Nas, Jin, Az, Quan and Talib Kweli. KRS ONE is still out makin stuff and Rakim has a album commin out this year.
Nas, Jin, Az, Quan and Talib Kweli. KRS ONE is still out makin stuff and Rakim has a album commin out this year.
Kanye and Missy have always put very well-produced hip-hop music out there, and the fact that Missy is a woman that raps about sex just as much as her male counterparts, if not more, is interesting and fresh to me.
..And Snoop has always been quite innovative, and the essence of cool in my opinion.
You could do worse than Eminem. He typically writes songs about an actual subject at least. It's sad that's special for a such a large and mainstream artist, but it is. Except for that whole first single which is stupid fluff, but other than that.
I've actually liked quite a few of his songs.
Heard about this ages ago. I don't like the sound of all the new rappers being featured on the album, Em's just good on his own.
It will need less 50 Cent and more Dre.
While I don't much like the man, I've got to respect Eminem's lyrical ability and writing talent. Without Me remains, in my mind, one of the best examples of the genre - combining social commentary, personal grandstanding, scathing humour and improbably ingenious rhymes. It'll be interesting to see what he comes out with on this new album... I've noticed an increasing trend for hip-hop artists to detour into something with more of an R&B feel.
I won't buy the cd but I'm curious to see some songs! he's the only hip hop artist I still have some respect for Even my mom likes some of his songs!