Whut? Thee Album VS. Midnight Marauders

MadDoeX - Whut? Thee Album by Redman

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Open Mike Aguila - Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest

Opening Statement:
Have you ever been in a relaxed attitude and wanted dope music to compliment it? Have you ever wanted to listen to some fun old-school rap without having to worry about deciphering its lyrics? If so, Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest is the perfect album for you. Widely praised as a quintessential classic, Midnight Marauders was released to the world on November 9, 1993. It is the Tribe’s third studio album, and countless listeners consider it the best in the Tribe’s impeccable discography

Midnight Marauders is better than Whut? Thee Album due to its extensive influence, superior critical acclaim, and popularity. While one might measure an album in its intelligence and rhyme schemes, remember that Midnight Marauders is supposed to be evaluated on its production and chill factor instead of these elements. My goal is to convince you that the album is superior using extensive research and the best facts I can lay my hands on. I have included numerous sources to prove my claim well. Finally, MadDoeX, I wish you much luck in this round

Rebuttal:
For a start, Midnight Marauders has influenced countless rap albums and shaped the genre as a whole. For example, rap groups such as the Fugees and Camp Lo utilize elements of Midnight Marauders in their music, including jazz-rap instrumentals and uplifting subject matters. Moreover, producers such as Pharrell Williams, Madlib and Kanye West craft beats that take inspiration from beats devised by the Tribe, especially these producers’ jazzy ones. Kanye even shouts out the group in his song “Last call”. Finally, rappers such as Logic borrowed the idea of a “tour guide” from the Tribe and this record. All in all, Midnight Marauders has a considerable impact on the rap genre. If you can name me five albums that Whut? Thee Album has undoubtedly influenced, I would be impressed

Second of all, Midnight Marauders has superior critical acclaim to Whut? Thee Album. For instance, in a poll completed by nearly 100 Rap Genius users, 84% of the voters stated that they preferred Midnight Marauders to Whut? Thee Album. Furthermore, innumerable professional websites such as Allmusic and Entertainment Weekly rate the Tribe’s album over Redman’s. Finally, on Rate Your Music, a site in which thousands of users rate and rank albums, Midnight Marauders is listed a whopping 1758 spots higher than Whut? Thee Album on their best album of all time list. Also, Midnight Marauders is ranked 80 spots higher than Whut? Thee Album on the best rap albums of all time list

Lastly, Midnight Marauders has is more beloved than Whut? Thee Album. For instance, Midnight Marauders peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200, while Whut? Thee Album peaked at a mere #49 (over 40 spots lower). Furthermore, the single “Award Tour” by A Tribe Called Quest, charted at an impressive #47 on the Billboard Hot 100, while Whut? Thee Album’s highest ranking song clocks in at an underwhelming #94 (almost 50 spots lower). Finally, on Rate Your Music, 5,138 different users rated Midnight Marauders, with 1,144 rating it a perfect 5/5. Compare that to the 1,065 users that rated Whut? Thee Album (over 4 times less), with a mere 121 rating it a perfect 5/5 (almost 10 times less). In conclusion, Midnight Marauders has most supporters and commercial success than Whut? Thee Album

Closing:
In sum, Midnight Marauders is better than Whut? Thee Album due to its extensive influence, superior critical acclaim, and popularity. I have proven that the Tribe’s album has taken countless websites, including our own Rap Genius, Rate Your Music, and the Billboard charts by storm, something that Redman cannot claim he has done with his debut. While one may argue that Whut? Thee Album has better guest features and vocal deliveries, it is universally considered that Midnight Marauders far surpasses the album in terms of production and creativity, both of which are more essential to making rap music

While one may come up with additional reasons why Redman’s album is better, they would be in a minority. Remember that 84% of RG users prefer Midnight Marauders…this number isn’t a mere coincidence; these users voted for the Tribe’s album because it is a lot more enjoyable to listen to. Midnight Marauders is perfectly executed in terms of “chill music”. On the other hand, in terms of intelligent hip hop albums, it is widely considered a fact that there are albums much better than Whut? Thee Album. This is why I prefer Midnight Marauders to Whut? Thee Album.