The New Kid needs to hear some New Music
I'm trying to broaden my musical horizons, and I'd like anyone out there to help me in my quest to find the best gateway artists of the following genres:
Jazz
Blues
Hip-Hop
Ambient
Reggae
Indie
Techno
World
If you wish to add anything to that list, feel free, I want to hear LOTS of different music.
I appreciate any help you guys can offer.
The beastie boys and public enemy are all you shall ever need.
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If you like Jazz and Hip Hop, Nujabes is the guy for you.
Samurai Champloo, if I'm not mistaken?Originally Posted by Genji
Hip Hop - Roots Manuva, Sway, Klashnekoff and Black Twang.
Just a few.
As with Nujabes, yawn. Japanese Hip Hop is never really that good.
- Gnarls Barkley
- NWA
- Lady Sovereign
- MC Frontalot
- DJ Shadow
Wow, Im surprised someone from the US has heard of Sovereign, she must be pretty big. I remember when she just broke into the underground music scene in London and she was sort of a joke. She got boo'ed when I went to go see her live once, the shame.
She got signed to Def Jam, so yeah.Wow, Im surprised someone from the US has heard of Sovereign, she must be pretty big. I remember when she just broke into the underground music scene in London and she was sort of a joke. She got boo'ed when I went to go see her live once, the shame.
She's been featured pretty heavily in mobile phone commercials lately. I'd heard of her before that somewhere and was interested. I can imagine her getting booed by a crowd of chavs that actually take the culture seriously - part of what I love about her music is the fact that she's having fun and being self-deprecating in talking about all this stuff rather than trying to come off as being hard.
Yup. She has also been number one on the TRL chart. As far as I remember she was the first English artist to ever do so... so, that's pretty impressive.She got signed to Def Jam, so yeah.Wow, Im surprised someone from the US has heard of Sovereign, she must be pretty big. I remember when she just broke into the underground music scene in London and she was sort of a joke. She got boo'ed when I went to go see her live once, the shame.
She's been featured pretty heavily in mobile phone commercials lately. I'd heard of her before that somewhere and was interested. I can imagine her getting booed by a crowd of chavs that actually take the culture seriously - part of what I love about her music is the fact that she's having fun and being self-deprecating in talking about all this stuff rather than trying to come off as being hard.
Anyway, listen to some M.I.A. ... she's somewhat similar to Lady Sovereign when it comes to their sound - she's just better in my opinion
Alexisonfire!!! yes, theres screaming,(and i love it) but then theres Dallas Green! also check out City and Colour!
Too big.
Yes, I'm a fan of Alexisonfire and City And Colour already. Please note the list of genres I would like to find out more about in my first post. Thanks.
I downloaded some Nujabes and I actually really like it. MC Frontalot was most humourous, and NWA was awesome.
Thanks for the recommendations so far, but keep in mind I'd like to hear more than just Hip-Hop/Rap. Again, consult the list above. Cheers.
james brown and john legend are all the soul you'l ever need
Yes. And don't listen to Dreddz. He makes beautiful beats mixed with Jazz, so check him out.Samurai Champloo, if I'm not mistaken?
Techno=Darude
Leave some shards under the belly
Lay some grease inside my hand
It's a sentimental jury
And the makings of a good plan
Indie-wise:
Animal Collective
The Arctic Monkeys
Belle And Sebastion
Bright Eyes
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Death Cab For Cutie
The Decemberists
Fiery Furnaces
Franz Ferdinand
The Futureheads
Jet (technically garage, but Indie and Garage rock are pretty much the same)
Modest Mouse
Of Montreal
The Postal Service
The Smiths
The Strokes (Garage)
Ugly Casanova
The White Stripes (Garage, but I'm sure you're familiar with this band)
Wolf Parade
Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Garage?)
Nujabes is awesome, I don't really care what anyone has to say.
Techno and such, the obvious pick is Daft Punk and another choice would be Scooter, maybe. Also check out Freezepop, though they're more of the synthpop variety.
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