So I'm looking for some rap/hip-hop with a certain poetic quality to it. Atmosphere would be a good example, though I find his lyrics to have a certain superficiality to them at times. I really like the type of rap that almost seems to take cues from the blues; songs where there is a definite impression of frustration/doubt/cynicism in the words.

I'm really not into the gangsta/club rap (young jeezy, tupac--as far as I know, anything about booty/9 mm's.)

Help me expand my horizons.

KRS-One
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJDO-NyNIKc&feature=related

Saul Williams
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEtfFrzO4-M

Immortal Technique. I've always thought of Dance With The Devil as a poem more than a song.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=0dRgYd5Mxs0

Rap and Poetry? Kinda an oxymoron, huh?

That being said, Dance with the Devil is pretty Kickass.

Immortal Technique's raps are usually politically oriented/motivated, or what I would call a sort of poetry, I guess. No mention of laffy-taffy and busting gats and all that nigger bullshit.

Check out Mos Def and Common. Not all of their stuff is good, but some is.

Illogic is one of the best check out all his shit --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlMskb4fx90&feature=related

You'd probably like most white, collegeboy rap...


Anticon (I hate them, precisecly because they think they are poets. But many feel them, hard.)

El-P

Aesop Rock

Everyone on Rhymesayers record label.





Some stuff that I think is poetic and good...

Living Legends (Everything they did from Almost Famous LP on back)

The Grouch (Specifically albums he put out before 2001)

De La Soul (This is a D.A.I.S.Y. Age!)

The Pharcyde (All you need from them is Bizzarre Ride and Labcabincalifornia)

You'd probably like most white, collegeboy rap...


Anticon (I hate them, precisecly because they think they are poets. But many feel them, hard.)

El-P

Aesop Rock

Everyone on Rhymesayers record label.





Some stuff that I think is poetic and good...

Living Legends (Everything they did from Almost Famous LP on back)

The Grouch (Specifically albums he put out before 2001)

De La Soul (This is a D.A.I.S.Y. Age!)

The Pharcyde (All you need from them is Bizzarre Ride and Labcabincalifornia)

Wow, thank you.

I don't know really know what collegeboy rap is but I guess you inferred that from Atmosphere. The only reason I ever really got into them is because of friends; I like the beastie boys too, though.

Basically I just want to expand my rap collection and all I know is gangsta and much mainstream rap is not my cup of tea.

I'm really digging Illogic, btw.

Eyedea -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMs0P-e9CsQ
Panacea-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqrqony6SDM&feature=channel

Junk Science--- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLyYWmyqYdY
Cool Calm Pete-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0jraj3HIxE

Rap and Poetry? Kinda an oxymoron, huh?

.

Not really.

Benefit-My Story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MBDXYuIrpM&feature=channel_page

Plan B - Cast a Light
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOqJe_YpNJ0

Immortal Technique - You Never Know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pqiqrnZE44

Tupac - Brenda's got a Baby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L13ePeAG2FA

Thats all I know at the moment I'm looking to expand my cataloge of Life story rap songs

SAGE FRANCIS for sure.

check out his album called personal journals ... it's basically poetry with some cool beats in the background.

my favorite lines...

"i'm a low self esteem engine in need of a whorespower"

"i spread my love like the legs of a crackwhore"

genius.

SAGE FRANCIS for sure.

check out his album called personal journals ... it's basically poetry with some cool beats in the background.

my favorite lines...

"i'm a low self esteem engine in need of a whorespower"

"i spread my love like the legs of a crackwhore"

genius.


True. Fucking. That. He's probably the best rapper I've ever heard besides Immortal Technique, definitely the best white rapper. Btw, "Personal Journals" kind of sucked. You'd be much more suited into looking into his "A Healthy Distrust", definitely his masterpiece. I've included some of his songs here:

Going Back To Rehab (my favorite by him): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y49qzHpNAzE&feature=related

Sea Lion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BffumeEaYOI

Slow Down Gandhi (his 2nd best song and the one with the most metaphors/wordplay):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv1H197pL8M

He's a fucking genuis and I can't believe only one person metioned him in this thread. Look into him for sure, everything else pales by comparison.

