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[Slizz]

back on track, kid cudi, and big sean are my 2 faves in rap as of right now, with big sean taking the cake. not quite sure what it is, im just really feeling is world-play and delivery and swagger right now a whole lot, i recommend everyone dl this mixtape:

 

[pollo]

Charles Hamilton? :lol

Are you fucking serious? He's like a broke ass Kanye or a lack-of-style Lupe. And rapping in monotone is fucking annoying.

 

[pollo]

Def Jux is the future.

yea if you're like 16, white, angsty as fuck and it's 2001 :lol

 

[harSon]

What I hope will be the future of hip hop is not going to break into the mainstream anytime soon

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

 

[Wellington]

What I hope will be the future of hip hop is not going to break into the mainstream anytime soon

Cudi's Album is coming out August 25th, Wale will be around the same time. Drake is out in December.

This year will be very good for hip hop.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

yea if you're like 16, white, angsty as fuck and it's 2001 :lol

Hey, I'm not 16!

 

[harSon]

Cudi's Album is coming out August 25th, Wale will be around the same time. Drake is out in December.

This year will be very good for hip hop.

Don't really like Cudi, while I'm not head over heals for Wale or Drake, I admit they're definitely a step in the direction I want Hip Hop to go.

 

[Kreed]

http://realmajor.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/slaughterhouse_foundation1.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]

The future looks bright.

[quote=Royce Da 5'9" - Wack MCs]Slaughterhouse ain't no goddamn game
We show up to the bar where you hang
shoot at your bottle like "Oooooh, we pop champagne!"[/quote]

 

[KiNeSiS]

Death To All Racist Swine!!!!


Regardless, If You Like Hip-Hop Check Out Some Of My Stuff.....

myspace.com/MikeCisThaILLest

 

[Spider from Mars]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUBdVtvEgQc
Dude has the Illest flow around and a message that people should take to heart.

 

[cashman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUBdVtvEgQc
Dude has the Illest flow around and a message that people should take to heart.

:lol :lol :lol fuck you

 

[Flunkie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUBdVtvEgQc
Dude has the Illest flow around and a message that people should take to heart.

The beat and lyrics are sick but there's just something about his voice that makes me want to punch someone.

 

[Wellington]

Don't really like Cudi, while I'm not head over heals for Wale or Drake, I admit they're definitely a step in the direction I want Hip Hop to go.

Who do you like then?

 

[Bowser]

CuDi and Drake are definitely my two favorite new rappers. Gonna check out that P.O.S. album too though.

 

[atomsk]

Nerd hip hop is shit like Mc know-it-all or whatever that lame-O's name is. I know the white kids that used to hate hip hop want to separate their version of it from the rest by calling it nerdcore, but I think that's what I'd call "nerd hip hop".

MC Frontalot
MC Lars
ytcracker
Random (aka Mega Ran)
Kabuto the Python

is what i think of when i think "nerd hip hop", but then again i'm kind of in that whole "scene" and a lot of these dudes are friends of mine.

 

[Wellington]

CuDi and Drake are definitely my two favorite new rappers. Gonna check out that P.O.S. album too though.

You should check out Wale's mixtape about nothing.

 

[Bowser]

You should check out Wale's mixtape about nothing.

Yeah, I've got Wale's 100 Miles & Running and Mixtape About Nothing, I need to listen to those sometime soon.

 

[Everdred]

Damn, I forgot how much I love P.O.S.

Everyone should check out Never Better, if they have a chance.

 

[Dali]

MC Frontalot
MC Lars
ytcracker
Random (aka Mega Ran)
Kabuto the Python

is what i think of when i think "nerd hip hop", but then again i'm kind of in that whole "scene" and a lot of these dudes are friends of mine.

Yeah those are the type I was talking about. frontalot was the loser I was referencing whose name escaped me.

 

[Ashhong]

speaking of the future, im so happy that Lupe decided not to put out LUPend and retire. there should be at least 2-3 more albums until that happens. awesome. LASERS ftw

 

[esbern]

No the future of hip hop is blu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrqjYyky-Lo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAfzezuiDkA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqntDmFM3vo

damn you even got my fav beat from blu & exile in there. these are great songs.

 

[The Chosen One]

Thanks guys for posting about Blu. I never heard of him before.

Where do you guys listen to "below-the-radar" hiphop artist? I'm not talking about local amatuer artists. I'm talking about the hiphop (or neosoul) artist who have a legit record company but have no marketing behind them. Where do you guys discover them?

Over the past 5-6 years, I found most of my neo-soul music from Internet Radio. Specifically LiquidSoulElements on Live365.

 

[Wellington]

I was going to ask the same question. Through GAF in recent months I've discovered Cudi, Wale, and Drake. GAF isn't exactly a bastion of hip-hop discussion, so I am wondering where you guys go for news and new stuff...?

 

[esbern]

Thanks guys for posting about Blu. I never heard of him before.

