This one goes way back, when lyrical hip hop was king and there was no such thing as "Make Em Say Uhh" and "Skeet, Skeet, Skeet" and all the other crunk music with a one line hook to reel you in. I've never been a fan of that movement at all. Lyricism in hip hop is making a comeback in 2011, I think. A Tribe Called Quest would be a great example for the new generation looking to revive the golden age of hip hop (1987-1993). From their album, "Midnight Marauders," enjoy "Electric Relaxation."
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- Brad
- I'm good at people watching and the memorization of useless facts. I'm voracious eater, reader, Crossfitter and Dawg fan. Shamelessly devoted to the cause of making 9-5 not suck so bad.
I also recommend anything by Eric b. & Rakim
ReplyDeleteSaw 'em at Lollapalooza in '94, but I wish I'd paid more attention to the show than the crowd. The Tribe definitely deserves more recognition. I just saw a preview for a documentary directed by Michael Rappaport -Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest
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