they're darn good except Common, or as I like to call him 'Average at Best'

really?
i think his stuff is refreshing compared to most of the crap thats being thrown out there these days.

he was alright, until he sold out in that Gap commercial, it was totally something I expect out of Dr. Dre or LL Cool J, who btw was awesome in the 80's and early 90's.

dr.dre eh?

not so much, never did much out of the ordinary.
Ll Cool j is awesome too though, at his time he was pretty original guy. He just seems like an ol fart now though..

add to that list of good rap artists/groups to listen to:

legion XL
slightly stoopid
greyboy
dialated peoples
pharcyde
Capone-n-noreaga
delinquent habits
sweatshop union (must have)
Grits
Dujeous
DL Incognito

Sweatshop is soo good.
Also..dont ridicule me for this...The Game -Doctor's Advocate...wicked album.

lespaul or jibber what sweatshop union album would you recommend?

^united we fall is my favorite

Dr. Dre is great.
also
N.W.A. (Straight Outta Compton is amazing)
Ice Cube (some stuff, there are a few albums that suck)
A Tribe Called Quest (amazing)
Easy-E (not my fav., but still good)
Wu-Tang Clan (I only like a couple songs by them, but some people just are like bees to honey with them, it varies)

the only wu-tang songs i liked were c.r.e.a.m and triumph

and who the **** is 50 cent.