Too many too count but since the new gets overlooked, can't seem to be able to put the latest Anderson .Paak album down.
The dude is an phenomenal drummer too.
The dude is an phenomenal drummer too.
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To me the old "drums and bass" DJ genre is a direct offshoot of hiphop so here's my favorite actual band ( not DJs ) who plays that style. JoJo Mayer's Nerve. They generally gig rave type events. Jojo Mayer ( drummer/band leader ) plays fast tempoed "hyper-beats" just like the drum machines always did in the early 'drums and bass' style. But there are zero drum machines in this act. Jojo always plays a real kit. 
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I remember well when "Rapper's Delight" came out -- I thought it was the coolest track I'd heard in my young life at the time. Lots has changed since then. 
The only artist that got me truly excited in modern rap is Kendrick Lamar.
This track will undoubtedly offend some of you. If you're uncomfortable with swearing and copious n-word usage, skip this. If you haven't heard it but have an open mind, just listen (you have to let the lyrics go a while before the meaning sinks in). Both the content and execution are remarkable:
If you don't wanna listen to that previous clip, here's a much safer, tv-friendly performance. For some reason, the pitch is shifted up a bit. I saw this when it was televised (and not pitch-shifted) and was mesmerized. His band kills it, and the arrangement is just amazing.
The only artist that got me truly excited in modern rap is Kendrick Lamar.
This track will undoubtedly offend some of you. If you're uncomfortable with swearing and copious n-word usage, skip this. If you haven't heard it but have an open mind, just listen (you have to let the lyrics go a while before the meaning sinks in). Both the content and execution are remarkable:
If you don't wanna listen to that previous clip, here's a much safer, tv-friendly performance. For some reason, the pitch is shifted up a bit. I saw this when it was televised (and not pitch-shifted) and was mesmerized. His band kills it, and the arrangement is just amazing.
Here's a Co-op between Chaka Khan and MeShell Ndegeocello. The bass ( played and written by MeShell ) totally kills throughout but the most kicka$$$ section is when MeShell also raps. First rap section begins at about 2:16.
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So yeah, they ( Beastie Boys ) sampled classic Curtis Mayfield on this one ( Superfly ) but I liked it anyway.
Introduced a classic bassline to a new generation. The inclusion of the violins for the movie Psycho, incidental music from the movie Jaws and a few Dr. Seuss rhymes are a nice touch too. Personally I would have arranged it a bit differently. Particularly near the end but we can all be armchair engineer/producers. Right?
Introduced a classic bassline to a new generation. The inclusion of the violins for the movie Psycho, incidental music from the movie Jaws and a few Dr. Seuss rhymes are a nice touch too. Personally I would have arranged it a bit differently. Particularly near the end but we can all be armchair engineer/producers. Right?
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I like this one:
probably the first rap recording.
Interesting that it was written by a 60 year old white dude from Iowa back in the early 1960's.
probably the first rap recording.
Interesting that it was written by a 60 year old white dude from Iowa back in the early 1960's.
Rap/Hip-Hop used to be fun. Back in the late 80s and early 90s they used to play Rap/Hip-Hop in the upstairs lounge at the Industrial/Alternative night club I went to every weekend. You could dance to Industrial/Alternative music downstairs and then go up stairs to dance to Hip-Hop and every one got along just fine. No attitudes, no arguments or fights, and this was a multi ethnic/multi racial crowd. I have many, many fond memories of those times. I liked the old school rap from the 80s like Public Enemy, Naughty by Nature, KLM, Sugarhill Gang, Beastie Boys, Rob Bass and the Jamacian rap like Shabba Ranks and King Yellowman. As I said, back in those days it was fun and everyone had a good time.
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Maybe one of the best and dumbest basslines ever?
DIGITAL UNDERGROUND "The Humpty Dance"
DIGITAL UNDERGROUND "The Humpty Dance"
Fact: That's Ron Carter playing bass on Excursions.
I agree with your thoughts on Wu Tang and Mobb Deep as well. Haunting, chill rhythms and sophisticated, heartfelt lyrics. They painted a true picture of the garbage environment they grew up in.
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Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy
Main Source (with The Brand New Heavies)
Heavy Rhyme Experience Vol.1 is great. Brand New Heavies with a bunch of Hip Hop artists.
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Main Source (with The Brand New Heavies)
Heavy Rhyme Experience Vol.1 is great. Brand New Heavies with a bunch of Hip Hop artists.
Busdriver
Third Root & Greg G
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I want to watch this thread forever. The history in some of these posts is amazing, and everyone is posting some obscure acts that I've never heard of before and I'm listening to all of them. KEEP THEM COMING
Leaving this track here because I always liked the production on it and also because, one time, I memorized all the lyrics just in case.
Leaving this track here because I always liked the production on it and also because, one time, I memorized all the lyrics just in case.
