I disagree with Soul Rebel's post AND Compose's post. If you're making music for your self, then don't bother rapping. If you look at it, you on;y speak for two reasons - to communicate, or to entertain. If you're not doing one or the other, then put the mic down cuz it's a rap.

Long story short, do what the fans like AND you like, instead of this idealistic view of what you like alone. It dosen't work. Go to the medium ground and both of you will be more happy, and you'll be more comfortable. And there's a huge difference between "I think I can do better than that" and "the fans loved it and didn't hear what I thought were shortcomings". Don't be perfect at a track that sucks. Be better-than-good-enough on a track that's amazing.

- Ape

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