Deep Reflective Hip-Hop

Sup City,

So I'm looking for some tight , deep hip-hop that is more thought-provoking, introspective and reflective. The thing I love about hip-hop (like most music genres I guess) is how there are many different styles for every type of feeling. Some types you get hype flows, sometimes some dope aggressive battle shit. Some times some goofy silly Pharcyde shit. Everything, gotta love the variety.

But probably my favorite hip-hop is the more reflective lyrics spit with a dope flow over some deep beats. Where the artist is just honestly expressing himself about the trials and lessons of real life - shit that I can relate to on a personal level. I get into that stuff the most.

I'm always looking for good new music, so if you know some great reflective hip-hop post it-up! I'll throw some of my favorites below. Peace

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkB9Y1fF2RY]Mr Lif - The possibilities - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy1xv1cOzsM]J-Live - Nights Like This - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45X0N8HbFOU]Cise Star - Adrift - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbGwb10QBno]Book of Life Common - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmCgSUUiBpg]Pep Love- New Religion - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELrP2_IV568]Wax - Limousine - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enQsdbcMOiQ]Mr Lif - Because They Made It That Way - YouTube[/ame]

These really epitomize what I'm looking for. Personal/deep subject matter, chill thought provoking beats. Love it

Edited by LittleJacob, 26 October 2011 - 03:37 PM.

It may sound funny but Lil B has some pretty reflective shit out. Just check out the whole "I'm Gay" album. Mos Def, Talib Kwali, Common all relate to the guys you've posted here. Don't shy away from turning on pandora to get a better idea of artists though. Don't forget that pandora sorts music by SOUND and CONCEPT and not things like ARTIST and GENRE. Happy listening!

Subbed, Im the same way as the OP

It may sound funny but Lil B has some pretty reflective shit out.

Is this a joke? lol

If you want some deep ass lyrics, check out atmosphere. Undoubtedly one of the most skilled lyricists out there, and way underrated in my opinion.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr1KON-K-Kk]Cyne - Paradise - YouTube[/ame]

Is this a joke? lol

If you want some deep ass lyrics, check out atmosphere. Undoubtedly one of the most skilled lyricists out there, and way underrated in my opinion.

he does tho

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FA28eFbzas&feature=related]Lil B - The Growth (MUSIC VIDEO) DIRECTED BY LIL B - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=corY-FZAZog]Lil B - The Age Of Information MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED BY LIL B - YouTube[/ame]

Lil B and deep reflective hip hop are polar opposites

Try Talib Kweli or Mos Def

Lil B and deep reflective hip hop are polar opposites

Try Talib Kweli or Mos Def

the exact definition of reflective

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOgLjnkq5KA]Lil B - I Hate Myself [Im Gay 2o11] NeW - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edtj7cljOR0]Lil B - Real Life (DEPRESSING BUT UPLIFTING)MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED BY LIL B - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-IYSl4I-4I&feature=related]Lil B - Feat Elliott Smith(RIP) - The Worlds Ending DIRECTED BY LIL B - YouTube[/ame]

Try these out:
This is one text book reflective hip hop:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzXlXv2bwhI]Boam Beats - Where The Heart Is (feat. Eponym)(w/ Lyrics) - YouTube[/ame]
And this one just has a deep beat and a good story over it:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovELiHWVIuc]Tom Pepe (Knowmads) - The River Runs Deep - YouTube[/ame]
Nother gooden:
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sage francis
macklemore
illogic
eyedea
atmosphere
CYNE
cecil otter
Unknown Prophets
mac lethal
too many to list man

Edited by Hypnocrite, 26 October 2011 - 04:25 PM.

Blueprint. Outkast, of course.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00cr3g6wCG0]Kendrick Lamar - Ignorance Is Bliss - YouTube[/ame]

him and jcole

and to dude that said blueprint are u talkin about jayz's blueprint?

Blueprint the artist. I'm on my phone, but I'll try to post a link.

Love CYNE. Conscious Hip-Hop is pretty much the only Hip-Hop I listen to.

Check out...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPKWdws3eM4]Panacea - Blue Oceanwave - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noXWN6JHEM4]Nujabes featuring Substantial - Think Different - YouTube[/ame]

Moar CYNE

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD04ynxNGUY]CYNE - One Day - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4riCUJ3l6Lk]The Moment Of Truth - Gang Starr - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxFpBi_QHAs]Nieve - Life's So Hard (feat. Noah King and A-Dub) - Playback EP - Kitchen Dip Recordings - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_srvHOu75vM]Nas - The World Is Yours - YouTube[/ame]

Aceyalone will straight shit your ass down for a lecture with some of these songs.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlhZBX_LL08]Aceyalone - The Guidelines - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcWbiNdLEjI]Aceyalone - The Thief In The Night - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z40wWqsZ2C0]Sol - The Ride (Feat Tru-ID) - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BgCLaSsYHI]SoulChef - How To Maintain (feat. Vox Merger) - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeonKpsTxxU]Cool Calm Pete - Lost - YouTube[/ame]

Pretty sure these videos are sped up, which is annoying, but they're still cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=5hl8cNpKkBM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=hXZ0tVMDoNU

Edited by gwardmonger316, 26 October 2011 - 05:00 PM.

Try Talib Kweli or Mos Def

Blueprint. Outkast, of course.

Talib, Mos and Outkast are some of my all-time favs. Legends man, love em.

Try these out:
This is one text book reflective hip hop:
Boam Beats - Where The Heart Is (feat. Eponym)(w/ Lyrics) - YouTube
And this one just has a deep beat and a good story over it:
Tom Pepe (Knowmads) - The River Runs Deep - YouTube
Nother gooden:
Heiruspecs- "Heartsprings" - YouTube

Beautiful! EXACTLY what I was looking for. Love that Boam Beats song.

Conscious hip-hop is the best. Finding a lot great new artists in here. I'm already loving this thread.. Keep em coming

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Edited by LittleJacob, 26 October 2011 - 05:09 PM.

Bump

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tAQgM2cytQ&feature=BFa&list=PL04AEB4FB124BE2DE&lf=mh_lolz]CYNE - Water For Mars - Cise - YouTube[/ame]

^Awesome album, +rep! This has been on repeat for weeks
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1yHb-eHvRg]Cyne - Cise - YouTube[/ame]
Cise is a lyrical genius

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVxd6yLdE9E]Thomax - Intro / D.T.F.N. (Cise Star) - YouTube[/ame]

Phonte goes down as my number 1

he spits real, average working man raps
and hes got that braggadochio/lady shit too

jeru the damaja

murs

drake got some deep shit

elzhi

black thought

talib

common

mos def

jay electronica

etc etc