Inspirational Rap

[Phillosophic]

The Singer from Raqe was at one point rumoured to be doing an album with DJ Shadow & he appeared on a Blackalicious track. That's the closest he has got to Rap as such. If people like House of Pain & early De La Soul they should check out true party Hip-Hop with an awesome DJ in the form of Ugly Duckling. Saw them live & they had breakdancers, Graf artists & a magician with them. People who keep saying Hip-Hop is just poetry set to music are clueless. Poetry is spoken word, not all rap is. Check out the Latryx album & then tell me it's poetry. The two MC's use their voices as some sort of mad sonic soundscape. Before you can say what a genre is you need to have fully explored it's murky depths, until then your opinion has no base. It's just the same when people write off Reggae after listening to Shaggy & Shabba ranks.

Sorry for ranting people.

 

[Uskis]

Freakin' Blondie is closer to rap and hip-hop than Rage Against the Machine is.

-- Alex

Zack de la rocha sure looks a bit close to rap on this track. Not necessary extremely good rap, but some kind of rap

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

 

[CIA]

Take a look at Fort Minor. Also I believe Lupe Fiasco was mentioned above.

I like good rap and I have to agree with you about the "my dick is bigger then your dick" stuff.
I think System of a Down had a song about that.

Yeah, but in between lyrics like die, die, blood, die, satan and a cock contest, I'll go with what is the funniest.

True, I will definitely take funny over all that. I would take thought provoking over funny though. That's why I like System of a Down they can do both sometimes.

I will also add Rage Against the Machine to that list of good rap. I assume you've already heard of them but I'm just making sure.

Wait, Rage Against the Machine is rap? Aren't those guys long haired swinging electric guitars and screaming? Are they rhyming even? I don't know them too well, but I remember their first CD back then and it didn't sound like rap. Maybe they changed afterwards.
Are you sure it's a consensus though? If I go to the CD store, Rage Against the Machine will be in the rap section?

It won't be in the rap section but it's genre is debatable. Definitely rap/metal.

 

[Phillosophic]

Take a look at Fort Minor. Also I believe Lupe Fiasco was mentioned above.

I like good rap and I have to agree with you about the "my dick is bigger then your dick" stuff.
I think System of a Down had a song about that.

Yeah, but in between lyrics like die, die, blood, die, satan and a cock contest, I'll go with what is the funniest.

True, I will definitely take funny over all that. I would take thought provoking over funny though. That's why I like System of a Down they can do both sometimes.

I will also add Rage Against the Machine to that list of good rap. I assume you've already heard of them but I'm just making sure.

Wait, Rage Against the Machine is rap? Aren't those guys long haired swinging electric guitars and screaming? Are they rhyming even? I don't know them too well, but I remember their first CD back then and it didn't sound like rap. Maybe they changed afterwards.
Are you sure it's a consensus though? If I go to the CD store, Rage Against the Machine will be in the rap section?

It won't be in the rap section but it's genre is debatable. Definitely rap/metal.

I think Rage are even harder to define than that, some of the bass lines are straight up funk. Lets give them their own special section they deserve it & lets pretend Audioslave never happened while we are at it.

 

[CIA]

I think Rage are even harder to define than that, some of the bass lines are straight up funk. Lets give them their own special section they deserve it & lets pretend Audioslave never happened while we are at it.

Okay Rage Against the Machine is now a new genre.

I like Audioslave by the way. They just happen to waste Tom Morello's talent a bit.

EIDT: I forgot Wyclef Jean! Sorry, add that to you list of stuff to check out.

 

[Phillosophic]

I think Rage are even harder to define than that, some of the bass lines are straight up funk. Lets give them their own special section they deserve it & lets pretend Audioslave never happened while we are at it.

Okay Rage Against the Machine is now a new genre.

I like Audioslave by the way. They just happen to waste Tom Morello's talent a bit.

Thing is though when you compare them to Rage & Soundgarden they just seem meh. I envisioned some messed up hybrid of those two bands & instead I got middle of the road rock with a couple of decent tunes thrown in. Each to their own though

 

[Alex_P]

Freakin' Blondie is closer to rap and hip-hop than Rage Against the Machine is.

