old school DJ quik is my fave... The Game has some pretty good stuff too...
hip hop head fo life
hip hop head fo life
brotha lynch hung, mr doctor, mac mall, g mo, spice one, krs 1, 2pac, biggie, and cube
Right. Thats the mainstream "hiphop". I dont blame anyone who thinks that hiphop is about drugs, bitches, rims, guns, magic stick etc because the mainstream has these "messages". The original hiphop is not a material thing, it is more likely a frame of mind, and the elements of hiphop help people achieve this state. It cannot be defined properly that this and that is hiphop, it could be different for anyone. For me (because i was into only breakdancing) hiphop is that many dancers gather around have a bommblaster and PVC on the street and just dance. Or on a big event (like battle of the year, freesyle session, Chelles battle etc) the crews battling against each other are dancing TO each other and not AGAINST each other. Many other subcultures have almost the same message, but again mainstream distorts the whole thing and nothing is left of it.Madhadda1 wrote:
http://mitglied.lycos.de/spoc208/gangster.jpg
this probably would be my favorite rap group. its called the c-strike homies
there pretty hardcore shit
My thoughts.
! Talib Kweli !
Mos Def, Blackstar, NonPhixion, Jedi Mind Tricks, Apathy, Common, Nas, etc....
Some rap that isnt about "bitches and hos"...
Mos Def, Blackstar, NonPhixion, Jedi Mind Tricks, Apathy, Common, Nas, etc....
Some rap that isnt about "bitches and hos"...
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rap suck big time
yeah blackstar is good stuff. i also happen to like john legend, even though it's not really hiphop. he sings pretty well though.
as far as mainstream stuff goes, i still like it if it's got a good track, and good rhythm in the verse. i mean at some point, you can ignore the stupid lyrics and just enjoy a good groove.
there's really a lot of similarities between metal and rap. for one, they both often rely on over-the-top lyrics to shock the audience, and there's certainly some amount of one-upmanship in 'who can come up with the most ridiculously violent and offensive lyric.'
as far as mainstream stuff goes, i still like it if it's got a good track, and good rhythm in the verse. i mean at some point, you can ignore the stupid lyrics and just enjoy a good groove.
there's really a lot of similarities between metal and rap. for one, they both often rely on over-the-top lyrics to shock the audience, and there's certainly some amount of one-upmanship in 'who can come up with the most ridiculously violent and offensive lyric.'
referring to c)RedTwizzler wrote:
A) Moment of Truth = Awesome. Probably the first rap I've ever listened to, and I love it.cl4u53w1t2 wrote:
gangstarr (best hip hop lp ever, moment of truth)
mos def
wu-tang
royce 5 9
i also like masta ace, defari, nas, talib kweli, pete rock, dilated and of course french hip hop (i am/shurik'n, faf larage etc.)
B) I'm a big fan of Rage Against the Machine. I know they're not "rap" per se, but it's pretty sweet.
C) Did you steal the term "Karkand is my Karkand." from me?
i can't remember if i stole it or had the same idea. i have it in my sig for about 5 or 6 months. if i stole it, sorry! it's a great idea!
what went wrong with my sig? i put [img]before and[/img] behind the link(HUN)Rudebwoy wrote:
Yup one of the best.Chck sig.cl4u53w1t2 wrote:
gangstarr (best hip hop lp ever, moment of truth)
Sorry man, i was referring to my sig, the quote is from gangstarr - moment of truth. Anyways i dont know what could have went wrong...cl4u53w1t2 wrote:
what went wrong with my sig? i put [img]before and[/img] behind the link(HUN)Rudebwoy wrote:
Yup one of the best.Chck sig.cl4u53w1t2 wrote:
gangstarr (best hip hop lp ever, moment of truth)
lol(HUN)Rudebwoy wrote:
Sorry man, i was referring to my sig, the quote is from gangstarr - moment of truth. Anyways i dont know what could have went wrong...cl4u53w1t2 wrote:
what went wrong with my sig? i put before and behind the link(HUN)Rudebwoy wrote:
Yup one of the best.Chck sig.
