That's more than a good start, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Cunninlynguists or Illogic. And I can remember back when you wouldn't listen to hip-hop, period.
If you haven't already, and if you're not already too swamped with recommendations, listen to The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox. It may not effect everyone as much as it did me, but after almost three years of it being a fixture in my CD changer I've decided it's perfect in every fashion and indescribably incredible.
Originally posted by Phat J
Def Jux > Rhymesayers
Individually, I Self Divine > everyone on Def Jux apart from El-P, for me. After that, Eydea & Abilities > all of the Jukie groups apart from Cannox. In fact Atmosphere > all of the Jukie groups apart from Cannox.
But then RJD2 and Blueprint cancel each other out in the production front, and The Cold Vein > Rhymesayers back catalogue.
**** it. They both do the business.
Originally posted by Deathblow
That's more than a good start, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Cunninlynguists or Illogic. And I can remember back when you wouldn't listen to hip-hop, period.If you haven't already, and if you're not already too swamped with recommendations, listen to The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox. It may not effect everyone as much as it did me, but after almost three years of it being a fixture in my CD changer I've decided it's perfect in every fashion and indescribably incredible.
Actually I have been thinking of getting Cold Vein. I already have some songs by Cannibal Ox, but not the album.
I read somewhere recently a review of The Cold Vein and it was very positive indeed.
I'll definitively listen to it.
And yeah, I remember the days when I wouldnt hear about the genre of hip-hop, let alone listen to any artists.
This was mostly due to the fact that I am, as you know, into rock/hard core/new metal etc... and for the most parts all the bands/artists i liked had something relevant to say.
Most of the things I heard of hip-hop was mainstream artists rapping about shit noone can possibly relate to.
Like how the heck am i supposed to relate to bling bling in the club, giving blow jobs in the VIP areas and riding in a car with a pimp who has Grillz on his teeth...i mean seriously...
Fun songs are ok for clubs and such, in small doses, not not all the time...
Originally posted by Phat Ji disagree, the production is amazing, but its Vast and Vorduls lyrics that get to me.
i know what you mean, the first time i listened to it i thought the same thing. it wasnt for months that i gave it a second chance but im glad i did. it wouldnt be half as good without el-p though, he makes the album for me.
Originally posted by P, that Dude
what's good H?u peeped my thread?
oh yeah....
[b] F*CK THE SUNS
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Yo what's up my negro. How you been? Well, not good obviously. Are you going fishin with Kobe anytime soon? haha, i bet you thought it was over when Kobe hit that shot huh... Holla at cha BOY.
GO SUNS!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by Mugen
ayyyeee Def Jux and P&C changed their website, they both look nice. 😄 and what looks like a mixtape with Mcenroe, Birdapres, Josh Martinez, and Cadence Weapon. also John Smith has a new album coming soon called Growing Pains
Sup Tengu, how's hip-hop been treating you? Can't wait for that new Smith and that Master Mind Mix should be hot!