Where do you guys listen to "below-the-radar" hiphop artist? I'm not talking about local amatuer artists. I'm talking about the hiphop (or neosoul) artist who have a legit record company but have no marketing behind them. Where do you guys discover them?

Over the past 5-6 years, I found most of my neo-soul music from Internet Radio. Specifically LiquidSoulElements on Live365.

Personally, I think Cudi, Drake and Wale are garbage, here's some much better shit. Without a doubt listen to Blu (in particular Blu & Exile and Johnson & Johnson):

Shad: The Old Prince Still Lives at Home (i fucking love this song, great beat. listen to how it develops. and the ending is fucking great)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH8SDiPPjoc

this one too, called Brother: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDQ49tLg5w0&feature=related


Blue Scholars,
my favorite one by them is definitely this, called opening salvo. i have no idea what that crazy ass violin sample is, but i love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YONHpd_-0Ok
another called "Blue Metro": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz79goWQrYU


The Coup: Laugh, Love, Fuck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVksHCi7n7c

oh, and for god's sake. K-os. this is the best rap song i've heard all year. guy PRODUCES it all himself too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRlzM4a1ll0

bonus round: swedish rap.
Movits-fel del av garden. fucking great song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnaeImQ0TSg

 

[cashman]

while we're talking about canadian rappers (shad) you should check out K'naan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0IuUXHBkaw

 

[Bowser]

I was going to ask the same question. Through GAF in recent months I've discovered Cudi, Wale, and Drake. GAF isn't exactly a bastion of hip-hop discussion, so I am wondering where you guys go for news and new stuff...?

I usually check out the blogs that make up the New Music Cartel, specifically 2dopeboyz and Nah Right.

 

[esbern]

while we're talking about canadian rappers (shad) you should check out K'naan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0IuUXHBkaw

that dude is somalian, not canadian.

 

[Level 8 Boss]

Thanks guys for posting about Blu. I never heard of him before.

Where do you guys listen to "below-the-radar" hiphop artist? I'm not talking about local amatuer artists. I'm talking about the hiphop (or neosoul) artist who have a legit record company but have no marketing behind them. Where do you guys discover them?

Over the past 5-6 years, I found most of my neo-soul music from Internet Radio. Specifically LiquidSoulElements on Live365.

C'mon man, even I've heard of Blu and I'm from the UK.

Great site for hip hop album reviews.

http://www.hiphopdx.com/?nav

Neo-soul

http://www.soultracks.com/

 

[tmdorsey]

Bobby Creekwater.

 

[Malleymal]

I remember the cover of the source that had the future of hip hop on the cover

those being

Canibus
Nore
Big Pun
DmX
Nature
Cam'ron

boy those were the days..

 

[PhoenixDark]

Thanks guys for posting about Blu. I never heard of him before.

Where do you guys listen to "below-the-radar" hiphop artist? I'm not talking about local amatuer artists. I'm talking about the hiphop (or neosoul) artist who have a legit record company but have no marketing behind them. Where do you guys discover them?

Over the past 5-6 years, I found most of my neo-soul music from Internet Radio. Specifically LiquidSoulElements on Live365.

I check out what sites like OkayPlayer and NahRight, which often post news or songs from indie/underground rappers as well as the mainstream stuff. Another great site for finding new and old hip hop:
http://whentheyreminisce.com/
(kinda cluttered but the the wealth of info is great)

Plus I have friends who listen to a lot more underground shit than I do, so if they're really excited about something I'll give it a try. Plus of course, GAF; that's how I learned about Blu & Exile's amazing album, plus Y Society's debut album

 

[ice cream]

My favourite artists in up and comming hip hop right now The Cool Kids

Goddamn they're so good. I love the way they bring old school and new school together.

 

[starchild excalibur]

Can't really speak for the future of hip hop, but I find that most of the stuff I listen to is largely golden-age and electronic music-infused hip hop.

As far as my future of hip hop, that's still gotta be Madlib, Royce da 5'9" and Flying Lotus.

 

[UtadaBarkley]

k-OS

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[Vox-Pop]

Anyone listen to *CurT@!n$*?

 

[cashman]

that dude is somalian, not canadian.

lives in canada though.

 

[Tokubetsu]

Thought this would fit, Drake Feat. R. Kelly - Best I Ever Had Remix:
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/audio/id.7644/title.drake-f-r-kelly-best-i-ever-had-skeemix

Just fire.

 

[Acid08]

Is there a hip hop recommendation thread on Gaf? Eh if not I'd like to ask in this thread. I'm a fan of

Old school- A Tribe Called Quest, De la Soul, Masta Ace, YZ, NWA, solo Ice Cube
New- Black Milk, MF Doom, Quasimoto, The Roots, POS, and Aesop Rock

Based on that can anyone recommend me anything . I don't care if it's old or new, it just has to be quality.

 

[Straightballin]

Is there a hip hop recommendation thread on Gaf? Eh if not I'd like to ask in this thread. I'm a fan of

Old school- A Tribe Called Quest, De la Soul, Masta Ace, YZ, NWA, solo Ice Cube
New- Black Milk, MF Doom, Quasimoto, The Roots, POS, and Aesop Rock

Based on that can anyone recommend me anything . I don't care if it's old or new, it just has to be quality.

