The Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B Thread

Jon Blaze · 05-02-2007, 09:51 PM

I've found another song to inspire me, so it's time to make a new thread.

Post videos, lyrics, and songs you like from any of the three genres.

One more thing: If you don't like the genres and video I've listed, don't hijack my thread.... Please....It's pointless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDCDrcZK4NE

Kanye West, Rakim, Nas, KRS-ONE-Classic

Black Star-Astronomy (No video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-hVkorqicw

Black Star and Common-Respiration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHReQQnMVQo

Mos Def, Nate Dogg, and Pharoah Monch-Oh No
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdGe4sKgA-s

Rakim- When I Be on the Mic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KZbdFyzkds

furious styles · 05-02-2007, 10:22 PM

Once I get the time, I'll post some reviews of new albums I've bought. (Lupe Fiasco and Jay-Z's newest effort, to name a couple)

Good thread idea.

alienlanes · 05-02-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mfdoom

Good thread idea.

Seconded. "Astronomy" and "Oh No"? Way to start the thread off with some tracks that are hard to beat

.

Here's one of the all-time classics, Black Sheep's "The Choice Is Yours": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGwonG3iGaI

Wild Zero · 05-02-2007, 11:13 PM

My all-time favorite rapper, Big L doing his thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNVJapFiSdo

Mobb Deep-Survival of the Fittest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxDdN-puo3g

EPMD-Rampage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANCo2ta1t7M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgsTU_QZ1_c

Gang Starr-Mass Appeal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXyFZkU9bkQ

And for some R&B minus the rhythm

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

This1Yankee · 05-03-2007, 06:02 AM

I

Talib Kweli.

Some faves:

Trillville- 'It's goin' down lovely in the legion of doom'...all to the sounds of a mattress squeaking, it's great. Haha.

Biggie- "I'm not only a client, I'm the playa president"

Lloyd Banks- The song "Warrior"...my fave from the album

Dr. Dre- (from at the end of one of his songs...not really rapped) "Smoke weed everyday"

Luda- uh, I pretty much love every song he's every put out.

There are tons tons tons more, but I can't go all through them. I really REALLY like Sterling Simms right now. He's very Michael Jackson meets Prince, but in a hoodie with a white tee underneath. No gloves. He's got a bit of an 80's feel-good vibe to his music.

alienlanes · 05-03-2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by This1Yankee

Dr. Dre- (from at the end of one of his songs...not really rapped) "Smoke weed everyday"

That's Nate Dogg singing at the end of "The Next Episode" -- I'm a big fan of his hooks. You can't beat "Regulate" or any of the stuff he did with Dre and Snoop.

How about early-90s NYC hardcore, like Black Moon, Smif-N-Wessun and the other Boot Camp Clik rappers?

Black Moon, "How Many MCs?": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKKicEjGvWQ
Smif-N-Wessun, "Sound Bwoy Bureill": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVZxfTp6E8Q
Fab Five, "Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVZxfTp6E8Q

Can't find it on Youtube, but "Home Sweet Home" by Smif-N-Wessun was one of the few things which made me really homesick for NY when I lived in Chicago...

swordchick · 05-02-2007, 11:08 PM

I watched Dave Chappelle's Block Party yesterday. I loved music. I really love Mos Def, Common, Kanye West, Dead Prez and Talib Kweli

I heard that there is a remix of Throw Some D's by Kanye so I must hear that.

I love rap, hip-hop and R & B from the 80's and 90's, especially one hit wonders.

I love the music from Breakin 1 & 2, especially Din Dah Dah, There's No Stopping Us, Combat and Ain't Nobody.

clynn · 05-03-2007, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordchick

I love the music from Breakin 1 & 2, especially Din Dah Dah, There's No Stopping Us, Combat and Ain't Nobody.

Girl, you know those are the two movies I make every potential boyfriend watch back to back with me to prove that they are worthy.

I can't get enough of any old school (Hip Hop, Rap, Or R&B), Meth, Red, & Nas.

swordchick · 05-03-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clynn

Girl, you know those are the two movies I make every potential boyfriend watch back to back with me to prove that they are worthy.

I can't get enough of any old school (Hip Hop, Rap, Or R&B), Meth, Red, & Nas.

