Hip-Hop Heads - Lyrics Matter

[Roule Duke]

Definitely a return to form for Tech n9ne, really enjoying the new album. The production is top notch too!

[AlecG]

OllieC said:

any opinions on teh new album by Jehst, return to form I reckon very good, and Task Force to record another LP... yes please

I think its awesome - England in particular, Beat Butchers beat is nice!

[Guvna]

I wish Jay Z would rap like this more often

The Jaz & Jay-Z - The Originator (1990)

[marcgti6]

Roule Duke said:

Thanks to macgti6 posting a video on this page i've discovered Rakim, i knew of him but only heard a couple of tracks. I cant believe i've over looked him, went and bought a couple of albums and its all i've been listening to for the last few weeks.

Here's a few of my favourites

Rakim - When I B On Tha Mic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M34OelgSlKI

Rakim - The Mystery ( Who Is God)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ8g4FCNYtQ&fea...

Rakim Strong Island
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSNxRdTxG5k

Rakim - Uplift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBIsTeBOnZ8&fea...

Rakim - Flow Forever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR87_hzPutc&fea...

Rakim - The Saga Begins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CBTeUYprsY

Rakim The 18th letter HD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1IfEpTwzxA&fea...


Thanks macgti6 for opening my eyes!

Edited by Roule Duke on Sunday 7th August 01:33

Hehe, glad you've discovered Rakim. The guy is a leg end! Great tunes in your post by the way.

[Miguel Alvarez]

AlecG said:

OllieC said:

any opinions on teh new album by Jehst, return to form I reckon very good, and Task Force to record another LP... yes please

I think its awesome - England in particular, Beat Butchers beat is nice!

Got sent this a while ago. Top quality stuff as usual. Got a lot of time for Jehst safe bloke as well.

[Miguel Alvarez]

Roule Duke said:

Thanks to macgti6 posting a video on this page i've discovered Rakim, i knew of him but only heard a couple of tracks. I cant believe i've over looked him, went and bought a couple of albums and its all i've been listening to for the last few weeks.

Here's a few of my favourites

Rakim - When I B On Tha Mic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M34OelgSlKI

Rakim - The Mystery ( Who Is God)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ8g4FCNYtQ&fea...

Rakim Strong Island
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSNxRdTxG5k

Rakim - Uplift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBIsTeBOnZ8&fea...

Rakim - Flow Forever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR87_hzPutc&fea...

Rakim - The Saga Begins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CBTeUYprsY

Rakim The 18th letter HD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1IfEpTwzxA&fea...


Thanks macgti6 for opening my eyes!

Edited by Roule Duke on Sunday 7th August 01:33

This isn't a rose tinted view as Rakim's best work was a bit before my time but I'd definitely advise checking out stuff from the Paid in Full album. I prefer the newer beats he rhymes on but he was massively ahead of his time when he first came out.

[Roule Duke]

marcgti6 said:

Hehe, glad you've discovered Rakim. The guy is a leg end! Great tunes in your post by the way.

Cheers, i've been turning all my friends onto the R. Thanks again!

Miguel Alvarez said:

This isn't a rose tinted view as Rakim's best work was a bit before my time but I'd definitely advise checking out stuff from the Paid in Full album. I prefer the newer beats he rhymes on but he was massively ahead of his time when he first came out.

I've since purchased the paid in full album, its a corker! A classic Hip hop album for sure... as you know it raised the bar to previously unknown heights, musically and lyrically. Rakim pretty much invented complex rhymes, very few since have managed to live up to him.

[FellowPazzini]

Same here, after checking out a few of Rakim's links here I'll certainly be getting one or two albums.

Here's quality tune imo, just wish it had 2 verses as the chorus can go on for quite a while... still quality though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDFIFfsqWIs

Edit: proper video link but sound isn't as good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YvVdVNNiVU&fea...

Edited by FellowPazzini on Wednesday 14th September 19:53

[dorme]

eminem should be mentioned here more, however, as of late his lyrics have been a bit suspect........

"quit playin with the scissors and st, and cut the crap"

"this rap game's nipple is mine, for the milking"

compared to his previous marshall mathers album material etc its kind of embarrasing.

i wish to nominate method mans "tical 2000:judgement day" - great lyricist and album imo.
lyricist wise-ludacris has had some gems on "word of mouf"

[Miguel Alvarez]

dorme said:

eminem should be mentioned here more, however, as of late his lyrics have been a bit suspect........

"quit playin with the scissors and st, and cut the crap"

"this rap game's nipple is mine, for the milking"

compared to his previous marshall mathers album material etc its kind of embarrasing.

i wish to nominate method mans "tical 2000:judgement day" - great lyricist and album imo.
lyricist wise-ludacris has had some gems on "word of mouf"

Two great artists.

