nell789 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Discuss what current/new Rap/R&B music you like or dislike here. People who say "rap is dead", only want to talk about how it's too commercialized, and only talk about how great Tupac and BIG were, can find a different thread.Also, Mike Jones may not post in this thread.A few new albums that I'm listening to are:1. Cam'ron - Killa Season. Awesome album, a little on the short side, I think only 12 songs or so, but very solid nonetheless.2. Ice Cube - Laugh Now, Cry Later. I am listening to it for the first time right now. Very good, which was to be expected from 'Cube.3. Yo Gottie - Back 2 da Basics. Surprisingly good, but not in the same league as the above two. Link to post Share on other sites
doublemeup 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I like almost all current hip hop. Jay, 50, Em, pretty much everybody I listen to and like. Link to post Share on other sites
nell789 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 I like almost all current hip hop. Jay, 50, Em, pretty much everybody I listen to and like.What do you have on the playlist right now? Have you heard/did you like T.I.'s new cd? Link to post Share on other sites
Don Giovanni 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 cannibal ox Link to post Share on other sites
doublemeup 0 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 What do you have on the playlist right now? Have you heard/did you like T.I.'s new cd?I've heard the singles on his CD and I really like'em. I play "what you know" everytime I win a poker tournament because its my "theme song." I love that joint. Link to post Share on other sites
nell789 0 Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 cannibal oxI've heard this name a lot, but never actually checked it out. Is there anybody that you could compare him/them too? Link to post Share on other sites
Don Giovanni 0 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 I've heard this name a lot, but never actually checked it out. Is there anybody that you could compare him/them too?not really, but they rock. (theres two of them)"heads or tails, the last cat who tried to see me he now gotta touch brail" Link to post Share on other sites
mbreon 0 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 If you have ever heard anything by El-P and like it, then you will definitely like Cannibal Ox. Aesop Rock a comparison.... Link to post Share on other sites
nell789 0 Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 not really, but they rock. (theres two of them)"heads or tails, the last cat who tried to see me he now gotta touch brail"best album? I'm intrigued. Link to post Share on other sites
mbreon 0 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 best album? I'm intrigued.Get The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox......one of the better underground hip-hop albums of the last few years. If you are looking for more underground hip-hop stuff to check out, let me know.If you are a fan of west coast b-boy rap, I definitely recommend O.S.T. or Question in the Form of an Answer by People Under the Stairs. They are my favorite hip-hop group (not counting the legendary A Tribe Called Quest)... Link to post Share on other sites
nell789 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 Get The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox......one of the better underground hip-hop albums of the last few years. If you are looking for more underground hip-hop stuff to check out, let me know.If you are a fan of west coast b-boy rap, I definitely recommend O.S.T. or Question in the Form of an Answer by People Under the Stairs. They are my favorite hip-hop group (not counting the legendary A Tribe Called Quest)...I checked out some People Under the Stairs one time...didn't like em too much. I will check out the Cannibal Ox though.So far this thread is about a -3/10. There isn't anybody who keeps up with the new hip hop releases? Anybody looking forward to the new Obie Trice cd?Anyone else heard the new Ice Cube? Link to post Share on other sites
lvpro 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Atmosphere. Always great.Blue Scholars. Seattle hip-hop. Very +EV.Common Market. Also Seattle hip-hop. Same DJ as Blue Scholars. Also excellent.Ghostface Killah - Fish Scale. Good album.The reason this thread is a -3/10 is because MOST current hip-hop is garbage. The stuff that gets played on the radio (at least around here) is TERRIBLE. There is a lot of good stuff though...just have to dig to find it. Link to post Share on other sites
Vatche 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 i dont know the name of the song or whos the rapper, but that "cant catch me riding dirty" is the best song ever.. Link to post Share on other sites
nell789 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 i dont know the name of the song or whos the rapper, but that "cant catch me riding dirty" is the best song ever..I'm quite sure you're talking about Chamillionaire - RidinHis whole album is very solid. It's called "The Sound of Revenge". You should buy it/download it (depending on your ethics).lvproI know what you're saying, but I don't totally agree that most current rap is garbage. Granted, there are some mainstream artists who are awful, like any 50 cent or g-unit song after his first album. I like a lot of the new rap that comes out.I was hoping that there would be more fans of mainstream rap here.Oh well. Link to post Share on other sites
lvpro 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I'm quite sure you're talking about Chamillionaire - RidinHis whole album is very solid. It's called "The Sound of Revenge". You should buy it/download it (depending on your ethics).lvproI know what you're saying, but I don't totally agree that most current rap is garbage. Granted, there are some mainstream artists who are awful, like any 50 cent or g-unit song after his first album. I like a lot of the new rap that comes out.I was hoping that there would be more fans of mainstream rap here.Oh well.I enjoy some mainstream stuff, I just get frustrated that the current mainstream rap scene is dominated by the Houston chopped & screwed sound (so lame and repetitive, very few, if any, do it well) and this half R&B/half rap stuff that sounds like they're trying to do G-funk, and failing miserably. Nobody in mainstream is really that original. Even Kanye, who I LOVE, isn't that original with his beats...he's just REALLY good at what he chooses to do, beats-wise. Link to post Share on other sites