I need to call you. I might be going to the Akon concert. Betsy won tickets and maybe a new car. KONVICT!!!!!

exile in thighville · 06-03-2007, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordchick

I watched Dave Chappelle's Block Party yesterday. I loved music. I really love Mos Def, Common, Kanye West, Dead Prez and Talib Kweli

I heard that there is a remix of Throw Some D's by Kanye so I must hear that.

I love rap, hip-hop and R & B from the 80's and 90's, especially one hit wonders.

I love the music from Breakin 1 & 2, especially Din Dah Dah, There's No Stopping Us, Combat and Ain't Nobody.

dave chappelle's block party was my favorite film of 2005. the comedy and music is phenomenal in itself but michel gondry's left-of-center filmmaking puts everything in a context that's just...unexpected and awesome. and kanye's remix of throw some d's is fucking hilarious.

supersoup · 05-03-2007, 09:39 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK2bG9ohZQA

i forgot all about this song. i love this thread. thank ya jonny!!

This1Yankee · 05-03-2007, 10:02 AM

Okay, I officially HEART heart heart this thread...haha!!

"I don' see nuthin' wrong with a lil bump n grind..."....haha

CurvaceousBBWLover · 05-03-2007, 10:49 AM

Here are some of my favorite hip hop songs:

1. It Takes Two by Rob Base and DJ Easy Rock

2. Baby Got Back by Sir Mix A Lot

3. Summertime by the Fresh Prince

Jon Blaze · 05-03-2007, 11:06 AM

Big Daddy Kane- RAW (At a clothing party)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1u_JwRx9B0

Rakim and Eric B.- Don't sweat the technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM5fNP-hr9Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76TguzYKBAE
Chubb Rock- Treat 'em right

Heavy Rap!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoLkaGcpJFA
Anthrax and Public Enemy- Bring the Noise

Cee-lo- Closet Freak... hhehheheheheeh...

swamptoad · 05-03-2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Blaze

Rakim and Eric B.- Don't sweat the technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM5fNP-hr9Y

Niiiiice!!!

sean7 · 05-03-2007, 08:20 PM

K-0S, MF Doom, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan (esp. Ghostface Killah) are my faves.

LillyBBBW · 05-04-2007, 05:14 AM

Busta Rhymes and the late O.D.B. - Woo Ha!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oMQ4ZFdH5c

Public Enemy - Fight the Power!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuTi9UZtPbw

Beastie Boys - Sabotage (I <3 70's Cop Shows!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzTxuDUfzzM

EPMD - You Gots To Chill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXqqvpVa4JI

Eric B & Rakim - Move The Crowd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXqqvpVa4JI

Living Colour - Cult of Personality (It's not rap but I like it anyway)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5SVDYBNrY

ashmamma84 · 05-03-2007, 10:03 AM

Big up to neo soul; I don't know if that belongs in this thread but I'm a huge fan. Jill Scott - all albums are winners

Dwele - all albums as well

Raheem DeVaughn - "my soul ain't for sale"...love that line

Goapele - she's just too deep

I'll add others that come to mind later...

I love hip hop too!

Slum Village - them boys are hot!

The Roots - more hotness!

JayZ - man is an effin' genius!

This1Yankee · 05-03-2007, 10:07 AM

OH, and WHAT happened to A Tribe Called Quest? Are they "underground" now, or what?

And when are the Black Eyed Peas going to go back to what they do best...i.e., not pop music.

ashmamma84 · 05-03-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by This1Yankee

OH, and WHAT happened to A Tribe Called Quest? Are they "underground" now, or what?

And when are the Black Eyed Peas going to go back to what they do best...i.e., not pop music.

That's a great question - If I'm not mistaken, Tribe was in Chicago last year or so performing at the House of Blues - Babe is a big fan and I was going to get tickets for us, but alas it never went through.

Oh and I agree with you on the Black Eyed Peas tip - I'm so not feeling the pop music swing they've been on too. Ok, I'll admit it; some of Fergie's songs make me wanna shake my ass, but I say do what you know best...and for them, it's going back to their proverbial roots.

This1Yankee · 05-03-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashmamma84

That's a great question - If I'm not mistaken, Tribe was in Chicago last year or so performing at the House of Blues - Babe is a big fan and I was going to get tickets for us, but alas it never went through.

Oh and I agree with you on the Black Eyed Peas tip - I'm so not feeling the pop music swing they've been on too. Ok, I'll admit it; some of Fergie's songs make me wanna shake my ass, but I say do what you know best...and for them, it's going back to their proverbial roots.

