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By *ugehandsMan
over a year ago
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Ice T is still one of the coolest rappers around his OG album is still up there with the best. I even had the pleasure of meeting him in Edinburgh a few years ago before his gig.
N.W.A are a close second followed by Run DMC then body count.. I don't have a fifth.. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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1 krs one. Heard my first krs song when I was 14 I got a new android phone for Christmas and I was sitting on the couch downloading songs on it at that stage I was only listening to Eminem and 50 cent. And the first concert I ever went to was krs ones first ever concert in Ireland it was insane. 2-5 I can’t put in order but there RedMan NAS The game and vinnie Paz |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Triplets and soundcloud ruined rap 
No you can’t change my mind "
There’s a lot of shit out there now but I wouldn’t say it’s ruined you just need to know where to look |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Triplets and soundcloud ruined rap
No you can’t change my mind
There’s a lot of shit out there now but I wouldn’t say it’s ruined you just need to know where to look"
Em. Joyner Lucas. Kendrick. J Cole. Royce. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Search YouTube for beastie boys in 1992 on the David letterman show, they sounded so good live.
I’ve also never seen a guitarist rock out harder whilst only playing one chord  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What about UK rap? So many good rappers from UK now. Way better than all that mumble rap in the US. "
Not a fan of grime I like some songs but I’m a big fan of fliptrix and the four owls there beats are boom bap instead of grime or trap beats |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m a huge fan of rap music mostly 90’s New York rap just seeing if anyone else is a fan? Who’s your favourite rapper? What’s your top 5 rappers? "
Professor green |
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"I’m a huge fan of rap music mostly 90’s New York rap just seeing if anyone else is a fan? Who’s your favourite rapper? What’s your top 5 rappers? "
Love it. All time favourite for me is Nas.
But I like NWA, Tupac, Ice cube, DMX, snoop, wu-tang rakim, ODB, method man. To name a few  |
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"1 krs one. Heard my first krs song when I was 14 I got a new android phone for Christmas and I was sitting on the couch downloading songs on it at that stage I was only listening to Eminem and 50 cent. And the first concert I ever went to was krs ones first ever concert in Ireland it was insane. 2-5 I can’t put in order but there RedMan NAS The game and vinnie Paz "
Yes OP forgot about krs one  |
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By *mcouple2Couple
over a year ago
Warrington |
"Busta
Jay z
Beastie Boys
Ice cube
Eazy-E
The Blueprint by Jay-Z is one of the best rap albums. Raw and real."
Rap grabs you when you first hear it . Jay Z and NWA came along 9 years after hip hop. |
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By *mcouple2Couple
over a year ago
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"I’m a huge fan of rap music mostly 90’s New York rap just seeing if anyone else is a fan? Who’s your favourite rapper? What’s your top 5 rappers?
Love it. All time favourite for me is Nas.
But I like NWA, Tupac, Ice cube, DMX, snoop, wu-tang rakim, ODB, method man. To name a few "
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"Busta
Jay z
Beastie Boys
Ice cube
Eazy-E
The Blueprint by Jay-Z is one of the best rap albums. Raw and real. Rap grabs you when you first hear it . Jay Z and NWA came along 9 years after hip hop. "
??? Rap is hip hop. There sub genres to hip hop/rap like Ganster rap,Battle hip hop et |
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"Busta
Jay z
Beastie Boys
Ice cube
Eazy-E
The Blueprint by Jay-Z is one of the best rap albums. Raw and real. Rap grabs you when you first hear it . Jay Z and NWA came along 9 years after hip hop. "
Are we taking it back to 80s now? Eric B & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane and slick Rick |
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By *mcouple2Couple
over a year ago
Warrington |
"Busta
Jay z
Beastie Boys
Ice cube
Eazy-E
The Blueprint by Jay-Z is one of the best rap albums. Raw and real. Rap grabs you when you first hear it . Jay Z and NWA came along 9 years after hip hop.
