What's up Blades Know there's alot of threads similar to this, but unfortunately they die out quick, as this one probably will.......because kids today LOVE....loveeeeee the dumbest/most disrespecting/stupid/pathetic/meaningless/no effort lyrics that mainstream rappers release today. That literally take the artist about 3 minutes to write. And the chorus is probably something dumb, but catchy...... like "GETTTING PAIIIID $$$ Lambooooo, MONEYY MONEY DOLLA DOLLA swaaagg " FUCK MAINSTREAM FAKE RAPPERS TODAY. hahah I'm sorry, I'm drunk, and for the past 5 hours It's been nonstop of this bogus shit. It's fucking pathetic people support these garbage rappers....so the talented....real...... and LYRICALLY SKILLED rappers will never make it anywhere close to the the respect/money they should be earning. I'm not usually into rap/hip-hop. Only because it's impossible to hear anything legit today. Everyone's lyrics fucking suck. No poetry anymore. Everything is all about shooting people, who has more money, drugs, who is better than who. When I hear a rapper who has his head on straight & writes poetry from his heart I definitely give mad respect. But seriously how can you guys like/respect/idolize/LISTEN TO all this mainstream rap?!? Do you not know what else is out there? There's soooo many rappers out there who can rap 10 times better. And also write fucking crazy mind blowing poetry?!? C'monnnnnn Why do you guys like those shitty lyrics?!?! I asked my friend a couple days ago, "how the HELL you could respect/listen to these lyrics.....???? Did you just hear the stupid shit they just said.....???" And he says...."I have no idea what he's rapping about....the beat is so sweet"......... Well then go listen to INSTRUMENTALS god dammit!!!!! A rapper can write lyrics about rapping babies, shooting women, and shootin up heroin....."But it has a SICK beat, so it's perfectly fine"....... Fuck that......that's not REAL hip-hop. That's not real music. Anyone can write that shit and get paid for it. Fucking crazy...... I don't get society today. EVERYONE loves this shit. Because they just listen to the fucking radio, and hear the worst suggestions from their friends (because they heard it on the radio), and they have noooo idea what music truly is. So I'm asking you personally......How can you respect and love these fake stupid ass mainstream artist? And where are people who are on my side??? There has to be a few of us out there.... What are your guys thoughts on this topic.....I always listen to the lyrics first & understand the lyrics. Why would someone want to understand who to be disrespectful and shoot bitches witch shotguns, disrespecting woman, and being better than everyone else.......Am I seriously the only one who see's this........???? Last night at a party I went to, the chorus of one song the kid had playin was "Ga Ga Ga gettin HOESS ~EVERYDAYYY~ Ga Ga Ga gettin Paper ~ EVERYDAYYY~ Ga Ga Ga gettin RESPECT~EVERYDAYYY~" hahahahah fuckkkk that....... and it's even worse that kids LOVE this type of music, and are so proud to be singing every word to the song. This thread is ONLY for rappers who have their heads on straight. REAL RAP/HIP-HOP. Who write poetry....I don't want any gay ass songs about having more money than someone else, slingin hoes, poppin gats, saying the N word every other line......that is not poetry..... Old/New rappers are welcome Here's some artist/songs that I find lyrically talented. Writing poetry from the heart. Writing truth. Writing the words & beat with their hearts only. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0tdkOGtHqM]YouTube - Binary Star - Honest Expression w/Subs Lyrics[/ame] "I ain't hardcore, I don't pack a 9 millimeter Most of y'all gangster rappers ain't hardcore neither" [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnD_CXnXEB8[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMLel2ylXaA&feature=related]YouTube - Binary Star - Evolution Of Man[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJqvPCuNsOw]YouTube - Illogic - My World[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXNOJXaJ9hY&feature=fvst]YouTube - gang starr moment of truth lyrics[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukNXy80w2jU]YouTube - One Be Lo - Rocketship[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LwAkavpCvA&feature=related[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IoPeNC4k_0]YouTube - Gang Starr - Above The Clouds (Feat. Inspectah Deck)[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lISBme_Jy28[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWhx-CtPmBU]YouTube - Macklemore - Otherside[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz79goWQrYU]YouTube - Blue Scholars "Joe Metro" Music Video[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHDyPvF0KL8&feature=related]YouTube - Blue Scholars - Loyalty[/ame] I don't want any rap lyrics about the typical GUNS, HOES, MAKING MONEY, SPENDING THAT MONEY ON STUPID SHIT, WEED AND DRUGS, HATING PEOPLE..... There's alot more to rap/hip-hop. Unfortunately the talented poets will probably never be recognized. Thanks blades, I love all types of music, and definitely wish I could get into rap more. I fucking LOVEEEE these songs above ,because it's REAL poetry. Makes you think and is from the heart. "Us as rappers underestimate the power and the effects that we have on these kids" Much love Blades
These two songs are very creative. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKCDg76yQbY]YouTube - GZA - Fame[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbPPO1FxyYI]YouTube - Masta Ace feat Jean Grae - Soda & Soap[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0ul5Sl02nw]YouTube - nujabes feather (lyrics)[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMxAXysr9mM]YouTube - living legends - never fallin[/ame] Just because the content is about guns doesnt make it fake hip hop. Nas and wu tang are some of the best street poets out there.
