The Rap & Hip-Hop Recommendation Thread

[LoathsomePete]

Originally Posted by Kaimon

Looking for some jazz influenced hip-hop, like something along the lines of Nujabes and the Sound Providers.

Here's a few groups that share a similar sound to Nujabes:

The first is Kenichiro Nishihara who is the beat maker and often collaborates with emcees. It's very mellow and relaxing beats with often a jazz piano accompanying it. I've listened to two album so far, Humming Jazz (2008) and Life (2010) and both were pretty good, although I think I preferred Humming Jazz more.



The second is another Japanese beatmaker called Nomak who I don't know much about actually. I've only got his 2009 album Muziq and Foto and it was alright, but didn't do that much for me. I've heard his other stuff is better, I just haven't gotten around to listening to it. Still if you're after jazzy hip hop in lieu of Nujabes, he's definitely worth a look.




There's also a growing trend among the American underground hip hop scene to form full on bands, with guitarists, horn players, etc. to create a more jazzy sound. A few groups to check out would be:

Abstract Giants
ArtOfficial
Animate Objects
Audible Mainframe
The Roots
A Tribe Called Quest
Gang Starr

[Kaimon]

^Thanks for those suggestions, definitely loving most of them so far, especially Nishihira

[LoathsomePete]

Originally Posted by Kaimon

^Thanks for those suggestions, definitely loving most of them so far, especially Nishihira

Glad you're enjoying it.

[Surell]

Originally Posted by Antonio

Where should i start for Lil Wayne?

Originally Posted by matious

I would like to know this too. According to pitchfork da drought 2 seems good, but from what i've listened it wasn't great.

Wayne isn't a super strong rapper, so i need some really slick, layered beats to enjoy him.

Tha Carter 3 is a good album in diversified styles, but the Dedication 2 is the peak of his rapping skill and DJ Drama chooses the sickest beats for the tape. I don't know why people forget about it when Wayne comes up, I'd definitely say it overtakes C3 in overall skill put into it.

[Bane of your existence]

[Landon]

Does anyone know any songs similar to this:


Basically sad rap songs that aren't about a relationship.

[momoney]

If you're looking for something to cruise in your car to that isn't some ignorant rap **** that's on the radio check out my these guys I stumbled upon yesterday check out the Rich Bros on Facebook or Youtube. My favorite song so far is their remix to Pretty Lights' Finally Moving!!

[momoney]

If you're looking for something to cruise in your car to that isn't some ignorant rap **** that's on the radio check out my these guys I stumbled upon yesterday check out the Rich Bros on Facebook or Youtube. My favorite song so far is their remix to Pretty Lights' Finally Moving!

[hoof123]

I've stumbled accross a few new artists in the past week I'm really digging, check out Sam Lachow, Tom Pepe & The Knowmads.

[14232949]

Haven't read through the whole thread, but if you're looking for rap with substance, try;

Immortal Technique
Jedi Mind Tricks
Common
Talib Kweli
Black Thought
Mos Def
Fugees
Kool G Rap
Big Pun
Nas