Are we taking it back to 80s now? Eric B & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane and slick Rick "
let's go back further. |
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"Any french rap fans? I found Espiiem by accident and love it.. looking for recommendations... didn’t think I’d have asked here though.. eyes opened!  "
I hadn’t. But just had a popular streaming site and put them on. While it sounds good I’m not fluent in french so it’s lost on me as I like to listen to the lyrics and understand it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Any french rap fans? I found Espiiem by accident and love it.. looking for recommendations... didn’t think I’d have asked here though.. eyes opened!
I hadn’t. But just had a popular streaming site and put them on. While it sounds good I’m not fluent in french so it’s lost on me as I like to listen to the lyrics and understand it "
I’m not fluent but found I’m getting some fluency back.. found listening when I have lyrics up quite fun too.. |
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"Busta
Jay z
Beastie Boys
Ice cube
Eazy-E
The Blueprint by Jay-Z is one of the best rap albums. Raw and real. Rap grabs you when you first hear it . Jay Z and NWA came along 9 years after hip hop.
Are we taking it back to 80s now? Eric B & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane and slick Rick let's go back further. "
Go on then I was a very young child going back further haha |
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"Any french rap fans? I found Espiiem by accident and love it.. looking for recommendations... didn’t think I’d have asked here though.. eyes opened!
I hadn’t. But just had a popular streaming site and put them on. While it sounds good I’m not fluent in french so it’s lost on me as I like to listen to the lyrics and understand it
I’m not fluent but found I’m getting some fluency back.. found listening when I have lyrics up quite fun too.. "
I’ll persevere with it. I’ve not turned it off so it’s interesting me because if it wasn’t it would be off straightaway |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What about UK rap? So many good rappers from UK now. Way better than all that mumble rap in the US. "
Skepta and Kano are my faves of all time but Dave and JHus are immensely talented. Had the pleasure of seeing all four of these live Skepta or J Hus we’re the best. |
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"What about UK rap? So many good rappers from UK now. Way better than all that mumble rap in the US.
Skepta and Kano are my faves of all time but Dave and JHus are immensely talented. Had the pleasure of seeing all four of these live Skepta or J Hus we’re the best. "
Love skepta, Lowkey, Akala, giggs, Jme and also love lady leshurr |
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I cant stand rap.
I grew up with pub bands back in oz.
Pink floyd and queen live my high lights.
Also why so mysogyinistic.
I'd like to see a missy elliot video with gorgeous naked men not women gyrating.
Equality and all that.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Love it! Have a watch of l.a originals new on Netflix well worth a watch
Not seen that what’s it about? "
let’s not spoil it just stick it on and enjoy... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Snoop Dogg and the Doggystle album will forever be one of my favourite rap albums. Cypress Hill, temples of boom was another great album. Eminem was brilliant back in the day but he's too political now.
BustRhymes was decent! |
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"Snoop Dogg and the Doggystle album will forever be one of my favourite rap albums. Cypress Hill, temples of boom was another great album. Eminem was brilliant back in the day but he's too political now.
BustRhymes was decent!"
Busta one of the fast rappers ever and amazing mate. I had my doggy style album took off me by parents cos of explicit content haha |
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Brought up on this music, watching Yo MTV Raps, Beat Street etc.. so it's really difficult to boil it down to just a top 5. Some of my favourites of that time were:
NWA and Eazy-E
Geto Boys
De La Soul
Roxanne Shante
3rd Base
Public Enemy
Demon Boyz
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"What about UK rap? So many good rappers from UK now. Way better than all that mumble rap in the US. "
90s UK rap and hiphop took a while to really take off. A couple to check out are Hijack (originally signed to Ice T’s label) and also Blade |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What about UK rap? So many good rappers from UK now. Way better than all that mumble rap in the US.
Skepta and Kano are my faves of all time but Dave and JHus are immensely talented. Had the pleasure of seeing all four of these live Skepta or J Hus we’re the best.
Love skepta, Lowkey, Akala, giggs, Jme and also love lady leshurr "
Oh I love Lady Leshurr as well! She’s great. Ghetts, Chip, Shystie and Bashy also forgotten names |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Biggie
Mob Deep
Pac
Mos Def
Wu Tang Clan
Agreed! (mostly! )
D.