NortonFan 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I like most rappers excluding people with "grills" and or use southern ebonics. Link to post Share on other sites
seanmalone 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Anybody here like RhymeSayers - Atmosphere, Murs, Living Legends $hit like that. They are having a big show in Aug. called Rock The Bells in San Bernadino, and there is going to be a lot of rappers/groups there with some big names like Talib K., Mos Def etc.. Link to post Share on other sites
zimmer4141 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I like some modern rap, like Kanye is still good, Chamillionaire is good, and I like T.I's new CD. Basically I don't like anyone who has done a collaboration with Mike Jones, and I especially don't like Mike Jones. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike_Jones 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I like some modern rap, like Kanye is still good, Chamillionaire is good, and I like T.I's new CD. Basically I don't like anyone who has done a collaboration with Mike Jones, and I especially don't like Mike Jones.Who tha fuck is you? Link to post Share on other sites
nell789 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 I enjoy some mainstream stuff, I just get frustrated that the current mainstream rap scene is dominated by the Houston chopped & screwed sound (so lame and repetitive, very few, if any, do it well) and this half R&B/half rap stuff that sounds like they're trying to do G-funk, and failing miserably. Nobody in mainstream is really that original. Even Kanye, who I LOVE, isn't that original with his beats...he's just REALLY good at what he chooses to do, beats-wise.Yeah, the south is dominating the rap game right now. I'm starting to get tired of it as well. If one more lil' _____ pops up I'm gonna go on a shooting rampage.By half R&B/half rap are you talking about artists such as Chris Brown, Ne-Yo (sp), etc?I like most rappers excluding people with "grills" and or use southern ebonics.Fair enough. We will leave Paul Wall out of this then (thank god). and by the way, it's "grillz" I like some modern rap, like Kanye is still good, Chamillionaire is good, and I like T.I's new CD. Basically I don't like anyone who has done a collaboration with Mike Jones, and I especially don't like Mike Jones.I was actually slightly dissapointed, although I think it was over-hyped. Favourite song exculding "What You Know" ?Who tha fuck is you?Please re-read the OP. You must've missed something. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike_Jones 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Please re-read the OP. You must've missed something.Man, that's racism! Ain't no faggot ass rules gon hold me back. Link to post Share on other sites
BIG_L_RIP 0 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Still waiting for something.The Clipse are coming with it, we'll see.I'm excited for Royce's next record, he's been in the studio heavy.Chamillionaire used to kill his mixtape/underground stuff, current commercial **** is weak. I've been on him a long time.Hmm, hard pressed to think of much. I don't feel much backpacker music, so that disqualifies some of the acts mentioned herein.Count me in the camp that dislikes almost everything on the radio; then again, I certainly don't fiend for Atmosphere and stuff that has little resonance. Link to post Share on other sites
nell789 0 Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 Bump for this amazing verse from the Chamillionaire song "Void in my Life"A religion is what you missing, someone tell me how can itMake people panic, mention God and all the weak people vanishTake God your woman and your family, even your own life for grantedUntil you slanted on the planet, with your face in the graniteAnd I won't have it, I don't wanna see my coaching dividedSo I decided to remind it, there's a choice and provide itSo put your ego to the side, soon as you standing beside itRaise your right hand, and let the spirit know it's invitedDon't need to fight it, I just wanna make it right 'fore they bury meCause the truth is like therapy, plus my conscience is tearing meInto pieces as deadly was dealt, was not even fair to meTo the soldiers that passed in the game, we missing you terriblyThank my family especially, in my mind like telepathyStaying humble's the recipe, keep my faith and he blessing meI use the energy left in me, to make sure they respecting meWalk the steps of my destiny, like I know he protecting meI'm a leader, believe the people won't get to see less of meNo they won't see the death of me, or no police arresting meI live life so successfully, and just show em the best of meOn another level mentally, this position was meant for meIt does involve religion, so some of you may not like it, but just download the song and listen to it, Cham kills it.Then go and buy his album, cause despite what the poster above me said, The Sound of Revenge is a great album. Link to post Share on other sites
GrinderMJ 0 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 An awesome cd you might have missed a while ago was the Tupac cd, that Eminem, dre, 50 and G-unit remixed and made a sweet *** cd. Check it out for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
nell789 0 Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 An awesome cd you might have missed a while ago was the Tupac cd, that Eminem, dre, 50 and G-unit remixed and made a sweet *** cd. Check it out for sure.are you talking about?if so, you're right, that was a really good CD. I'm too young to have known Tupac's music when he was alive, but he's top on my list of older artists to check out once I'm done my Jay-Z binge. Link to post Share on other sites
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