-- Alex

Zack de la rocha sure looks a bit close to rap on this track. Not necessary extremely good rap, but some kind of rap

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

Counterpoint: "Rapture." It's just a new-wave song but halfway through Debbie Harry does this rap part, complete with references to some hip-hop pioneers that the band presumably liked. And that kind of thing definitely wasn't standard for rock music in 1981. Nowadays it seems that almost any kind of rock that doesn't involve singing in that Blink-182-style whiny-white-guy voice qualifies as "rap" or "rapcore" or "rap metal" or whatever (case in point: Limp Bizkit).

(If I found you a video it would be from the early 80s and would, consequently, suck.)

-- Alex

 

[CIA]

Counterpoint: "Rapture." It's just a new-wave song but halfway through Debbie Harry does this rap part, complete with references to some hip-hop pioneers that the band presumably liked. And that kind of thing definitely wasn't standard for rock music in 1981. Nowadays it seems that almost any kind of rock that doesn't involve singing in that Blink-182-style whiny-white-guy voice qualifies as "rap" or "rapcore" or "rap metal" or whatever (case in point: Limp Bizkit).

(If I found you a video it would be from the early 80s and would, consequently, suck.)

-- Alex

Yeah because screemo metal is totally rap. I really don't like your tone buddy boy, chill out. Just because people have different opinions than you doesn't mean you have to be trollish.

 

[CIA]

This whole thread is full of whiny-white-guys trolling people who enjoy actual rap.

A few examples would be nice for the sake of the guy who made this thread.

EDIT: Fuck. My bad dude I forgot you already did that. Sorry.

 

[speedcoreXdandy]

Anyway, lets do another ON TOPIC post!

Fur Q - Uzi Lover

not just the most inspirational rap track, but the most inspirational piece of artwork mankind has ever witnessed...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_aU3TeDMnE

 

[Programmed_For_Damage]

Aussie hip-hop artists Hilltop Hoods I find semi-inspirational.

 

[minignu]

If people like House of Pain & early De La Soul they should check out true party Hip-Hop with an awesome DJ in the form of Ugly Duckling. Saw them live & they had breakdancers, Graf artists & a magician with them.

Sorry for ranting people.

Yuuuuuuuuuuu Deeeeeeeeeee!

Saw them live a couple of years back when they came to the UK. Excellent show.

To the OP, I would personally reccomend checking out Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash (old school!), MF Doom, J5, Roots Manuva and the like. Perhaps check out some trip hop if you want to hear the more experimental beats and rhythms. Rap and Hip Hop are much wider genres than people give them credit for.

 

[spazzattack]

Lil' Wayne is the best rapper alive. Thank you.
I'l Weezy!!!

Spoiler

Ridin Round Tha City Wit Some Brand New Heat
Brand New Car
Brand New Feet
Brand New Seats
Brand New Smell
Put Out Tha Roach Light A Brand New L

F**k You ***** I'm Actin Brand New
F**k You ***** My Shirt Brand New
F**k You ***** My Shoes Brand New
F**k You ***** I'm Actin Brand New

I'm Cold Like A Midnight In Aspen
I Am tha President And Tha Assasin
Cameras On Big Lights Action
Welcome To The Show I Am Tha Main Attraction
Money In Tha Mattress
Money In Tha Atic
Money On My Mind
Money Is My Habit
Stay On Tha Grind Until Moneys Automatic
***** I Love Money I'm A F**kin Fanatic
Always Strapped
Gripped Tight Graspin
Say What?
Who Me?
Click Clack!
Blast Em.
Chrome 24s Tires Thin Like Napkins
Gotta Ride Big Cuz I Am Like A Captain
You Know I'm A Boss
Chillin Relaxin
Probably In My Office Doin My Taxes
You Little Niggas So Not In My Bracket
And I Don't Even Have Time To Practice

Ridin Round Tha City Wit Some Brand New Heat
Brand New Car
Brand New Feet
Brand New Seats
Brand New Smell
Put Out Tha Roach Light A Brand New L

F**k You ***** I'm Actin Brand New (Brand New)
F**k You ***** My Shirt Brand New (Brand New)
F**k You ***** My Shoes Brand New (Brand New)
F**k You ***** I'm Actin Brand New (Brand New)

