February Hip-Hop Recommendations

[Calashnikov]

This album is alsoworth the asking price for the GZA/Muggs track

"When The Fat Lady Sings"

Sublime orchestral hip hop. (see previous Hip Hop threads)

I actually prefer the remix that makes up the album's bonus track. It doesn't have the (synthesised ) strings but instead focuses on some funky bassline of sleaze.

[dizogg]

I'm really enjoying Wu Tang - The W at the moment. Especially One Blood Under W. And also I can't go to sleep which is probably like the most emotional sounding hip hop track I've ever heard, I think its great. I quite like Gravel Pit too which is probably one of the most famous recent Wu Tang tracks to the public isn't it recently?

Anyway, brought the topic back to the first page! I enjoy this topic although I think I might leave the opinions to other people in future...

[The Liberal Elite]

dont' you get bored of doing this every month, ben? There isn't *that* much bleedin' hippity hop - the same damn names come up every time, for starters.

[dizogg]

dont' you get bored of doing this every month, ben? There isn't *that* much bleedin' hippity hop - the same damn names come up every time, for starters.

Why don't you bring out some fresh styles, nigga...

[Belbo]

I'm really enjoying Wu Tang - The W at the moment. Especially One Blood Under W. And also I can't go to sleep which is probably like the most emotional sounding hip hop track I've ever heard, I think its great. I quite like Gravel Pit too which is probably one of the most famous recent Wu Tang tracks to the public isn't it recently?

The live version of 'I Can't Go To Sleep' is even more stunning.

Seriously, it's woth downloading right now.

dont' you get bored of doing this every month, ben? There isn't *that* much bleedin' hippity hop - the same damn names come up every time, for starters.

Are you joking?

Every month I add loads of recommendations to 'The List'. It's a shame I'll never have the time or the money to enjoy everything as much as I'd like.

[Rex Grossman]

dont' you get bored of doing this every month, ben? There isn't *that* much bleedin' hippity hop - the same damn names come up every time, for starters.

There's always plenty of new stuff to discuss. Not to mention spreading news of the latest live shows.

And there's an amazing amount of stuff from the past to talk over. Not only enjoyable but seems to provide those new to hip-hop witha starting point. They'll download a few MP3s then might pick up some classic albums.

[Fusty Gusset]

With all the recent press and super-star adoration aimed for once at Producers (Kanye West/Neptunes/Timbaland)...I started considering their feasible longevity and about LP's/Songs by producers with real heritage but still on the scene...sooo today I'll be listening to:

MC Lyte - Lyte As A Rock 1988 (Prince Paul):

DOC - No One Can Do It Better 1989 (Dr Dre):

...and to finish my all-time fave LP, Diamond D, Showbiz and Premo's 1990 leviathon:

[esar]

MC Lyte - Lyte As A Rock 1988 (Prince Paul):

Is that Prince Paul, I always thought it was Audio Two, though i'm probably wrong!

Very dope LP though, one of my all time faves.

[Fusty Gusset]

Is that Prince Paul, I always thought it was Audio Two, though i'm probably wrong!

Very dope LP though, one of my all time faves.

Yeah they did alongside Alliance, King Of Chill and Prince Paul (Production, Programming and vocals)

Nice to meet another appreciator of this LP

[Dr Seedyman]

I'm really enjoying Wu Tang - The W at the moment. Especially One Blood Under W. And also I can't go to sleep which is probably like the most emotional sounding hip hop track I've ever heard, I think its great. I quite like Gravel Pit too which is probably one of the most famous recent Wu Tang tracks to the public isn't it recently?

Anyway, brought the topic back to the first page! I enjoy this topic although I think I might leave the opinions to other people in future...

Not a great album IMO but far better than Wu Tang forever.

It is also home to 'Protect ya Neck-The Jump Off'

A sublime homage to old school B-Boy hip hop beats.

[Das]

But you may have trouble finding these artists on Kazaa kids

^please note the

My God I've had it, I really have. I've been sitting on my hands, handcuffing them together, but its useless I'm losing it again... Ben and others I apologise for bringing hate into this post again, I fully respect others opinions and recommendations but this guy is a fucking prick. He's a patronizing, stuck-up cunt who probably spends all day at home laying on his bed trying to suck his own maggot-sized penis and posting on this forum in between attempts. I dont give a fuck if you put a after your shitty little "I'm so good" comments it still makes you sound like an arrogant shite. If your going to come into a british forum and make comments about british hip-hop that simply aren't true then I hate you, and will not stop hating you until you stop trying to be so fucking "DIFFERENT", twat.

