The Rap & Hip-Hop Recommendation Thread

My Mind Sedate · 07-29-2010, 05:42 PM

I have been really digging this. The video is amazing, love the 8-bit sounds and the tempo shifts. If anyone has this album please let me know - I cannot for the life of me find it anywhere!

JackidyJack · 08-16-2010, 07:11 PM

Hey guys I recently got into hiphop/rap and ya i've heard a few things about west vs east coast and just wanted to know more about the history of rap. Yes I did read the sticky ,but I'd really like to know more and what kind of music you guys (Smart) would recommend i already have the Gza liquidsword album (loving it) and the Enter the 36 Chambers but not much else besides MMlp

dark shadow · 08-16-2010, 08:40 PM

Check Aesop Rock, KRS-One, and if you want some more modern tracks I'm diggin' Atmosphere, Lupe, and Tech N9ne lately.

As for as the whole East vs. West, as far as I know, it was more a 90's thing and the beefs between rappers aren't as serious any longer, at least not as far as geographically.

JackidyJack · 08-16-2010, 10:17 PM

Ah, Ic oh and sry forgot metion I already have a few aesop rock albums Ex-Labor Day. but im curious wat is KRS-One

SouthpawSwagga · 08-16-2010, 10:37 PM

KRS-ONE is a Hip-Hop pioneer and part of Boogie Down Productions, their album Criminal Minded is a classic.

If you like Wu-Tang, check out Only Built for Cuban Links by Raekwon the Chef.

Dr_Rez · 08-16-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthpawSwagga

If you like Wu-Tang, check out Only Built for Cuban Links by Raekwon the Chef.

I second that notion. Definitely get that album. Two is pretty good as well.. Just go thru the Wu and get everything they have all done.

JackidyJack · 08-17-2010, 10:17 AM

Thanks guys

And what do you mean by two o-o?

SATCHMO · 08-17-2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackidyJack

Thanks guys

And what do you mean by two o-o?

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Part 2

135 · 08-27-2010, 03:00 PM

Look up "The Grouch". Any rapper on rhymesayers, particularly Brother Ali or Atmosphere. Needless to say Wu-Tang Clan are nothing to **** with.

y5nthon5a · 08-31-2010, 11:05 PM

So, there's several songs that are actually good.

"Ballad of the Black Gold" by Reflection Eternal.
"She Was" by Bei Maejor.
"Shutterbugg" by Big Boi.
"Life's A Bitch" by Wale ft Talib Kweli & Joell Ortiz.
"Higher" by J Cole.
"The Ode To New York" by The Illz (he's sick).
"Put It Down" by Bun B ft Drake.
"The Freestyle" by Wale. (Most underrated rapper ATM)
"We Run NY" by French Montana ft Fat Joe.
"I'm Gone" by Fat Joe (premo beat... I know, most dont like Joe but this song is great).

Everyone, tell me what you think of each.

08-16-2010, 07:11 PM	#92 (permalink)
JackidyJack Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 16	Can anyone please explain Hey guys I recently got into hiphop/rap and ya i've heard a few things about west vs east coast and just wanted to know more about the history of rap. Yes I did read the sticky ,but I'd really like to know more and what kind of music you guys (Smart) would recommend i already have the Gza liquidsword album (loving it) and the Enter the 36 Chambers but not much else besides MMlp

07-29-2010, 05:42 PM	#91 (permalink)
My Mind Sedate Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 67	I have been really digging this. The video is amazing, love the 8-bit sounds and the tempo shifts. If anyone has this album please let me know - I cannot for the life of me find it anywhere!

08-16-2010, 08:40 PM	#93 (permalink)
dark shadow Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 78	Check Aesop Rock, KRS-One, and if you want some more modern tracks I'm diggin' Atmosphere, Lupe, and Tech N9ne lately. As for as the whole East vs. West, as far as I know, it was more a 90's thing and the beefs between rappers aren't as serious any longer, at least not as far as geographically.

08-16-2010, 10:17 PM	#94 (permalink)
JackidyJack Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 16	Ah, Ic oh and sry forgot metion I already have a few aesop rock albums Ex-Labor Day. but im curious wat is KRS-One

08-16-2010, 10:37 PM	#95 (permalink)
SouthpawSwagga Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago, Ill. Posts: 2	KRS-ONE is a Hip-Hop pioneer and part of Boogie Down Productions, their album Criminal Minded is a classic. If you like Wu-Tang, check out Only Built for Cuban Links by Raekwon the Chef.

08-17-2010, 10:17 AM	#97 (permalink)
JackidyJack Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 16	Thanks guys And what do you mean by two o-o?

08-27-2010, 03:00 PM	#99 (permalink)
135 Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2	Look up "The Grouch". Any rapper on rhymesayers, particularly Brother Ali or Atmosphere. Needless to say Wu-Tang Clan are nothing to **** with.

08-31-2010, 11:05 PM	#100 (permalink)
y5nthon5a Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10	So, there's several songs that are actually good. "Ballad of the Black Gold" by Reflection Eternal. "She Was" by Bei Maejor. "Shutterbugg" by Big Boi. "Life's A Bitch" by Wale ft Talib Kweli & Joell Ortiz. "Higher" by J Cole. "The Ode To New York" by The Illz (he's sick). "Put It Down" by Bun B ft Drake. "The Freestyle" by Wale. (Most underrated rapper ATM) "We Run NY" by French Montana ft Fat Joe. "I'm Gone" by Fat Joe (premo beat... I know, most dont like Joe but this song is great). Everyone, tell me what you think of each.