The Rap/Hip-Hop thread

#55
#55
GahLee said:
I love'em both...

I wanted to post a few artists that most have never heard of that are really good at what they do.
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I learned three new artists today that I really like Eyedea, Atmosphere, and Immortal Technique. Plus I got a job. Today's been a good day.
 
#56
#56
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI3ulDAJOMQ[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcBFDMAAYwE[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWg3OHaTFyc[/youtube]
 
#57
#57
All of Murray's Revenge by Murs & 9th Wonder is awesome. If you haven't heard of them, go fix that immediately.
 
#61
#61
A lot of people don't like Hopsin but I don't know any Hip Hop fans that dislike this song:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPHHudm0NTY[/youtube]
 
#63
#63
zjcvols said:
Been listening to this guy lately. This guy is dope.

Brother Ali - Good Lord - YouTube
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One of my favorite albums ever.
 
#65
#65
I could really put up any song from that album and be good but, if I'm picking just one, gotta be Prince Charming:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjFWPZ9H4XU[/youtube]

First time I listened to it and heard the first verse, thought it was just nondescript love track. Quickly realized that was way off. A couple funny ass lines in there.
 
#67
#67
Favorite political hip-hop track

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22l1sf5JZD0&ob=av2n[/youtube]
 
#69
#69
Been a while since I listened to any rap or hiphop but if I do it's gonna be something old school or from the golden age. There was a time when I listened strictly to rap. And from that, gained a lot of respect for the old school artists. Early 90s was probably peak for rap and many would agree with me on that front. I don't see anything being pumped over the radio or on the charts as even coming close to the originality or quality from that period. Don't get me wrong I'm not anti-modern rap it's just the stuff I hear is crap and I've yet to re-explore modern rap and hiphop. Also, any rap artist who uses the auto-tuner or voice synthesizer gets serious points against them. Seriously, stop it now or just brand that trash a new genre.

Some names to reflect on...

A Tribe Called Quest
Freestyle Fellowship
Ultramagnetic MCs
Slick Rick
Biz Markee
Doug E. Fresh
N.W.A.
Beastie Boys

So many names coming back now. Nas, Mos Def, Del, LL Cool J, Pac, Biggie, Bone Thugs, Fat Pat and Dj Screw, Public Enemy, 5th Ward Boyz, Master P, Kool Moe Dee, Fun Da Mental, Jurrasic 5, the Pharcyde, Outkast...
 
#71
#71
Volunteer_Kirby said:
Been a while since I listened to any rap or hiphop but if I do it's gonna be something old school or from the golden age. There was a time when I listened strictly to rap. And from that, gained a lot of respect for the old school artists. Early 90s was probably peak for rap and many would agree with me on that front. I don't see anything being pumped over the radio or on the charts as even coming close to the originality or quality from that period. Don't get me wrong I'm not anti-modern rap it's just the stuff I hear is crap and I've yet to re-explore modern rap and hiphop. Also, any rap artist who uses the auto-tuner or voice synthesizer gets serious points against them. Seriously, stop it now or just brand that trash a new genre.

Some names to reflect on...

A Tribe Called Quest
Freestyle Fellowship
Ultramagnetic MCs
Slick Rick
Biz Markee
Doug E. Fresh
N.W.A.
Beastie Boys

So many names coming back now. Nas, Mos Def, Del, LL Cool J, Pac, Biggie, Bone Thugs, Fat Pat and Dj Screw, Public Enemy, 5th Ward Boyz, Master P, Kool Moe Dee, Fun Da Mental, Jurrasic 5, the Pharcyde, Outkast...
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Check out Talib Kweli, Mos Def and The Alkaholiks first 4 albums.
 
#72
#72
Rasputin_Vol said:
Check out Talib Kweli, Mos Def and The Alkaholiks first 4 albums.
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Black Star is probably my favorite rap duo. Never heard of the Alkaholiks but I'll try and remember them next time I feel the urge to re-explore rap / hip hop. Which might be a long ways away.
 
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#73
#73
Use to be a Drake fan, not so much anymore.

Anybody listen to his new album?
 
#74
#74
Anyone get Radioactive?

edit: Eh I forgot it doesn't technically release until tomorrow.
 
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