What are you listening to now?

[TwistedTinkerToy]

I've listened to a good deal of hip-hop not about hoes and money, and I'm still yet to find a song without the word "nigger" in it.

[Throavium]

[Unknown Flames]

I've listened to a good deal of hip-hop not about hoes and money, and I'm still yet to find a song without the word "nigger" in it.

Yeah I kinda hate the misconception that all hip-hop is like that.

Also:

[HalfSwiss]

I've listened to a good deal of hip-hop not about hoes and money, and I'm still yet to find a song without the word "nigger" in it.

That's a challenge. Only white rappers, I guess. I don't really care though.

[Throavium]

I've listened to a good deal of hip-hop not about hoes and money, and I'm still yet to find a song without the word "nigger" in it.

[Patches]

Not all Hip Hop is the kind on the radio.

Maybe an over generalization, but being a newcomer to this genre of music I haven't really looked far enough into good rappers. I had listened to maybe 10 songs before I got this album, so my previous encounters were songs by people like Lil Wayne or Wacka Flocka which I absolutely hate. Do you guys have some good recommendation for me? Would you say I should start with late 80s/90s and work my way forward, or just listen in any order?

[Throavium]

Maybe an over generalization, but being a newcomer to this genre of music I haven't really looked far enough into good rappers. I had listened to maybe 10 songs before I got this album, so my previous encounters were songs by people like Lil Wayne or Wacka Flocka which I absolutely hate. Do you guys have some good recommendation for me? Would you say I should start with late 80s/90s and work my way forward, or just listen in any order?

Starters:

Sage Francis - Personal Journals
Deltron 3030 - Deltron 3030
The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
Edan - Primitive Plus
Mr. Lif - I Phantom

[Patches]

Starters:

Sage Francis - Personal Journals
Deltron 3030 - Deltron 3030
The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
Edan - Primitive Plus
Mr. Lif - I Phantom

Great, thanks very much. I have another really, really great song to share:



I admit it can be very weird the first two or three times, but you won't regret it. Takes a while to decipher the "weirdness" but you will be so glad once you do, one of the finest songs I've heard all year.

[Throavium]

If you're trying to get into Kendrick getting Section.80 is a good move, also check the Kendrick Lamar EP.

[TwistedTinkerToy]

That's a challenge. Only white rappers, I guess. I don't really care though.

Actually I've even heard white rappers use the word.

[Throavium]

Actually I've even heard white rappers use the word.

You should try listening to Edan.

[TwistedTinkerToy]

I think Childish Gambino is pretty good, and I was going to try Kendrick Lamar.

[Unknown Flames]

I think Childish Gambino is pretty good, and I was going to try Kendrick Lamar.

I love dat Childish Gambino.

[Throavium]

Gambino has this cartoonish shtick about him that I like but many people hate. Lamar and Gambino aren't similar, but are both good.

[Magical]

Love this soundtrack. Favourites would be Treasure Trove Cover, Freezeezy Peak and Click Clock Wood.

[HalfSwiss]

Maybe an over generalization, but being a newcomer to this genre of music I haven't really looked far enough into good rappers. I had listened to maybe 10 songs before I got this album, so my previous encounters were songs by people like Lil Wayne or Wacka Flocka which I absolutely hate. Do you guys have some good recommendation for me? Would you say I should start with late 80s/90s and work my way forward, or just listen in any order?

OFWGKTA (Odd Future)

[RAiDeN-209]

I've listened to a good deal of hip-hop not about hoes and money, and I'm still yet to find a song without the word "nigger" in it.

Listen to Lupe Fiasco and you'll rarely come across any profanity. That's what I love about him.

Oh yeah and Patches, I recommend Lasers by Lupe Fiasco. It's probably my favorite rap album ever, and not a single song lacks a good meaning. (No songs about money, fame, or hoes)

A few examples:



(Not from Lasers, but an awesome song nonetheless.)

[Throavium]

OFWGKTA (Odd Future)

I disagree, a newcomer to Hip Hop shouldn't listen to Odd Future.

[Patches]

OFWGKTA (Odd Future)

Their style doesn't appeal to me at all, but thank you for the recommendation.

[HalfSwiss]

Their style doesn't appeal to me at all, but thank you for the recommendation.

No problem, but you also tend to grow into them. After you've been listening to hip-hop for a long time you might want to try them again. I didn't like them at first, then I tried listening to them more and I ended up as a big fan.