Lupe?

He doesn't really fit in with the rest but he is the definition of quality of rap lately.

 

[-viper-]

Is there a hip hop recommendation thread on Gaf? Eh if not I'd like to ask in this thread. I'm a fan of

Old school- A Tribe Called Quest, De la Soul, Masta Ace, YZ, NWA, solo Ice Cube
New- Black Milk, MF Doom, Quasimoto, The Roots, POS, and Aesop Rock

Based on that can anyone recommend me anything . I don't care if it's old or new, it just has to be quality.

The Roots

Best rap group out.

 

[agrajag]

K-OS!!!!!!!!!

Search "I wish I knew Natalie Portman" on youtube

Fistful is a hip-hop artist now?

 

[Vox-Pop]

Fistful is a hip-hop artist now?

He did say he had long hair, hmmm.......

 

[Revolutionary]

Ugh @ Charles Hamilton

I really dislike him, he's such a wannabe Kanye with his inflated (for no reason) ego and mediocre lyrics.

 

[ice cream]

Is there a hip hop recommendation thread on Gaf? Eh if not I'd like to ask in this thread. I'm a fan of

Old school- A Tribe Called Quest, De la Soul, Masta Ace, YZ, NWA, solo Ice Cube
New- Black Milk, MF Doom, Quasimoto, The Roots, POS, and Aesop Rock

Based on that can anyone recommend me anything . I don't care if it's old or new, it just has to be quality.

I really like all the people you listen to, so I'll try and recommend stuff along the same line.
Old school (artist - album):
Nas - Illmatic
Big L - Lifestyles ov the poor and dangerous
Diamond D - Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop
Eric B & Rakim - Paid in full and Follow The Leader
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Mecca and the Soul Brother
Dr Dre - The Chronic
Wu-Tang Clan - 36 chambers
GZA - Liquid Swords
Notorous BIG - ready to die
Snoop Dogg- Doggystyle
Brand Nubian - One for All
Dr. Octagon

some new school/whatever:
Deltron 3030 - Deltron 3030
Madlib (quasimoto's alternate if you don't know)
The cool kids
dead prez
krs one
j dill
lupe fiasco
kid cudi
Madvillian
Wale

 

[Level 8 Boss]

I really like all the people you listen to, so I'll try and recommend stuff along the same line.
Old school (artist - album):
Nas - Illmatic
Big L - Lifestyles ov the poor and dangerous
Diamond D - Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop
Eric B & Rakim - Paid in full and Follow The Leader
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Mecca and the Soul Brother
Dr Dre - The Chronic
Wu-Tang Clan - 36 chambers
GZA - Liquid Swords
Notorous BIG - ready to die
Snoop Dogg- Doggystyle
Brand Nubian - One for All
Dr. Octagon

some new school/whatever:
Deltron 3030 - Deltron 3030
Madlib (quasimoto's alternate if you don't know)
The cool kids
dead prez
krs one
j dill
lupe fiasco
kid cudi
Madvillian
Wale

Decent list, but missing a few.

Little Brother,
Talib Kweli
Mos Def -Blackstar
Gang Star,
All of DITC - Lord Finesse, Show and AG, Diamond D, Big L etc
All of Boot Camp Click -
Common
Organised Konfusion - and P Monch
J Live
EMC - Punch and Words, Masta Ace and Stricklen
Apathy
Kooley High
Strange Fruit Project
Mr Lif
Brotha Ali
Killah Priest
Zion I

That's all I can think off of the top of the dome, I left my 9mm chrome at home, I gotta go, there's the phone.

Damn, maybe I could have made it after all with ill freestyles like that.

 

[Bowser]

Leak off Cudi's album: Mr. Solo Dolo

Ehhhh...really not feeling it.

 

[Nabs]

Is there a hip hop recommendation thread on Gaf? Eh if not I'd like to ask in this thread. I'm a fan of

Old school- A Tribe Called Quest, De la Soul, Masta Ace, YZ, NWA, solo Ice Cube
New- Black Milk, MF Doom, Quasimoto, The Roots, POS, and Aesop Rock

Based on that can anyone recommend me anything . I don't care if it's old or new, it just has to be quality.

count bass d, insight, and blu.

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

Anybody like Mos Def's new album?

Also, the couple of mentions in this thread of Wale are fucking awesome. Wale is the shit. Mixtape About Nothing = amazing

 

[DY_nasty]

Is there a hip hop recommendation thread on Gaf? Eh if not I'd like to ask in this thread. I'm a fan of

Old school- A Tribe Called Quest, De la Soul, Masta Ace, YZ, NWA, solo Ice Cube
New- Black Milk, MF Doom, Quasimoto, The Roots, POS, and Aesop Rock

Based on that can anyone recommend me anything . I don't care if it's old or new, it just has to be quality.

Blu & Lupe