[Calashnikov]

The live version of 'I Can't Go To Sleep' is even more stunning.

Seriously, it's woth downloading right now.

Damn right. It's amazing. It'll make your hair stand on end. So fucking sweet. You can download it off that Wu-Tang Corp site, can't you?

[Dr Seedyman]

I felt the comments about UK Hip Hop somewhat foolish.

There are some excellent UK acts out there today. Trying to find new ways to grow the form of music we all love. More than can be said about 90% of the 'Rap by numbers' tosh that frequents the US top 40.

Its been a while since something truly groundbraking came from the states.

Discuss.

[Guest jabberwock1977]

Its been a while since something truly groundbraking came from the states.

Well, 4 months and 28 days to be precise.

[Uncle Mike]

My God I've had it, I really have. I've been sitting on my hands, handcuffing them together, but its useless I'm losing it again... Ben and others I apologise for bringing hate into this post again, I fully respect others opinions and recommendations but this guy is a fucking prick. He's a patronizing, stuck-up cunt who probably spends all day at home laying on his bed trying to suck his own maggot-sized penis and posting on this forum in between attempts. I dont give a fuck if you put a after your shitty little "I'm so good" comments it still makes you sound like an arrogant shite. If your going to come into a british forum and make comments about british hip-hop that simply aren't true then I hate you, and will not stop hating you until you stop trying to be so fucking "DIFFERENT", twat.

Man, are you ever a great advert for a music based around mastery of words.

[Das]

I think there is still alot of good independent "hod nod" stuff from the US, the new Juggknots 12", Beyonder has some nice beats, Madlibs various bits and pieces and of course Doom. But in ways of ground breaking, new interesting releases its the UK that have my attention. Over the last few years the records that have impressed me the most have been British. Braintax, Lewis Parker (amazing album) Jehst, Terra Firma, Cappo, Yungun, Asaviour (very good Ep recently released) to name a few. And I support this fully, you'd be fool not to. And its not just to support your home but its actually brilliant music, well produced (LG, Lewis Parker etc) amazing cuts (Mr Thing, MK etc) and the rhymes are alot more intelligent than most US stuff, and also we can relate to the stuff they talk about!

[Rex Grossman]

Looks like we've lost Lewis Parker to the Americans though.

[Dr Seedyman]

Really? Something I have missed?

Im just trying to defend UK Hip Hop. There is some good stuff out there. Sometimes people can be really narrow-minded thats all. Surely thats what this thread is best for. Giving people a chance to sample stuff that they may never think to listen to. Thats what Fusty was doing and Das Tapen had a real pop at him. I dont know if their beef runs deeper than this thread. If it doesnt then this is a Hip Hop reccomendations thread not a place to start slating people you dont like.

Its a reccomendations thread and thats just what he was doing.

[Das]

Looks like we've lost Lewis Parker to the Americans though.

You serious?

[Das]

Really? Something I have missed?

Im just trying to defend UK Hip Hop. There is some good stuff out there. Sometimes people can be really narrow-minded thats all. Surely thats what this thread is best for. Giving people a chance to sample stuff that they may never think to listen to. Thats what Fusty was doing and Das Tapen had a real pop at him. I dont know if their beef runs deeper than this thread. If it doesnt then this is a Hip Hop reccomendations thread not a place to start slating people you dont like.

Its a reccomendations thread and thats just what he was doing.

Fusty isn't recommending anyting I don't know about, he's basically listing every record released between 1988 and 1992. I know my hip-hop history, he's the one that needs to accept that there is some good hip-hop being released present day. The dude is a complete throw back.

[Rex Grossman]

I think Lewis Parker is now based in New York, doing beats for emcees over there.

[Venice Cull]

Hey, I can hook anyone up with a 'Self Destruction' MP3 which I dun found.

A good 'who's who' of Hip hop in the late 80's. Those who haven't heard it in years will suddenly find themselves able to recall every single line....

PM me your e-mail address and I'll sort it out this weekend.

EDIT:

Bloody hell... they are making Self Destruction 2!!!!! I'm amazed today's hip hop artists would get involved in that...

