Recommend me some *good* rap.

So, I'm the kind of guy that only listens to old stuff but lately I've been trying to listen to some new rap. Problem is... I have no idea where to start, a lot of rappers I used to like seem to spout total garbage nowadays. Would anyone recommend me some good (emphasis on 'good' :P) rap albums? Anything from 2000-present is fine.

No Fiddy Cent or Soulja Boi, please. I can't stand them. :P

Mos Def, Atmosphere (Slug is awesome), Talib Kweli, MF Doom, Common, De La Soul, A Tribe call Quest (also check out Q- Tip's solo work), Kanye West (his first two albums were decent), Black Star (mos and Talib duo group), the Fugess, The Roots, Wu Tang Clan, Od dirty Bastard, 2 Pac, Biggie, Nas, Gang Starr Guru, Consequence, Eric B & Rakim, Slick Rick, Jedi Mind Tricks, Murs, Immortal Technique. Little Brother, Public Enemy, some of Slum Village stuff is good, Aesop Rock

Go to Pandora.com and type in some Artists you like and they will play comparable artists and songs to help expose you to some new music that is like what you already know you like. It's the best place to start.

Mos Def, Atmosphere (Slug is awesome), Talib Kweli, MF Doom, Common, De La Soul, A Tribe call Quest (also check out Q- Tip's solo work), Kanye West (his first two albums were decent), Black Star (mos and Talib duo group), the Fugess, The Roots

jasonharris48

Flo Rida, T.I, Fort Minor. They aren't the typical Lil'wayne/jay-z crap.

Mos Def, Atmosphere (Slug is awesome), Talib Kweli, MF Doom, Common, De La Soul, A Tribe call Quest, Black Star (mos and Talib duo group), the Fugess, The Roots

jasonharris48

this. also check out hieroglyphics, anyone from wu tang, blackalicious, cannibal ox, gangstarr, jay-z (check out the grey album if possible, it is a mix of the beatles' white album with jay z's black album), jedi mind tricks (get the album violent by design)

some nas well do u some good

Flo Rida, T.I, Fort Minor. They aren't the typical Lil'wayne/jay-z crap.

Tokugawa77

Immortal Technique,Kanye West,Eminem,Ludacris,Jeezy etc

Rakewon's new album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II is pretty damn good, not quite as great as the original but it's still killing most modern rap. Kid Cudi's album and mixtape are actually pretty solid too. If you've never heard Mos Def's collab with Talib Kweli, even though it's pretty old by now, you need to hear the Black Star album. Aesop Rock and Busdriver are other good rappers if you like rap that isn't the pop junk they play on the radio. Also if you like more eccentric beats then you should check out anything MF Doom, a.k.a DOOM, Viktor Vaughn, King Geedorah, and Madvillain...another note on Doom, you have to check out his collab album with DJ Dangermouse, the Danger Doom album The Mouse and the Mask. Just some suggestions.

Rakewon's new album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II is pretty damn good, not quite as great as the original but it's still killing most modern rap. Kid Cudi's album and mixtape are actually pretty solid too. If you've never heard Mos Def's collab with Talib Kweli, even though it's pretty old by now, you need to hear the Black Star album. Aesop Rock and Busdriver are other good rappers if you like rap that isn't the pop junk they play on the radio. Also if you like more eccentric beats then you should check out anything MF Doom, a.k.a DOOM, Viktor Vaughn, King Geedorah, and Madvillain...another note on Doom, you have to check out his collab album with DJ Dangermouse, the Danger Doom album The Mouse and the Mask. Just some suggestions.

bitemeslippy

Hmm..

Ceck out some: Mos Def, Nas, CYNE, the roots, Talib Kweli, a tribe called quest, people under the stairs, Jay-Z, etc..

Too lazy to put more :P. Hope you enjoy it.

Lupe and Kanye. Unlike 90%, they have meaningful lyrics.

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Rakewon's new album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II is pretty damn good, not quite as great as the original but it's still killing most modern rap. Kid Cudi's album and mixtape are actually pretty solid too. If you've never heard Mos Def's collab with Talib Kweli, even though it's pretty old by now, you need to hear the Black Star album. Aesop Rock and Busdriver are other good rappers if you like rap that isn't the pop junk they play on the radio. Also if you like more eccentric beats then you should check out anything MF Doom, a.k.a DOOM, Viktor Vaughn, King Geedorah, and Madvillain...another note on Doom, you have to check out his collab album with DJ Dangermouse, the Danger Doom album The Mouse and the Mask. Just some suggestions.

Shhadow_Viper

Alright I get what you're saying for Busdriver, his mouth isn't always moving on the same page as his mind but I still enjoy his music and you have to at least give him credit for his beats, they're usually sick. Not to the level of Doom, his are pure genius, but I enjoy them.

Lupe and Kanye. Unlike 90%, they have meaningful lyrics.

Oakfront

Maybe Lupe but Kanye is so whack nowadays.

here some songs you might like

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhzMCXuVvWM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qR4_lFmxEY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuRPmTtWgaY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN2N0PoIVy0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnZNS1q-III

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QVFG8VvP80

[QUOTE="Oakfront"]

Lupe and Kanye. Unlike 90%, they have meaningful lyrics.

taj7575

Maybe Lupe but Kanye is so whack nowadays.

[QUOTE="Oakfront"]

Lupe and Kanye. Unlike 90%, they have meaningful lyrics.

taj7575

Maybe Lupe but Kanye is so whack nowadays.

Agreed, Kanye should've just stopped after Graduation. 808s and Heartbreak was pure garbage.

[QUOTE="Oakfront"]

Lupe and Kanye. Unlike 90%, they have meaningful lyrics.

Maybe Lupe but Kanye is so whack nowadays.

[QUOTE="Shhadow_Viper"][QUOTE="bitemeslippy"]

Rakewon's new album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II is pretty damn good, not quite as great as the original but it's still killing most modern rap. Kid Cudi's album and mixtape are actually pretty solid too. If you've never heard Mos Def's collab with Talib Kweli, even though it's pretty old by now, you need to hear the Black Star album. Aesop Rock and Busdriver are other good rappers if you like rap that isn't the pop junk they play on the radio. Also if you like more eccentric beats then you should check out anything MF Doom, a.k.a DOOM, Viktor Vaughn, King Geedorah, and Madvillain...another note on Doom, you have to check out his collab album with DJ Dangermouse, the Danger Doom album The Mouse and the Mask. Just some suggestions.

bitemeslippy

Alright I get what you're saying for Busdriver, his mouth isn't always moving on the same page as his mind but I still enjoy his music and you have to at least give him credit for his beats, they're usually sick. Not to the level of Doom, his are pure genius, but I enjoy them.

Pete Rock & CL Smooth - T.R.O.Y.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiOcVWQY2bc

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Lupe and Kanye. Unlike 90%, they have meaningful lyrics.

Maybe Lupe but Kanye is so whack nowadays.

Oh i agree. Im talking College Dropout kinda stuff. Judging from hearing a song or two of Lupes new albums, he sounds if he's still got it.Oakfront

Agreed, Kanye should've just stopped after Graduation. 808s and Heartbreak was pure garbage.

bitemeslippy

You sure? Didnt' you hear him in "I poke her face" or "I want this forever". Sure his album sucks but when he is featured in a song. He goes in.MgamerBD

Pete Rock & CL Smooth - T.R.O.Y.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiOcVWQY2bc

TheFortKnight

greatest beat of all time

I am not too into rap so I only have a couple suggestions:

Eminem

Fort Minor

Dr. Dre, eminem, tupac, ratatat (their remixes), t.i., some lil wayne, and nas are my favorites