In all honesty, if it werent for Shook Ones I would have picked Mos Def
It was Tribe I switched 
Good taste though still
D."
It was but like i could not leave The Teibe out lol great taste yourself D |
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"Biggie
Mob Deep
Pac
Mos Def
Wu Tang Clan
Agreed! (mostly! )
D.
In all honesty, if it werent for Shook Ones I would have picked Mos Def
It was Tribe I switched
Good taste though still
D.
It was but like i could not leave The Teibe out lol great taste yourself D "
yeh we’re good, but I had to be in that mood if you get me
D. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Biggie
Mob Deep
Pac
Mos Def
Wu Tang Clan
Agreed! (mostly! )
D.
In all honesty, if it werent for Shook Ones I would have picked Mos Def
It was Tribe I switched
Good taste though still
D.
It was but like i could not leave The Teibe out lol great taste yourself D
yeh we’re good, but I had to be in that mood if you get me
D."
I get you
Honourabole mentions for Slick Rick, CL Smooth, OutCast, Public Enemy, Big Pun, Beastie Boys and NWA.
Nas and Ilmatic is a fantastic shout also by the man with the hood ear above |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
Preston |
"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day 
D."
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook. |
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook."
 I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice?  ......
D. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D."
Im a little turned on by that myself D |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D.
Im a little turned on by that myself D "
Have you watched the film "How High"? - hes a funny fucker too lol |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
Preston |
"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D."
I'm just getting in the car. I'll be there in 10. |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
Preston |
"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D.
Im a little turned on by that myself D
Have you watched the film "How High"? - hes a funny fucker too lol"
I haven't, I'll try to source it whilst we're off.
I also like Jurassic 5. Their older stuff more than the new stuff. |
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D.
Im a little turned on by that myself D "
don’t you start as well!! 
D. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D.
Im a little turned on by that myself D
Have you watched the film "How High"? - hes a funny fucker too lol
I haven't, I'll try to source it whilst we're off.
I also like Jurassic 5. Their older stuff more than the new stuff."
I love Whats Golden, its on most of my playlists
Great taste Ember |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D.
Im a little turned on by that myself D
don’t you start as well!!
D."
Haha i cam to bring the pain  |
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D.
Im a little turned on by that myself D
Have you watched the film "How High"? - hes a funny fucker too lol"
Most high people are to be fair! it is a decent film for a giggle though
D. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D.
Im a little turned on by that myself D
Have you watched the film "How High"? - hes a funny fucker too lol
Most high people are to be fair! it is a decent film for a giggle though
D."
Its in my all time top 5 haha ive had a coulourful pasg lets say |
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook."
I’m very jealous |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D.
Im a little turned on by that myself D
Have you watched the film "How High"? - hes a funny fucker too lol
Most high people are to be fair! it is a decent film for a giggle though
D.
Its in my all time top 5 haha ive had a coulourful pasg lets say "
Past.
K im gonna go gor a bit and not come back till my brain and fingers are working together instead of against each other. Habe a lovely morning all  |
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D.
I'm just getting in the car. I'll be there in 10. "
Let me just clear my throat
D. |
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"Wu Tang Clan
Method Man. Oh that man's voice could make me do anything.
My all time number one! He still got the flow to this day
D.
I saw Wu Tang in Brixton about 20 years ago and went to see MM and Red man last year. I'd pay to hear him read the phonebook.
I’m not jealous Ember! Not at all....
I can’t believe you like his voice! Jo loves it! She often asks me to talk like him quietly in her ear! Did I mention me and Meth have exactly the same kinda voice? ......
D.
Im a little turned on by that myself D
Have you watched the film "How High"? - hes a funny fucker too lol
Most high people are to be fair! it is a decent film for a giggle though
D.
Its in my all time top 5 haha ive had a coulourful pasg lets say "
Like a rainbow here!
