Top 10 Rap Artists

LoathsomePete · 06-09-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dreadnaught

I generally stay away from foreign rappers, lyrics play a big part in hip hop, it does no good if I can't understand what they're saying. If the production is good though I'll be willing to take a listen.

You're right, lyrics do play a significant part of hip hop considering that without them it's really just computer engineered drum beats, however it is a really neat way to see just how prevalent the genre really is. Certain languages really work well as well, most notably French. The way the words are pronounced really give it a nice flow, however the meaning can become convoluted after the translation. I really enjoy foreign hip hop to be honest, in the past few months I've done my best to expand that part of my music folder and have come across some really good artists like Violadores Del Verso, Relax, MC Solaar, and IAM. Sometimes it's nice to be blissfully ignorant to what the subject matter of the song is and just enjoy the beat and the flow of the lyrics.

simplephysics · 06-09-2009, 09:26 PM

Yeah, it definitely allows you to enjoy the song from a different perspective, and notice things that you may have taken for granted beforehand.

LoathsomePete · 06-09-2009, 09:31 PM

It also really depends on how you're listening to your music. For instance if you're looking for something to just kind of play in the background while you do something else that's grasping over 50% of your attention, it's wonderful for that because the lyrics become totally secondary almost to the point where you don't even really notice that they're there. However my opinion is a little skewed because I listen to a lot of music while I'm high and that can have certain effects on my perception.

Justin220 · 06-17-2009, 01:04 AM

1: Eminem
2: Akon
3: Jay Z
4: Beatles
5: Nas
6: Public Enemy
7: Everlast
8: Led Zeppelin
9: Andree 3000
10: Will.I.Am

pourmeanother · 06-17-2009, 08:39 AM

Someone link me to this Beatles rap!!

Surell · 06-17-2009, 10:25 AM

Well, there's always the Gray Album.

~~Ronlance~~ · 06-17-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by berlisishott

Do'h!

My Rap and Hip-Hop list:

Coolio
Public Enemy
Everlast
Rage against the Machine (Nu-Metal)
Tupac
Andre 3000

Only six because I'm not much into hip-hop/rap.

same

feedbacker · 06-19-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Surell

Well, there's always the Gray Album.

dj BC's Meet The Beastles (Beatles/Beastie Boys mashup) is better than the Gray Album, IMO.

My ten (off the top):

Public Enemy
El-P (more for production, but whatevs)
Ghostface Killah
GZA
Cage
Ice Cube
M.F. Doom
Scarface
M.U.R.S.
Chino XL

Kool_Dude_HaMeR · 06-19-2009, 01:16 PM

I could go on forever listing them,
but cause i'm lazy, i'm gonna take the top of my last.fm (which is inaccurate cause i haven't scrobled since they started charging):

Not including groups:
10. Immortal Technique
9. Nas
8. Prozack Turner
7. Necro
6. Buck 65
5. Wordburglar
4. NOAH23
3. KRS-One
2. Del tha Funkee Homosapien
1. Aesop Rock

Including groups:
10. Dilated Peoples
9. De La Soul
8. Deltron 3030
7. Jurassic 5
6. Cypress Hill
5. N.W.A.
4. Public Enemy
3. Dead Prez
2. Aesop Rock
1. Beastie Boys

bigev · 06-19-2009, 05:23 PM

2pac
big l
biggie
dr dre
easy e
eminem
nas
jay-z
dj quik
too short

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	It also really depends on how you're listening to your music. For instance if you're looking for something to just kind of play in the background while you do something else that's grasping over 50% of your attention, it's wonderful for that because the lyrics become totally secondary almost to the point where you don't even really notice that they're there. However my opinion is a little skewed because I listen to a lot of music while I'm high and that can have certain effects on my perception. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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Kool_Dude_HaMeR Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Éire Posts: 66	I could go on forever listing them, but cause i'm lazy, i'm gonna take the top of my last.fm (which is inaccurate cause i haven't scrobled since they started charging): Not including groups: 10. Immortal Technique 9. Nas 8. Prozack Turner 7. Necro 6. Buck 65 5. Wordburglar 4. NOAH23 3. KRS-One 2. Del tha Funkee Homosapien 1. Aesop Rock Including groups: 10. Dilated Peoples 9. De La Soul 8. Deltron 3030 7. Jurassic 5 6. Cypress Hill 5. N.W.A. 4. Public Enemy 3. Dead Prez 2. Aesop Rock 1. Beastie Boys __________________ "BTW IDK WTF 'FTW' st&s 4" <-QFT

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Justin220 Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	1: Eminem 2: Akon 3: Jay Z 4: Beatles 5: Nas 6: Public Enemy 7: Everlast 8: Led Zeppelin 9: Andree 3000 10: Will.I.Am

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bigev Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	2pac big l biggie dr dre easy e eminem nas jay-z dj quik too short