I think Kanye is a certifiable musical genius. He's up there with some of the greats. I think Lupe's a lyrical musical genius, I think he's underrated, and I'm pretty sure he's retiring soon. He's just got to release LASERS, Food and Liquor 2, and LupEND, I believe.
But Kanye is Kanye. He seems to transcend hip-hop the way Wayne wishes he could. Cudi seems to be his prodigy, but I'm not sure if he'll ever be quite on his level.
GOOD Music > Young Money
It seems to me that Wayne only appeals to the mainstream because of his cornier shit. The bubble-gum pop, fake gangster, ringtone rap. Shit like "Always Strapped." He tried to do the rock thing, but it was forced, and no one I know was impressed.
I liked No Ceilings, honestly, and I liked some songs off of Da Drought 3. Not a fan of Rebirth or I Am Not a Human Being.