D. |
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By *htcMan
over a year ago
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"Any french rap fans? I found Espiiem by accident and love it.. looking for recommendations... didn’t think I’d have asked here though.. eyes opened! "
Yes black m is good one, but I only usually listen to spinish language rap the king of music. Can't stand English music anymore especially British music has gone to terrible. |
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Biggy Smalls
Jay Z
50 Cents
The Game
DMX
It peaked late 90s - 05 (approx)
I'm chuffed to see The UK thriving but it's shit really. No story in it and just repatative.
Stormzy does tell a story though and once or twice a few of the others might.
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"Biggy Smalls
Jay Z
50 Cents
The Game
DMX
It peaked late 90s - 05 (approx)
I'm chuffed to see The UK thriving but it's shit really. No story in it and just repatative.
Stormzy does tell a story though and once or twice a few of the others might."
Gotta disagree on UK scene. So many rappers telling stories about their realities. |
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"Biggy Smalls
Jay Z
50 Cents
The Game
DMX
It peaked late 90s - 05 (approx)
I'm chuffed to see The UK thriving but it's shit really. No story in it and just repatative.
Stormzy does tell a story though and once or twice a few of the others might.
Gotta disagree on UK scene. So many rappers telling stories about their realities. "
You could be right, perhaps I'm getting mixed up with 'grime'.
I'm thinking of songs where they just repeat the same line twice.
That never used to happen back then. Whereas it seems to be the fashion, you have to do it.
Can you give me some examples so I can go and check them out please.
I use Stormzy as an example. I know it's not just him but can't think of any just now.
Wretch 32
Kana
Wiley
All good story tellers
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Biggy Smalls
Jay Z
50 Cents
The Game
DMX
It peaked late 90s - 05 (approx)
I'm chuffed to see The UK thriving but it's shit really. No story in it and just repatative.
Stormzy does tell a story though and once or twice a few of the others might.
Gotta disagree on UK scene. So many rappers telling stories about their realities.
You could be right, perhaps I'm getting mixed up with 'grime'.
I'm thinking of songs where they just repeat the same line twice.
That never used to happen back then. Whereas it seems to be the fashion, you have to do it.
Can you give me some examples so I can go and check them out please.
I use Stormzy as an example. I know it's not just him but can't think of any just now.
Wretch 32
Kana
Wiley
All good story tellers
"
Yeah grime isn’t always best for storytelling although Kano and Wiley as mentioned are good.
I’d say Dave is probably the most talented storyteller we’ve had in a while. I compared him to Nas, I think he’s that talented for his age. Lowkey, Devlin, Ghetts and of course Akala are others. Also Nines is a good story teller although his lyrical content isn’t for everyone. |
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"Biggy Smalls
Jay Z
50 Cents
The Game
DMX
It peaked late 90s - 05 (approx)
I'm chuffed to see The UK thriving but it's shit really. No story in it and just repatative.
Stormzy does tell a story though and once or twice a few of the others might.
Gotta disagree on UK scene. So many rappers telling stories about their realities.
You could be right, perhaps I'm getting mixed up with 'grime'.
I'm thinking of songs where they just repeat the same line twice.
That never used to happen back then. Whereas it seems to be the fashion, you have to do it.
Can you give me some examples so I can go and check them out please.
I use Stormzy as an example. I know it's not just him but can't think of any just now.
Wretch 32
Kana
Wiley
All good story tellers
Yeah grime isn’t always best for storytelling although Kano and Wiley as mentioned are good.
I’d say Dave is probably the most talented storyteller we’ve had in a while. I compared him to Nas, I think he’s that talented for his age. Lowkey, Devlin, Ghetts and of course Akala are others. Also Nines is a good story teller although his lyrical content isn’t for everyone. "
I thought Devlin was superb but I'm talking about 'Runaway' etc. 2010 maybe?
I like Dave and your right, his song about being black is a proper story and I loved how he got that fan on stage at Glastonbury.
Don't really know the others but then I'm 44 and clinging on to being cool with the very tips of my fingers.
