Greatest Hip Hop Artist/Group Ever

Newkie · 11-14-2012, 07:51 AM

Nas

~~Cuthbert~~ · 11-15-2012, 03:21 AM

I would pick Wu Tang as I think including each member's solo releases they have by far the most quality material. They are unique and RZA is a top 5 producer of all time.

NWA one of the most, if not the most influential but just didn't put enough material out.

The Roots as a unit have the best consistency for me.

Outkast are the innovators and entertainers.

Public Enemy are simply brilliant.

Honourable mentions to A Tribe Called Quest, Run DMC and Slum Village but Wu Tang are the greatest for me.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 11-15-2012, 03:32 AM

The above was my groups opinion. Solo Mc's I would say the best is arguably Rakim or Nas but there are are core of about 10 elite rappers who all deserve mentions.

Rakim - legend and pioneer
Nas - street poet and creator of the greatest album from the genre
Andre 3000 - innovator, entertainer, complex rhymes and flows
Big L - master of punchlines and great flamboyant style. Awesome storyteller
Ice Cube - great angry and political rapper, arguably the West coast's finest
2Pac - a poet before rapping and it shows in his lyrics. Clearly influenced by Chuck D and Ice Cube early on but found his niche with Me Against the World. He was more than just Hip-Hop
Ghostface Killah - great storyteller, one of the best discogs in Hip - Hop
Chuck D - one of the best for political Hip-Hop
Biggie - loads of style, insane flows, another great narrator

There are some I have forgotten but all of the above are important in Hip-Hop.

SGR · 11-24-2012, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Smegma covered bell-end

I would pick Wu Tang as I think including each member's solo releases they have by far the most quality material. They are unique and RZA is a top 5 producer of all time.

NWA one of the most, if not the most influential but just didn't put enough material out.

The Roots as a unit have the best consistency for me.

Outkast are the innovators and entertainers.

Public Enemy are simply brilliant.

Honourable mentions to A Tribe Called Quest, Run DMC and Slum Village but Wu Tang are the greatest for me.

Would probably agree. Wu Tang is Forever!

FrigginParadox · 12-04-2012, 06:37 PM

this is a great question and it is hard for me to choose. My favorite rappers of all time are Bone Thugz N Harmony. I do like Nas, Biggie, Pac, Tribe, NWA and a lot of the common named 90s artist they are all good canidates. But currently I do like plenty of rappers but only a few i would put up with greatest like DOOM. I do belive Kendrick can make it someday

cloudboyzfalife · 12-10-2012, 09:35 PM

CHAMILLIONAIRE AND pAUL WALL gET YA MIND CORRECT

Borrizee · 12-12-2012, 08:24 AM

Wu-Tang clan,Talib Kweli,Mos Def. but it's difficult to choose.

Sparky · 12-12-2012, 10:25 PM

wow this goes hard

~~Cuthbert~~ · 12-12-2012, 10:27 PM

Not a fan of JME to be honest but are you into Grime then Sparky?

Pleasantly surprised to see another Grime fan on here.

Sparky · 12-12-2012, 10:30 PM

i have no idea honestly i've listened to dizzee rascal before though

whats some good grime artists to check out?

11-15-2012, 03:21 AM	#222 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	I would pick Wu Tang as I think including each member's solo releases they have by far the most quality material. They are unique and RZA is a top 5 producer of all time. NWA one of the most, if not the most influential but just didn't put enough material out. The Roots as a unit have the best consistency for me. Outkast are the innovators and entertainers. Public Enemy are simply brilliant. Honourable mentions to A Tribe Called Quest, Run DMC and Slum Village but Wu Tang are the greatest for me.

11-15-2012, 03:32 AM	#223 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	The above was my groups opinion. Solo Mc's I would say the best is arguably Rakim or Nas but there are are core of about 10 elite rappers who all deserve mentions. Rakim - legend and pioneer Nas - street poet and creator of the greatest album from the genre Andre 3000 - innovator, entertainer, complex rhymes and flows Big L - master of punchlines and great flamboyant style. Awesome storyteller Ice Cube - great angry and political rapper, arguably the West coast's finest 2Pac - a poet before rapping and it shows in his lyrics. Clearly influenced by Chuck D and Ice Cube early on but found his niche with Me Against the World. He was more than just Hip-Hop Ghostface Killah - great storyteller, one of the best discogs in Hip - Hop Chuck D - one of the best for political Hip-Hop Biggie - loads of style, insane flows, another great narrator There are some I have forgotten but all of the above are important in Hip-Hop.

12-04-2012, 06:37 PM	#225 (permalink)
FrigginParadox Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY/LA Posts: 293	this is a great question and it is hard for me to choose. My favorite rappers of all time are Bone Thugz N Harmony. I do like Nas, Biggie, Pac, Tribe, NWA and a lot of the common named 90s artist they are all good canidates. But currently I do like plenty of rappers but only a few i would put up with greatest like DOOM. I do belive Kendrick can make it someday

12-10-2012, 09:35 PM	#226 (permalink)
cloudboyzfalife Groupie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	CHAMILLIONAIRE AND pAUL WALL gET YA MIND CORRECT

12-12-2012, 08:24 AM	#227 (permalink)
Borrizee Groupie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2	Wu-Tang clan,Talib Kweli,Mos Def. but it's difficult to choose.

12-12-2012, 10:25 PM	#228 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	wow this goes hard

12-12-2012, 10:27 PM	#229 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Not a fan of JME to be honest but are you into Grime then Sparky? Pleasantly surprised to see another Grime fan on here.

12-12-2012, 10:30 PM	#230 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	i have no idea honestly i've listened to dizzee rascal before though whats some good grime artists to check out?