Hip-Hop instrumental albums

~~Cuthbert~~ · 05-15-2013, 09:11 AM

Did a search, couldn't find a similar thread, sorry if there is already one.

What's the best instrumental albums? I've heard Petestrumentals, Fantastic Vol. 2.1 and Donuts as well as a bunch of Dilla ones like Old Donuts, MPC 3000 and Vol. 2 Vintage.

Donuts is my favourite as the beats are not just loops like on the others, so it does feel like an album instead of a collection of instrumentals.

Anyone know anything similar?

anticipation · 05-15-2013, 09:53 AM

You'd like 40 Winks, 9th Wonder, Ta-Ku, Knxwledge, most of Madlib's work is instrumental, Teebs/Bahwee if you're into slower Nujabes type stuff, the obvious ones (DJ Shadow, RJD2, Prefuse 73, Dimlite), two dudes id recommend you check out are Ackryte and Insightful, as well as Maker, although Maker's stuff is a bit harder to find.

djchameleon · 05-15-2013, 10:01 AM

I was going to mention Nujabes but anticipation beat me to it.

DJ Krush
Flying Lotus
DJ Shadow

here is an older thread that has way more recs in it

http://www.musicbanter.com/rap-hip-h...producers.html

**Goofle** · 05-15-2013, 10:06 AM

Currently listening to Chinoiseries by Onra and it's pretty epic.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 05-15-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by anticipation

You'd like 40 Winks, 9th Wonder, Ta-Ku, Knxwledge, most of Madlib's work is instrumental, Teebs/Bahwee if you're into slower Nujabes type stuff, the obvious ones (DJ Shadow, RJD2, Prefuse 73, Dimlite), two dudes id recommend you check out are Ackryte and Insightful, as well as Maker, although Maker's stuff is a bit harder to find.

Thanks man, guys in bold I haven't heard of.

Can you recommend albums by them that you think are worth listening to?

Quote:

Originally Posted by djchameleon

I was going to mention Nujabes but anticipation beat me to it.

DJ Krush
Flying Lotus
DJ Shadow

here is an older thread that has way more recs in it

http://www.musicbanter.com/rap-hip-h...producers.html

Cheers mate, looking in it now.

djchameleon · 05-15-2013, 10:09 AM

For Nujabes get Metaphorical Music

Entroducing from DJ Shadow is a must then you may want to check out Private Press.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 05-15-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

For Nujabes get Metaphorical Music

On the d/l

Quote:

Entroducing from DJ Shadow is a must then you may want to check out Private Press.

This is hard to find. Is it 'about' on the internet or only for sale?

~~Cuthbert~~ · 05-15-2013, 10:25 AM

Listening to the Nujabes album, first track in atm, this is niiice.

**Goofle** · 05-15-2013, 10:31 AM

You'll love it.

anticipation · 05-15-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Fluffy Kittens

Thanks man, guys in bold I haven't heard of.

Can you recommend albums by them that you think are worth listening to?

40 Winks: The Lucid Effect
Ta-Ku: September Series, Dusty Vol I & II, Scraps Vol. 2
Knxwledge: Karma Loops part 1, Ovrstand, SKRAWBERRIES FUNRAISERS VOL 3., this dude has a lot of quality work.
RJD2: Deadringer
Prefuse 73: Vocal Studies + Uprock Narratives, One Word Extinguisher
Dimlite: Runbox Weathers, This Is Embracing
Ackryte: Shades
Insightful: Feather'd Son, Blossom Beautiful
Teebs: Ardour
Bahwee: Flavors

Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

Currently listening to Chinoiseries by Onra and it's pretty epic.

It's alright, I feel like it gets repetitive/boring fairly quickly. I prefer Pt. 2 to be honest. Definitely some gems on there for sure though.

05-15-2013, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Hip-Hop instrumental albums Did a search, couldn't find a similar thread, sorry if there is already one. What's the best instrumental albums? I've heard Petestrumentals, Fantastic Vol. 2.1 and Donuts as well as a bunch of Dilla ones like Old Donuts, MPC 3000 and Vol. 2 Vintage. Donuts is my favourite as the beats are not just loops like on the others, so it does feel like an album instead of a collection of instrumentals. Anyone know anything similar?

05-15-2013, 09:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
anticipation Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,565	You'd like 40 Winks, 9th Wonder, Ta-Ku, Knxwledge, most of Madlib's work is instrumental, Teebs/Bahwee if you're into slower Nujabes type stuff, the obvious ones (DJ Shadow, RJD2, Prefuse 73, Dimlite), two dudes id recommend you check out are Ackryte and Insightful, as well as Maker, although Maker's stuff is a bit harder to find.

05-15-2013, 10:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Listening to the Nujabes album, first track in atm, this is niiice.