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Just starting to get into hip hop really. Trying to expand my musical horizons. Any suggestions on some good artists to start? I've been listening to some of the artists at Roo this year (Vince Staples, Tyler the Creator) and Kendrick last year - but otherwise, haven't really listened since I was younger and listening to DMX and Jay-Z on the way to school...
Suggestions appreciated!
Kanye West, MF DOOM (especially Madvillainy), The Notorious BIG, early Eminem albums.
Those should keep you going for a while without being overwhelming.
Just starting to get into hip hop really. Trying to expand my musical horizons. Any suggestions on some good artists to start? I've been listening to some of the artists at Roo this year (Vince Staples, Tyler the Creator) and Kendrick last year - but otherwise, haven't really listened since I was younger and listening to DMX and Jay-Z on the way to school...
Suggestions appreciated!
The hip-hop subreddit compiled a nice list of essential listening for those getting into the genre, and the nice folks as /r/hiphop101 have given a short summary of each album to help people decide where to start. There is Part 1 and Part 2.
I think a good place as any to start is Illmatic. There's a reason many people consider it the best hip-hop album of all time. The first time I listened to it, it didn't do much for me, but then I revisited it later and replayed it for months straight.
Listen to 2Pac's greatest hits album (people dislike greatest hits albums but I think they're a good way to get a feel for someone, especially when they have a large discography), and listen to at least one of Biggie's albums. I'll be honest in that my bias skews towards rap that was made in the mid-90s and on; I don't care for old school stuff that much - but I do think it's important to know the roots of the genre to really gain an appreciation for how it has evolved over the past few decades. The shift in sounds has been remarkable.
If you're less interested in knowing the genre as a whole and want to start with the really good stuff that popular right now, I would listen to Kendrick's "good kid, maad city" album (and "To Pimp A Butterfly" as well if you like his style - it's very good but not as immediately accessible as GMKC), Chance the Rapper's "Acid Rap" (I'm a huuuge Chance fan so I like to recommend him whenever I get the opportunity), Run the Jewels' "Run the Jewels 2", and Pusha T's "My Name is My Name". Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" is really good too, but it's a bit more RnB than hip-hop. Oh and Drake's "Take Care" is a pretty good album too, I wouldn't consider it essential listening and it's rather poppy but Drake is an important player on the scene right now so he's worth a mention.
Oh oh oh and listen to "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" by Kanye. I prefer "College Dropout" but MBDTF is his magnum opus and quite a wonderful album as well.
Also, I've noticed that some people find it hard to jump into the genre simply because there can be a whole lot of slang used so sometimes they don't really know what's going on. Try not to get hung up on that too much; it'll come with time and Urban Dictionary is your friend.
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Just starting to get into hip hop really. Trying to expand my musical horizons. Any suggestions on some good artists to start? I've been listening to some of the artists at Roo this year (Vince Staples, Tyler the Creator) and Kendrick last year - but otherwise, haven't really listened since I was younger and listening to DMX and Jay-Z on the way to school...
Suggestions appreciated!
The hip-hop subreddit compiled a nice list of essential listening for those getting into the genre, and the nice folks as /r/hiphop101 have given a short summary of each album to help people decide where to start. There is Part 1 and Part 2.
I think a good place as any to start is Illmatic. There's a reason many people consider it the best hip-hop album of all time. The first time I listened to it, it didn't do much for me, but then I revisited it later and replayed it for months straight.
Listen to 2Pac's greatest hits album (people dislike greatest hits albums but I think they're a good way to get a feel for someone, especially when they have a large discography), and listen to at least one of Biggie's albums. I'll be honest in that my bias skews towards rap that was made in the mid-90s and on; I don't care for old school stuff that much - but I do think it's important to know the roots of the genre to really gain an appreciation for how it has evolved over the past few decades. The shift in sounds has been remarkable.
