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Official ATOT HIP-HOP & Rap Thread!

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SheHateMe said:
Been listening to Q-Tip all week. He seriously was the only thing that was carrying ATCQ.
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KeithTalent said:
Wow, could not disagree more. Phife was/is WAY better; one of the best ever in my opinion. I like Q-Tip too, but I think Phife Dawg was far more skilled. KT
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preslove said:
Phife's solo album had a couple good songs, but qtip was much better solo. Raw talent, though, I'd say I'd agree with you.
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Heard EvitaN? Jarobi from ATCQ & Dres from Black Sheep.
First time Jarobi dropped a rap & should done it a lot sooner. He's a fucking beast on the mic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JIigX9VmMI
 
New Souls of Mischief album in the works! Fuck yea! Monetzuma's Revenge was easily one of the best albums in 2009.

Souls Of Mischief Sixth Album In Recording

With Souls Of Mischief recently performing at South By Southwest in Austin, Texas this month, Tajai was asked about the status of the group. The foursome last made Montezuma's Revenge in 2009 with heralded De La Soul producer/Stetsasonic member Prince Paul. Slim on details, Taj did hint that S.O.M. may likely keep the guest-producer format. "We are recording a new album; I can't say with who. But it's gonna be crazy; it's gonna be insane."

The tough critic, who released his Power Movement solo in 2005 admitted, "I've already heard half of it. We're making a really good album right now, with a lot of special guests and a crazy guest producer. This'll be one of the best albums we've ever made."
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http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/...eacts-to-vampire-weekend-s-step-interpolation
 
I stopped listening to rap years and years ago because it started sucking. Everybody started rhyming about how much money they have, how many bitches they have, the size rims on their escalade etc... etc... No more originality anymore. And then you have people like little wayne make the scene and the guy is wearing leotards. <sigh>

One rapper that is and always will be my favorite is Big L. Probably the most raw lyrics I ever heard with genius rhymes and a nice flow as well. his rhymes were sometimes over the top and could never be played on the radio, but they were so clever and at times funny. I think one of the best rappers to ever perform...
 
NetWareHead said:
I stopped listening to rap years and years ago because it started sucking. Everybody started rhyming about how much money they have, how many bitches they have, the size rims on their escalade etc... etc... No more originality anymore. And then you have people like little wayne make the scene and the guy is wearing leotards. <sigh>

One rapper that is and always will be my favorite is Big L. Probably the most raw lyrics I ever heard with genius rhymes and a nice flow as well. his rhymes were sometimes over the top and could never be played on the radio, but they were so clever and at times funny. I think one of the best rappers to ever perform...
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Agreed

I'm a big fan of KRS One

To be honest though, I never really listened to rap because of the lyrics. I simply like the beats/melody etc

That's where today's rap just falls apart. Outside of the fact that lyrics suck...the sound is just horrible.

Although I know there is PLENTY of good hip hop out there (like an example above)....I simply gave up on digging thru CRAP.
 
NetWareHead said:
I stopped listening to rap years and years ago because it started sucking. Everybody started rhyming about how much money they have, how many bitches they have, the size rims on their escalade etc... etc... No more originality anymore. And then you have people like little wayne make the scene and the guy is wearing leotards. <sigh>
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These kinds of reasons, I turned my focus to nearly exclusively old school, underground & independent many years ago.

Vdubchaos said:
Agreed

I'm a big fan of KRS One

To be honest though, I never really listened to rap because of the lyrics. I simply like the beats/melody etc

That's where today's rap just falls apart. Outside of the fact that lyrics suck...the sound is just horrible.

Although I know there is PLENTY of good hip hop out there (like an example above)....I simply gave up on digging thru CRAP.
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I can't say everything I listen to is the greatest, but I've found some of the best jams after weeks of hearing nothing but junk.
Mostly stay into hip hop, but I do listen to all kinds of other random genre's as well. Listening to same genre too much will get stale, gotta keep it consistently fresh as much as possible.
 
Why didn't I hear of this before?!
Eric Bobo from Cypress Hill & Latin Bitman
Ritmo Machine - La Calle (ft. Sick Jacken & Ana Tijoux)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMWgUFbHnOE

Yea. I've been on bit of latin music & hip hop kick past couple days.

I don't know why, but I'm so disappointed for sleeping on her so hard. She's great. I think I'm in love.
Ana Tijoux - 1977
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiQ7S38nKog

Her band before going solo, excellent hip hop stuff right here:
Makiza - La Rosa de los Vientos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9vfmcfB1cc

Control Machete - En el camino
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnmSqNyeccw
 
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Charles Hamilton might have made some bad moves but goddamn he is awesome. I think his freestyle on Green Lantern might be one of the most amazing things I've ever listened to, it's unbelievable every time I go back to it.

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Not to mention Brooklyn Girls and Loser are damn good songs.
 
I'm diggin the new Hiero track (and they're coming out with a new album? Awesome).

Kinda related: Maybe FINALLY Deltron Event II will drop next month. It's been delayed a hundred times; I've been waiting for this for about a decade.
 
clamum said:
I'm diggin the new Hiero track (and they're coming out with a new album? Awesome).

Kinda related: Maybe FINALLY Deltron Event II will drop next month. It's been delayed a hundred times; I've been waiting for this for about a decade.
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Long time I've carried the thought of something like, I don't care how long it takes for an album to come out, long as it don't suck.
 
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