Honestly I don't even look at the poll anymore, but it sure could use some Buck 65 and Sole.
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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete
I tried doing that as well but with Blackalicious and got the same response. That's when I realized that the people had never listened to anything of that nature and were basically raised on top 40's radio hip hop. From there I made a mix CD for the car of Immortal Technique, Ill Bill, and Hochii which all have that similar "hard" sound and feeling that you find with mainstream rap and the people I was taxiing around really enjoyed it. That's just one example, but I think for some people they need to be eased into the indie stuff because it's such a rapid departure from what they're use to hearing. Or of course they just really didn't like Aesop Rock.
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I figured that was the case, although at one point I put on The Cold Vein as well, and they weren't too keen on that either. I suppose el-p's production is an acquired taste, but that album’s overall sound isn’t much different from what they’re use to. I do know a few of them like Tech Nine and Immortal Technique, so all is not lost!
Not to say i can't get down on some Pastor Troy or 8Ball & MJG from time to time.