Really GOOD rappers.

[EHKOS]

Gotta get some good South Side shit in this thread.
Chamillionaire, in his early work 2005 and backward, is a lyrical genious.
Then there's Killa Kyleon, who managed to kill Biggie's Who Shot Ya instrumental.
That's just Texas really, sad to say the ATL hasn't spat out a legend since T.I. and truth be told he isn't that good.
Tech N9ne is getting better all the time, and I've heard good things about Z-ro but haven't been able to get any albums above ground. Jim Jones is a decent New York rapper, Bussa Move and his collab with Joel Ortiz in Nissan Honda Chevy was pretty good, but I haven't listened to him in a while.
Then there's this EHKOS, whose main hit is Trigger Finger http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgPsNdnsMsw



And yeah yeah we know rappers have no talent etc. but please Escapists, have the same respect you had for the pony threads and COD threads and all the other threads the collective hivemind of the forum hates and don't post if you don't like it.

 

[Rawne1980]

Really GOOD rappers.

Are a myth and don't exist.

The closest thing to good was John Barnes in the England song.

 

[EvilPicnic]

I think Black Thought is underrated as a rapper: great flow and intelligent, thoughtful lyrics.

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[The Diabolical Biz]

I think Black Thought is underrated as a rapper: great flow and intelligent, thoughtful lyrics.

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Don't forget...

 

[garfoldsomeoneelse]

I'm disappointed that I didn't see Atmosphere on the first page.

 

[Mozza444]

You will thank me later.
However he is not a rapper, but a grime artist.
They are much better.

 

[EvilPicnic]

I think Black Thought is underrated as a rapper: great flow and intelligent, thoughtful lyrics.

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Don't forget...

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Awesome.

Just found this:

 

[unicron44]

I enjoy Tyler, the Creator a bit.


Also you can't go wrong with 90s rap.


I think sometimes people confuse rap and pop/dance music. Some people seem to make generalization about rap from only hearing three artists on the radio.

Also is it weird I posted in this thread while listening to Guided by Voices?

 

[unicron44]

I'm disappointed that I didn't see Atmosphere on the first page.

Man I love Atmosphere. I tried going to their concert once but it sold out. I was so disappointed. Vastly underrated.

 

[Radeonx]

Everything by the Roots.
Seriously, The Roots are fucking awesome.

 

[WaysideMaze]

We're on a gaming forum, and no love for mc chris?
I know it's a remix, but it's still awesome.

 

[reyttm4]

Check out Aesop Rock and Del Tha Funkee Homosapian (Or Deltron Zero). They're awesome.

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If you listen to Gorillaz, you might recognise Del as the rapper for Clint Eastwood and Rock The House.

God damn you, you took almost all I had...

Almost

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[The_Echo]

George Watsky. There is no other.

 

[Freaky Lou]

I take it this site doesn't like rap much? There's only a few really solid recommendations I've seen come up.

My all-time favourite rapper is and will forever be Lupe Fiasco:




The lack of Wu-Tang in this thread is pretty disturbing.


Pete Philly and Perquisite are excellent:


Hopsin is a new and promising talent.


I don't really expect anyone to listen to all of those (though they're all really great.) But take a look at whatever seems interesting.

 

[VladG]

Aesop Rock has a very interesting style. His lyrics are cryptic but very good once you figure them out.

Also you should check out Epic Rap Battles of History on youtube. They are epic.

As for the lack of Wu Tang mentions... well, he did say less obvious ones.. Can't get more obvious than the Wu

 

[justsomegirl]

I second the Lupe Fiasco recommendation. I also love Talib Kweli.

And Alphabetical Slaughter by Papoose amazes me more every time I listen to it.

 

[Gloomsta]

Really GOOD rappers.

Are a myth and don't exist.

The only people who say that is the people who dont know about the music.

Why dont you do some research on rap and hip hop, check out some Public Enemy,Beastie Boys, Jeru The Damaja, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gangstarr, Eric B and Rakim, Wu Tang Clan, Mos Def, Mobb Deep, Pete Rock,EMPD.

Rapping is very hard, you have to be confident in yourself, remember the rhymes and words and do it to a rythm, whilst keeping it believable, it takes alot of things to be a good rapper.

Hip Hop doesnt rely on instrumental prowess, but rather on production and sampling techniques to create an atmosphere, ussually the atmosphere is that of an inner city, dark alley ways, tall skyscapers, graffiti, or chilling out. Hip Hop i find is great at passing on atmospheres.

If you cant get past the rapping, then here you can try some Trip Hop/Instrumental Hip Hop so you can get into the beats and the atmosphere.