I'm still holding it down and keeping it locked, thanks to 1 extra but I don't listen to the station. Too shouty and I haven't the foggiest what they are on about |
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"Biggy Smalls
Jay Z
50 Cents
The Game
DMX
It peaked late 90s - 05 (approx)
I'm chuffed to see The UK thriving but it's shit really. No story in it and just repatative.
Stormzy does tell a story though and once or twice a few of the others might.
Gotta disagree on UK scene. So many rappers telling stories about their realities.
You could be right, perhaps I'm getting mixed up with 'grime'.
I'm thinking of songs where they just repeat the same line twice.
That never used to happen back then. Whereas it seems to be the fashion, you have to do it.
Can you give me some examples so I can go and check them out please.
I use Stormzy as an example. I know it's not just him but can't think of any just now.
Wretch 32
Kana
Wiley
All good story tellers
Yeah grime isn’t always best for storytelling although Kano and Wiley as mentioned are good.
I’d say Dave is probably the most talented storyteller we’ve had in a while. I compared him to Nas, I think he’s that talented for his age. Lowkey, Devlin, Ghetts and of course Akala are others. Also Nines is a good story teller although his lyrical content isn’t for everyone.
I thought Devlin was superb but I'm talking about 'Runaway' etc. 2010 maybe?
I like Dave and your right, his song about being black is a proper story and I loved how he got that fan on stage at Glastonbury.
Don't really know the others but then I'm 44 and clinging on to being cool with the very tips of my fingers.
I'm still holding it down and keeping it locked, thanks to 1 extra but I don't listen to the station. Too shouty and I haven't the foggiest what they are on about"
Mate based on this, I’d say you’re cool, not clinging on to it. |
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By *abioMan
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"I’m a huge fan of rap music mostly 90’s New York rap just seeing if anyone else is a fan? Who’s your favourite rapper? What’s your top 5 rappers? "
top 5...
okay....
Biggie
Jay Z
Snoop
Nas
Dre
honourable mention: fyfe dog (tribe) and wu tang clan..... |
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Back in the day when I was a lad the only way you could hear rap music was on capital radio with Mike Allen.
Sadly he no longer with us but he started getting it into the mainstream here in the UK.
I don't listen to it now as I feel it's all violence towards women, waving guns about and bigging up drug taking.
Even worse you see white guys dressing and acting like they want to be black because they think that shit is cool.
Pull your fucking trousers up and stop waving your hands around like your taking bets at the track.
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
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"Busta
Jay z
Beastie Boys
Ice cube
Eazy-E
You gotta love the Beastie Boys...!!
And mix master Mike 
Mix Master, cut faster...
No hip hop but what about Zack de la Rocha, RATM, that guy can rap "
Yeah there's a major crossover with bands like RATM and Deftones. Blurring genres which is definitely a good thing. |
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"I don't listen to it now as I feel it's all violence towards women, waving guns about and bigging up drug taking.
Even worse you see white guys dressing and acting like they want to be black because they think that shit is cool.
Pull your fucking trousers up and stop waving your hands around like your taking bets at the track.
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I know you mean well with this but I don’t think it reads quite how you may have intended. I don’t know what you think it means to be black and why you’ve attached negativity to it when assuming white boys want to be it? People are often a reflection of their experiences, that’s what rap has always been about. Boys that behave that way aren’t doing so because they want to be black or because they are black, I assure you of that. |
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"Eminem's latest album is superb. I quite like Nick Cannon, but the pair have a hatred of one another apparently. "
I don’t really like anything Eminem has done since recovery but I’ve heard his new album is great. I think the Nick Cannon stuff is to do with Mariah because weren’t Nick and Mariah married when Em and Mariah traded diss tracks? |
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For me from my youth and the classic 90s era
Big
2pac
Em
Wu Tang especially ghostface and chefs solo work
Nwa plus all their solo work
More recent stuff
I do like Dave, Swindle, kendrick, chance the rapper, loyle carner, pusha T
I must have over 200 Hip Hop albums on vinyl some real treasures in there and I listen to 2 to 3 full albums a day normally and more since lockdown.
