Wanted=Unknown Hip hop
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Wanted=Unknown Hip hop
Hey, I'm trying to find some hip hop that for the most part is not mainstream. Can anybody recommend anything? I like mostly acid jazz/hip hop and some of the stuff I listen to is Mos Def, ATCQ, Common, along those lines. I recently d/l'ed stuff from Swamburger that was awesome and Dr. Octagon (which I later found out was Kool Keith) that was awesome too.
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Jurassic Park (sp), Kardinal Offical<---Kicks Ass,Pharoh Monarc all are worth looking into. I'd also recommend Dead Prez very pro black (not racist) but kinda anti establishment probably one the most overlooked albums of the year.
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I asked the same question a few months back, so you can also scour this thread:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=146721
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=146721
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I'd just like to add that the Coup record is really wonderful.
I'd just like to add that the Coup record is really wonderful.
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Originally posted by Aghama
I've looked for mp3's of this, but haven't been successful. But everything I've bought from the 75Ark label has been good.
I've looked for mp3's of this, but haven't been successful. But everything I've bought from the 75Ark label has been good.
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Cannibal Ox
their debut album "The Cold Vein" is incredible.
The Coup
their latest "Party Music" is top of the line anti-establishment.
dead prez
these guys push the envelope pretty damn far and they're awesome. even if they're a little racist. (and they are)
and of course you'll never go wrong with any albums
by The Roots, especially "The Roots Come Alive" which is a concert plus some studio.
their debut album "The Cold Vein" is incredible.
The Coup
their latest "Party Music" is top of the line anti-establishment.
dead prez
these guys push the envelope pretty damn far and they're awesome. even if they're a little racist. (and they are)
and of course you'll never go wrong with any albums
by The Roots, especially "The Roots Come Alive" which is a concert plus some studio.
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Originally posted by tsohg
Jurassic Park (sp),
Jurassic Park (sp),
Some of my faves:
Mos Def
De La Soul
Common
Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli and Hi-tek)
Blackstar (Mos Def and Kweli)
Dilated Peoples
Deltron 3030
Handsome Boy Modeling School
Arrested Development
Outkast
The Roots
Pharcyde
Wyclef and Fugees
Black Eyed Peas
Wu Tang Clan
Pharoahe Monch
Del the Funkee Homosapien
and of course: Jurassic 5
Also, anybody hear any news regarding the Jack Johnson (Mos Def's side project) release? It seems like it has been a long time in the making.
Dan
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Here are some underground bands from Atlanta-
http://www.minaminagoodsong.com
http://www.mycousintroy.com
http://www.minaminagoodsong.com
http://www.mycousintroy.com
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Originally posted by cokeguy
Do you mean Jurassic 5? Cause if so, good choice, if not, what the hell are you talking about?
Some of my faves:
Mos Def-Got it
De La Soul-Got it
Common-Got it
Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli and Hi-tek)-Got it
Blackstar (Mos Def and Kweli)-Got it
Dilated Peoples-Got it
Deltron 3030-Got it
Handsome Boy Modeling School-My favorite!
Arrested Development-Got it, but it's old
Outkast-Not too big
The Roots-Got it
Pharcyde-Passin me by
Wyclef and Fugees-Got old stuff
Black Eyed Peas-Request line?
Wu Tang Clan-Got mostly everything
Pharoahe Monch-Heard a couple like "oh no"
Del the Funkee Homosapien-Got both sides of the brain, and hieroglyphics
and of course: Jurassic 5-Got a "super cd"
Also, anybody hear any news regarding the Jack Johnson (Mos Def's side project) release? It seems like it has been a long time in the making.
Dan
Do you mean Jurassic 5? Cause if so, good choice, if not, what the hell are you talking about?
Some of my faves:
Mos Def-Got it
De La Soul-Got it
Common-Got it
Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli and Hi-tek)-Got it
Blackstar (Mos Def and Kweli)-Got it
Dilated Peoples-Got it
Deltron 3030-Got it
Handsome Boy Modeling School-My favorite!
Arrested Development-Got it, but it's old
Outkast-Not too big
The Roots-Got it
Pharcyde-Passin me by
Wyclef and Fugees-Got old stuff
Black Eyed Peas-Request line?
