Who is your Favorite Rapper and why?
Original post
Posted by LeChron James, 09.07.2008 - 11:15
EDIT, 2/3/10
the top three i originally had in this topic has DRASITCALLY changed with the exception of Immortal Technique. both Lil Wayne and Tech N9ne have commodified themselves to such a degree that their music has become unpallatable.
top 3 presently
Dead Prez
Immortal Technique
and MAYBE Nickatina or Mac Dre, but im more about lyrics with a message nowadays so they might not make it depending on circumstances.
| Got Mayhem? Posts: 767  |
I'm not a rap guy but the other night in my buds car there was a remix of the song Beemer Benz or Bentley came on with Eminem and I'm not gonna lie, when he raps fast, he raps pretty damn well. On his albums that I've listened too it's usually midpaced stuff (I think...again, not really an expert here) but from what I heard that night he's got some sick fast rhymes.
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| Derwood Posts: 511  |
I've got to say I am not a fan of hip hop and/or rap. Every once in a while I'll here a song I like, but they are few and far between. Last year, I got into a bit of an informal music exchange with a co-worker who is a big hip hop fan. I must say I introduced him to a lot more metal that he liked than he introduced me to hip hop that I liked. The one major exception is an act called Jedi Mind Tricks. I have no idea who they are and I can't be bothered to look into it, but I really like what I've heard from them. It's diverse and creative and lyrically miles ahead of pretty much any other rap I've heard.
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| Visioneerie Urban Monster Posts: 810  |
Written by Derwood on 08.06.2010 at 06:25 Jedi Mind Tricks are pretty good and if you like that kind of political underground rap there are even better MC's. Check out Sicknature's Honey I'm Home album and Ill Bill's The Hour of Reprisal. There is also Snowgoons' latest The Trojan Horse that is quite dope. Hip hop is often unfairly criticised because what we're all exposed to first hand is what the media shows us. So dude, give yourself the time to listen to these three albums, seriously, and afterwards you might have a whole different view on what potential this music holds. Serious business, lol.
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| Visioneerie Urban Monster Posts: 810 |
Written by Kennoth on 02.06.2010 at 14:48 Eminem is not shit, I'll take your standing on this one. However, I think what Elio means is that you should really take the time to look into some more hip-hip, because you might be surprised. If you're interested, check out the 3 albums I recommended to Derwood, a good starting point for metalheads I'd say.
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| LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561  |
If anyone cares, Dead Prez has sold their souls to the mainstream rap industry. R.I.P. Dead Prez, 2000-2010
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| LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561 |
Written by Visioneerie on 08.06.2010 at 19:40 Eminem is shit now, though. his Marshall Mathers LP was LEGENDARY and now with his new album, he has lost his bite and ferocity that the aforementioned album posses in spades. his music is WAY too pop-y and has no soul in it anymore.
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| Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920  |
Opinions on Big Boi's album? it may be my hip hop album of the year.
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| LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561 |
Written by Timam008 on 27.09.2010 at 08:43 an awesome raper? the man does rape like its no ones business?  rapper, son, rapper.
---- Kick Ass, Die Young Less is More Stay Pure Stay Poor Music was my life, music brought me to life and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. When I die there will be a final waltz in my head that only I can hear.
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| the stranger Posts: 398  |
I'm waiting for the new Calle 13 to come up next month. It's gonna be great. Anybody fond of hip hop/rap should grab it even if you don't understand a heck of Spanish. The music is great too.
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| vezzy Stallmanite Posts: 3493  |
I don't know about individual rappers, but I really like N.W.A. and Public Enemy.
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| Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920 |
Written by vezzy on 24.10.2010 at 12:06 Good stuff dude, especially Public Enemy 
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| LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561 |
Written by Elio on 24.10.2010 at 15:02 GET UP G-G-G-GET DOWN 911 IS A JOKE IN YO TOWN. Flavor Flav= crack cocaine in human form.
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| Visioneerie Urban Monster Posts: 810 |
Written by LeChron James on 27.09.2010 at 08:31 Haven't bothered to listen to his new material because of the critiques. Might as well save myself some time. So yes, he is shit now but once was quite a respectable spitter.
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| Darkside Momo Retired elite Posts: 9087  |
Written by Deadsoulman on 03.02.2009 at 14:09 They're touring Europe (well, mostly France) this spring. Obviously I'll be there 
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| Deadsoulman elite Posts: 8004  |
Written by Darkside Momo on 04.02.2015 at 01:44 Yup, seen that! I missed him several times already, I won't let that happen again.
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| raveneffect Posts: 541  |
This thread would be way more interesting if you'd take a "p" out of the subject.
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| Deathmaster Posts: 100  |
My Favorite rapper is tots Vinnie Paz, I'm a big Jedi Mind Tricks fan, and his solo stuff kills nonstop. I also enjoy Wu-Tang Clan, as well as Mobb Deep, Kool G Rap, and some other (in general) New York and East Coast Emcees. Oh and of course Eyedea!
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 61010  |
Just a few what names I don't know well Everlats whit great song and video white thrash beautifuk gun who sings ''welcome to gangster paradise-- like chorus part in a song some 80's moveies about black street gangs has good songs ... but I don't know those names T ice - because he is counting bodies
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| MetCanMeshAnt Posts: 22  |
I would have to say Public Enemy. Listening to P.E. when I was younger with my cousin was what got me into Anthrax. So it's ironic that I started being a metalhead by listening to rap. While P.E. is #1, a close second is Cypress Hill. Just like their stuff. It's all about partying and hanging out and having fun....
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| Lethrokai Posts: 507  |
Thought I'd throw a little curveball in here: MC Daveed Diggs from 'clipping.' The guy is an absolutely perfect compliment to clipping.'s experimental sound, and it feels like their beats and his delivery work absolutely perfectly in sync; one can't exist without the other, but together they feel perfect. Oh, and also the guy's a technical beast as well. Case in point: Note how he constantly builds on the intensity of his delivery from beginning to end, and how that perfectly echoes his backing. Oh, and also alarm clocks.
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| LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561 |
Death Grips has been running my life and is the basis of Kanye trying to be a rapper. Exmilitary and The Money Store are world shattering
---- Kick Ass, Die Young Less is More Stay Pure Stay Poor Music was my life, music brought me to life and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. When I die there will be a final waltz in my head that only I can hear.
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