Hip-Hop Outside North America

Barabajagal · 05-26-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pobodys_Nerfect

I need to get some French hip hop, I don't speak it but from what I've heard the way that language sounds and is spoken makes it very easy to get a good flow going

I know absolutely nothing about French hip-hop and this isn't a hip-hop group, but have you heard this track? Makes me agree with your statement about the flow.

Cocorosie - Bisounours

Fruitonica · 05-10-2009, 07:47 PM

I do love The Herd, one of my favourite hip hop acts regardless of nationality. I think I introduced you to them in the live hip hop thread so it's cool to see you kept digging further. I was a bit worried that lyrically, a lot of the more specific references to Aussie politics would put you off.
Summerland is my fav Herd album, I really dig the full time female vocalist they brought in.

Hilltop Hoods are another solid aussie hip hop act, sadly they've adopted a very Americanised style and lyrically they're a bit bland. But some great party music.

And lastly, I've only just encountered Phrase on the radio but his single is pretty damn catchy.

LoathsomePete · 05-10-2009, 07:57 PM

AHh yes thank you very much for The Herd, I've got all 3 of their albums now. It's funny though, I knew of True Live before you made your post in the Live Band Hip Hop thread.

and catchy is an understatement, that song hooked me in faster than a triple ****ed hooker.

Surell · 05-11-2009, 08:12 PM

Dizzee Rascal (spelling?) is someone I've wanted to get into for a couple of years now.

vincentimes.69 · 05-12-2009, 10:09 AM

Hi guys!
I've red this post and I cannot go further without sharing my favorite french hip hop songs ever! (I'm french)

These songs are quite old but probably the best of french rap (hip hop) history! Enjoy (you'll find them on youtube using the video IDs below).

mQ_hY7EqW9U
artist: NTM
song: ma benz
This song is about doing sexual parties inside a Mecerdes-Benz...

3kFbMx9d6uU
artist: NTM
song: laisse pas trainer ton fils
The main message is to take care of your son (or children) to avoid them falling in crime or felonies.

JNHNQOZ2LVg
artist: I AM
song: petit frere
tells how it's easy for a young boy watching his brothers doing bad things to become like them.

EvanKdzX1VA
artist: I AM
song: L'empire du coté obscur
Star Wars parody

vDzDjohk1Ms
artist: SNIPER
song: Trait pour trait
Singers explain that they're not bling-bling even if they've met success.

rYkk8zVR0bc
artist: SNIPER
song: graver dans la roche
*** Sorry, I haven't found the official video ***
This song is about how their names will be "carved in stone" ... later.

**Janszoon** · 05-12-2009, 10:54 AM

I picked up this comp The Rough Guide to African Rap a while ago that's pretty good. Here's one of the songs from it (I can't remember what country this group is from):

Inuzuka Skysword · 05-12-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Surell

Dizzee Rascal (spelling?) is someone I've wanted to get into for a couple of years now.

Dizzee is grime, though his new stuff could be considered hip-hop.

Shad is a really good Canadian Rapper:

YouTube - Shad - The Old Prince Still Lives at Home

sidewinder · 05-13-2009, 08:07 PM

Sneer · 05-13-2009, 09:37 PM

Jehst is another very good British hip hop artist. Return of the Drifter is pretty sweet.

Surell · 05-15-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Inuzuka Skysword

Dizzee is grime, though his new stuff could be considered hip-hop.

I thought Grime was a form of British Hip Hop or something.

05-10-2009, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	AHh yes thank you very much for The Herd, I've got all 3 of their albums now. It's funny though, I knew of True Live before you made your post in the Live Band Hip Hop thread. and catchy is an understatement, that song hooked me in faster than a triple ****ed hooker. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

05-12-2009, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
vincentimes.69 Groupie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	French Hip Hop Hi guys! I've red this post and I cannot go further without sharing my favorite french hip hop songs ever! (I'm french) These songs are quite old but probably the best of french rap (hip hop) history! Enjoy (you'll find them on youtube using the video IDs below). mQ_hY7EqW9U artist: NTM song: ma benz This song is about doing sexual parties inside a Mecerdes-Benz... 3kFbMx9d6uU artist: NTM song: laisse pas trainer ton fils The main message is to take care of your son (or children) to avoid them falling in crime or felonies. JNHNQOZ2LVg artist: I AM song: petit frere tells how it's easy for a young boy watching his brothers doing bad things to become like them. EvanKdzX1VA artist: I AM song: L'empire du coté obscur Star Wars parody vDzDjohk1Ms artist: SNIPER song: Trait pour trait Singers explain that they're not bling-bling even if they've met success. rYkk8zVR0bc artist: SNIPER song: graver dans la roche * Sorry, I haven't found the official video * This song is about how their names will be "carved in stone" ... later.

05-12-2009, 10:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	I picked up this comp The Rough Guide to African Rap a while ago that's pretty good. Here's one of the songs from it (I can't remember what country this group is from): __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

05-13-2009, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	__________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

05-13-2009, 09:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,397	Jehst is another very good British hip hop artist. Return of the Drifter is pretty sweet. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

05-10-2009, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fruitonica Pale and Wan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aus Posts: 917	I do love The Herd, one of my favourite hip hop acts regardless of nationality. I think I introduced you to them in the live hip hop thread so it's cool to see you kept digging further. I was a bit worried that lyrically, a lot of the more specific references to Aussie politics would put you off. Summerland is my fav Herd album, I really dig the full time female vocalist they brought in. Hilltop Hoods are another solid aussie hip hop act, sadly they've adopted a very Americanised style and lyrically they're a bit bland. But some great party music. And lastly, I've only just encountered Phrase on the radio but his single is pretty damn catchy.