I know, some artist can still write poetry about killing and guns, and have it come from the heart. But mostly it's obvious to tell if an artist is fake or not. But hell yeah man, Nujabes is one of my favorites as well. I don't know how I forgot to add him will check out that other song when I get home. Keep posting if you know more artist Never really liked any B.o.B. songs. But this one is truly different. The lyrics to this song are as real as a man can get. Letting the truth flow out of him. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fxqbZ6GOIU[/ame] "I used to wear a grill because it was the trend Not because i liked it, i just wanted to fit in. Then i got Eastside tatted on my skin And i tried to get dreads but my hair was too big. But i was lost, i ain't know who i was, What else was there to do besides look like a thug? So in my senior year at Columbia High I dropped out of High School when i got signed. B.o.B was the name, i aint like Bobby Ray cos i was ashamed But you can call me Bobby Ray from this day forth and I could give a damn about the fame and fortune Honestly i don't even listen to rap Cos when i turn the radio on, out comes crap And if you make good music thats ok, but On the radio that they don't play. Its easy to see we created a beast Cos everybody wants to hear what they don't need. And now all the rappers got a stoller to give you That bullshit music so they can continue, to live The position that i?m in is quite an interesting predicament i will admit But you can count on me cos I'm refusing to give in Cos imma give you music cos we need it to exist, bitch So imma play my guitar, rap about aliens and sing about stars Till you understand that's what we are So we aint got to struggle no more so we don't starve I swear to God i love you with every bar We all got problems that need to be solved So while i got the mic imma speak my thoughts And imma keep it real til the day i fall"
Intelligent Hoodlum - Tragedy Khadafi (intelligent hoodlum at the time, this man is a true legend, definitely one of the GOAT IMO, it's really a shame how slept on and unheard of he is nowadays.) Saga Of A Hoodlum - Tragedy Khadafi [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy9iN954_co]YouTube - Intelligent Hoodlum- Grand Groove (Bonus Mix)[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgJ9k5X9ZNY&feature=related[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV-RVHj59Zs&feature=related[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlhElOOUv4Y[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbxOL-5DTJE&feature=related[/ame] Black On Both Sides - Mos Def [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-y-lS0YqF0&playnext=1&list=PL920DE41301E3A8A6[/ame] Black Star - Mos Def & Talib Kweli [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5kBz7D3rHo[/ame] The Sun Rises In The East - Jeru The Damaja [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUsr7S8eg7U&feature=related[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49uSOT_Zxvw[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBk_jZX_TpQ&feature=related[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkJpjc3IU0M&feature=related[/ame] Wrath Of the Math - Jeru The Damaja Things Fall Apart - The Roots Illadelph Halflife - The Roots [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qzacv8dtb4[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Qr5oKKP-M[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI4D1QOLGuM&feature=relmfu[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJCHeEQV454[/ame] Done By The Forces of Nature - Jungle Brothers [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0wVNPWWZIw[/ame] KRS - One [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQAssqqYQ-E&feature=related[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxyYP_bS_6s[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOaHLsNPM88&feature=related[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaHqt7ixlkE&feature=related[/ame] New Danger - Mos Def [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKzd3QV8MZw[/ame] Enter Da Stage - Black Moon [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7hbmWJLRo0[/ame] Let's Get Free - Dead Prez Illmatic - Nas (maybe too violent LOL, but not glamorizing or encouraging violence or anything) Liquid Swords - GZA [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC-M1WvgwA8&feature=fvsr[/ame] Operation Doomsday: MF Doom [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGbIpCJnmc0[/ame] Deltron 3030: Del Tha Funkee Homosapein [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMjuxbYW2KM[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0xDGXotGIE&feature=related[/ame] Like Water For Chocolate - Common [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_-qRcHAhzk[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C99iG4HoO1c[/ame] Just realized adding album cover was a huge waste of time, i'll edit it later and add a video of each artist but you should get those albums. Bolded some that are less-violent
That sig!!!! bravo sir if you came up with that bravo. But hey as long as we are on topic of real underground informative education hip hop. this dude is from my city of toronto here ya go : [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvHGiy9_qls[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3RvTz0yfEg[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKNNezzxM7s[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vQibue68z0[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UowxS_mXYGo[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsRpmhZT00E[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZoFIqvLhZQ[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erHAt5MeacQ[/ame] too lazy to upload more, if people like this kind of shit ima put up more links i cant listen to garbage that is mainstream music, l laugh quietly when ever one of these jokers refer to themselves as an artist, such ignorance, I mean do they really believe some one is gonna listen to the crap they release now, 10 years from now, I hope at least some of them learn the definition of a true artist.
