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OP, try Digable Planets' "Reachin'." It's a great album, lots of fun, and very easy to get into. Just grab it on whatever streaming service you prefer and put it on, you'll have a good time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyGy0ODCutE
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FactsAreUseless posted:OP, try Digable Planets' "Reachin'." It's a great album, lots of fun, and very easy to get into. Just grab it on whatever streaming service you prefer and put it on, you'll have a good time. literally came to rec digable planets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl-pjb7y3y0 one of the first lines is "we read Marx where I'm from" hip hop is probably the most reliably revolutionary music also the pharcyde https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zazofh844m8 but if you can't gently caress with something like Flatbush zombies i dunno what to tell you mang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDIbHBefyrM
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I really thought this went without saying but can you not post like such a loving cracker Jesus lol.
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Larry Parrish posted:I really thought this went without saying but can you not post like such a loving cracker Jesus lol. this is something awful sir
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Jan 11, 2022 12:05
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smarxist posted:this is something awful sir back to GBS with you
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i like tek 9 because he flows really fast, that's the extent of my rap knowledge outside of the larger pop culture scene glad to see the forum got made 
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Op give us an update
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op you could try jay-z's unplugged album, he runs through like 12 absolutely classic hits and the roots do a great job playing for him
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Jan 11, 2022 15:36
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If it’s jay z playing you’re best off with headphones unplugged as well
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Recommending Jazz Liberatorz: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wq0ypfSKR1Baqi4qoJWsq?autoplay=true
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t a s t e posted:If it’s jay z playing you’re best off with headphones unplugged as well twinkletoes you breakin my heart...
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what are some other good 'thematic' rappers? ex something like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVMgaMSJUl0
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Jan 11, 2022 15:47
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give lil wayne an honest chance if you want to listen to rap that isn't all backpack lmao. he's got the best chops of any top 40 rap artist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uIsw1pM9bE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P19dow9ALYM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ffu7u9gvSU
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Jan 11, 2022 15:57
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Larry Parrish posted:I didn't 'get' rap until this old dude online made me sit down and listen to the chronic in a sync with him. so maybe start there. also poo poo just do this
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Jan 11, 2022 15:58
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Have some aggressive/workout rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbSYgSOZHqI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOycRO6mabo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srNSExkpT8k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GhbkrOg9gA and one "enjoy the flow" song that is an all timer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWNenB97uEc and one I just learned about recently but really like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwmaQsabyuA
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what kind of music do you like, OP? sometimes finding stuff with beats similar to your preferred genre is a good way in. the good news is if you like soul/r&b there are hundreds of artists who use sample based beats edit: or anything with a live band - the roots were big for me in that way
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CatBlack posted:check out Death Grips, OP this. start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPtPo8Sa3NE
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Lib and let die posted:what are some other good 'thematic' rappers? ex something like this Bro what is this
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One artist I never see brought up in these conversations is Murs. Clever rhymes and his lyrics are a bit clearer than most. Production is also top notch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV1q4wg-eAA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE30rLaDuDQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1XnysKB--k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpBoF0aHu5Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioh9OCJ_d8g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1udvHk7U2BA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBD6nIXXm5k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBBozpR7JHQ
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The REAL Goobusters posted:Bro what is this probably garbage? idk
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op just listen to all these: http://brooklynradio.com/history-of-hip-hop/
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I think Kid Cudi and Juice Wrld are good starting points for someone that doesn't like rap
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asap-salafi posted:I think Kid Cudi and Juice Wrld are good starting points for someone that doesn't like rap 
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I'm an old white man with old white man tastes The last time commercial rap worked for me was like back during crunk, like Bia Bia was good and David Banner's albums before he did that 9th Wonder collab is there any reason and/or any way I can get into what the kids are listening to? Like I tried to listen to Young Thug since he seems to carry a bit of respect and Uzi Vert etc but this whole era just isn't doing it for me
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If you could listen to crunk there’s 100% current stuff that’s out there for you, it might just take a bit more sifting through
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Wendigee posted:here you go op I'll second (third?) Run the Jewels. If you like Rage Against the Machine I suspect you'll enjoy them, and Zack shows up on several tracks like this one. Or this one that isn't six years old. Olothreutes fucked around with this message at 19:33 on Jan 11, 2022 |
