Posted July 18, 2007 Anyone who speaks Portuguese (I think) want to tell me the lyrics to this song? http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv8mZh3MHhA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2007 It's interesting, I had a similar phase. When I found myself more into jazz, I discovered the alternative acts of hip-hop. I agree it's a very over-criticized genre, as many people don't realize the alternative acts bear little resemblance to the mainstream acts. An interesting group for me to listen to was The Last Poets, a late 60s, early 70s street-poetry-over-background-rhythms group considered one of the earliest influences to hip-hop, very politically charged. Apparently they're still in existence, though I've never heard anything later than the 1970 album. It's nice to hear the roots. As for blues, I really don't have any experience with it, now that I think about it. I think I'll check out some of the artists you mentioned. You should listen to their second album, This Is Madness, it's just as good as the first. I don't know what happens after that coz I only ever listened to those first two albums. Robert Johnson & John Lee Hooker are my highest reccomendations. And Oxigen good to see another member of this board, who shares my knowledge for true hip hop... The Infamous is indeed a classic album cos it captures that dark sound that surrounded eastcoast hip hop in the early 90's, but you need to check out these cds too - all at the fore front of concious and real hip hop's finest creations... Conceptual, musically classy and lyrical masterpices all part of the list OC - Word Life Common - Ressurection Organized Konfusion - OK Main Source - Breaking Atoms Raekwon - Only Built For Cuban Linx II Big Pun - Capital Punishment Group Home - Living Proof Souls Of Mischeif - 93 Till Infinity Brand Nubian - One For All Ras Kass - Soul On Ice The Roots - Illadelph Halflife Outkast - ATLiens Blackstar - Blackstar Del The Funky - Deltron 3030 Smiff N Wessun - Dah Shinin Slick Rick - The Great Adventures Little Brother - The Minstrel Show Binary Star - Masters Of The Universe Onyx - All We Got Is Uz Artifacts - Thats Them Sticky Fingaz - Black Trash Dead Prez - Lets Get Free GZA - Liquid Swords AZ - Doe Or Die Immortal Technique - Revolutionary 2 Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Marauders Masta Ace - A Long Hot Summer Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Mecca and The Soul Brother Cannibal Ox - The Cold Vein Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde Big L - Lifestylez Of Da Poor and Dangerous MF Doom - MM Food Heltah Skeltah - Nocturnal Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt Pac - Me Against The World Big - Ready To Die Nas - Illmatic Kool G Rap - 4,5,6 De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising Murs - 3:16 9th Edition Eric B and Rakim - Paid In Full Cunninlynguists - A Piece Of Strange Cormega - Tha Realness J5 - Power In Numbers Fuck thats a good 30 albums. If the ignorant people to Hip Hop listened to any of this music, god there perception would change... Hey Hobb, you know what, even though there are some things on that list that I hate, like Raekwon's solo album or De La Soul, I can see we have similar tastes. Just one little thing: All We Got Is Uz is ok, but Bacdafucup is better. You have to agree with me on this one. (And I hate B.I.G.) And you're missing Ice Cube's first two solo albums. Oh, and Hellfire, I forgot Jurassic 5. Bizarre... I mean, Quality Control and their first LP are near perfect albums. The only criticism I can really direct at hip-hop is that most (I did say most, not all) acts release one good album and then go down the drain, quality-wise. There are exceptions, of course. Like the band mentioned above, for example. Edit: Anyone who speaks Portuguese (I think) want to tell me the lyrics to this song? http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv8mZh3MHhA It's really not worth it. I mean Bonde Do Role's lyrics are totally random and absurd. Did you know that "Solta O Frango E Vem Com A Gente" Means "set the chicken free and come with us"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2007 What I don't get is why Hip Hop artists feel the need to spell everything wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2007 Stereotyping Number 1... I was waiting for it TBF.. Biggie is ridiculously overrated, but Ready to Die is a great album... And Backdafuckup is the more hardcore album, All We Got Is Uz is the better album. I just find it more versatile and underrated... Plus its the cd where Sticky really elevated Amerikkkaz Most Wanted is up there by Ice Cube though, without a doubt. Still check out the albums on my list, if you like Jurassic 5, you will LOVE the roots... I'm assuming Amerikkkaz is a reference to the KKK or summat but still no need for the z. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2007 Yeah, you just gotta love The Roots. I'd probably say Phrenology is my favourite album of theirs, it just goes off in so many different directions and keeps your attention. Do You Want More? is on the stereo on the moment, goes well with the weather. some things on that list that I hate, like Raekwon's solo album or De La Soul Say wha'? Hate De La Soul, how can such a thing exist. Although admittedly stuff after 3 Feet High and Rising isn't up to much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2007 Stereotyping Number 1... I was waiting for it Maybe, but that's irrelevant, probably because it's true; they do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2007 Any of you listen to Deep Purple? They make pure awesomeness I love Deep Purple, I got a compilation for cheap a few months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2007 LOL at "They". Stop with the ignorance, the whole genre isnt a slang circuit But yeah my friend saw Deep Purple at Wembley Arena, boy was I jealous... You know what I meant. I was just asking why, to see if there actually was a half decent reason for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2007 I listen to them occasionally, "Palaces..." and "Ashes..." are both classic albums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2007 Snails see the benefits The beauty in every inch Oh why, why, why, why, why Are you quick to kiss? Baby, maybe I spoke too soon I’ll touch you once you make the first move Snails see the benefits The beauty in every inch The Format - Snails One of my favourite The Format songs. (ignore the poor quality live recording). Its just so happy and nice. I mean look at the lyrics! "Snails see the benefits/the beauty in every inch of life." Im so peeved (yes, peeved) that I can't get a chance to see them when im in America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2007 I'm loving Birthday by the Sugarcubes. I think I'll buy Life's Too Good soon. I know I'm about 20 years too late. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2007 I'm loving Birthday by the Sugarcubes. I think I'll buy Life's Too Good soon. I know I'm about 20 years too late. :p That's a true Björk fan, there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2007 I'm really starting to like Gogol Bordello. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2007 so, like, Talking Heads shit on just about every band on the market today. Everyone needs Stop Making Sense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2007 It's clearly all about Slippery People and This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2007 That's a true Björk fan, there. Was that sarcastic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2007 The Leper Affinity is just ten minutes of pure undiluted musical genius. Seriously, It's like an orgasm in my ears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2007 Was that sarcastic? No. It wasn't, rest assured. : peace: The Leper Affinity is just ten minutes of pure undiluted musical genius. Seriously, It's like an orgasm in my ears. Well, it's in Blackwater Park, so... It only makes sense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2007 Well, it's in Blackwater Park, so... It only makes sense My Opeth obsession has reached a new high these past weeks :p. Oh, I forgot to ask, how did Ithyphallic grab you?...Listening to it again, it seems a lot more direct and brutal than anything else Nile have done, they cut out all the intro/ambient type tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2007 My Opeth obsession has reached a new high these past weeks :p. Oh, I forgot to ask, how did Ithyphallic grab you?...Listening to it again, it seems a lot more direct and brutal than anything else Nile have done, they cut out all the intro/ambient type tracks. That's just it, it isn't very Nile-ish... but it's still the best death metal around. I can live with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2007 Anyone like Paul McCartneys new album? No? Just me then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2007 So are we all agreed that At the Drive-In were fucking awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2007 My two recommendations for the day. Tricky-Back to Mine and The Fall- I am kurious oranj. That is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2007 So are we all agreed that At the Drive-In were fucking awesome. I'm surprised. Despite or usual disagreeing, we can still agree pretty strongly sometimes, huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2007 Tori Amos is funny. American Doll Posse is quite a good album. (I've never heard any of her other stuff) I know need America's Sweetheart by Courtney Love and Live Through This by Hole to complete my Hole/Courtney Love obsession. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
