Trying to get into rap (alternative, hip-hop, rap, rock)

Zulu Esteban Garfungle · 02-11-2009, 05:06 PM

I don't like rap much (from what I've heard anyway) but I'm trying to give it a shot. What albums do you think I should I get?

Terrible Lizard · 02-11-2009, 05:09 PM

Check out DJ Shadow and try out alternative hip-hop first.
Later check NWA's Straight Outta Compton, always a good start.

Roemilca · 02-11-2009, 05:36 PM

Will Smith is catchy hip-hop/rap, check out Lost & Found.
RUN-D.M.C have fun, catchy old-school rap.

**Janszoon** · 02-11-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zulu Esteban Garfungle

I don't like rap much (from what I've heard anyway) but I'm trying to give it a shot. What albums do you think I should I get?

What kind of music do you like? There's a wide variety of hip-hop styles out there, knowing your preferences might help to narrow down some suggestions.

iksosept · 02-11-2009, 06:31 PM

I'd recommend Game Theory by the Roots, they do hip hop, but with

guitars in it

+ it's a great record imo

check sis out:

it's a video combining three of their songs of the album
- in the music (my favorite on the album)
- here I come
- game theory

Surell · 02-11-2009, 07:10 PM

Public Enemy
MC Chris
Lil Wayne
Ice Cube
GZA
MF Doom

Those are mine.

Terrible Lizard · 02-11-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surell

Public Enemy
MC Chris
Lil Wilson
Ice Cube
GZA
MF Doom

Those are mine.

*fixed*

Surell · 02-11-2009, 08:58 PM

Good sire I do not require any fixings.

simplephysics · 02-11-2009, 09:45 PM

Aesop Rock's None Shall Pass is an extremely accessible hip hop album, try starting there.

Birdie Num Nums · 02-11-2009, 10:59 PM

I'm serious!

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iksosept Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 104	I'd recommend Game Theory by the Roots, they do hip hop, but with guitars in it + it's a great record imo check sis out: it's a video combining three of their songs of the album - in the music (my favorite on the album) - here I come - game theory

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