Jesse Jags VS Vector: Who raps better?

JESSE JAGZ:
Jesse Garba Abaga aka Jesse Jagz is a rapper, hip hop
artiste, song writer and producer. Previously a Chocolate City
sign-on alongside his brother MI, he pulled out in 2003 to
float his own label, Jagz Nation. A Jukun from Taraba State,
Jesse was bred in Jos, Plateau State, by his clergy parents
and his exposure to the choir early in life influenced his career
as a music artiste. After recording a debut but failed album
with a group called Gospel Insanity, he formed another group
called Eleven Thirty, which became a relative success. In
2004, he collaborated with MI to establish the Inner Hub
Studios and in 2006; he went solo and dropped a debut single
entitled Africa. That marked the beginning of his successful
career which was followed with various hits like Bend Down
Low and My Brother among other chart toppers. He has won
several awards to date.
The Nigerian music industry has produced a plethora of
celebrated rap artistes whose works have impacted Africa and
beyond. They include the likes of MI, Ruggedman, Eedris
Abdulkareem, 9ice and ELDee to mention a few. This week’s
Showdown zeroes in on two talented rappers, Jesse Jagz and
Vector, as Nigerian rap enthusiasts determine the better of the
pair.
VECTOR THA VIPER:
Olanrewaju Ogunmefun aka Vector Tha Viper is an indigene of
Ogun State and holds a Bachelors’ degree in Philosophy. He is
a singer, songwriter, rapper and hip hop act active since 2008.
He has two studio albums to his credit namely State of
Surprise and The Second Coming . His interest in hip hop dates
back to his early school days at St Gregory’s College, Victoria
Island, Lagos. In 1999, he formed a group called Badder Boiz,
with his friends, Krystal and Blaze. However, he released his
debut single entitled Kilode in February 2010. A follow up
single entitled Mary Jane was released two months later and
this was followed by his debut album in October of the same
year. To date he has won several awards and numerous
nominations.
…And the people’s verdict:
I’ll go for Jesse Jagz – Charles Emmanuel, undergraduate
Jesse Jags is more popular and talented compared to Vector.
He is also more experienced in the art of rapping. I like his
single, Redemption , though some people criticized when it was
released. Thank God its success has proved that his exit from
Chocolate City was actually a redemption move. So, I will go
for him.
It’s Jesse Jagz – Jossey Ileomah, civil servant
I think it should go to Jesse Jagz. The fact that he is MI’s
brother already gives him an edge over Vector because there
is the advantage of him sharing ideas and experience with MI.
Besides that, Jesse is also a music producer and is in a better
position to put up better raps. He is better than Vector as far
as I’m concerned.
Both are good artistes – Bridget Young, entrepreneur
Both Jesse and Vector are good. A look at their career profile
will show you that both of them have earned several awards
and nominations. Apart from that, they have both dropped a
number of hits so I think singling out either of them as the
better rapper is not a good idea. We should not create
unwarranted rivalry between them.
Vector is cutier than Jesse Jagz – Yetunde Adeola, stylist
I find Vector cuter than Jesse Jagz and also find his rap more
intersting too. You know, the popular saying has it that ‘the
eye sees before the mouth savours.’ It is very true. What I am
trying to say is that the fact that I find Vector cuter,
everything other thing about him automatically appeals to me;
I hope you understand what I am driving at?
They are at par – Oluseyi Adegbesan, businessman
Judging by my rating, Vector and Jesse Jagz are on the same
level career-wise. Talk about hit tracks and awards and you
would find that they fall within the same rating. However, let
us watch Vector because he recently returned to active
recording after a long break so he has a chance to prove
himself this time round. Maybe, we shall be in better position
to pass judgement towards the end of the year.
Give it to Jesse Jagz –Eniola Oyetunde, undergraduate
Jesse Jagz is my preferred candidate. That is not to say that
he is a spectacular rap artiste but when compared with
Vector, he is my pick. I don’t really know much about Vector
in terms of hip hop or rap and I don’t know of any hit rap
song that is credited to him. But in terms of being endowed
with talent, they are both gifted and have what it takes to go
very far.
I prefer Vector –Abbey Gabriel, undergraduate
I consider Vector a better rapper compared to Jesse Jagz
because he can switch from slow to fast tempo, something
only a few artistes can do. Jesse Jagz cannot do that so I
prefer him to Jesse.
Neither is qualified –Idowu Victoria, PR Executive
Neither Jesse Jagz nor Vector is qualified to be rated as
colourful rappers as far as I am concerned. Moreover, one of
the major assets that qualify an artiste to be recognised as a
top act is endorsement. Apart from Vector’s voice which was
used for a certain long-running Sprite advertisement, both
rappers have not attracted any juicy endorsement deal so far.
However, they are doing their best and will hopefully get there.