[marcgti6]

Have you heard Eminem's Infinite album? If you haven't and you're a fan of Eminem then you should have a listen. Some of the lyrics are genius. Easily his best album in my opinion, all the way back from '96 as well!

'Maxine' always makes me laugh, the crack fiend! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EUVaVuPWcg

Not a fan of Westwood but this is worth a watch if you're an Eminem fan - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwyOfqbP8JU&fea... - the Christopher Reeves dig cracks me up!

Edited by marcgti6 on Wednesday 16th November 19:42

[dorme]

marcgti6 said:

Have you heard Eminem's Infinite album? If you haven't and you're a fan of Eminem then you should have a listen. Some of the lyrics are genius. Easily his best album in my opinion, all the way back from '96 as well!

'Maxine' always makes me laugh, the crack fiend! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EUVaVuPWcg

Not a fan of Westwood but this is worth a watch if you're an Eminem fan - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwyOfqbP8JU&fea... - the Christopher Reeves dig cracks me up!

Edited by marcgti6 on Wednesday 16th November 19:42

infinite felt more like a mixtape, but it definatly highlighted em's ability as an amazing lyricist, theres a few brilliant moments on there.

that westwood freestyle i think is one of 3 hes done for westwood? each have been impressive. hes a great battle rapper.

[WEHGuy]

Immortal Technique's new album

http://viperrecords.com/index.php/artists/immortal...

IT's FREE!

[Big Raff]

WEHGuy said:

Immortal Technique's new album

http://viperrecords.com/index.php/artists/immortal...

IT's FREE!

Thanks

[mikel429]

Finding this thread has made my day.

Seeing as it's give and take, I'll throw a few of my own in:

J Dilla/Common - E=MC^2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hizl_SEn9dM

Souls of Mischief - '93 til Infinity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mt3vZHDiM8

Del Tha Funkee Homosapien - If You Must
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0xDGXotGIE

Ice Cube - You Know How We Do It
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1kkXGPsaws

Pharcyde - Passin' Me By
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAfrhmIvZ_s

Kanye West - All Falls Down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihpcN_vns0k

Eminem - If I Had
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQd9ndcpAGk

Hilltop Hoods - The Nosebleed Section
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqCyTM1bF6Q

Cypress Hill - Dr. Greenthumb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj9FVlEtknU

Chubb Rock - Treat 'Em Right
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL68eMRTIHI

Some for you UK hip-hop lovers too:
Klashnekoff - Focus Mode
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TxOpKpqHlU

Baby J - Get 'Em Bang
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM2enGN2DJo

Baby J - Ruffnek Set The Trend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcLGtWVkaxA

Micall Parknsun - Some How
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcjO-I3O2zc

Micall Parknsun ft. Jehst - The Guns of Navarone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4744XaMxCP0

[maxxy5]

Probably not cool, I don't know, but really like this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dyPeGDeS3o

[mizx]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaKj6gCNGDs

[dibblecorse]

some awesome stuff in here, not been on this tbread before.

amazed not to see Lost Boyz and the Legal Drug Money album mentioned, released in 1996 and to this day sounds up to date ....

I remember seeing PE at Brixton Academy in one of their first London Invasion dates in 1987, was immense, and LL Cool J was support, again another master lyricist early in his career, and again later.....

as 2Pac would say , Keep Yer Head Up .....

[Miguel Alvarez]

dibblecorse said:

some awesome stuff in here, not been on this tbread before.

amazed not to see Lost Boyz and the Legal Drug Money album mentioned, released in 1996 and to this day sounds up to date ....

I remember seeing PE at Brixton Academy in one of their first London Invasion dates in 1987, was immense, and LL Cool J was support, again another master lyricist early in his career, and again later.....

as 2Pac would say , Keep Yer Head Up .....

I would have loved to have see PE but it was a bit before my time. I've seen the Lost Boys and they were great live. I think it was at Nottinghill Carnival.

[WEHGuy]

Miguel Alvarez said:

dibblecorse said:

some awesome stuff in here, not been on this tbread before.

amazed not to see Lost Boyz and the Legal Drug Money album mentioned, released in 1996 and to this day sounds up to date ....

I remember seeing PE at Brixton Academy in one of their first London Invasion dates in 1987, was immense, and LL Cool J was support, again another master lyricist early in his career, and again later.....

as 2Pac would say , Keep Yer Head Up .....

I would have loved to have see PE but it was a bit before my time. I've seen the Lost Boys and they were great live. I think it was at Nottinghill Carnival.

Public Enemy still tour and still release albums. I saw them in 2007 at The Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh with only about 500 people crammed into the place(best gig I have ever been to, amazing atmosphere) and I saw them last September in Glasgow at the ABC. Both gigs were amazing.