True. Fucking. That. He's probably the best rapper I've ever heard besides Immortal Technique, definitely the best white rapper. Btw, "Personal Journals" kind of sucked. You'd be much more suited into looking into his "A Healthy Distrust", definitely his masterpiece. I've included some of his songs here:

Going Back To Rehab (my favorite by him): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y49qzHpNAzE&feature=related

Sea Lion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BffumeEaYOI

Slow Down Gandhi (his 2nd best song and the one with the most metaphors/wordplay):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv1H197pL8M

He's a fucking genuis and I can't believe only one person metioned him in this thread. Look into him for sure, everything else pales by comparison.

Opinions ARE fact, aren't they!

Im listening to Kid Cudi - Day and Night. Its got some meaningful lyrics rather then just saying that he has an abundance of money. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkSq2Zn2XoY&feature=related

Damn guys, this thread has been a sweet success; I think I have enough new material to check out for the next month.

Thanks to all, and keep it comin'!

True. Fucking. That. He's probably the best rapper I've ever heard besides Immortal Technique, definitely the best white rapper. Btw, "Personal Journals" kind of sucked. You'd be much more suited into looking into his "A Healthy Distrust", definitely his masterpiece. I've included some of his songs here:

Going Back To Rehab (my favorite by him): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y49qzHpNAzE&feature=related

Sea Lion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BffumeEaYOI

Slow Down Gandhi (his 2nd best song and the one with the most metaphors/wordplay):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv1H197pL8M

He's a fucking genuis and I can't believe only one person metioned him in this thread. Look into him for sure, everything else pales by comparison.

nah dude. a healthy distrust was good, but personal journals is so raw. it's freakin brilliant. broken wings and specialist are my favorite tracks for sure

Rap and Poetry? Kinda an oxymoron, huh?


No, the word is synonym.

I'm still an amateur, but here's three songs of mine maybe you'll like.

The Road.mp3 - 2.41MB (http://www.zshare.net/audio/52571568a7be1437/)

No Time.mp3 - 2.92MB (http://www.zshare.net/audio/527304373efb54a1/)

50 Feet High New.mp3 - 3.46MB (http://www.zshare.net/audio/52730837f4c1046c/)


I've got another song that's all recorded and I'm mixing it right now, if anyone's interested I can email it to them when its done (I've made a thread with my songs already, I'm going to wait atleast a year before I do it again, haha).

I can't believe only one person metioned him in this thread. Look into him for sure, everything else pales by comparison.

Actually, I covered him in my white, collegeboy rap section under both Anticon and "everyone on Rhymesayers".

He is the palest, compared to everyone else.

I also love how you two are gonna get hyped on two of his newest albums.. shit I almost respected him more when he fucked with Anticon.. almost.

white

palest
I see what you did thar.

But, in all honesty Sage is really dope, and has put nothing out, but solid albums.

this is why i dont post here anymore. immortal technique and sage francis? jesus christ

this is why i dont post here anymore. immortal technique and sage francis? jesus christ

Yeah, really.

this is why i dont post here anymore. immortal technique and sage francis? jesus christ

sage aint that bad...but heres more...

Intricate Minds - Different Way (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGqS4sPGyNw&feature=channel_page)

j-live - timeless (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBMbK54AWHU&feature=related)

Haiku D'Etat - Built To Last (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-71PG-NR5xo&feature=related)

And my favorite beat is so good-- Babbletron - Don't Stop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqwdRhdj4Vo)

this is why i dont post here anymore. Immortal technique and sage francis? Jesus christ

aww we missed you so!

this is why i dont post here anymore. immortal technique and sage francis? jesus christ

Would you care to enlighten me with some of your listenings?

Thieves In The Night - Blackstar.

Would you care to enlighten me with some of your listenings?

