Comments on: What rap music should I listen to?

By: ME AND B

ME AND B — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:39:59 +0000

the best rap is the silent kind.
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By: JoeTrumpet

JoeTrumpet — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:07:59 +0000

I’m glad you asked! Alternative hip-hop is a genre vastly underappreciated by enthusiasts of other genres, attributing all rap to be derogatory, uninspired music. However, if you look around a bit, you’ll find plenty of great hip-hop artists. Some recommendations:

Digable Planets — http://youtube.com/watch?v=4pvKzLXx3zY a jazz rap group from the early- and mid-90s. One of my favorite songs by them.
Lupe Fiasco — http://youtube.com/watch?v=bgd4d-lswG8 here’s the song song Kick, Push, a song about skateboarding. Great production.
cLOUDDDEAD — http://youtube.com/watch?v=fuDHR2OY5h8 a more experimental hip-hop group.
The Last Poets — if you’re curious about the roots of hip-hop, you could say it started with these guys. This is more spoken word over proto-hip-hop beats, really. Worth a listen.
Pharcyde — a more vulgar hip-hop group, they’re light-spirited and fun to listen to. Try the song "Soul Flower."
Madvillain — http://youtube.com/watch?v=ewc1hixzYPY great production.
Public Enemy — http://youtube.com/watch?v=9uPlIaF65PM from the golden age, this is a rather politically charged hip-hop group.
Run-D.M.C. — http://youtube.com/watch?v=l-oczo5sTKQ these guys basically mark the beginning of new school hip-hop. Classic.

Anyway, I tend to make my music answers too long, so I’ll cut this short here. Feel free to ask for anymore recommendations, and I hope you enjoy this!
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By: Mama Sol

Mama Sol — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:23:59 +0000

You would probably like the Roots a lot, because it is great rap, but they are also a band. Also Lupe Fiasco. If you want to listen to some other different types of rap try out Das Efx, Boogie Down Productions, Digital Underground, Dead Prez or the Coup, and of course Run DMC and the Beastie Boys (like Paul’s Boutique). Good luck and have fun.
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By: marksman

marksman — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:16:59 +0000

In my opinion NONE try listening to the early Blues instead
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By: hip. hiphop. hiphop anonymous

hip. hiphop. hiphop anonymous — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:54:59 +0000

Crossing over from rock would make Run DMC a great place to start. Rockbox is my favorite Run DMC song. Please for the love of god stay away from whatever’s on the radio. So far rap on the radio has done a great job of causing unattractive white girls to think they can dance while alienating true rap fans. Tupac, Nas and Common are really good and their lyrics are very intelligent and heartfelt. Also, the song Get By by Talib Kweli is excellent.

I see that you’re not into Jay-Z at all, but if you’re willing to give it a second chance, the songs December 4th and I Miss U (remix) are really good and they show Jay-Z’s maturity as a rapper.

Enjoy!
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By: Andy K

Andy K — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:25:59 +0000

Blondie (Rapture), which was the first rap song.
Run DMC/Aerosmith (Walk this way) and work your way through the artists that may appeal to you.

Originally, I was going to post a simple comment like, "None!" but I thought about it a little more and remembered those two songs, which would be pretty good for starters.

Rock on!
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By: KingOfTheWorld

KingOfTheWorld — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:59:59 +0000

I reccomend you check out Common (my all-time favourite), Nas, Talib Kweli, Jedi Mind Tricks, Lupe Fiasco, Immortal Technique and Royce da 5'9. Oh, and good on you for broadening you musical horizon, not automatically dismissing rap like alot of people do.
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By: Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess

Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:30:59 +0000

None, I hate rap and its lyrics.

*sorry
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By: Ocho Cinco

Ocho Cinco — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:16:59 +0000

NWA, DR Dre, and Snoop Dog are the best by far…….
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By: the experiment

the experiment — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:43:59 +0000

tribe called quest, common, talib kwali, mos def, lupe fiasco
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