For too long I thought rap was just about bitches and hoes. Could anyone point me in the direction of a few worthwhile rap/hip hop artists?
2007-01-05 05:45:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
dinosaur jr.
The Roots
2007-01-05 05:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by autumn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check out Lupe Fiasco, he's up for a few Grammys this year and is the future of hip-hop.
Then check out Common, he used to be called Common Sense, he's got stuff from 1994 till now.
Also check out the Roots, they play their own instruments like a jazz band with thoughtful lyrics.
Then you gotta get with some old school artists to learn what hip hop is all about, cats like Gangstarr, Eric B & Rakim, KRS-1 (Boogie Down Productions), MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J but before 1995.
I hope this helps.
2007-01-05 13:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by shadasious 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People I like lupe fiasco's album also but there is a gang of other stuff out there. I don't like commercial rap either. But alot of hip hop is hard to find now. Here are some of the groups that i listen to.... Oddisee, Foot in the Door, Oh my God, Dopest album of 2006 hands down. Kenn Starr, Kev Brown, Dopest album of 2005. Kidz in the Hall, Deep Space 5, Mars Ill, Strange Fruit Project, Tunnel Ratz, Danger Mouse, MF Doom, JAy Dilla, And anything before 1996.
2007-01-05 15:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by Esoteric 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tupac
Notorious B.I.G
Common
Rakim
Eminem
The Game
Theres way more but i cant think of them right now and im too lazy to get my ipod, just go for old school rap from the 90s that was proboly raps golden age, most of todays modern day rap is just about money and hoes and is pointless so i would stay away from most modern day rap.
2007-01-06 17:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Common, Outkast
2007-01-05 13:55:24 · answer #5 · answered by msthanglila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel you man. Try checking out:
Common
Talib Kweli
Lupe Fiasco
Nas
K-OS
Little Brother
Dead Prez
Kanye West (of course)
These are the hottes artist that are actually worth buying.
Thak God for these guys. Without them I'd definately be enjoying rock as my #1 fav
2007-01-05 13:58:39 · answer #6 · answered by Dee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OutKast-B.O.B.
Killer Mike-Akshon(Yeah!)
Missy Elliot-Get your freak on
Bjork-Triumph of a heart
Beastie Boys-Intergalactic
Ms.Jade-Big Head
Nelly Furtado-Say It Right
2007-01-05 13:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old skool is probaly your best chance but nowadays the only thing would be "Lupe Fiasco's Food and Liquer"
2007-01-05 14:36:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ying Yang twins( Salt Shaker, Get Low)
Fifty Cents ( Disco Inferno, In Da club)
Akon (Belly dancer, Locked up)
Shake your Tailfeather
Usher
2007-01-05 14:19:25 · answer #9 · answered by saran_d 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
surprisingly enough ludacris is very lyrical. try field mob...a lot of DTP artist are like that...outkast, nas, 2pac, Lil Wayne...don't do that whole mainstream ****! it's not worth your time unless like me,you enjoy a good laugh!
2007-01-05 14:54:17 · answer #10 · answered by ((Tornado JoJo)) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rappers AREN"T Singers.Rappers are those who speaks fast but hv no sense of rythmenand melody.
2007-01-06 20:28:13 · answer #11 · answered by chasen54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