need some nice rap musickkk

[lektrix]

been listening to too much mainstream rap, can anyone recommend me some rap/hip hop that's more true to the heart and soul? i.e. songs with awesome lyrics, ideas, meaning & complexion as opposed to the boring mainstream music about hoes, $ & crack...thx

p.s.: doesn't have to be very recent too, i'll take anything from the last decade or so, probably won't know much of it but i'll try to learn to like it lol

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Common, MF Doom, Talib Kwali come to mind

 

[I Saw OJ]

People Under the Stairs

 

[ric1287]

Originally posted by: AznAnarchy99
Common, MF Doom, Talib Kwali come to mind

common is a must, blackstar, nas's illmatic, tribe, mos def, immortal technique, sage francis

 

[Xyclone]

If you want Gangsta Rap, definitely check out N.W.A., Dr. Dre (The Chronic and 2001), and Snoop Dogg (Doggystyle). But, I got sick of Gangsta Rap and listen to Underground Hip-Hop, such as Jurassic 5. All these artists are great; check them out.

 

[andylawcc]

rap music and kkk don't mix

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Xyclone
If you want Gangsta Rap, definitely check out N.W.A., Dr. Dre (The Chronic and 2001), and Snoop Dogg (Doggystyle). But, I got sick of Gangsta Rap and listen to Underground Hip-Hop, such as Jurassic 5. All these artists are great; check them out.

Is Jurassic 5 still considered underground?

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: AznAnarchy99
Common, MF Doom, Talib Kwali come to mind

Atleast spell Kweli right.

And I doubt you'll find many good suggestions here, ATOT is a notorious gang of rap hating people that love the idea of grown men looking like monkeys screaming unintelligible banter.

That being said I've been downloading a lot of TI recently, including his new song Top Back.

As wel my other favourite song right now is Want You by Lloyd Banks ft. Lil Wayne

 

[anxi80]

a tribe called quest - anthology
talib kweli & dj hi-tek - reflection eternal
mos def & talib kweli - mos def & talib kweli are blackstar
k-os - exit
common - be
the roots - things fall apart
talib kweli - quality
mos def - black on both sides
handsome boy modeling school - white people
de la soul - de la soul is dead
murs - murs 3:16 the 9th edition
black eyed peas - behind the front
de la soul - 3 feet high and rising
black eyed peas - bridging the gaps
gang starr - full clip
common - ressurection
common - like water for chocolate
digital underground - sex packets
hieroglyphics - full circle
hieroglyphics - third eye vision
the roots - illadelph halflife
k-os - joyful rebellion
little brother - the listening


im hoping if you at least try and seek out the first 10 i named you should be in pretty good shape, considering they are pretty safe bets.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: AznAnarchy99
Common, MF Doom, Talib Kwali come to mind

Atleast spell Kweli right.

And I doubt you'll find many good suggestions here, ATOT is a notorious gang of rap hating people that love the idea of grown men looking like monkeys screaming unintelligible banter.

That being said I've been downloading a lot of TI recently, including his new song Top Back.

As wel my other favourite song right now is Want You by Lloyd Banks ft. Lil Wayne

The first four replies were nothing but suggestions. And so far in this thread there hasn't been any rap bashing at all.

I'm sure there will be some bashing, but ATOT bashes any opinions.

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: AznAnarchy99
Common, MF Doom, Talib Kwali come to mind

Atleast spell Kweli right.

And I doubt you'll find many good suggestions here, ATOT is a notorious gang of rap hating people that love the idea of grown men looking like monkeys screaming unintelligible banter.

That being said I've been downloading a lot of TI recently, including his new song Top Back.

As wel my other favourite song right now is Want You by Lloyd Banks ft. Lil Wayne

The first four replies were nothing but suggestions. And so far in this thread there hasn't been any rap bashing at all.

I'm sure there will be some bashing, but ATOT bashes any opinions.

I know, but I'm getting my preemptive strike in first, because I know it will happen.