Awesome suggestions everybody. And When I say "fake" I don't necessarily mean violence and negativity. I'm just referring to the "fake" cats today who don't put thought into their lyrics, writing shit they never have lived, and write an entire song in like 1 minute. It's obvious to hear when a rapper is rapping from his heart. And his lyrics are from his heart as well. A poet. Many poems are often violent and filled with death & drugs. If it comes from your heart, life, experiences....then your words will be powerful. The majority of the REAL rap artist do base their poems off violence etc. But unfortunately that THEM, that's their actual experience. I have so much respect to that......but if it's not your experiences, & your writing to sound like someone else, be cool, and lie about shit you never done/or ever will do. Then that's what I mean by "FAKE ARTIST" mainly all mainstream radio shit today...... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukNXy80w2jU&feature=related]YouTube - One Be Lo - Rocketship[/ame]
mos def[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHUe9T-_2P0]YouTube - Next Universe[/ame] the roots killing it [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4yoHgxYrcQ]YouTube - The Roots Distortion To Static(Freestyle Mix)[/ame] GZA classic [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il7TSA2G7Uk]YouTube - GZA - Beneath The Surface[/ame] and a premier joint to finish it off : P [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-32LGlI_pr0]YouTube - pitch black it's all real dirty[/ame]
I just found this rapper, he's not new, but new to me. Haystak? Any y'all fellas every heard of him? Thoughts? Feelings?
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S-4APdnZs0]YouTube - The Roots - Datskat[/ame] Black Thought and Malik B kill it every time. Fuck man, too good. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR2BboZeLEw]YouTube - DangerDoom - Sofa King[/ame] ^And always such good lines
+rep for Immortal Technique & Atmosphere [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQUw--AMPfI&feature=fvst]YouTube - Atmosphere--"Sunshine" (Sad clown bad summer Number 9)[/ame]
Some days wouldn't be special, if it wasn't for rain Jewelery wouldn't feel so good, if it wasn't for pain Death gotta be easy, 'cause life is hard It'll leave you physically, mentally, and emotionally scarred This if for my *****z on the block, twisting trees and cigars For the *****z on lock, doing life behind bars rap is street poetry take it or leave it. yeah you posted good songs but the way you describe the way rap should be would eliminate most rappers. rappers like big L, biggie smalls etc... BTW the lyrics are from many men by 50 cent.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFPEVBb7r9U]YouTube - Peoplez Martinez- Tequila For The Dead (2011)[/ame]
MF Doom? Poetic? Come on man, I love DOOM but he's big on word play and abstract lyrics, he usually doesn't have songs with deep meaning and follow any poetic structure. Don't get me wrong, he's dope, but not a poet. I would suggest Aesop Rock, but his lyrics are really hard to follow. You should check out def poetry, it's basically rap acappella and they have some rap artists come to share their poems. This one portrays fake ass rappers pretty well: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkPH_HIdoR8&feature=related]YouTube - Sekou the Misfit - Def Poetry[/ame] This guy is a comedian/ teacher apparently: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpog1_NFd2Q]YouTube - Taylor Mali - "What Teachers Make"[/ame] Also check out SHAD! He is a real poet. Check out "I'll Never Understand", "A story no one told", "I Get Down", "Out of Love Pt. 1 and 2" and all of his other songs [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8aa552lH98]YouTube - Shad - Story No One Told (LIVE)[/ame] People came from everywhere They read the story through for days It wasn't nothin' new or strange Still they were moved and amazed It wasn't the places he'd been or the people he'd met It was the spaces between, the secrets he kept They wept joyfully: The greatest story no one told was just a story of an ordinary man growing old Sage Francis: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIMVrEsYygU]YouTube - Sage Francis - The Best Of Times (w/ Lyrics)[/ame] Other random shit: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVsz0QwvxeQ]YouTube - Kristoff Krane - Miracle?[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtUT7YqIASM]YouTube - Def Jam Poetry - Slug - Prides Paranoia (Spoken Word)[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzY2-GRDiPM&feature=related]YouTube - Def Poetry Jam - Saul Williams (Coded Language)[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEwmywm6S7k[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ociEi0Q1VWs[/ame] My absolute favorite track from One be lo: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vffQIUXMZ2I&feature=related[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMMbFyGR37o[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG5La6k6eTI&feature=related[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsoKLzdPqmw&feature=related[/ame]
And this [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnUqCIH8u40&feature=related]YouTube - Wax and EOM: "The Adventures of Larry and Tina"[/ame]
Someone posted Ashes to Ashley before this, but if you want POETRY, then here it fucking is - [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p3CzpYXBgY]YouTube - Sadistik - The Exception To Everything[/ame] Great structure, sick multis, intelligent lyrics. DTS is one of my favorite newer duos, perfect combination. Semi abstract, semi trippy, semi everything that could be amazing. Unique beats that you can tap your foot to for hours, etc. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-uamIt2GLc[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agNQpAq_aJs[/ame]