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I'm so out of touch with anything new besides Kendrick Lamar, whom I definitely would recommend. I'll just give some others that I would always recommend when I was actually current with music. Oh and Death Grips is an absolute blast, I found them through the drummer (Zach Hill) and his old projects. You could always go with the classics. Like Wu Tang, Public Enemy, Tribe Called Quest. They all kind of paved the way for rap to get maintstream in a big way. Following NWA's breakup brought Dr. Dre, Easy-E, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, etc. Also Beastie Boys are a fun listen if you're not into the gangster rap stuff. Straying further from mainstream rap in the early 2000s was artists like Del (and the classic Deltron 3030), Atmosphere, Sage Francis, Immortal Technique, MF Doom (especially Madvillanly). I fell off of rap and hiphop around the late 2000s/early 2010s but some more recent artists that I've latched onto has been Run The Jewels (and their solo works) especially with the recent political climate. Really I would find any sort of list about the top albums from a certain era and give them a shot. There's a lot of different things that make each era unique so it's hard to give people any single recommendation unless they already know what they're looking for. Edit: Oh, also there are some great instrumental hiphop artists too that are always good for background listening: DJ Shadow (Endtroducing), RJD2, Madlib, The Avalanches, Blockhead cage-free egghead fucked around with this message at 20:25 on Jan 11, 2022 |
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I'm gonna nth recommendations of A Tribe Called Quest. Their sound is very accessible and smooth, and the content is a range from funny boppy stories to real struggles of people of color. Everything is interesting, easy to listen to, and very classic. Mos Def's Black on Both sides is also a very classic hip hop album. Actually, Mos Def/Yasiin Bey in general is a great place to start. He's very lyrically proficient yet easy to understand because he's not machine gun fast. His content is interesting as well. I think a lot of his beats are really technically interesting to listen to as well. Especially this track, it's maybe my all time favorite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq3syNck274
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Olothreutes posted:I'll second (third?) Run the Jewels. If you like Rage Against the Machine I suspect you'll enjoy them, and Zack shows up on several tracks like this one. Or this one that isn't six years old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7-3NvpFnPU I think this song really shines live.
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Nehru the Damaja posted:I'm an old white man with old white man tastes The kids aren’t listening to Griselda but they’re the best out now Try Tyler the Creator and Vince Staples
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Vincent Van Goatse posted:So I'm a terribly white dude who doesn't know poo poo about rap besides appreciating Biz Markie (RIP) and seeing Snoop Dogg at a club once. I used to be one of those "I like everything but country and rap" idiots but I'm willing to learn. Before I make my suggestion, its important that you know that I don't like rap. I don't listen to rap. I know some rappers, i've heard some songs.. but its just not for me. That being said, there is one rapper I like and he pretty much only does freestyle. If you haven't heard of Harry Mack, then my guy (girl, or other) you are missing out. Harry is a 30+ yr old rapper who mostly freestyles. About a year ago he started blowing up on youtube because of how insanely good he is. I'm linking one of my favorite video of him, Omegle 30. He goes on omegle, connects with random stranger and asks them a few words. He then uses these to make up a song on the fly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtjdWxFcOc4 I highly recommend you watch the whole thing, he uses his interaction with people to add to the song. Honestly, I recommend all his omegles, its amazing. Another one of my favorites is 29 for the last 2 songs
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The REAL Goobusters posted:Op give us an update will update when I've listened to more of the stuff posted
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Way back before Black Eyed Peas got intensely commercial/popular/fergie/successful whatever you wanna call it they released a song that was dope as gently caress imo called Joints and Jams and I wouldn't say it's the best rap but it's a good starting point for if you just want somethin you can feel good about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdGRfsnPhp0
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Vincent Van Goatse posted:will update when I've listened to more of the stuff posted Fair warning, a great many people here are speaking from behind blinders and recommending exclusively like backpacker rap. I don't claim to be above it because like I said above, I fell out of touch with what was in style a good while ago. I'm just saying there is a *big* world of rap music out there and because you're asking people who pay to post on an internet forum whose relevance peaked a long time ago (and again, I'm one of them; I'm not above anyone here), you're getting kind of a limited view.
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Dalael posted:Before I make my suggestion, its important that you know that I don't like rap. I don't listen to rap. I know some rappers, i've heard some songs.. but its just not for me. agreed. i love to listen to omegles. lets here it for the omegle gang !!
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signalnoise posted:Way back before Black Eyed Peas got intensely commercial/popular/fergie/successful whatever you wanna call it they released a song that was dope as gently caress imo called Joints and Jams and I wouldn't say it's the best rap but it's a good starting point for if you just want somethin you can feel good about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdGRfsnPhp0 Elephunk is 100% corporate but let’s get retarded/hey mama/shut up are great party songs
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British rap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEIRNj0EmH0 You won't find this on alta vista Cult classic, not bestseller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOddpk8jOtU
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 oh god the streetsI found them in college and for about a semester I listened to them while I played gran turismo on ps1 they are entertaining but hard to take seriously
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cw: marijuana https://youtu.be/0_ZwsAyJmtw
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