comparisons

How do you compare the days of Freestyle to the days of todays music? What are your opinions, "constructive" criticisms of the pros and cons of then and now? At one point, back in the 80's-90's, Freestyle was everywhere in the streets. You would go into your local "bodega" (store) and hear...

OK can you people tell me why I am hearing that Safire and Lil Suzy are in the same category as far as singing? I mean I know there was a comparison thread out there, not taking away from any artist, but to hear someone say that one is not different from the other is just plain ole bullshit...