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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #385 on: March 01, 2014, 08:19:50 PM »
The Blue Chips 1 and 2 mix tapes would make a great start.

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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #386 on: March 02, 2014, 03:19:45 AM »
Listened to MBDTF couple days ago for the first proper time. Freaking awesome. What should I listen to next?

Not sure if serious or trolling, Lolzeez, the hater of Kanye West saying MBDTF is freaking awesome  :lol :lol :lol
And now I own every album from him besides Graduation and that horrible pile of shit 808s and Heartbreak. MBDTF is still my favorite.

Also,I just got Death Grips' The Money Store on vinyl!  :biggrin:

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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #387 on: March 04, 2014, 06:44:08 PM »
Initially I thought it would be strange to seek hip-hop recommendations on a Dream Theater-based forum, but I have had some success on the metal/prog metal side of things, so I figured you all know a thing or too beyond DT.

This is what I'm looking for --

I'll use the term underground, but I don't know if that's an archaic phrase.

I am looking for some hip-hop that is recent, and heavy on the lyrics.   Another silly thing, but I find so much that I hear is not based on lyrical skill but on hooks.

I would also like something that does not have a lot of singing in it. 

As a recent example -- had a Dumbfounded album that I listened to recently.  Really liked three or four songs, and almost all of the lyrical content, but way too much singing for my hop hop tastes

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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #388 on: March 04, 2014, 08:49:54 PM »
^ Run The Jewels

You can hear the full album here and it's free to download from their label page too.

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« Reply #389 on: March 05, 2014, 12:31:50 AM »
I'm usually anti-singing too unless it's old school.  Even Busdriver is singing a lot on his last album. 

I agree that mic/lyrical skill is really lacking these days.  But Suga Free's flow is crazy.  Some singing here and there, but he's so good it's easy to overlook it.
https://youtu.be/tOMrl-CLOD8
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« Reply #390 on: March 05, 2014, 12:41:12 AM »
RTJ has good flows, but that style of beat is so cliche it annoys me.
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« Reply #391 on: March 06, 2014, 09:20:56 PM »
RTJ has good flows, but that style of beat is so cliche it annoys me.
WUT? El-P is one of the most elite and unique producers in the game... totes not hearing this at all.

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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #392 on: March 12, 2014, 05:50:43 PM »
I can't believe in a discussion about rap on a rock board, there's no mention of the rap/rock pioneers Urban Dance Squad!

https://youtu.be/Qu3bJ1-4aHQ - heavy
https://youtu.be/K4Dw6q-5iaA - mellow
https://youtu.be/iD4LbET-1LQ - mellow
https://youtu.be/u_Oe9CqR8iQ - FUNK!

These guys did it before it was cool!
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« Reply #393 on: March 12, 2014, 05:53:55 PM »
I'm not one for mash-ups, but this one's genius.  Yes meets Sir Mix-A-Lot: Owner Of A Lovely Butt

https://viprhealthcare.typepad.com/Mashuptown/Owner_of_a_Lovely_Butt.mp3
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #394 on: March 14, 2014, 01:25:37 PM »
I forgot about this one.  I LOVE this music.  This sounds like hip-hop from the future!

https://youtu.be/jm13huacWW4
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #395 on: March 19, 2014, 09:25:59 AM »
Too Short - From Here To New York (Remix)

I added and enhanced the wah-wah guitar.

https://www40.zippyshare.com/v/37796098/file.html
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #396 on: March 25, 2014, 12:26:54 AM »
Four words:
DOCTOR STANK IS BACK!!!!!

https://drstank.bandcamp.com/album/stank-of-america

This guy is straight outta Riverside CA, hasn't made much in many years, but his new album is great.  He is a true original...produces himself, makes the beats, and has a crazy flow with tons of personality.  He's one of my favorites.  It's guys like this who make guys like Wayne and Drake sound like garbage to me.  This guy is on a whole other level.
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #397 on: March 25, 2014, 09:43:52 PM »
Madlib releasing classic stuff with Freddie Gibbs and i didn't even know anything about it  >:(
Hip Hop continues to dominate the 2010's  ;D
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #398 on: March 26, 2014, 02:11:48 AM »
I'm not familiar with Gibbs at all, but I listened to Pinata and his lyrics are really cliche. However, that doesn't stop the album from being pretty great. Probably helps that I love Madlib though.

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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #399 on: March 26, 2014, 02:39:27 PM »
Honestly, i care more about the beats and production than the vocals/lyrics (as i sample stuff and do my own beats)... great ones can elevate the songs even if the MC is not that good (like Danny Brown when he is in his "annoying mode"... i don't mind because i really like the guy though  :lol)
About the album, my favorites right now are High, Thuggin and Bomb (that intro sample sounds like something from the PSX Megaman X4-6 games  :smiley:)
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #400 on: March 26, 2014, 10:17:46 PM »
Agreed. Lyrics can easily take a backseat to me if the productions/beats are great.

