What are some socially conscious rappers out there to listen to?

Question

I'm tired of the same old, money, cars, mansions, women, gangbanging lyrics of rap music. Are there any normal rappers out there who are politically active and socially conscious that rap about politics, life, the state of the world and stuff like that? I can only think of "Common" who is somewhat normal than these other wack rappers.

Answer 1

Common
Talib Kweli/Mos Def/Black Star
Lupe Fiasco
Roots
Will Smith
Royce Da 5'9
Saigon

old school:
Public Enemy
De La Soul
Poor Righteous Teachers
X Clan
KRS One/Boogie Down Productions
Guru/Gang Starr
Arrestested Development
Brand Nubian
Dead Presidents
Jungle Brothers
Heltah Skeltah
Hieroglyphics
Deltron 3030

Answer 2

I know that these rappers hate being labeled as "conscious," but here's a list of rappers that don't just talk about the usual stuff (or may be better at talking about the usual stuff)

Pharoahe Monch
Mos Def
Talib Kweli
Lupe Fiasco
Jean Grae
Bahamadia
Mystic
Gemini
Joell Ortiz
Saigon
Deux Process
The Procussion
The Heiroglyphics
Souls of Mischief
Crown City Rockers
Vakill
Brother Ali
Sage Francis
The Visionaries
Blackalicious
Jurassic 5
Atmosphere
Felt
Murs
Living Legends
Zion-I

Also check out the DJ Jazzy Jeff Magnificent albums and Chops' album as well.

Answer 3

Will Smith, Jin & Magnetic North

Answer 4

music about politics?? naaa.

youre on the right track with common. kanye west has some songs about ho's/money/etc...but he has good ones too. ll cool j's newest album..is actually really good..songs like 'freeze', 'down the aile', 'ooh wee', and 'best dress'...try some Mos Def...

Answer 5

from way back there's this one who's named Gil Scott Heron, he's the one who sung that Revolution will not be televised on his 125th and lennox album

Answer 6

This cd is very rare... but very good. Try "S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M." by One Be Lo, it is really good!!!