You don't want the opinion of a kid who openly disapproves of Xaul Zan, he'll only refer to you to Maroon 5. This is the list you're looking for:

9th World Wonder
Aceyalone
Aesop Rock
Alias
Anticon
Apathy
Art Official Intelligence
Atmosphere
Blackalicious
Blue and Exile
Blueprint
Boot Camp Clik
Brother Ali
Buck 65
Cage
Camutao (R.I.P)
Cannibal Ox
Common
Copywrite
Cunninlynguists
Cut Chemist
Danger Doom
Dead Prez
De la Soul
Del the Funky Homosapien
Dilated Peoples
Dutch Massive
Eastern Conference Allstars
Edan
El-P
Eyedea and Abilities
Gang Starr
Grayskul
The Grouch
Hieroglyphics
The High and Mighty
Hilltop Hoods
Illogic
Immortal Technique
Jean Grae
J-live
Joey Beats
J zone
K-os
KRS-ONE
Leak Bros
Little Brother
Living Legends
Mighty Joseph
Mos Def
Mr. Lif
Murs
Nighthawks
Non-prophets
NYOIL
The Odd Couple
Panacea
The People Under the Stairs
Prince Po
Promoe
Proof
Raekwon
Reaching Quiet
The Roots
Sage Francis
Saul Williams
Slug
Smut Peddlers
Sole
Soul Position
Sweatshop Union
Swollen Members
Talib Kwali
Tame One
A Tribe Called Quest
Vast Air
Weathermen
Whiskey Blanket
Yak Ballz


I'm sure you'll find something in there...

You don't want the opinion of a kid who openly disapproves of Xaul Zan, he'll only refer to you to Maroon 5. This is the list you're looking for:

9th World Wonder
Aceyalone
Aesop Rock
Alias
Anticon
Apathy
Art Official Intelligence
Atmosphere
Blackalicious
Blue and Exile
Blueprint
Boot Camp Clik
Brother Ali
Buck 65
Cage
Camutao (R.I.P)
Cannibal Ox
Common
Copywrite
Cunninlynguists
Cut Chemist
Danger Doom
Dead Prez
De la Soul
Del the Funky Homosapien
Dilated Peoples
Dutch Massive
Eastern Conference Allstars
Edan
El-P
Eyedea and Abilities
Gang Starr
Grayskul
The Grouch
Hieroglyphics
The High and Mighty
Hilltop Hoods
Illogic
Immortal Technique
Jean Grae
J-live
Joey Beats
J zone
K-os
KRS-ONE
Leak Bros
Little Brother
Living Legends
Mighty Joseph
Mos Def
Mr. Lif
Murs
Nighthawks
Non-prophets
NYOIL
The Odd Couple
Panacea
The People Under the Stairs
Prince Po
Promoe
Proof
Raekwon
Reaching Quiet
The Roots
Sage Francis
Saul Williams
Slug
Smut Peddlers
Sole
Soul Position
Sweatshop Union
Swollen Members
Talib Kwali
Tame One
A Tribe Called Quest
Vast Air
Weathermen
Whiskey Blanket
Yak Ballz


I'm sure you'll find something in there...

Thank you x10

9th Wonder
Apathy
Blu and Exile
Boot Camp Clik
Camutao (R.I.P)
Cannibal Ox
Common
Copywrite
Cunninlynguists
DangerDoom
De la Soul
Dilated Peoples
Dutch Massive
Gang Starr
Illogic
Jean Grae
J-zone
KRS-ONE
Little Brother
Mighty Joseph
Mos Def
Murs
NYOIL
Panacea
Prince Po
Proof
Raekwon
Talib Kweli
Tame One
A Tribe Called Quest
Vast Aire
Yak Ballz


revised list fixing misspellings and taking all the gay shit out

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=dhtPfMZ6_oQ

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y8M2qJCxa4&feature=related

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=-LEp3WHOBT8

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=U0-nBZdACRM

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=XdR_mJQJXtw&feature=related