And for some reason I actually like Danny Brown's "annoying mode". :lol Not sure why, sometimes I feel like I'm the only one.

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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #401 on: March 27, 2014, 12:09:43 AM »
For me, it's the opposite, and why I hate most current artists.  Flat monotone voices, some of them barely say any words, some of them can't stay in time.  So annoying.  There's a reason why the 80-90's was the "golden age" of rap, and it wasn't because of the production.
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #402 on: March 27, 2014, 11:48:08 AM »
Rap is poetry. Rap is a part of Hip-Hop. The beat influences the rap and vice versa. Hip-Hop is mainly about the message in the rap. Hence why many old artists despise the current style. 

I listen for the message and to hear the Rappers thoughts. The beat comes second, which most famous mainstream artists have.
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« Reply #403 on: March 27, 2014, 03:27:56 PM »
Rap is poetry. Rap is a part of Hip-Hop. The beat influences the rap and vice versa. Hip-Hop is mainly about the message in the rap. Hence why many old artists despise the current style. 

I listen for the message and to hear the Rappers thoughts. The beat comes second, which most famous mainstream artists have.

Rap and sampling defines Hip-Hop for me (i prefer the beats though).
Also, mainstream artists don't have beats like something from Madvillainy or Donuts, it's another level.
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #404 on: March 27, 2014, 04:07:20 PM »
I'm saying, I enjoy mainstreams beats, I'd listen if they were instrumental.
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« Reply #405 on: March 27, 2014, 04:39:01 PM »
I don't mind it when older artists use newer beats, they have to keep up with the times.  But I hate the prevalence of these "dirty south" style beats to the point of west coast artists using them.  To me, that's like selling out.   
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« Reply #406 on: March 31, 2014, 02:43:07 PM »
OK, I know I said I don't put music over the vocals, but I'll have to make an exception in this case.  This dude's pretty blah vocally, but DAMN THIS MUSIC IS GOOD!!!  The atmosphere and art are so futuristic.

https://soundcloud.com/foolsgoldrecs/sets/100s-ivry
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #407 on: April 02, 2014, 12:05:49 PM »
Drake's dropped a new song called Draft Day.  He should just start rappin a-capella cause he sure can't stick to a beat. :tdwn
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #408 on: April 02, 2014, 01:02:37 PM »
Does that coincide with the movie.
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #409 on: April 28, 2014, 07:14:57 AM »
nujabes - metaphorical music
nujabes - modal soul
cyne - evolution fight
cyne - time being

so
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #410 on: May 06, 2014, 11:02:57 PM »
I forgot about this one:
Boo-Yaa TRIBE - Boogie Man (aka metal version of Jungle Boogie)
https://youtu.be/aRgFSB3nW-o
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #411 on: May 21, 2014, 05:57:23 AM »
Love, love, love this album



Took a fill spins to really click, but it has now become one of my favorites. And as a middle class white boy from the suburbs, its nice to have finally found something I can relate to.

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« Reply #412 on: May 21, 2014, 09:11:06 AM »
Classic, phoenix.  Too bad he lost his timing after that.
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« Reply #413 on: May 21, 2014, 09:12:17 AM »
Great guitar solos in this one, but VERY explicit lyrics!
https://youtu.be/mHQG7ss6OPQ
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #414 on: May 27, 2014, 08:57:58 AM »
Even a prog band from the 70's can rap better than most rap artists today! And the ending is just beautiful.
Gong - How To Stay Alive
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x17z2so_gong-how-to-stay-alive_fun
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #415 on: May 28, 2014, 11:47:06 PM »
Underground legend OC rappin over 70's smooth soul:
https://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/ray-west-oc-rays-cafe
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #416 on: May 29, 2014, 05:55:10 AM »
Love, love, love this album

Took a fill spins to really click, but it has now become one of my favorites. And as a middle class white boy from the suburbs, its nice to have finally found something I can relate to.

I picked up the 20th anniversary addition lately, first time hearing the album. Yeah, I still can't get into it. Hopefully with a few more spins it will click with me as well.

My big 4 artists that I follow right now, when it comes to Hip-Hop are:

Macklemore - Though if you haven't heard this song, you might be living under a rock.

Hopsin - About time someone put the modern pop culture generation in its place.

Classified - Canada should be known for this guy, not that douche Drake.

Tech N9ne - Nuff said.
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« Reply #417 on: May 29, 2014, 06:44:26 AM »
Love, love, love this album



One of the greatest masterpieces of not only hip hop, music in general. Large Professor and Premier firing on all cylinders here.
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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #418 on: May 29, 2014, 08:52:39 PM »
I never liked Illmatic a ton. Not sure why. Maybe I'll need to let it grow.

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Re: DTF Rap/Hip Hop thread
« Reply #419 on: May 29, 2014, 10:37:51 PM »
Its definitely a grower.  However, if we're talking Nas, I'd go with God's Son as my number one.