us, that you dont have the backing for it right now, or the material; Its one or the other.
If you disagree, I would love to hear it. For now, consider fabolous' explanation:
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