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=C8VNrhEUs5s

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=cuvBpGVANYA

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=NwkaJw1NpHA

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=k1_Qfk24jQE

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=wmTNMOTbiEI

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=F8726Ig_xg4&feature=related

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=GTQaocgjLqo

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=J89f_8Pp55A

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=3sFxb60NyxU

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=LX4QBNxieAc

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=xjPBeN-4Lys

http://ca.youtube.com/my_favorites?pi=1&ps=20&sf=none&sa=0&sq=&dm=1#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoMPxSi9iUM

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=KTOg_RGOEBg

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=_-_IFAt8ka0

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=2o1pnMnNnP0

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=rb4jZKnCpPs

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=zxrbj4J91Io&feature=related

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm26XzyjQcY

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Ni-gYlUaA

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=PApYo0DPsm8

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=H_yDJT9rGUw

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=pOl7-3TN2HM

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=A46nqP1gd-Y


If you like these there's more in my favs.. http://ca.youtube.com/profile?user=SilentKombat&view=favorites

damn that took a while... All those songs are dope though the true hip hop fans will apreciate it..

There are a number of artists I wish to list, but I will only name a few, as this thread is quite long and informational as it is. From what I have read no one has as of yet mentioned any of these guys.

Typical Cats: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSP5gwpU4iU
-Underground out of Chicago on the Galapagos 4 record label. One of the members, Denizen Kane, is a member of the spoken word group I Was Born With Two Tongues

Doomtree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toELT1uWDKU
-A crew of artists and DJ's located in Minneapolis who make music.

Dessa: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgDpzOOCYGg
-A member of Doomtree, A professor, a writer, a spoken word poet, and philosophy major wound in to one to create my favorite woman currently involved with the hip-hop scene

Cecil Otter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7T6mnNX8rY
-Also a member of Doomtree, has more of a Johnny Cash feel to him, once a pro skate border, an accident brought him back to doin' the rap thing

Mike Mictlan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gZehXu9yhk
-Another member of the Doomtree crew, originally from LA brings the most traditional hip-hop feel to the crew. This track is off his collab album with Doomtree producer Lazerbeak.

Sims: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=563z3OqpHtE
-Probably the most political of the Doomtree crew, fucking great rapper.

P.O.S: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZWYZLg0R1M
- The final rapper in the Doomtree crew, POS is definitely the most punk influenced of all the members, shown here in this song "POS Is Ruining My Life"

Kanser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjSSa77ow5A
-Another group from Minneapolis, composed of New MC (aka Zachariah) and Unicus. Real grass roots hip-hop out of south Minneapolis

New MC/Zachariah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGeZGFsZEEk
-A member of Kanser, Traditional Methods, More Than Lights, and a local Hip-Hop legend to Minneapolis. Once the host of Headspin Hip-Hop night at Bon Appetit in Dinkytown, well known and respected.

More Than Lights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glsRBDCmHWU
-Basically Kanser with a live band and some different tunes

Heiruspecs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmZ9umLuEp0
-A live band out of St. Paul featuring Felix and Mau'adib on the raps

Kristoff Krane: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TijuW27lyg
-Yet another hip-hopper from the Twin Cities area, Kristoff Krane is a counselor, rapper, writer, musician, and member of Abzorbr, Face Candy, Sector 7G.

Some others for you to check out just for fun
Freestyle Fellowship
Black Star
Bliss n Eso
A Tribe Called Quest
Q-Tip
Sandpeople
Sapient
Ethic
Murs
Brother Ali
Offwhyte
Robust
Davu & Eyamme
Def 3
Illuminous 3
I Self Devine
Mazta I
Buck 65
Oddjobs
Crescent Moon
Hecatomb
Traditional Methods
Los Nativos
Imaginations Treetrunk
Blu & Exile
Twisted Linguistics
Medida
Cenospecies
Nujabes
Outerlimitz
Paranorml
Stacy Epps
Tony Stone
Braille
Omega Watts