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[iAmMaximus]

I was at a party over the weekend and they had a playlist full of old hip-hop songs I recognized. I used to listen to a lot of it in the late 90's - early 2000's but stopped ever since. Any idea of where to start?

tl;dr which songs would you show someone who asks you "why do you listen to hip-hop?"

 

[FStop7]

Crack open a wine cooler and put on some Drake.

Spoiler

Danger Doom - The Mouse and the Mask is one my favorites of the 2000s

 

[Pinko Marx]

I was at a party over the weekend and they had a playlist full of old hip-hop songs I recognized. I used to listen to a lot of it in the late 90's - early 2000's but stopped ever since. Any idea of where to start?

tl;dr which songs would you show someone who asks you "why do you listen to hip-hop?"

What artists are you into?

 

[mhs004]

Kendrick Lamar is the best right now. I myself also enjoy kid cudi, good music to listen to high or drunk.

 

[iAmMaximus]

What artists are you into?

Off the top of my head, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, and Kanye West.

 

[beanman25]

Slaughterhouse!!

 

[FStop7]

Off the top of my head, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, and Kanye West.

Schoolboy Q feat A$AP Rocky - Hands on the Wheel

 

[mhs004]

Schoolboy Q feat A$AP Rocky - Hands on the Wheel

Yes!

 

[Grakl]

Run the Jewels came out this year and it's amazing.

Also, for some post-2000 Wu-Tang, check out Fishscale.

Specific songs on each album - DDFH on Run the Jewels and Kilo on Fishscale.

 

[trixx]

This sounds nothing like 90s or 2000s hip hop but i've been hooked on this song for months.

Chance the rapper-pusha man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy1o-iOlC44

 

[FStop7]

Kid Ink feat. Wale and Meek Mill - BadAss

Jay Z - Fuckwithmeyouknowigotit - so-so raps but the beat is just insane

 

[DMeisterJ]

"The Monster" by Rihanna is a pretty good Hip Hop song

 

[Sliver]

Kendrick Lamar - Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhMnLamHctA

Cannibal Ox - A B-Boys Alpha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmDDEXlzTM8

The Streets - Has It Come to This?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m8qJbEY6lo

Kanye West - Good Morning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETPFe72omjY


Just some personal favorites

 

[Pinko Marx]

Off the top of my head, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, and Kanye West.

You're off to a good start there, imo.
Try Joey Bada$$, excuse the unfortunate name: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw2NVha1UFc

Vic Mensa: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLp7M5SMBkQ

Pheo: https://soundcloud.com/pheo/04-lmh-prod-by-brianfolk

 

[Esch]

I was at a party over the weekend and they had a playlist full of old hip-hop songs I recognized. I used to listen to a lot of it in the late 90's - early 2000's but stopped ever since. Any idea of where to start?

tl;dr which songs would you show someone who asks you "why do you listen to hip-hop?"

Man, it would be really nice if neogaf had a community of people that enjoy rap/hip hop music that could answer this request. Wow, it's a shame there isn't one. I mean, there's Pop gaf for pop music!

 

[ThePrivateCookie]

I was at a party over the weekend and they had a playlist full of old hip-hop songs I recognized. I used to listen to a lot of it in the late 90's - early 2000's but stopped ever since. Any idea of where to start?

tl;dr which songs would you show someone who asks you "why do you listen to hip-hop?"

Last 6 Years Good Albums/Mixtapes

Jay Z - American Gangster
Kanye West - MBDTF, Watch The Throne, Graduation
50 Cent - The Big 10, Five: Murder By Numbers
Lloyd Banks - Hunger For More 2, V5, Cold Corner 2
Drake - Nothing Was The Same, Take Care, Thank Me Later
Kendrick Lamar - Section 80, Good Kid Mad Citt, Overly Dedicated
Wiz Khalifa - Kush and Orange Juice
Troy Ave - New York City
School Boy Q - Habits and Contradictions
Meek Mill - Dreamchasers 1 & 2
Rick Ross - Teflon Don, Deeper Than Rap, Self Made 1

off the top of my head

 

[TOP SHOTTA]

Start Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clg9AziTfI4

Rip dibby zap, da zip dap du wap,
This is what I call the Zip Zap Rap
Hichichichy be back in a sec,
Zippy zippa zappa gonna spend your whole cheque

Zip dip zap, a zip wit a wabbit,
Zippy dipa wippa got a cocaine habit,
Scooby dooby bip a zip bop blam,
It started with a quarter now it is a gram

Zip dippa wip, you call them on the phone,
A zippa dippa wip but yo habit aint gone,
It's been flip flop days and you haven't ate,
I could see it in your face you were losin weight

But end at Kanye's masterpiece My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by way of Fear of God by Pusha T.

