Its bigger than Hip-Hop... Hip-Hop

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Its been a while since we've had a hip-hop related thread and methinks its about time for another .

Those of you that like rap, sign in! Genocide, KidV, among a couple others. Get yer butts in here.

I heard Talib Kwali is working on a new joint that should be out soon. Is that true? If so, does anybody care to elaborate? Also when are the Alkoholics (or the rest of the Likwit crew for that matter) going to release another album. I know Tash's CD came out mid last year, but I'm talking about a cut from the entire group. Its been since '97 for crying out loud!

Whose your favorite rapper? And if you don't care for rap, whose your favorite singer/song writer, musician, etc.

(BTW, I did a search and Mark tried starting a rap thread about a month ago, but it didn't go to well so I think the topic deserves another chance)

 

[Windogg]

Jay-Z is da' bomb.

Me, I like all music.

Windogg

 

[geno]

KB - Reflection Eternal is already out (Talib Kweli + DJ Hi Tek)...it's soo off the hook - I LOVE IT!!!!
Also, if you haven't gotten a chance to hear it (it's not out yet so this may be possible), the Prodigy solo album is nice. I heard the whole thing and I'm not sure when it'll be out, but trust me: it's tight.


As for my favorite MC...I'd say Canibus has to be my man, but if I had to say who the best would be, it'd have to be Pac hands down (favorites and best are 2 things in my book )

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Windogg: JayZ could be incredibly talented if he actually tried to be creative with his lyrics. He's shown some originality in the past and his beats are still very good.

If he didn't sell out to mainstream so completely, he'd be quite good.

genocide: Hmm... Didn't know that. =/ Perhaps I should check it out.

I'd have to say my favorite is probably Mos Def or Black Eyed Peas (<- I just love their sound. Nothing like it).

 

[yakko]

I like people like:

Paris
Chuck D/ Public Enemy
KRS-ONE/ BDP
Xzibit
Pharohe Monch
Ice-T
Gang Starr

and many others.

 

[apoppin]

It took a little while for Reflection Eternal to 'grow' on me. I like it.

The Roots are still my favorite; Outkast has to be in second place (Stankonia is worth a listen - somewhat experimental compared to their earlier albums).

 

[geno]

Mos Def is definitly one of my favorites. I've listened to his CD so many times I've damn near memorized it. He's incredibly smart and talented, he's got a great career ahead of him

 

[Impact55]

Recent faves
Outkast - Ms Jackson
Bone Thugs N Harmony - Thug Mentality
Some stuff off the unreleased Snoop Dogg CD - Last Meal
Can't wait for The - W, from Wu Tang, it's gonna be hot.

 

[bonk102]

Wu tang is #1, they have been since Shaolin emerged and dropped the first 36 chambers on us and they will be until the day the clan dies. I'm really glad they finally god Cappadone the hell out of there too, he is extremely annoying.

solo wise, it's a tough call between 2Pac, Jigga Man, and BIG for the all time title.

old school wise, LL was great in his prime and KRS ONE rocked the stage with some seriously political rhymes.

these days, Roots, J5, and Outkast are keeping me happy.

I just wish Run DMC would come back around, they rule. are you down with the king???

Outkast's new joint, um golden? just like their first three albums, it's destined for greatness, just like that southernplayalistic duo.

well, enough from me for now, later ya'll

 

[Impact55]

What are some good mos def songs? I might go buy a couple CD's, I've heard a lot 'bout him.

 

[geno]

Impact - if you haven't gotten it, get Mos Def!!! It's not only lyrics, but he kicks a lot of knowledge too.

No disrespect to BIG, I love him. But I can't see how people can say he's the greatest of all time. Just because he died doesn't mean that he was the greatest. His lyrics were great, but that was about it. He wasn't revolutionary - but he was still great. Definitly not the best, especially when Nas was from the same city...

Don't get me wrong, he was unbelievable, but he's not the greatest ever in my book...