i'm a little bit confused today
Hilltop Hoods!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And
T.i.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And
T.i.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's nice to know there are folks out there who do actually appreciate what I think of as real hip hop. Some faves of mine are Celph Titled, Army of The Pharoahs, Oktober (guy has a sick flow, but hard to find material), but I think two in particular I have to mention. Biggie Smalls = all time legend, 'nuff said. Gimmie The Loot has some of my favourite lines ever. Second is Brother Ali. If you have never heard any of his material then please check him out, I think he is awesome. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
"My best moment? I have a lot of good moments but the one I prefer is when I kicked the hooligan." - Eric Cantona.
best example of that - missy elliot's work it. it's a fun song, but come on some of the lyrics are seriously retarded.
'work it, i need a glass of wahtah'
'watatatatatatatatata, sex me so good i say blah blah blah'
it's so stupid it's awesome..... lol
'work it, i need a glass of wahtah'
'watatatatatatatatata, sex me so good i say blah blah blah'
it's so stupid it's awesome..... lol
Andre Nickatina (aka Dre Dog). Frisco's Best Kept Secret.d.cripz wrote:
Can people list rap artists that arent so "famous". I like finding artists that arent on TV and shit kind of like Immortal Technique.
[google]http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-600365950835223424&q=biggie+smalls[/google]
Something I watched after reading this thread earlier. Still think he's a legend=)
Something I watched after reading this thread earlier. Still think he's a legend=)
"My best moment? I have a lot of good moments but the one I prefer is when I kicked the hooligan." - Eric Cantona.
Another great clip about breaking:
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For me I listen to a lot of Atmosphere, KRS-One, Zion-I, Aesop Rock, Sage Francis, AOTP, Grayskull, NERD, Gym Class Heroes etc.
I also like a lot of old school gangsta rap, before it was "cool" to like rap and stuff, like the old Death Row stuff and NWA, Eazy-E etc.
It makes me sick that all the scenesters are saying they all like hip hop when they dont know shit about it and just listen to 50 cent, the game etc, despite it all sounding the same and requiring no talent at all.
I also like a lot of old school gangsta rap, before it was "cool" to like rap and stuff, like the old Death Row stuff and NWA, Eazy-E etc.
It makes me sick that all the scenesters are saying they all like hip hop when they dont know shit about it and just listen to 50 cent, the game etc, despite it all sounding the same and requiring no talent at all.
Biggy was the best there ever was and possibly the best there ever will be, RIP Christopher Wallace we will forver miss you.
Hilltop Hoods because;
1.They have good rythym
2. They're from Aus
3. They use other sounds other than bass and scratch
4. They don't abuse sex or drugs in their lyrics; they condone them
5. Their lyrics have more meaning than mass produced shit eg. 50 cent {shudder}
6. They sound totally sweet!
1.They have good rythym
2. They're from Aus
3. They use other sounds other than bass and scratch
4. They don't abuse sex or drugs in their lyrics; they condone them
5. Their lyrics have more meaning than mass produced shit eg. 50 cent {shudder}
6. They sound totally sweet!
watched some hilltop hoods videos on youtube, they indeed have good rhythm.
testimonial year
recapturing the vibe
testimonial year
recapturing the vibe
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Black Haze is pretty awsome. Sounds just like Pac.
rap is shit rrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaapppppppppppppppp cccccccccccrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrqaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaapppppppppppppppppp
I'm a hater..
*runs around in circles pointing and laughing at all the hiphop addicts*
*runs around in circles pointing and laughing at all the hiphop addicts*
have you guys heard of "tha realest"?, he looks and sounds like Pac.
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If you like old school rap check out the Red Hot Chili Peppers first couple of albums, they were like a fusion of rap, funk, and punk rock.