I researched

Both Q-Tip and The Roots are coming out with new albums later this year. w00t!

LJ Rock · 05-03-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashmamma84

That's a great question - If I'm not mistaken, Tribe was in Chicago last year or so performing at the House of Blues - Babe is a big fan and I was going to get tickets for us, but alas it never went through.

Yeah, Tribe had a brief reunion tour last year... I wish I woulda made it to one of the shows, just to show support if nothing else. But in a way I was kind of glad I didn't, because I saw them on their 'farewell' tour in '99 and it was so DOPE I wouldn't want to ruin the memory of it if their new vibe was anything less than stellar.

Did anyone go? How was it?

pinkflower26 · 07-24-2010, 08:25 AM

slaughterhouse- dont look for me

obie trice- the set up

alienlanes · 05-03-2007, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by This1Yankee

OH, and WHAT happened to A Tribe Called Quest? Are they "underground" now, or what?

"Verses From The Abstract" came up on my iTunes shuffle just as I was opening this post. Coincidence or conspiracy

?

This1Yankee · 05-03-2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlackerFA

"Verses From The Abstract" came up on my iTunes shuffle just as I was opening this post. Coincidence or conspiracy

?

Providence

05-02-2007, 09:51 PM	#1
Jon Blaze Dusk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK ya dig? ;) Posts: 6,700	The Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B Thread I've found another song to inspire me, so it's time to make a new thread. Post videos, lyrics, and songs you like from any of the three genres. One more thing: If you don't like the genres and video I've listed, don't hijack my thread.... Please....It's pointless. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDCDrcZK4NE Kanye West, Rakim, Nas, KRS-ONE-Classic Black Star-Astronomy (No video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-hVkorqicw Black Star and Common-Respiration http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHReQQnMVQo Mos Def, Nate Dogg, and Pharoah Monch-Oh No http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdGe4sKgA-s Rakim- When I Be on the Mic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KZbdFyzkds __________________ Love people of all sizes!!! History is sometimes more logical than society.- Me "Happiness is not stopping to think if you are."- Palmer Sondreal

05-02-2007, 11:13 PM	#4
Wild Zero ǝןʇıʇ ɹǝsn Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 2,877	My all-time favorite rapper, Big L doing his thing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNVJapFiSdo Mobb Deep-Survival of the Fittest http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxDdN-puo3g EPMD-Rampage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANCo2ta1t7M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgsTU_QZ1_c Gang Starr-Mass Appeal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXyFZkU9bkQ And for some R&B minus the rhythm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYrVwGxlcFA __________________ We'll sing the songs to fan the flames of discontent.

05-03-2007, 06:02 AM	#5
This1Yankee Shooby frickin' doo... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,660	I Talib Kweli. Some faves: Trillville- 'It's goin' down lovely in the legion of doom'...all to the sounds of a mattress squeaking, it's great. Haha. Biggie- "I'm not only a client, I'm the playa president" Lloyd Banks- The song "Warrior"...my fave from the album Dr. Dre- (from at the end of one of his songs...not really rapped) "Smoke weed everyday" Luda- uh, I pretty much love every song he's every put out. There are tons tons tons more, but I can't go all through them. I really REALLY like Sterling Simms right now. He's very Michael Jackson meets Prince, but in a hoodie with a white tee underneath. No gloves. He's got a bit of an 80's feel-good vibe to his music. __________________ "Uh, I'm no meteorologist but I'm pretty sure it's raining bitches!" - Cleveland

05-02-2007, 11:08 PM	#7
swordchick Deeeeeeeeeeeeez Nuts! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ¡ǝʇsɐʇ ssɐ ʎɯ ʍoɥ ǝɯ 11ǝʇ, FL Posts: 1,095	I watched Dave Chappelle's Block Party yesterday. I loved music. I really love Mos Def, Common, Kanye West, Dead Prez and Talib Kweli I heard that there is a remix of Throw Some D's by Kanye so I must hear that. I love rap, hip-hop and R & B from the 80's and 90's, especially one hit wonders. I love the music from Breakin 1 & 2, especially Din Dah Dah, There's No Stopping Us, Combat and Ain't Nobody. __________________ Rest in peace, Cinda and all the others that have passed. We will miss you sweet angels. Last edited by swordchick : 05-02-2007 at 11:23 PM.

