Recommend me rap

July 20, 2005 4:41 PM

I'm looking to compile some bombastic, melodic, aggressive, singular, inventive, mainstream and anthemic rap/hip hop!

I'm looking for suggestions along the lines of Xzibit - "X," Ice Cube - "No Vaseline," Dead Prez - "Hip Hop," Terror Squad - "Lean Back," Eminem/D12 - "Shit on you," MC Solaar - "La vie est belle." A good mix of the mainstream, the "shocking," and the best. I don't want a lecture, just good tracks for a compilation cd.

posted by fire&wings to Media & Arts (19 answers total)

50 cent - gatman and robin
50 cent - i dont need em
Big Tymers - oh yeah
Bone Thugs N Harmony - thug love
D12 - american psycho
D12 - git up
DMX - go to sleep
Stagga Lee - roll with the mvp
The Game - this is how we do
TI - rubberband man

not sure if thats what you're lookin for or not :P
posted by Sonic_Molson at 5:05 PM on July 20, 2005

I'm having a hard time figuring out what the songs you mention have in common, so I'll instead try to focus on the adjectives.

Public Enemy - Shut 'Em Down (bombastic)
Lyrics Born - Love Me So Bad (melodic)
Onyx - Slam (aggressive)
Gravediggaz - 1-800-Suicide (singular)
Blackalicious - Alphabet Aerobics (inventive)
Jay-Z - 99 Problems (mainstream)
KRS-One - Sound of the Police (anthemic)
UGK - Pregnant Pussy ("shocking")
J-Live - Braggin' Writes (best)
posted by box at 5:05 PM on July 20, 2005

Masta Ace Incorporated - 'Slaughta House'
posted by coach_mcguirk at 5:23 PM on July 20, 2005

I think the only group that truly fits all those adjectives is Outkast (and perhaps Public Enemy, minus the melodic). Specifically "Gasoline Dreams" and "B.O.B." off Stankonia.
posted by themadjuggler at 5:32 PM on July 20, 2005

Diggin in the oldies crates a bit:

Typical American - The Goats
What Side You On? - Public Enemy
Blackalicious - Reanimation
I Ain't No Joke - Eric B & Rakim or
Lyrics of Fury - Eric B & Rakim
T.R.O.Y. (They Reminisce Over You) - Pete Rock & CL Smooth
Run's House - RUN/DMC
Wordz of Wisdom - Third Base
Change the Style - Son of Bazerk
Apache - Sugar Hill Gang (I like the production)
Tried By 12 - Flatbush Project
Satanic Reverses - Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprosy
Contradictions - Azeem
The Unassisted - Rasco
posted by black8 at 6:21 PM on July 20, 2005

The Fine Print-King Geedorah
posted by PinkStainlessTail at 6:32 PM on July 20, 2005

Cannibal Ox - "Stress Rap"
posted by jtron at 7:09 PM on July 20, 2005

British hip-hop's where it's at these days. Don't have my CDs/itunes with me but check out Dizee Rascal, Lewis Parker and M.I.A.
posted by Heminator at 7:28 PM on July 20, 2005

Best answer: get by - talib kweli
jaw gymnastics - del the funky homosapien
hova - jayz
slim thug
posted by chuckforthought.com at 8:29 PM on July 20, 2005

Best answer: Qucik browse...

King Gehdora - Fazers
Jean Grae - Take Me
Immortal Technique - The Cause of the Death
Blackalicious - Chemical Calisthenics
Binary Star - Slang Blade
Big J.U.I.C.E - In the Trenches
Dead Prez - Hell Yeah
Viktor Vahugn - Untitled (Change the Beat) (3:33 in)
Jay-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Kno vs Hov Remix)
Eric B & Rakim - The R
Little Brother - Threatening (Chittlin Circuit Mixtape)
Madlib - Stormy
Mr. Lif - Jugular
Madvillan - Accordion
Papoose - Reality Muzik (Moment of Silence Mixtape)
Roots Manuva - Mind 2 Motion
J-Zone: Bitch
7L & Beyonder - Blitz
Akrobatik - Hypocrite
Diplo - Diplo Rythm
The Coup - Wear Clean Draws
Pharoahe Monch - World War III
Young Black Teenagers - Tap the Bottle
Snacky Chan - Big in Japan (Good luck finding it... It's hot-fire)
Sage Francis - Escape Artist
Ghostface - Run
Quasimoto - Boom Music
Talib Kweli & Dead Prez - Sharpshooters
Nas - No Idea's Original (MF DOOM MEATALFINGERS Remix)

Take your pick, they're all hot, and a little over-looked.
posted by SweetJesus at 8:43 PM on July 20, 2005

This is the "leaning towards mainstream" hip-hop mix I made recently. It's all major-label hip-hop, except the Vic Vaughn track, which was too hot to pass up.

