Need some good hip-hop

[Dead Winter]

I didn't say Italians invented music; I was talking about the language of music that we all use today. Most of the great composers came to Italy to study and learn, and the terminology and styles of classical music were predominantly created by Italians. They didn't invent all the modes and scales or anything like that. If we're talking about who invented the first scale or music as a whole, then it could be said that the first caveman making sounds from whatever objects he had lying around invented music. But that would be anal-retentive and just stupid.

There is a lot of Arabic influence in much of southern Europe due to the Ottoman Empire and it's not just in music, but in language and architecture, even genetics as well. Why are many southern Italians so dark-complected? Arabic influence...the same goes with Spain, Portugal, even lower parts of France. On the other side, there are Sicilians who are blonde haired and blue eyed due to the Norman invasion. Europe prides itself on its singularity, yet most of that is just watered down generations before by immigrants and empires. The entire world is a melting pot.

[Aapep]

Exactly. I hate using the term "white" because Spanish people are more related to Moroccans than they are to Norwegians. I think its dumb to make groups based on skin color, because that would mean the aboriginal peoples of Australia are in the same group as Africans.

Sadly, a lot of the world tends to lump people into groups based on region or appearance.

[Dem0n0id]

Just goona bump this and recommend A Tribe Called Quest as well.
The Low end theory is an incredible album! Just listened to it a few days back...can't believe I've been ignoring them all this while.

[Satanstoenail]

An awesome album I keep forgetting is The Fugees - The Score. Choc full of gold.

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[Bulldozer]

Originally Posted by Jimm O)))

Lately, I've been getting into some hip-hop (which I never thought would happen) since I started working in a skateshop. It's pretty much the majority of what the owner plays in there.

Anyway, I'm looking for some good underground stuff. Here's some I already listen to, to give you a taste of what I'm looking for:

Dälek (possibly the most creative and interesting hip-hop duo I've come across.)
Jedi Mind Tricks
The Fat Boys
Dr. Octagon/Kool Keith
Group Home
Jurrasic 5
The Roots (select songs)
Necro
Ill Bill
Public Enemy
KRS One
ODDATEEE

On a side note: Dalek's "Eyes to Form Shadows" and Dr. Octagon's "Blue Flowers" are some of the coolest hip-hop songs I've ever heard. Really twisted stuff.

try atmosphere. slug is a f*cking good rapper. listen to "god loves ugly" or "scapegoat" par example.

[KMADD]

Outkast-Atlailens and before.
The Mud Kids
Geto Boys

[ShredHeadJHJ]

I don't listen to much hip-hop... Well I barely listen to any hip-hop. The only ones I can think of that I like are Girl Talk (which is hip-hop/rock samples mixed together), El-P, & Aesop Rock.

[No Sign of Improvement]

Don't know if they were mentioned yet but:

Apathy
Celph Titled
Asheru
Newcleus (hip-hop/electro with an old school sound)

I have more, but can't remember. Those were just on the top of my head.

[Jimm O)))]

Originally Posted by No Sign of Improvement

Newcleus (hip-hop/electro with an old school sound)

I'll definitely check them out. If it's anything like Dr. Octagon's blend of electro/electronica and hip-hop, I should enjoy it.

Thanks for all the recommendations people.

[brownmetalman420]

dead prez and bone thugs n harmony are some good shit

[Seditious]

Originally Posted by Bulldozer

try atmosphere. slug is a f*cking good rapper. listen to "god loves ugly" or "scapegoat" par example.

his last album was pretty good too.


check out Scarface - Made (2007) too