Is rap starting to become original again?

[bubbagump]

There has been a lot of stupid shit recently...his new album is really good. Most stuff these days is complete poop...which is why I don't listen to anymore as much...still listen to, though.

 

[Severe]

The new American Gangster Album by Jay-Z surprised me to say the least, it was actually really good. In fact some of the best rap music I've heard in many years. Is rap starting to turn from these Soulja Boys and other wannabes to some real rap? Anyone else have an opinion on the album who is a hip-hop enthusiast. Meaning if you hate rap GTFO.

There has always been a steady flow of rap/hip hop, you just dont know where to look for it.

i mean, you could say that any genre died in actuality, but its because the good, true music that sticks to a genres origin can't be found on mtv, or on the media in general. for instance punk rock, you wont find any of that on much music, but there are tons of local shows going on in every city, where kids of suprising ages are playing shows, and spreading the DIY message, which i find to be very inspiring.


some good hip hop released throughout the years that you should check out:

Gang Starr- Moment Of Truth

My favorite hip hop release to be ever produced, amazing lyrics, no fake bull shit, 100 percent real

Lupe Fiasco- Food And Wine

this kid is like 17, and you wont believe it when you hear this album.

Wu-tang clan- everything and anything released by them

wu-tang is the greatest rap group to ever exist without a doubt.

 

[Gerardcon]

Are you joking me? Mainstream rap has just gotten worse and worse for example Flo-Rida, T-Pain, etc. these can barely be considered rap except for the fact that black people are singing it. And the best rapper considered today is Lil Wayne which is a complete joke.

There has always been good rap if you look for it. But does it matter? Just listen to whatever makes you feel good.

 

[Severe]

Are you joking me? Mainstream rap has just gotten worse and worse for example Flo-Rida, T-Pain, etc. these can barely be considered rap except for the fact that black people are singing it. And the best rapper considered today is Lil Wayne which is a complete joke.

There has always been good rap if you look for it. But does it matter? Just listen to whatever makes you feel good.

Thats basically what im trying to say, stay away from the mainstream.

 

[hmm]

Sorry to say but for every good song/album/artist that comes out there's about 4-5 shitty ones. Say, for every Lupe Fiasco there's Soulja Boy, Hurricane Chris, Mims, and Shop Boyz. Annex, you should download Lupe Fiasco's new album called The Cool. It kills the shit out of any recent album. Clever lyrics and all. Some of my favortie tracks are "Hip Hop Saved My Life", "Intruder", "Superstar" and "Dumb It Down". Defiantely worth the download.

thanks for the lupe fiasco name, sounds good to me, never heard of them before.

annex: thanks for mentioning new jay-z albums, might try finding some Atmosphere and Immortal Technique to listen to(those are artists)
i like those two aswell, anyone have other artists that are actually good?

 

[TJ]

back in the 90's i use to LOVE rap..but now its turning into something to whoever can say something along the lines of "SEX,DRUGS,Money".. old rap use to be good..

now im more of a metal person, but i still listen to the old shit.