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This really is one of the best ways to find new music IMO. You throw in a couple tracks and artists you like and out pops a bunch of other songs and artists with similar qualities as the ones you inputted.

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12-10-2007 , 08:40 PM

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solids

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Originally Posted by Baintz

Preaching to the converted.

Dead Prez

Heh, I've always liked Dead Prez too. But I gotta say though, their song 'They Schools' is one of the most ignorant, ******ed rap songs ever.

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12-10-2007 , 11:17 PM

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nation

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i like lupe fiasco, not the sickest rapper out there but i'm enjoying his style.

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12-10-2007 , 11:32 PM

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verg

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Some great albums:

Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Lynx
The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Mecca and the Soul Brother
Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt
Nas - Illmatic
GZA - Liquid Swords
Mos Def & Talib Kweli - Black Star
Blackalicious - Blazing Arrow
Deltron 3030 - Deltron 3030
Dead Prez - Let's Get Free

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12-10-2007 , 11:39 PM

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verg

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I also agree that it has been harder to find good hip hop as of late. This song by Rhymefest is sick, although, overall, his album is mediocre.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KBKtIjQCeg

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12-11-2007 , 12:12 AM

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Paulie Walnuts

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Grouch= Best rapper eva (tied w/ others)

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12-11-2007 , 12:29 AM

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DLizzle

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Originally Posted by Thug Bubbles

Why exactly is it "easy" to see why people hate on Atmosphere? What about them sucks? Lucy Ford is a great LP and Seven's Travels is a solid album.

just in case you missed it, i said i like atmosphere, but you must be blind to see why many don't. some find the lyrics too 'emo' or whatever like people here have said, some just don't think he has a good overall style, its definitely not very standard. Also, the beats in general aren't particularly catchy, or 'bangin' or whatever. Anyway, I think they are great, but ya, not really for everyone. Also, just to make sure, you cited just 2 of their albums as good when you know they have a ton more?

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12-11-2007 , 12:55 AM

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Thug Bubbles

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Originally Posted by DLizzle

Well, I can see why mainstream heads wouldn't like them, but the way you worded it sounded like there were legit reasons to hate. Calling him Emo is ******ed, so I was thinking there was something deeper. Guess not. I agree about the beats, though.

Yes I know they have much more, I just like those to personally.

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12-11-2007 , 01:30 AM

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Paulie Walnuts

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The Grouch's first album "**** The Dumb" is by far the greatest collection of sounds ever put together by anything or anybody. Every musician on the planet could spend generations and not come close to this ****. This record practically raised me and lots of other west coast hoodlums back in the day. Whether I was hopping busses around town or just crusin the sidewalks I had my headphones blastin it.

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12-11-2007 , 01:37 AM

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btmagnetw

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soulja boi's crank that is pretty lyrical. and you can't miss with classics like jkwon's tipsy or 50 cent's candy shop.

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12-11-2007 , 01:42 AM

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Paulie Walnuts

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Originally Posted by btmagnetw

soulja boi's crank that is pretty lyrical. and you can't miss with classics like jkwon's tipsy or 50 cent's candy shop.

The OP is lookin for good hip-hop wtf r u doin recommending this garbage ass ****.

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12-11-2007 , 01:43 AM

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IlPug

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I think Wu-tangs new album comes out tomorrow - 8 Diagrams. It's available online atm. Don't know what others think but I <3 the Wu and am enjoying this album. It's not 36 Chambers though.

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12-11-2007 , 01:47 AM

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siccjay

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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

The OP is lookin for good hip-hop wtf r u doin recommending this garbage ass ****.

I am sure he was serious.

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12-11-2007 , 01:50 AM

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Paulie Walnuts

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Originally Posted by siccjay

I am sure he was serious.

you're right I got levelled damn

Last edited by Paulie Walnuts; 12-11-2007 at 01:53 AM. Reason: LMFAO now your post is gold now that I know it was a level

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12-11-2007 , 02:08 AM

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Paulie Walnuts

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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

I seriously can't stress just how awesome this record is. I am listening to it right now an d practically got goosebumps. Mainly from the nostalgic relation to my childhood. DL this **** and get high and play it in the dark just lieing down listening to it. You will thank me later.

2 best tracks to DL-Drain Me
Frustrated(Best hip-hop song eva)

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12-11-2007 , 02:22 AM

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Jon1000

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it's old, but i just wanted to throw it out b/c no one mentioned it. Blackalicious' Nia is one of my favorite albums of all time. Also the Solesides Greatest Bumps double disc compilation and RJD2 deadringer and Pete rock anything. Jazzy Jeff has put out a couple nice laid back albums, in particular The Magnificent stands out in my mind.

you pretty much listed old rawkus in your op. have you tried shabaam sahdeeq or hi tek? if you like them, you should probably just go straight to the rawkus site and see what they have to offer

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12-11-2007 , 12:52 PM

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Baintz

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A quick thanks to all the posters who put recommendations up. There were a fair few artists I'd never heard of. Spent a while downloading stuff yesterday and I have not been disappointed.

Oh, and special thanks to btmagnetw for giving me a good laugh with the jkwon and 50-Cent post. Mr. Walnuts, you were not the only one who got leveled.

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12-11-2007 , 12:55 PM

#43

Classic

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Hey guys, have you heard the new Sufjan Stevens?

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12-11-2007 , 01:01 PM

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LateNiteRush

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What you need to do is listen to Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee, D-Nice, Nice & Smooth, Run DMC, Gang Starr, Too $hort, ED O.G. and Da BULLDOGS, K-Solo, EPMD, Schoolly D, LL Cool J, and last but not least, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince......... Forget all this new crap that is out today.

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12-11-2007 , 01:12 PM

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Baintz

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Originally Posted by LateNiteRush

Already have been for years, well, except Too Short.

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12-11-2007 , 01:47 PM

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Thug Bubbles

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Too Short is horrible. Skip him.

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12-11-2007 , 01:49 PM

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Baintz

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Originally Posted by Thug Bubbles

Too Short is horrible. Skip him.

I know, that's why I have.

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12-11-2007 , 10:08 PM

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Pinchot

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I've got pretty similar tastes and I'd highly recommend a new rapper named 'Blu'. He's got an album out on iTunes (not sure it's available in stores) called "Below the Heavens". The album is completely produced by Exile. The chemistry the two have on the album is great, Blu can kinda flow, and I dig Exile's beats. Check out Blu's Myspace page to hear it.

Blu

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12-11-2007 , 11:59 PM

#49

gimmetheloot

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find some Mobb Deep plz

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12-12-2007 , 12:31 AM

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Jzo19

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little brother has been my fave the past couple of years the listenin and the minstrel show are both superb albums

as well J-Live's "the best part" (very hide to find)(if you want it pm me ) ....this by far my fav hip hop album ....

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