Viktor Vauhgn - Vaudeville Villain
Dr. Dre - Forget about the Dre
Ludacris - Stand Up
Punjabi MC - Beware of the Boys (ft. Jay Z)
Lloyd Banks - On Fire
Game - Dreams
50 - Disco Inferno
T.I. - What's Your Name
John Cena (ya, the WWE guy) - Bad Bad Man
Clipse - Young Boy
N*E*R*D - Lapdance
Outkast - So Fresh and So Clean
Jay - Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder
Kanye - Through the Wire
Missy Elliott - Lose Control
Naughty By Nature - Feel My Flow
Non Prophets - Damage
P.E. - Don't Believe The Hype
Wu-Tang - Shame on a N***
GZA - Shadowboxing
Notorious BIG - Unbelievable
posted by Quartermass at 12:03 AM on July 21, 2005

Pitbull - "Toma" !!!!
posted by Marquis at 1:24 AM on July 21, 2005

Curious - are you looking for hip hop to work out to?

This is in my workout playlist:

Aesop Rock - Nickel Plated Pockets
Aesop Rock - Winners Take All
Aceyalone - The Guidelines
Death Threat - Kool G. Rap
Dilated Peoples - Poisonous
Eminem - Who Knew?
Eric B. and Rakim - Musical Massacre
Insane Clown Posse - Fuck the World
L.L.Cool J - It Gets No Rougher
N.W.A. (featuring MC Ren) - If It Ain't Ruff
Rehab - Crazy People
Run D.M.C. - Can You Rock it Like This?
Typical Cats - Reinventing the Wheel

could do a cd swap if anyone's interested?...
posted by vito90 at 2:52 AM on July 21, 2005

Notorious B.I.G. "Ready to Die"

classic and would fit all of the adjectives especially "Warning"

I bring pain, blood stains on what remains
Had to jack-it, he had a gun he should've packed it
Cocked it, extra clips in my pocket
so I can reload and explode down ya rasshole
I fuck around and get hardcore, C-4 to ya door no beef no
more(nigga)
Feel the rush, scandalous
The more weed smoke I puff, the more dangerous
I dont give a fuck about chu or your weak crew
What you gonna do when Big Poppa comes for you
im not runnin, nigga I bust my gun in
Hold on I hear somebody comin...
posted by Jikido at 7:07 AM on July 21, 2005

Best answer: Check out Dälek.
posted by matildaben at 8:12 AM on July 21, 2005

Wow, Binary Star got a shout. I know those guys, and didn't think that anyone who wasn't from around here did.

Ok. Putting on my headphones to properly rock it:

Wu-Tang: The Mystery of Chessboxing
LL Cool J: I Need a Beat
Aesop Rock: Flash Flood
Public Enemy: Bring the Noise
One Be Lo (formerly of Binary Star): Double Essay
Dalek: ...from molehills
Melle Mel: White Lines
KRS-One: The Real Hip Hop is Over Here
Talib Kwali- Sun God
The Roots with Slick Rick- The PJs
DJ Dangermouse- Encore (from grey album, better than Black album)
Dr. Dre: Keep They Bells Ringin'
Cannibal Ox: A B-Boy's Alpha
The Coup: Get Up
Roots Manuva: Juggle Things Proper
The Decepticons: Decepticons Theme

(I'll probably write more as I think of 'em... It's a shame my brother doesn't have a MeFi account, as this is really his bag).
posted by klangklangston at 8:24 AM on July 21, 2005

Del the Funkee Homosapien - No Need for Alarm
Atmosphere - Onemosphere
KRS-One - Outta Here
Grand Buffet - 1000 Percent

lots more.
posted by Embryo at 11:17 AM on July 21, 2005

Memphis Bleek - Just Blaze, Bleek and Free (this may actually be called "Freeway" or something ... not sure ... anyway ESSENTIAL)

Ghostface Killah - Nutmeg

Wu-Tang Clan - Ain't Nuthin Ta Fuck Wit

Lil Kim - Don't Mess With Me

the version of "99 Problems" from the Grey Album

The Herbaliser feat. Latryx - 8-Point Agenda

(many many more)
posted by lbergstr at 11:51 AM on July 21, 2005

No Company Flow? Ah hell nah.

Company Flow- Eight Steps to Perfection
King Geedorah- Krazy World
Dizee Rascal- I Luv U
Black Mob Group- the Realizm
Nas- The World is Yours
Ghostface- Beat the Clock
posted by DuoJet at 1:24 AM on July 22, 2005