The worst thing is I don't go into any rock threads saying it sucks, sure, it's not my favourite thing to listen to (quite frankly I'm an equal opportunity kinda listener) but everyone has unique tastes.. I'm not gonna bash anyone over it.

ATOT just loves bashing rap more than many other things.

 

[handoverfist]

outkast- atliens
jedi mind tricks - violent by design
lupe fiasco- food and liquor
canibus- rip the jacker
mos def- black on both sides

 

[ForumMaster]

mos def has some nice things. infected mushroom had a pretty nice rap song in their latest album. try it here.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

jedi mind tricks

 

[Jahee]

The Roots, Hi-Tek, they do some good stuff...

If you're looking for soul stuff, i really reccoment "Jill Scott - Who Is Jill Scott" and "Lauren Hill - The Miseducation Of"

 

[Hubes]

Originally posted by: anxi80
a tribe called quest - anthology
talib kweli & dj hi-tek - reflection eternal
mos def & talib kweli - mos def & talib kweli are blackstar
k-os - exit
common - be
the roots - things fall apart
talib kweli - quality
mos def - black on both sides
handsome boy modeling school - white people
de la soul - de la soul is dead
murs - murs 3:16 the 9th edition
black eyed peas - behind the front
de la soul - 3 feet high and rising
black eyed peas - bridging the gaps
gang starr - full clip
common - ressurection
common - like water for chocolate
digital underground - sex packets
hieroglyphics - full circle
hieroglyphics - third eye vision
the roots - illadelph halflife
k-os - joyful rebellion
little brother - the listening


im hoping if you at least try and seek out the first 10 i named you should be in pretty good shape, considering they are pretty safe bets.

good list.

 

[Compton]

Jeru the Damaja

 

[JJChicken]

listen to some pac. hes as good as u can get. i suggest "so many tears" and the whole me against the world album

 

[Vonkhan]

Rap is dead, all hail the new king

 

[lektrix]

damn, so much stuff to download, thanks

 

[mobobuff]

DJ Danger Mouse?

 

[compuwiz1]

Rap sucks, now go DIAFWFSOYA

 

[5to1baby1in5]

Originally posted by: Inspector Jihad
jedi mind tricks

"You don't want to sell me rap music. You want to go home and rethink your life."

 

[R Nilla]

To add to what's already been said: Soul Position (RJD2 + Blueprint), Mr. Lif, El-P.
Also, K-Os was already mentioned but I'd also recommend him as his music is a unique and refreshing blend of hip-hop, rock, reggae, jazz, etc. :thumbsup:

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: AznAnarchy99
Common, MF Doom, Talib Kwali come to mind

Atleast spell Kweli right.

And I doubt you'll find many good suggestions here, ATOT is a notorious gang of rap hating people that love the idea of grown men looking like monkeys screaming unintelligible banter.

That being said I've been downloading a lot of TI recently, including his new song Top Back.

As wel my other favourite song right now is Want You by Lloyd Banks ft. Lil Wayne

The first four replies were nothing but suggestions. And so far in this thread there hasn't been any rap bashing at all.

I'm sure there will be some bashing, but ATOT bashes any opinions.

I know, but I'm getting my preemptive strike in first, because I know it will happen.

The worst thing is I don't go into any rock threads saying it sucks, sure, it's not my favourite thing to listen to (quite frankly I'm an equal opportunity kinda listener) but everyone has unique tastes.. I'm not gonna bash anyone over it.

ATOT just loves bashing rap more than many other things.

I'd say ATOT bashes "emo" more so than rap. Now, ask yourself what these things have in common. They are both mass-produced, high-crap-content products that execs attempt to market to the young, suburban male populace, 90% of ATOT members. Sure, they are some talented examples of each, but that's not what is being broadcast on the pop/hiphop stations 27 times per day.

So what you see is not irrational rap hate, but rather the very predictable reaction of people who recognize when they are purposely being targeted and told to like something by someone trying to make a buck.