Ice
Ridiculous Price
Ya Camera Has Never Seen A Picture This Nice
I'm Fishin And Tha Bicthes Will Bite
Its Probably Cuz My Game Is Fixadent Tight
Right
I'm F**kkin Every Bad ***** Twice
And If She Dosn't Wear Panties Then I F**k Her On Sight


I'm Nasty Like Spice
I Know What She Likes
I Could Make A Black Women Scream Like She White
I Can Make A White Woman Scream Like Mike
But Before She Start Singin
She Gotta Check My Mic
Niggas Just Hatin
And I Done Lost Sight
Its Like I Don't See Em
I Only See Tha Light
Talkin That Shit But You Boys Just Hype
I Hope You Bring Ya Gun To Tha Fight
aight
Louis V Tennis Shoes Big Brown Stripe
U Think U Fresh Shit Nigga I'm Ripe

Ridin Round Tha City Wit Some Brand New Heat
Brand New Car
Brand New Feet
Brand New Seats
Brand New Smell
Put Out Tha Roach Light A Brand New L

F**k You ***** I'm Actin Brand New (Brand New)
F**k You ***** My Shirt Brand New (Brand New)
F**k You ***** My Shoes Brand New (Them Too)
F**k You ***** I'm Actin Brand New (Okay)

Brand New Coupe Drive It Crazy Then A Motha
Sittin Low In Tha Seats wit Tha Burners sittin under
Got My Tank Top Top Down
It Probably Aint Summa
But I Ride Like That Cuz I'm Hotter Then The Others
Damn Its No Keepin Up With Tha Brother Man
I Could Spell My Name In Burnt Rubber
Im Gone
Leave Me Alone
All Tha Doggys At Supper
U Could Wash My Plate And Put It Back In Tha Cupboard
Uh Um I'm So Far Ahead Of Them Suckers
Imma Hafta Start Rappin In Numbers
I Promise Tha Flows Don't Stop They Come Rappin Like Thunder
I Bet U Hide Under Your Covers

Ridin Round Tha City Wit Some Brand New Heat
Brand New Car
Brand New Feet
Brand New Seats
Brand New Smell
Put Out Tha Roach Light A Brand New L

F**k You ***** I'm Actin Brand New (Brand New)
F**k You ***** My Shirt Brand New (Brand New)
F**k You ***** My Shoes Brand New (Them Too)
F**k You ***** I'm Actin Brand New (Yah)

 

[Alex_P]

Yeah because screemo metal is totally rap.

I agree that it probably shouldn't be. However, when I look up "rapcore" on Wikipedia, I see these bands among the examples of the "rap rock" genre: Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, 311.

-- Alex

EDIT: I mean physically whiny more so than lyrically whiny, by the way. Like, it's a certain affect that has really come to dominate what's seen as mainstream "rock."

 

[Freakmonkey9]

I don't see how people can complain about mainstream rap, while there is just about as much violence, degrading, and language in tv and movies (if not more). I also hate it when people listen to like three radio songs and watch B.E.T. for 30 minutes and think they know about hip hop. Not all mainstream rappers are bad, granted a lot of them are but no one ever looks hard enough. Take TI and Chamillionaire for example, both are mainstream and have had there time on the radio but I bet a very little amount of people actually heard TI's "Dead and Gone" or "Live in the Sky". Or Chamillionaire's "It's just pain" or "Think I'm Crazy". Everyone just loves to be on their high horse and judge hip hop from the very little they know.

 

[Dharmabum]

Well, I'm not sure what the OP meant by inspirational but I decided to add a couple of others to the mix.

-illogic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aavBigXvy4

-eyedea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xltOgxTnQ_8

-aesop rock *waits for stroke victim*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs4L82_oDy4

 

[Death916]

You mean like

Express yourself?​

greate song
also try nas

 

[chronobreak]

There's rap for everyone to be inspired by, if you want to kill people, and rape girls, you got gangsta rap, if you wanna be insightful, scientific even, you got common, or even "psycho-social biological and electromagentic manipulation of human conciousness" by Jedi Mind, way back like 7 years ago. Even MC Front-a-lot or MC Chris has the nerd rap stuff down. That's why I love hip-hop and rap in general, it always speaks to what I'm feeling at the time.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=340475
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IObykt39Xsc

Those 2 links are shameless self-promotion, btw. Just gotta get it out there.