For Pedestrian:
Have you tried the rap-rock group Flobots? I think that might be some positive hip-hop you can get into. Their most recent record, Survival Story, is the one I recommend starting with.
For less rock oriented hip-hop, I'd say try Blackalicious (Gift of Gab)
Mondo Bungle:
I see a bit of our interests intersect, but I'm into a bit more hip-hop and less metal. I think you got it right in thinking you'd like Aesop Rock. If you want any song recommendations in particular, I have/know most of his singles/features that don't come with his discography that are stellar. I recommend you the Unreleased singles 'album' as well as, of course, Labor Days.
and if you do dig Aesop, it's a definite must to go for El-P and probably Dalek...
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