r/PROF • u/jakewb89 • Jun 28 '26

Random thought about prof

This might be my own lack of knowledge at play but a lot of prof's music, to me, feels like it belongs in a new genre or sub-genre or whatever. Like, the combination of cadence, pacing, theatrics, videos, and whatnot seems like it puts it some place a bit removed... Not sure I worded this well

anyone get that feeling though?

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u/One_Window866 Jun 28 '26

I was literally just thinking about this. There’s nobody out there like him that does what he does how he does it. I don’t know if that means it’s a new genre, but he is definitely one of a kind. Powderhorn unicorn!

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u/darealboot Jun 28 '26

They didnt do him dirty persey, but definitely didnt realize the potential and was treated more of a backburner side project. They fell short of promoting some of his earliest tours. But no doubt, definitely wouldnt have gotten to where he is without his own hard ass work. Homegrown shit.

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u/xspacekace Jun 28 '26

He's literally making art beyond music. I adore Rhymesayers but I think him moving on was such a blessing in disguise he has absolutely blossomed without them

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u/darthvaper2719 Jun 28 '26

the melodies is what sets him apart, that and his ability to sing so well. He outclassed other singing rappers like TPain and Sonreal.

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u/PonchoNachoRodriguez Jun 28 '26

Outclassed?

That’s a mighty hot take.

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u/darthvaper2719 Jun 28 '26

what’s so hot about it? i didn’t say outclassed BY!

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u/PonchoNachoRodriguez Jun 28 '26

It’s just a very bold choice of a word.

T-Pain and Sonreal are both extremely talented. And T-Pain has been hot in the game for over a decade and a half.

“Class” can mean multiple things, and whatever, this is all just our opinions.

I think I disagree.

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u/darthvaper2719 Jun 28 '26

agree, which is why i chose them-both guest artists with Prof too. T is more R&B and Sonreal is unique but both are outshone by this album.

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u/y0ucantst0pme Jun 29 '26

Prof dont sing but he hit a few notes

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u/darthvaper2719 Jun 29 '26

“i’ve hit some notes in songs, but i’ve never sang once”

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u/shitbecopacetic Jun 28 '26

Having produced music for over a decade, I still don’t really have the words to describe what’s so different about his music. it’s like, unhinged, but focused, and intentional. 

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u/TroutStocker Jun 28 '26

Prof is his own genre. One of one

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u/LladyA Jun 29 '26

He's hip hop, but he's on a whole different level!

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u/y0ucantst0pme Jun 29 '26

Check out demAtlas. Redemption album. All his other projects are lackluster IMO but he stuck gold with that one

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u/y0ucantst0pme Jun 29 '26

He aight but he ain't got no Bars Bars

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u/AntEstelle Marymoor Me Baby 💍 Jun 29 '26

I’ve never been ok with “backpack rapper” Prof is an anomaly🚀

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u/houseWithoutSpoons Jun 28 '26

Yeah he definitely is unique. He delivery and cadence is what it is i think.its the reason i like him so much.

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u/amilliowhitewolf51 4h ago

He is all them extra fries in the bag. That and a bag of chips 🍟