lonelyday Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Heya, this was brought on by another thread(you can probably guess which one) where rap music kept being argued. Now I don't wanna start some mile long argument about this again but rather ask the question: What are some good rap and hiphop songs and artists? It's not that i don't think that rap and hiphop can be good, because i know that they can be, but that my own knowledge of these genres(which i've put together because they tend to have a lot of crossover) really only extends to what is mainstream and what is local. So hopefully some of you can help me with this and who knows, maybe some people who have been more guarded about these types of music in the past will have a listen and find something they like as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Well your from NZ so I'm guess you know Scribe. I do like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 well, I don't know what your tastes are, but here are a couple of favourites: Rebirth of Slick (Cool like Dat) - Digable Planets We be to Rap what Key be to Lock The Seed 2.0 ~ The Roots (was just in our recent Top Ten ) Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) ~ De La Soul (best answering machine message ever ) and if you don't mind something other than English: Serenata Rap ~ Jvanotti Nordisch by Nature ~ Fettes Brot I don't want to make too large posts here, so more to come later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I know two or three songs by Outkast, and I think they're quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Serenata Rap ~ Jvanotti I always liked Jovanotti a lot. That´s not really rap for me... or maybe that´s "good" rap... It reminds me a lot of this huge Disco hit from 1978... it could also be called "good rap"... tell me what you think about it, if you have the time... "Qualle Idea" - Pino D´Angiò Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 it looks as if he's not even trying to look as if he's NOT lip-synching fun song though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazooka Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Listening to any cross section of Rap / Hip Hop requires a doubled tolerance to some offensive or hateful language and distasteful subject matter. It is territory full of mixed messages, from the thoughtful and substantial to the sensational, unprincipled and sadistic. I can't necessarily endorse all of the work by any of these artists. These are just individual numbers that I found noteworthy. Mic-Nificent -- CanabisThrow It On Me -- TimbalandGuns Are Drawn--The Roots Poison -- Nas If you don’t want to hear the N word or the F word, none of this is worth your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 (edited) Aesop Rock - a rapper who speaks in metaphors, so it's hard to understand the point he's making, but great lyrics and beats anyhow. None Shall Pass Daylight MF DOOM - a very elusive rapper who mysteriously hides behind a metal mask, and makes great stoned rhymes. very out there, be prepared for some weirdness. also, he works with great producers, like madlib and danger mouse. Meat Grinder (madvillain) America's Most Blunted (madvillain) El Chupa Nibre (dangerdoom) Del tha Funkee Homosapien - he used to be a stereotypical 90's rapper, but then became a stoner/alternative rap legend! he's worked with the gorillaz, deltron 3030, and had solo albums. in his lyrics, the rhymes are generally more important than the meaning, since it's mostly about life in outer space. Positive Contact (deltron 3030) Mastermind (deltron 3030) Clint Eastwood (gorillaz) Mistadabolina A Tribe Called Quest - this group gets a lot of people into rap, because they generally have positive messages, great lyrics, great rapping, and great jazzy beats. definitely one of hte best groups of all time. Jazz (We Got) Butter Edited November 10, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 also, what are your favorite rock bands? because the rappers i posted are mostly alternative rappers, who are more popular with the alternative rock crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 POP WILL EAT ITSELF "Ich Bin Ein Auslander" "RSVP" (You'll need to pump up the volume for this one) "Wise Up Sucker" "Def Con One" "Can U Dig It?" "There Is No Love Between Us Anymore" No rapping, but still pretty chuffing excellent, with hip-hop stylings. "Get The Girl, Kill The Baddies" (Ruff Justice) Live, and a bit "ruff" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 POP WILL EAT ITSELF "Ich Bin Ein Auslander" you are what? I like that song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 "Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A. This song packs a lot of power and energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymouse Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I don't listen to much rap, but one I've always loved is "Changes" by Tupac Shakur. I never really got into Tupac, but I could listen to that one every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 That's a good one, Anonymouse. I love me some Tupac. Welcome to Songfacts. Fantastic name, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I remember this song, back-in-the-day. Back when the club opened at 2AM and closed at 6AM. You could bring in your own bottle and leave with a genie who'd be glad to grant your wish . . . as well as cook you breakfast. Ah, the days of wild nights and mornings! This is as old-school as it can be. Who remembers? Jam on It! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Just a quickie while I'm passing. I like this one from earlier this year: "You Can't Rap" - Example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 LADY SOVEREIGN "Random" "9 to 5" "Hoodie" "Blah Blah" "A Little Bit Of Sssh!" "Love Me Or Hate Me" Plus some amateur vids by Lady Sov fans: "Gatheration" "Public Warning" "My England" Song only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 CYPRESS HILL "When The Sh** Goes Down" "Insane In The Membrane" "I Aint Going Out Like That" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 CYPRESS HILL "Insane In The Membrane" actually called "Insane in the Brain" and let's not forget Dr. Greenthumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Of course, you're right, Farin. But when I'm trying to fit these "public service broadcasts" in whilst also trying to satisfy my employers, there is always the potential for such mistakes to go unchecked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 just say it was a test to see if we were paying attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 To be honest, I'd prefer people to be checking out the Lady Sovereign material rather than bothering too much about Cypress Hill, who are already pretty well established anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Is something bizarre happening to this Forum? Farin may have added a post, I certainly have, but they don't seem to be appearing. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Tadaaaaaah! There they are. Why could I not see those last two posts before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman14141414 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Off the top of my head De La Soul A Tribe Called Quest Nas(most especially his first album Illmatic) Eric B And Rakim Wu Tang Clan Big Daddy Kane Gang Starr Common(it's hit or miss with him) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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