Wu Tang Clan-Got mostly everything
Pharoahe Monch-Heard a couple like "oh no"
Del the Funkee Homosapien-Got both sides of the brain, and hieroglyphics
and of course: Jurassic 5-Got a "super cd"
Also, anybody hear any news regarding the Jack Johnson (Mos Def's side project) release? It seems like it has been a long time in the making.
Dan
and black moon.
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and d/l (or buy) these songs
"The storm" by Tony da Skitzo
"Undisputed Champs" by Del, Q-Tip and some other cat
"Blue flowers" by Dr. Octagon/Kool Keith
"Survival with a Mind" by Swamburger
"New World Water" by Mos Def
"The storm" by Tony da Skitzo
"Undisputed Champs" by Del, Q-Tip and some other cat
"Blue flowers" by Dr. Octagon/Kool Keith
"Survival with a Mind" by Swamburger
"New World Water" by Mos Def
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Also, on the topic of downloading stuff...go to www.anticon.com . They have some mp3s. I don't like most of the stuff, but one song that is amazing is called Jars of Humans (I think) by Dose and Sole. Check it out.
Dan
Dan
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Originally posted by cokeguy
Do you mean Jurassic 5? Cause if so, good choice, if not, what the hell are you talking about?
Dan
Do you mean Jurassic 5? Cause if so, good choice, if not, what the hell are you talking about?
Dan
oops yeah my bad Freaudian slip I suppose
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I don't like rap that much but I love these rappers though because they have a alternative like sound to them:
Jurassic 5
Ozmalti
The Roots
and
Del the Funky Homospian
Jurassic 5
Ozmalti
The Roots
and
Del the Funky Homospian
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Surprised that no one's mentioned Quannum yet. Anything released by any of its members is well worth hearing. DJ Shadow, Blackalicious and Latyrx make some of the most innovative hip hop ever. In fact, the title cut from Latyrx: The Album might be the most innovative hip hop cut I've ever heard, and Endtroducing...DJ Shadow is every bit as important a disc as Straight Outta Compton or the Chronic IMHO. Quannum Spectrum (their collective album) is one of my favorites as well.
Also, Company Flow's Funcrusher Plus is a classic that I didn't see mentioned yet. It's pretty weird stuff, but really addictive.
Divine Styler, Swollen Members, the Arsonists, and Prince Paul are others worth checking out. And, as others have mentioned, you can never go wrong with Del/Hieroglyphics, Jurassic 5, the Roots, etc., etc.
You might also want to seek out some hip hop turntablists/DJs. In particular, I like Cut Chemist (Cut Chemist Meets ShortKut at the Future Primitive is a must own in my book) and Z-Trip. For a great introduction into turntablists, Bomb Hip Hop's Return of the DJ Volumes I and II are great purchases.
Also, Company Flow's Funcrusher Plus is a classic that I didn't see mentioned yet. It's pretty weird stuff, but really addictive.
Divine Styler, Swollen Members, the Arsonists, and Prince Paul are others worth checking out. And, as others have mentioned, you can never go wrong with Del/Hieroglyphics, Jurassic 5, the Roots, etc., etc.
You might also want to seek out some hip hop turntablists/DJs. In particular, I like Cut Chemist (Cut Chemist Meets ShortKut at the Future Primitive is a must own in my book) and Z-Trip. For a great introduction into turntablists, Bomb Hip Hop's Return of the DJ Volumes I and II are great purchases.
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Originally posted by saoirse
From Phoenix:
CinQue
Vontel
Mr. Iroc
Bookie
Creeper Loco
From Minneapolis:
Sterotype Click
Atmosphere
From Vegas:
Swaze
From Calgary:
Urban Legends
From Phoenix:
CinQue
Vontel
Mr. Iroc
Bookie
Creeper Loco
From Minneapolis:
Sterotype Click
Atmosphere
From Vegas:
Swaze
From Calgary:
Urban Legends
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Originally posted by Gdrlv
In fact, the title cut from Latyrx: The Album might be the most innovative hip hop cut I've ever heard...
In fact, the title cut from Latyrx: The Album might be the most innovative hip hop cut I've ever heard...