If you're less interested in knowing the genre as a whole and want to start with the really good stuff that popular right now, I would listen to Kendrick's "good kid, maad city" album (and "To Pimp A Butterfly" as well if you like his style - it's very good but not as immediately accessible as GMKC), Chance the Rapper's "Acid Rap" (I'm a huuuge Chance fan so I like to recommend him whenever I get the opportunity), Run the Jewels' "Run the Jewels 2", and Pusha T's "My Name is My Name". Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" is really good too, but it's a bit more RnB than hip-hop. Oh and Drake's "Take Care" is a pretty good album too, I wouldn't consider it essential listening and it's rather poppy but Drake is an important player on the scene right now so he's worth a mention.
Oh oh oh and listen to "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" by Kanye. I prefer "College Dropout" but MBDTF is his magnum opus and quite a wonderful album as well.
Also, I've noticed that some people find it hard to jump into the genre simply because there can be a whole lot of slang used so sometimes they don't really know what's going on. Try not to get hung up on that too much; it'll come with time and Urban Dictionary is your friend.
Have fun!
Thanks for this! I definitely was big into hip hop in my teens up until I graduated college - so I'm familiar with most things up until the mid 2000s...I think the last hip hop album I bought was by Little Brother. I'll definitely take your advice into account though. it gives me some place to start...it's a whole new genre of music so can definitely be overwhelming
The hip-hop subreddit compiled a nice list of essential listening for those getting into the genre, and the nice folks as /r/hiphop101 have given a short summary of each album to help people decide where to start. There is Part 1 and Part 2.
I think a good place as any to start is Illmatic. There's a reason many people consider it the best hip-hop album of all time. The first time I listened to it, it didn't do much for me, but then I revisited it later and replayed it for months straight.
Listen to 2Pac's greatest hits album (people dislike greatest hits albums but I think they're a good way to get a feel for someone, especially when they have a large discography), and listen to at least one of Biggie's albums. I'll be honest in that my bias skews towards rap that was made in the mid-90s and on; I don't care for old school stuff that much - but I do think it's important to know the roots of the genre to really gain an appreciation for how it has evolved over the past few decades. The shift in sounds has been remarkable.
If you're less interested in knowing the genre as a whole and want to start with the really good stuff that popular right now, I would listen to Kendrick's "good kid, maad city" album (and "To Pimp A Butterfly" as well if you like his style - it's very good but not as immediately accessible as GMKC), Chance the Rapper's "Acid Rap" (I'm a huuuge Chance fan so I like to recommend him whenever I get the opportunity), Run the Jewels' "Run the Jewels 2", and Pusha T's "My Name is My Name". Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" is really good too, but it's a bit more RnB than hip-hop. Oh and Drake's "Take Care" is a pretty good album too, I wouldn't consider it essential listening and it's rather poppy but Drake is an important player on the scene right now so he's worth a mention.
Oh oh oh and listen to "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" by Kanye. I prefer "College Dropout" but MBDTF is his magnum opus and quite a wonderful album as well.
Also, I've noticed that some people find it hard to jump into the genre simply because there can be a whole lot of slang used so sometimes they don't really know what's going on. Try not to get hung up on that too much; it'll come with time and Urban Dictionary is your friend.
Have fun!
Thanks for this! I definitely was big into hip hop in my teens up until I graduated college - so I'm familiar with most things up until the mid 2000s...I think the last hip hop album I bought was by Little Brother. I'll definitely take your advice into account though. it gives me some place to start...it's a whole new genre of music so can definitely be overwhelming
5.5/four tet, daphni b2b floating points, avalon emerson 5.12/neil young 5.19/mannequin pussy 5.21/serpentwithfeet 5.25/hozier 6.12-16/bonnaroo 6.28/goose 6.29/goose 9.17/the national + the war on drugs 9.23/sigur ros 9.27-29/making time 10.17/air
Just starting to get into hip hop really. Trying to expand my musical horizons. Any suggestions on some good artists to start? I've been listening to some of the artists at Roo this year (Vince Staples, Tyler the Creator) and Kendrick last year - but otherwise, haven't really listened since I was younger and listening to DMX and Jay-Z on the way to school...
Suggestions appreciated!
Hit up Anderson Paak's "Malibu" in addition to the other suggestions thus far. Also, if you like Acid Rap, check out Vic Mensa's "Innanetape" if you can find it somewhere. I know Vic took it down from SoundCloud when he got signed but I think it's still possible to get your hands on it.