 

[Korosenai]

Chief Keef, lil b, and riff raff.

Youre welcome.

 

[Pinko Marx]

HiResDes, NeoGAF's busiest music nerd also has his quarterly hip-hop wrapups.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=691181&highlight=
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=609641&highlight=

 

[BaltimoreLarry]

Schoolboy Q feat A$AP Rocky - Hands on the Wheel

Schoolboy Q's whole album was good.

Also, Big K.R.I.T.

 

[Artemisia]

Kendrick Lamar got a lot of acclaim last year, his album is pretty amazing. If you like him, move on to Azealia Banks. She's like the new upgraded version of him.

 

[Pinko Marx]

Kendrick Lamar got a lot of acclaim last year, his album is pretty amazing. If you like him, move on to Azealia Banks. She's like the new upgraded version of him.

This is a troll post btw.

 

[Artemisia]

This is a troll post btw.

only because you're too close minded to accept differing opinions *.*

 

[Jimothy]

Food & Liquor by Lupe Fiasco is the album that got me into rap.

 

[HiResDes]

Man, it would be really nice if neogaf had a community of people that enjoy rap/hip hop music that could answer this request. Wow, it's a shame there isn't one. I mean, there's Pop gaf for pop music!

.

 

[wenis]

Man, it would be really nice if neogaf had a community of people that enjoy rap/hip hop music that could answer this request. Wow, it's a shame there isn't one. I mean, there's Pop gaf for pop music!

Nah, OT's taste is so eclectic that they would hit every mark a dedicated community would. Plus more Eminem debates!

 

[Jitters]

Oh please, you guys would just make fun of all the Eminem fans.

 

[Stratostar]

Kid Cudi is the truth, my favorite artist ever. I don't listen to a lot of old-school stuff, but I recommend checking out Redman. Here are two of my favorite songs by each artist:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm5R9NGqrAI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhCMbmVRS1o

 

[pretty done]

I'd tell you to listen to 36 Chambers, Straight Outta Compton, Illmatic, Reasonable Doubt, MMLP, etc.

 

[Nappuccino]

The Roots.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjWGQgw1t9c

http://vimeo.com/12744898

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sujzmW5EpGY&list=PLD4FB6123367D2068

 

[iAmMaximus]

After going through most of the recommendations, I'm really enjoying A$AP Rocky + Kendrick + Kanye.

Anyway, looks like I have a lot catching up to do--thanks, everyone!

The Roots.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjWGQgw1t9c

http://vimeo.com/12744898

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sujzmW5EpGY&list=PLD4FB6123367D2068

Wow, I really like this.

 

[Nappuccino]

Wow, I really like this.

Awesome! I definitely recommend their last 4 or so albums whole-heartedly. They're the ones that got me into hip hop.

(That would be Rising Down, Game Theory, How I Got Over, and Undun--Most of their other stuff is pretty great too)

 

[oneils]

HiResDes, NeoGAF's busiest music nerd also has his quarterly hip-hop wrapups.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=691181&highlight=
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=609641&highlight=

Had no idea these threads existed. This is great.

I created a youtube playlist of all his recommendations from the 2013 Rap Up. 76 videos

HiResDes Rap-Up 2013

Hope the link works. Not really sure how to link to a playlist.

Had to take some liberties with the dead links.

 

[HiResDes]

Had no idea these threads existed. This is great.

I created a youtube playlist of all his recommendations from the 2013 Rap Up. 76 videos

HiResDes Rap-Up 2013

Hope the link works. Not really sure how to link to a playlist.

Had to take some liberties with the dead links.

THIS IS GREAT, thanks man, good job!

 

[oneils]

THIS IS GREAT, thanks man, good job!

No, thank you! Great threads. Going to keep an eye out for the Q4 Rap-Up.