Originally posted by: Doodoo
Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
For real new york hip hop look no further than ......
papoose
and
ghostface killa (consistently bringing the hardest sh1t)
I'm a fan of NY hip hop, but was never a fan of Papoose. Ghostface is nice, but something about his voice bothers me. GZA's flow and lyrics are sick though.
Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Aesop Rock
MF Doom (plus most of his aliases)
Hieroglyphics
Aceyalone (partic. the RJD2 lbum)
Quasimoto
Latryx
Saul Williams
Ugly Duckling
Sage Francis
Dr. Octagon
Those are a few more recent ones I like
Plus all of the old school stuff that is too numerous to mention (Tribe, De La, BDP, etc, etc...)
There is a tonne of good stuff out there, you just need to look/ask. There is a thread here that lists some good stuff: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=38&threadid=2021819.
KT
Underground Hip-hop ftw.
I only heard of the dude last year when I heard Got Up This Morning and I was blown away. Along with Lupe Fiasco, two of the best lyricists of their generation IMO. The Cool. There oughta be a law against using that many metaphors in one song.
Oh, and let's not forget about Sol.illaquists of Sound. Almost too much soul for 4 individuals to contain. Best clip I could find: Text
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Aesop Rock
MF Doom (plus most of his aliases)
Hieroglyphics
Aceyalone (partic. the RJD2 lbum)
Quasimoto
Latryx
Saul Williams
Ugly Duckling
Sage Francis
Dr. Octagon
Those are a few more recent ones I like
Plus all of the old school stuff that is too numerous to mention (Tribe, De La, BDP, etc, etc...)
There is a tonne of good stuff out there, you just need to look/ask. There is a thread here that lists some good stuff: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=38&threadid=2021819.
KT
Originally posted by: preslove
Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Aesop Rock
MF Doom (plus most of his aliases)
Hieroglyphics
Aceyalone (partic. the RJD2 lbum)
Quasimoto
Latryx
Saul Williams
Ugly Duckling
Sage Francis
Dr. Octagon
Those are a few more recent ones I like
Plus all of the old school stuff that is too numerous to mention (Tribe, De La, BDP, etc, etc...)
There is a tonne of good stuff out there, you just need to look/ask. There is a thread here that lists some good stuff: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=38&threadid=2021819.
KT
:thumbsup: Don't forget Lyrics Born. Latryx is defunct
Originally posted by: QueBert
Papoose has like 50 mix tapes, funny how he got a huge deal with Jive - I think 2 mill? And they ended up dropping him, wonder if he had to pay all that back. He has some good songs, I honestly haven't heard enough to run around screaming he's the next Jay Z. That song he did talking about Police Brutality is pretty damn nice though.
I'm a fan of lyrical rap, regardless of what they rap about. Crooked I's a good example, he's pretty much on gangsta #### but he's deep and has tons of metaphors and kills pretty much every verse he's on. As much as I love Hip-Hop, I know we'll never have another Fat Boys or Run DMC. The hay days are behind us, but there's still a lot of quality non bling/ho rap out there.
Right now forget Papoose, Joell Ortiz is the future, his Bodega Chronicles is one of the best albums I've heard in years. Dude is too vicious anyone who hasn't heard him do yourself a favor and check these links
125 Grams (pt 1)
Freestyle - Aftermath
freestyle - tribute to Big Pun
Joell is a monster, he was signed to Aftermath for a minute, heard Dre let him go. A damn shame cos very few dudes are seeing him on the mic.
Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
Originally posted by: QueBert
Papoose has like 50 mix tapes, funny how he got a huge deal with Jive - I think 2 mill? And they ended up dropping him, wonder if he had to pay all that back. He has some good songs, I honestly haven't heard enough to run around screaming he's the next Jay Z. That song he did talking about Police Brutality is pretty damn nice though.
I'm a fan of lyrical rap, regardless of what they rap about. Crooked I's a good example, he's pretty much on gangsta #### but he's deep and has tons of metaphors and kills pretty much every verse he's on. As much as I love Hip-Hop, I know we'll never have another Fat Boys or Run DMC. The hay days are behind us, but there's still a lot of quality non bling/ho rap out there.
Right now forget Papoose, Joell Ortiz is the future, his Bodega Chronicles is one of the best albums I've heard in years. Dude is too vicious anyone who hasn't heard him do yourself a favor and check these links
125 Grams (pt 1)
Freestyle - Aftermath
freestyle - tribute to Big Pun
Joell is a monster, he was signed to Aftermath for a minute, heard Dre let him go. A damn shame cos very few dudes are seeing him on the mic.
Joell is nice too I agree.
Originally posted by: ShadowOfMyself
Dont wanna thread crap or anything, everyone knows I hate hip hop with a passion, but it is for the same reason I also hate pop, and similar music styles (hip hop and pop are nothing alike you say? they are in one thing, as explained below)
Im just here to ask, does anyone know of an hip hop "group" which can actually play instruments? You know, instead of just using a sampled beat over and over with some guy talking... Thats my problem, so if someone can show me a band that has some skill, I will reckon hip hop can be good
Usually I listen to most kinds of metal or progressive rock etc (you know, "flashy" music by normal standards) and I can even appreciate some techno to boot! While most techno doesnt have any instruments either, the kind I like has some great melodies which could be used in a classical or rock song, thats what makes it great for me... But hip hop is devoid of melody, it puts me to sleep
Again Im not here to flame, so dont act all offended cuz someone doesnt join the hip hop worship in this thread
Originally posted by: ShadowOfMyself
Dont wanna thread crap or anything, everyone knows I hate hip hop with a passion, but it is for the same reason I also hate pop, and similar music styles (hip hop and pop are nothing alike you say? they are in one thing, as explained below)
Im just here to ask, does anyone know of an hip hop "group" which can actually play instruments? You know, instead of just using a sampled beat over and over with some guy talking... Thats my problem, so if someone can show me a band that has some skill, I will reckon hip hop can be good
Usually I listen to most kinds of metal or progressive rock etc (you know, "flashy" music by normal standards) and I can even appreciate some techno to boot! While most techno doesnt have any instruments either, the kind I like has some great melodies which could be used in a classical or rock song, thats what makes it great for me... But hip hop is devoid of melody, it puts me to sleep
Again Im not here to flame, so dont act all offended cuz someone doesnt join the hip hop worship in this thread
Originally posted by: Randum
cypress hill, love them but the most repetitive chorus on the face of this planet with what they do, and its gets repetitive..
i would go out on a limb and say the beastie boys are the most talented hip hop artists of our time hands down. they have fun, make fun and their shows are a lot of fun, constantly changing up from rap song to instrumental.
all these artists now singing about having lots of money, trying so hard to be different by wearing non-conforming clothes or spelling their name different....
give me a rock band anyday of the week..