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For me from my youth and the classic 90s era
Big
2pac
Em
Wu Tang especially ghostface and chefs solo work
Nwa plus all their solo work
More recent stuff
I do like Dave, Swindle, kendrick, chance the rapper, loyle carner, pusha T
I must have over 200 Hip Hop albums on vinyl some real treasures in there and I listen to 2 to 3 full albums a day normally and more since lockdown.
KJ x Mr"
I can't believe I missed Nas!
I've got 9 out of his 15 albums released on vinyl I will complete the run just some aren't easy to track down.
KJ x |
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I don’t really like anything Eminem has done since recovery but I’ve heard his new album is great. I think the Nick Cannon stuff is to do with Mariah because weren’t Nick and Mariah married when Em and Mariah traded diss tracks? "
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For me from my youth and the classic 90s era
Big
2pac
Em
Wu Tang especially ghostface and chefs solo work
Nwa plus all their solo work
More recent stuff
I do like Dave, Swindle, kendrick, chance the rapper, loyle carner, pusha T
I must have over 200 Hip Hop albums on vinyl some real treasures in there and I listen to 2 to 3 full albums a day normally and more since lockdown.
KJ x Mr
I can't believe I missed Nas!
I've got 9 out of his 15 albums released on vinyl I will complete the run just some aren't easy to track down.
KJ x "
Some fab choices here. J Cole make the cut? |
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I don’t really like anything Eminem has done since recovery but I’ve heard his new album is great. I think the Nick Cannon stuff is to do with Mariah because weren’t Nick and Mariah married when Em and Mariah traded diss tracks?
Ah right I didn't know that, thank you! Have a listen to his new stuff mate some great lyrics. "
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"Derek B
Overlord x
Mc Duke
Crazy noddy
Rodney P
Great list - you missed out Blade. Mind of an ordinary citizen was great
Dam I forgot about blade
Morris minor and the majors too "
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Overlord x
Mc Duke
Crazy noddy
Rodney P
Great list - you missed out Blade. Mind of an ordinary citizen was great
Dam I forgot about blade
Morris minor and the majors too
Lol and goldie looking chain guns don't kill people rabbits do lol "
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If we’re talking just the 90’s era then I’ll spilt my list between solo rap artists and radio groups.
A lot of people have mentioned artists or groups from the 80’s or 00’s but I’ll keep it strictly 90’s.
Just my opinion.
Solo Artists
1. Tupac
2. Biggie
3. Nas
4. Prodigy
5. Redman
Honourable mention to Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and Eminem.
Groups
1. Wu-Tang Clan
2. Mobb Deep
3. OutKast
4. Capone N Noriega
5. Dogg Pound
Honourable mention to M.O.P, Black Moon, Flipmode Squad and........................................
Puff Daddy and Mase...
I’m playing
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Hijack
Gunshot
Sons of noise
Taskforce
Demon Boyz "
I saw Hijack live once. There was some brilliant groups back then. Thinking of Ruthless Rap Assasins, Caveman, London Posse and Cash Crew amongst others |
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"Top 5 old skool uk
Hijack
Gunshot
Sons of noise
Taskforce
Demon Boyz
I saw Hijack live once. There was some brilliant groups back then. Thinking of Ruthless Rap Assasins, Caveman, London Posse and Cash Crew amongst others "
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For me from my youth and the classic 90s era
Big
2pac
Em
Wu Tang especially ghostface and chefs solo work
Nwa plus all their solo work
More recent stuff
I do like Dave, Swindle, kendrick, chance the rapper, loyle carner, pusha T
I must have over 200 Hip Hop albums on vinyl some real treasures in there and I listen to 2 to 3 full albums a day normally and more since lockdown.
KJ x Mr
I can't believe I missed Nas!
I've got 9 out of his 15 albums released on vinyl I will complete the run just some aren't easy to track down.
KJ x
Some fab choices here. J Cole make the cut? "
Hi was close to the list but I couldn't get into KOD Ive tried but just didn't click for me. That's said I love 2014 Forest Hills Drive and the live cd where he played that whole album is outstanding!
KJ
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