 

[EZD]

Farovites of all time: NWA, Eazy-E Dr. Dre (Old stuff, new stuff sucks), MC Ren, Ice Cube (Old Stuff), Royce Da 5'9, Wu_Tang (There hidden chambers vol.1-8 are incredible, and I really like the Gravel Pit EP), Das EFX, Kam, The D.O.C., Bone Thugs (Faces of Death, Creepin' On Ah Come Up &amp; E.1999)BG Knocc Out &amp; Gangsta Dresta.... That's some of it.

 

[EZD]

What are some of your favorite albums?

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Black on Both sides - Mos Def
Lets Get Free - Dead Prez (these guys are the most racist people I've ever heard; they keep referring to white people as &quot;crackahs&quot; )
Raplife - Tash
Soundbombin' Part2 - Various (I completely and whole-heartedly recommend this CD. It has so many great artists, like the High and Mighty, Mos Def, Pharaoh Monch, Talib Kwali, Common, and many others. All the tracks are mixed by the Beat Junkies. If you haven't heard of them, then you are missing out)

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Oh and Impact55, just do a search for him and pick any song. Just about all of them are good. My favorite is Miss Phat Booty.

 

[Kaiser__Sose]

Mos Def is tight... but the Common album &quot;like water for chocolate&quot; was da album of da year fo sure...

also check out Jazzmatazz vol 3 by Guru.. it came out a couple months ago and it is tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight...

 

[SUOrangeman]

From Ms. Jackson ...

For ever? For ever, ever? For ever, ever?

Oh man, that line still gets me.

-SUO

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Heh, I just heard that song the radio about 20 minutes ago. I had to take my brothers second set of keys to his car to work for him because the idiot locked his keys in the ignition.

To think I'm related to 'em



<< For ever? For ever, ever? For ever, ever? >>


For never, ever.

 

[Pretender]

I like Hip-Hop...I admit, I don't stray far from the usual suspects (BIG, DMX, Jay-z until recently), but that doesn't mean I'm not open to others. IMHO, Jay-Z was good once, but now he's sold out, he's like a black, non-political Al Gore who openly pimps women. DMX seems to be going the same way, more about the money than the music. BIG...well, he's not going anywhere unless you believe the conspiracy theories.

That's about all I have time to say...I'll check back here later.

 

[Viperoni]

Shyne
Wu Tang
Eminem
Dre
Choclair
Ruff Ryders
Big Tymerz
Outkast is good

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Some other good groups/artists.

Def Squad
Rakim
Pharcyde <- kinda old school (early 90's)

Edit: Oh and can't forget Biz Marqee (sp?)!

 

[SuperGroove]

Knightbreed,

You're signature is GREAT, man. Made me bust a gut fo sho! You know wha ahm sayin, yo? Is all quality, my n....eighbor.

but anyways, ya knaw....ahm all over da King....




















of Pop. WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON!

Paul:disgust:

 

[Mark]

Anyone who has any mild interest should visit this forum. Even if you hate hiphop, still check out the &quot;Bullsh*t&quot; forum. There some wild stuff that happens in there




BTW, if you decide to sign up for the BBS and post, tell them 10304 sent you!!! That's my username for that forum.

 

[mosdef]

Artists I'm Currently Feeling (no specific order): Common, Pharoahe Monch, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, A Tribe Called Quest (always!), The Roots, The Last Emperor, Ras Kass, Xzibit

Albums I'm Currently Rocking (no specific order): Slum Village - Fantastic Voyage Vol 2., Mos Def - Black On Both Sides, The Last Emperor - Legend of Bigfoot, Blackalicious - Nia, DJ Shadow - Endtroducing...

Anyone got any hip-hop questions? Please ask!

-mosdef

 

[KidViciou$]

damn, cant believe i missed this thread

viperoni, if you dont take shyne out of your list, i SWEAR i will give you a bad rating :|:|:|:|:|

knightbreed, even though DP might not like ALL white people, the ystill get my respect for doing what they say

i would say my favorite rapper is the Guru. DP are TIGHT AS HELL TOOO!!!