Wonder will we see another era of hip-hop as we saw in the 90’s? I mean so many unbelievable artists in their pomp. I doubt it.
Thing is, I lost the love for the genre around 97... when were you into hip hop?
Music Your top 5 hiphop beats?
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Thing is, I lost the love for the genre around 97... when were you into hip hop?
@Paxi remember the Fu Shnickens? I'm sure they came before Das EFX, one of the rappers had a very similar rap style to Das EFX.
I didn’t start listening until 2000. Eminem was the reason I started listening but I was 11. I only started listening to 90’s stuff around a decade ago. I mean of course I heard all the famous stuff from back then bur it was actually Hectic ‘a Hip-Hop thread that made me listen to more obscure (at the time) stuff. Of course now, I know I slept on some of the greatest albums. But that’s the beauty of Hip-Hop, even now I find gems, even tunes that I didn’t appreciate the first time — they grow on me. Just so so much to choose from.
I had their album on cassette
Nice one. Which means the 90s stuff still sounds great today.
I had their album on cassette
La Shmoove!
Yeah I listened to them for a while actually but slightly came off them as I started to like different type of flow. It’s weird with me because for the longest time I didn’t listen to Jay Z because I didn’t particularly dig his flow but now I think he’s one of the best. I change my mind like that. But yeah those guys were in my playlist for a long time at one point — I usually make a playlist within a playlist.
Blondies Rapture kept giving and giving.
Absolutely, which is why I can’t really get into today’s stuff. I prefer listen to some 90’s stuff that I haven’t had the chance to listen over anything that’s put out today but that’s just me. I know there are good, talented artists today but it’s a preference thing.
You ever listen to Mr Cheeks from the Lost Boyz? I always loved his voice and flow.
"Renee" has a great beat too...
They're a bit underrated. Oh I've been listening to Das EFX again since rewatching Fresh Prince (Season 6 ep1 - Will enters the house with They Want EFX blasting...)
Indeed, but it doesn't beat jeeps, lex coups bimaz
Damnnn I had their album. Blast from the past eh.
I have but didn’t dig it unfortunately. Honestly, I’ll keep coming back to artists and then I’ll hear a certain tune or a beat and I’ll be hooked. It happened to me with Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Jeru The Damaja, Jay Z and many more.. you’d think it would be an instant like but for some reason I just like to explore at my own pace.
I like boot camp. Heltah Skeltah, Smiff N Wessun.
True. I've found myself nodding along to most of the lists posted. And to the poster who mentioned Dilated Peoples. Great shout. Not listened to them for years. You can't hide you can't run, is another gem of theirs.
Jamal. Keep it Real.
Loved this on MTV Raps. The piano sample is borrowed from Ribbons in the sky by Stevie Wonder.
Renee mentioned above what a classic that was.
Loved this on MTV Raps. The piano sample is borrowed from Ribbons in the sky by Stevie Wonder.
Renee mentioned above what a classic that was.
Am I disappointed this hasn't been mentioned yet?
Yes I am.
Yes I am.
The Game - Ali Bomaye
Nas - The Message
2pac - Pain
Akala - Where I'm From
Rakim - Guess Who's Back
Nas - The Message
2pac - Pain
Akala - Where I'm From
Rakim - Guess Who's Back
Can't just stick with 5 so some honorable mentions:
N.E.R.D- Lapdance
Mike jones- still tippin
Ghostface- mighty healthy
Jadakiss- still feel me
Kanye west- Drive slow
N.E.R.D- Lapdance
Mike jones- still tippin
Ghostface- mighty healthy
Jadakiss- still feel me
Kanye west- Drive slow
Body Rott - Bone Thugs
Hoedenplank - Opgezwolle
Can't think of more, it's too early.
Hoedenplank - Opgezwolle
Can't think of more, it's too early.
Dr. Dre - Forgot About Dre
The Game - Put You On The Game
Notorious B.I.G - Notorious Thugz
Luniz - I Got 5 On It
DMX - Get It On The Floor
The Game - Put You On The Game
Notorious B.I.G - Notorious Thugz
Luniz - I Got 5 On It
DMX - Get It On The Floor
That bassline
Earl Sweatshirt - Hive
Cannibal Ox - Iron galaxy
Dangerdoom - Benzi box
Dilated Peoples - The Platform
M.O.P. - Ante Up
Cannibal Ox - Iron galaxy
Dangerdoom - Benzi box
Dilated Peoples - The Platform
M.O.P. - Ante Up
It's my favourite hip-hop song I think.That bassline
That's a banger. Actually thought about listing it yesterday but then I couldn't be bothered
This bangs too:
Impossible to name a top 5 so I'll just name 10 I haven't seen mentioned from a casual scroll through the thread...
Beastie Boys - Intergalactic
Nore - Superthug
Jeru tha Damaja - Come Clean
Craig Mack - Flava In Ya Ear
The Roots - 100% Dundee
DITC - Thick
Mobb Deep - Drop a Gem On Em
Eric B & Rakim - Juice
El P - Tougher Colder Killer
Gza - 4th Chamber
Could go on for days........
Beastie Boys - Intergalactic
Nore - Superthug
Jeru tha Damaja - Come Clean
Craig Mack - Flava In Ya Ear
The Roots - 100% Dundee
DITC - Thick
Mobb Deep - Drop a Gem On Em
Eric B & Rakim - Juice
El P - Tougher Colder Killer
Gza - 4th Chamber
Could go on for days........
Everybody too cool to say 'Jump Around' despite knowing it absolutely slaps.
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I'd forgotten about this. Great shout.
Saw somebody had mentioned the Neptunes and it popped back in my mind. Absolute ear worm.
As mentioned, impossible to name the best, so some good ones:
Wu Tang(RZA) - One Blood Under W
Missy Elliott(Timbaland) -Sock It 2 Me
Jay-Z & Kanye West(Pete Rock) - The Joy
SiR(Kal Banx & Gitty) - John Redcorn
Kendrick Lamar(King Blue) - P&P
Snoop Dogg & Pharrell - Beautiful
Outkast - SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Wu Tang(RZA) - One Blood Under W
Missy Elliott(Timbaland) -Sock It 2 Me
Jay-Z & Kanye West(Pete Rock) - The Joy
SiR(Kal Banx & Gitty) - John Redcorn
Kendrick Lamar(King Blue) - P&P
Snoop Dogg & Pharrell - Beautiful
Outkast - SpottieOttieDopaliscious
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So woked up and put on some music and the five first songs was :
Mystikal - Danger
Trillville - Some Cut
8Ball & MJG - Space Age Pimpin
UGK - Pocket Full Of Stones
Devin The Dude - Sticky Greens
Could almost be a top 5, the south got heat
Mystikal - Danger
Trillville - Some Cut
8Ball & MJG - Space Age Pimpin
UGK - Pocket Full Of Stones
Devin The Dude - Sticky Greens
Could almost be a top 5, the south got heat
Classic. And short enough to warrant an instant rewind.Am listening to it bangin my head and jumping in my chair right now
Think Eric Sermon is worthy of a shout in this thread as well. Couple of classics from EPMD's 'Back in Business'...
I know he's the antithesis of hip and underground but not enough Kanye in this thread for me.
Jesus Walks
Monster
Hell of a Life
Jesus Walks
Monster
Hell of a Life
I subbed out Hell of a Life out of my list at the 11th hour. Tough choice and one I didn't make lightly. Hope he regains some of his previous form in this week's album release.
Has he got something coming this week?! I had no idea. Exciting (though agreed his last was horrible). Dave's new album coming this week too (LOVED Pyschodrama) but I'm a little worried he's leaned too much into the whole drill thing...