I had to check out "My first Reply" (Makaveli is in my top 3 goat albums). and I kinda liked the song, but feel like West Coast rappers still tryna to wave that flag 10 plus years later i dont really agree with.
I don't know too much Dom Kennedy, but I thought he was focused on the music, more than tryn to be on the aggressive tip. Watermelon Sundae after all.
I guess Kendrick Lamar was kinda aimin for that too with the 'control' verse, but at least he used a Kurupt line. Always referencing "Hit 'em up" when you wanna talk shit seems played out to me.