The Rap & Hip-Hop Recommendation Thread

JackidyJack · 08-16-2010, 07:11 PM

Hey guys I recently got into hiphop/rap and ya i've heard a few things about west vs east coast and just wanted to know more about the history of rap. Yes I did read the sticky ,but I'd really like to know more and what kind of music you guys (Smart) would recommend i already have the Gza liquidsword album (loving it) and the Enter the 36 Chambers but not much else besides MMlp

dark shadow · 08-16-2010, 08:40 PM

Check Aesop Rock, KRS-One, and if you want some more modern tracks I'm diggin' Atmosphere, Lupe, and Tech N9ne lately.

As for as the whole East vs. West, as far as I know, it was more a 90's thing and the beefs between rappers aren't as serious any longer, at least not as far as geographically.

JackidyJack · 08-16-2010, 10:17 PM

Ah, Ic oh and sry forgot metion I already have a few aesop rock albums Ex-Labor Day. but im curious wat is KRS-One

SouthpawSwagga · 08-16-2010, 10:37 PM

KRS-ONE is a Hip-Hop pioneer and part of Boogie Down Productions, their album Criminal Minded is a classic.

If you like Wu-Tang, check out Only Built for Cuban Links by Raekwon the Chef.

Dr_Rez · 08-16-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthpawSwagga

If you like Wu-Tang, check out Only Built for Cuban Links by Raekwon the Chef.

I second that notion. Definitely get that album. Two is pretty good as well.. Just go thru the Wu and get everything they have all done.

JackidyJack · 08-17-2010, 10:17 AM

Thanks guys

And what do you mean by two o-o?

SATCHMO · 08-17-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JackidyJack

Thanks guys

And what do you mean by two o-o?

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Part 2

tonyytoniitonee · 11-11-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JackidyJack

Hey guys I recently got into hiphop/rap and ya i've heard a few things about west vs east coast and just wanted to know more about the history of rap. Yes I did read the sticky ,but I'd really like to know more and what kind of music you guys (Smart) would recommend i already have the Gza liquidsword album (loving it) and the Enter the 36 Chambers but not much else besides MMlp

i've noticed that the majority of hip hop fans on this site are more oldschool, mid 90's swag. But hip hop today is still something worth listening to. I may be a "commercial" fan but i still really enjoy modern hip hop. J. Cole, Wale, N.E.R.D, Lupe Fiasco, and of course Kanye. There's a lot out their. Just keep you ears and your mind open .

08-16-2010, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
JackidyJack Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 16	Can anyone please explain Hey guys I recently got into hiphop/rap and ya i've heard a few things about west vs east coast and just wanted to know more about the history of rap. Yes I did read the sticky ,but I'd really like to know more and what kind of music you guys (Smart) would recommend i already have the Gza liquidsword album (loving it) and the Enter the 36 Chambers but not much else besides MMlp

08-16-2010, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
dark shadow Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 78	Check Aesop Rock, KRS-One, and if you want some more modern tracks I'm diggin' Atmosphere, Lupe, and Tech N9ne lately. As for as the whole East vs. West, as far as I know, it was more a 90's thing and the beefs between rappers aren't as serious any longer, at least not as far as geographically.

08-16-2010, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
JackidyJack Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 16	Ah, Ic oh and sry forgot metion I already have a few aesop rock albums Ex-Labor Day. but im curious wat is KRS-One

08-16-2010, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
SouthpawSwagga Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago, Ill. Posts: 2	KRS-ONE is a Hip-Hop pioneer and part of Boogie Down Productions, their album Criminal Minded is a classic. If you like Wu-Tang, check out Only Built for Cuban Links by Raekwon the Chef.

08-17-2010, 10:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
JackidyJack Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 16	Thanks guys And what do you mean by two o-o?