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"Wrap me up."

Right, Rap isn't my usual flavour/variety/colour of music in general so I'm calling out to all you lovely people to give me a hand.

Basically, I have the following artists on my winamp that fall into this category and I would like people to recommend me artists that are similar/you think I may like. Bear in mind that my preference to the artist is indicated by how early I mention them, so obviously the last one mentioned is my least favourite.

Handsome Boy Modelling School (bit of a dodgy one there, but I'd class it in this genre)
Jedi Mind Tricks
RJD2
Kanye West
Tribe Called Quest

As you can see it's a pretty much blank canvas to work with, so if you fancy having the opportunity to mould my taste in this genre a little then don't hesitate to recommend.

Much love to everyone in advance.

[edit] A quick note to make, I'm really bad at putting artists etc. in genres so when I say rap I'm kind of generalising so don't worry if the artist doesn't actually fit "rap".

Also try 'Bizzare Ride II' by the Pharcyde!

"The bud not the beer cause the bud makes me wiser!"

Tiltawhirl wrote:
> Judging by that you'd probably do well to check out...
>
> Talib Kweli
> Common
> The Roots
> Jurassic 5
> Pharoahe Monch
> Slum Village

I second this list!

Possibly adding Mos Def, Blackstar, De la Soul, Beastie Boys (stick to Check your head & Ill communication) and maybe Cypress Hill (a little different but Black Sunday is an amazing album)

Also I know you included A tribe Called Quest, but if you havent listened to 'Midnight Marauders' do so!

The Herbaliser.

Yuh, the Mitchells album is good in bits, but lacks majorly in other.

I still love Routine Check :)

They were supporting John Legend on Friday at Brixton, they did their best, unfortunately, the crowd gave them no support of any sort, and most people just stood around, screwfaced. Felt sorry for them.

I got the Mitchell Brothers album today. IT's excellent in parts and a bit lame in others. Check out:

She's got it all wrong
Alone with the TV
Don't try this at home
G.o.r.g.i.e - If you've ever claimed job seekers

Also you need some Beastie Boys, Roots, Run DMC, Jurassic 5, Public Enemy, and call me a sucker but some old school Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff (Time to chill is a cool tune), and Kid'n'Play.

UK Hip Hop.

Klashnekoff
Jehst
Tommy Evans

:)

In my infinite rap knowledge, RATM, Run DMC and Beastie Boys come top.

I know all.

Well yeah, I like those, but I do like Jurassic 5 and some other stuff.

I've heard 3/4 of RATM's albums and they are indeed wonderful, don't know why I don't own a copy of them myself though. Thanks for the reminder.

Aye, R.A.T.M are awsome.

If you like R.A.T.M I'd suggest that you snap up a copy of the self-title album IMMEDITAELY (if you haven't already)

Battle for Los Angeles was similarly packed with Rise goodness, but the songs failed to impress me in the same way as things such as 'Township Rebellion', 'Freedom' and 'Bullet in the Head'.