05-03-2007, 10:02 AM	#12
This1Yankee Shooby frickin' doo... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,660	Okay, I officially HEART heart heart this thread...haha!! "I don' see nuthin' wrong with a lil bump n grind..."....haha __________________ "Uh, I'm no meteorologist but I'm pretty sure it's raining bitches!" - Cleveland

05-03-2007, 09:39 AM	#11
supersoup Nice to meet you beanbag. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA bubble Posts: 5,203	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK2bG9ohZQA i forgot all about this song. i love this thread. thank ya jonny!!

05-03-2007, 10:49 AM	#13
CurvaceousBBWLover Sexy Wordsmith Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beyond the thrice ninth land in the thrice tenth kingdom Posts: 2,626	Here are some of my favorite hip hop songs: 1. It Takes Two by Rob Base and DJ Easy Rock 2. Baby Got Back by Sir Mix A Lot 3. Summertime by the Fresh Prince __________________ "A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history."--Mohandas Ghandi

05-03-2007, 11:06 AM	#14
Jon Blaze Dusk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK ya dig? ;) Posts: 6,700	Big Daddy Kane- RAW (At a clothing party) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1u_JwRx9B0 Rakim and Eric B.- Don't sweat the technique http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM5fNP-hr9Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76TguzYKBAE Chubb Rock- Treat 'em right Heavy Rap! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoLkaGcpJFA Anthrax and Public Enemy- Bring the Noise Cee-lo- Closet Freak... hhehheheheheeh... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQAHMj2qFxE Trick Daddy, Cee-lo, and Lil' Kim-Sugar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3eZk2MOKPQ Lil' Kim- The Jump Off http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=autUlWkxCa4 Big Boi and the Purple Ribbon All Stars- Kryptonite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40l8r1wb4bw Ibid, but with a sweet DBZ video instead of the music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bPeafbKre0 Rhymefest http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KBKtIjQCeg-Bullet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLsoabyzhNs-Brand New http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzdUtu5Aigk-Fever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaoQ2NLC4U4- One of his awesome freestyles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwoM5fLITfk- Jay Z- 99 Problems __________________ Love people of all sizes!!! History is sometimes more logical than society.- Me "Happiness is not stopping to think if you are."- Palmer Sondreal

05-03-2007, 08:20 PM	#16
sean7 Invisidivisible Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 133	K-0S, MF Doom, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan (esp. Ghostface Killah) are my faves.

05-04-2007, 05:14 AM	#17
LillyBBBW Executive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 12,305	Busta Rhymes and the late O.D.B. - Woo Ha!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oMQ4ZFdH5c Public Enemy - Fight the Power! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuTi9UZtPbw Beastie Boys - Sabotage (I <3 70's Cop Shows!!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzTxuDUfzzM EPMD - You Gots To Chill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXqqvpVa4JI Eric B & Rakim - Move The Crowd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXqqvpVa4JI Living Colour - Cult of Personality (It's not rap but I like it anyway) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5SVDYBNrY __________________ Expecting the world to treat you kindly because you are a good person is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian. He who asks a dumb question is a fool for five minutes. He who never asks questions remains a fool forever. You are not superior just because you see the world in an odious light. Have you hugged a fat girl today? @~;~~

05-03-2007, 10:03 AM	#18
ashmamma84 Om Namah Shivayah Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mild Sauce City Posts: 4,043	Big up to neo soul; I don't know if that belongs in this thread but I'm a huge fan. Jill Scott - all albums are winners Dwele - all albums as well Raheem DeVaughn - "my soul ain't for sale"...love that line Goapele - she's just too deep I'll add others that come to mind later... I love hip hop too! Slum Village - them boys are hot! The Roots - more hotness! JayZ - man is an effin' genius! __________________ Bellydance is my religion; my body is a temple, my dance is a prayer

05-03-2007, 10:07 AM	#19
This1Yankee Shooby frickin' doo... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,660	OH, and WHAT happened to A Tribe Called Quest? Are they "underground" now, or what? And when are the Black Eyed Peas going to go back to what they do best...i.e., not pop music. __________________ "Uh, I'm no meteorologist but I'm pretty sure it's raining bitches!" - Cleveland

07-24-2010, 08:25 AM	#23
pinkflower26 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: England , UK Posts: 29	slaughterhouse- dont look for me obie trice- the set up

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