Oh, right, its mainly oldskool-type artists doing it.....

http://www.selfdestruction2.com

Daddy-O is on production duties, which is good news....

The Self Destruction 2 manifesto consists of 4 simple points:

1. A worldwide invitation to record Self-Destruction 2.

2. A worldwide challenge to rappers, MC's, or whatever they call themselves to remove and denounce the names murder, violence, and ANY reference to drug dealing from their stages names, company names and lyrics.

3. I'm naming names. ie; Fat Joe not Joey crack. Murder Inc. were Jewish gangsters from Brooklyn, not Jah Rule & Charlie Baltimore, etc.

4. When they find the idiot that did this, I want to see his record collection,this will prove me right.

Artist's involved? AG : Busta Rhymes : Common : Dilated Peoples : El Da Sensei : Jurassic 5 : KRS-One : LL Cool J : Method Man : Nappy Roots : Planet Asia : Public Enemy : Queen Latifah : Redman : Shaggy : WC

[Dr Seedyman]

that there is some good hip-hop being released present day.

I could not agree more. There are some local guys to me who are always at the local hip hop night (Rawganics) They opened for The Nextmen when they played in Cambridge

Delegates Of Cuture.

I had an old bootleg tape of some freestyles they did in about 1997 and was amazed when I saw them live.

Mark my words. They are well good. A tip for the top.

There is lots of good new stuff out there if you know where to look.

[Das]

I think Lewis Parker is now based in New York, doing beats for emcees over there.

Really, that must be pretty recent then? He was at the Jehst album launch a few months ago, if it is true thats a huge loss. The mans a beast on the boards.

[Rex Grossman]

Really, that must be pretty recent then? He was at the Jehst album launch a few months ago, if it is true thats a huge loss. The mans a beast on the boards.

In the past six weeks or so. I didn't get the chance to go and see him before he went so I have no idea if it's a permanent move.

[Das]

I could not agree more. There are some local guys to me who are always at the local hip hop night (Rawganics) They opened for The Nextmen when they played in Cambridge

Delegates Of Cuture.

I had an old bootleg tape of some freestyles they did in about 1997 and was amazed when I saw them live.

Mark my words. They are well good.

There is lots of good new stuff out there if you know where to look.

Exactly, I only shop in Bongo's. I go once every 2 weeks, spend about an hour or so listening to records with the guys, chatting about the british scene, it makes you feel so much more passionate and involved when your in the middle of things, all this music and the artists are walking the same streets as you. Or is that just a weird outlook?!

[Das]

Get it if you haven't already everyone, except Fusty. It's British, and it wasn't made in 1991, you wont like it.

or his older stuff, completely different but equally amazing production.

[Dr Seedyman]

Not at all. When the nextmen played Cambridge they were well cool, got chance to have a yat with them afterwards. Its a small venue and was a stunning show.

I love US hip hop but sometimes feel a bit detached as its not the lifestyle I lead.

Skitz-Countryman does a stunning job of relating to its listeners and discussing the UK hip hop lifestyle.

[Rex Grossman]

Get it if you haven't already everyone, except Fusty. It's British, and it wasn't made in 1991, you wont like it.

The building I used to live in is pictured in the liner notes of It's All Happening Now.

[esar]

*Michael Winner* Calm down dear....its just a hip hop recommendations thread *Michael Winner*

Check out the new Con-Vexed comp on Nature Sounds for some different style US stuff, the new Cannibal Ox / Vordal Megilah stuff is ill.

tracklisting:

1. Bells of Doom - MF Doom

2. In The Hood - Vordul Megilah & Carnage

3. I Want It All - I Self Devine

4. Come On Now - Sean Price feat. Mr. Eon

5. Spinning - Zion I

6. Never Gonna Hurt Again - Vordul Megilah

7. The Day After - Masta Killa

8. Black & White - Timboking & RA The Rugged Man

9. Night Breed - Space

10. I Say Yo - Ancient Coins

11. Handle That - Cannibal Ox

12. Numb (To The Guns) - Aesop Rock

13. All Outta Ale - MF Doom

14. Dro Grown - Count Bass-D

15. I Smoke - Bootie Brown of Pharcyde

16. Earth Girls - Space

17. The Snitch - Armel & Ancient Coins

18. Old School - Tracy 168 (skit)

19. Middletown, NY - Cage

20. Aloha - Timboking & Young Brook