Bonnaroo '15/'16/'17/'18/'19 - ACL '13/'14/'15/'17/'18 - Fun Fun Fun '14 - SXSW '13/'14/'15 - FPSF '16
2019 Shows: 4/30 - Vampire Weekend 6/28 - Father John Misty & Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit 9/6 - Cardi B w/ Teyana Taylor 9/28 - Vulfpeck w/ The Fearless Flyers
Just starting to get into hip hop really. Trying to expand my musical horizons. Any suggestions on some good artists to start? I've been listening to some of the artists at Roo this year (Vince Staples, Tyler the Creator) and Kendrick last year - but otherwise, haven't really listened since I was younger and listening to DMX and Jay-Z on the way to school...
Suggestions appreciated!
Hit up Anderson Paak's "Malibu" in addition to the other suggestions thus far. Also, if you like Acid Rap, check out Vic Mensa's "Innanetape" if you can find it somewhere. I know Vic took it down from SoundCloud when he got signed but I think it's still possible to get your hands on it.
Actually, just checked - they put Innanetape back on SC so it's available there.
Bonnaroo '15/'16/'17/'18/'19 - ACL '13/'14/'15/'17/'18 - Fun Fun Fun '14 - SXSW '13/'14/'15 - FPSF '16
2019 Shows: 4/30 - Vampire Weekend 6/28 - Father John Misty & Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit 9/6 - Cardi B w/ Teyana Taylor 9/28 - Vulfpeck w/ The Fearless Flyers
Enemies gotta bob and weave Gangbangin' like we stand for something While Alton Sterling getting killed for nothing Two cowards in the car, they just there to film Saying black lives matter, shoulda died with him! Wrong nigga in your hood, you gonna ride on him? White nigga wit a badge, you gonna let that slide? Tell me how they sent that footage off and slept that night? I feel bad that my daughter gotta live this life I'll die for my daughter, gotta fight that fight Put our blank faces on gotta let that dry
take from that what you will, but holy shit that's powerful.
Enemies gotta bob and weave Gangbangin' like we stand for something While Alton Sterling getting killed for nothing Two cowards in the car, they just there to film Saying black lives matter, shoulda died with him! Wrong nigga in your hood, you gonna ride on him? White nigga wit a badge, you gonna let that slide? Tell me how they sent that footage off and slept that night? I feel bad that my daughter gotta live this life I'll die for my daughter, gotta fight that fight Put our blank faces on gotta let that dry
take from that what you will, but holy shit that's powerful.
Where can I find this? It's not on YouTube or Spotify
Best album of 2016 so far? Danny Brown, imo. Sun's Tirade not far behind.
there's quite a few hip hop albums I enjoy more than Sun's Tirade
okay... cool...????
Maybe you missed my question. I asked everyone's favorite of this year so far. For me those two are at the top.
Jeffery, Still Brazy, Pablo, Coloring Book, and Blank Face are all great too. So I'm asking what you think is the best, not how many albums you like more than an album I enjoyed.
there's quite a few hip hop albums I enjoy more than Sun's Tirade
Quoted for truth. Isaiah Rashad is so goddamn bland. That Danny Brown didn't hit with me either, mainly because I just didn't dig the production and I get tired of Danny just yelling about pills and shit for 60 minutes.
Been a pretty lame year for hip hop, honestly. Untitled, Unmastered was good, but kind of a throw off. Life of Pablo was like 1/2 of a great album. Some of the stuff that was more on the margins of hip-hop resonated the most - 99.9%, Malibu, Yes Lawd!, etc. Really liked YG, Royce, Elzhi, Chance, and Oddisee, but none of those were game-changing. I'm loving the new Czarface record, but my favorite releases this year are probably either one of Westside Gunn's albums - either FLYGOD or Hitler Wears Hermes 4. Still waiting on that Pusha T record, though.
Who do you guys think had the best year in hip hop?
I vote Anderson .Paak
Edit: I just got my second star for commenting, nice!!
Chance the Rapper and Lil Yachy had the biggest rise in popularity, Paak and YG had the two best albums, 2 Chainz and Young Thug were most consistent with 3 good projects each.