Okay, I'm a good 5 years behind the curve here, but in a state of desperate boredom with every album we own, and even every genre, I'm trying to explore new "types" of music. But I'm a hideous snob, totally require music to be intelligent both musically and lyrically. Someone (very wise) suggested that I give the Andre 3000 album, The Love Below, a try.... and I'm hooked. I think it's brilliant - BRILLIANT! It manipulates and expands all sorts of musical genres, is thoughtful, intelligent, funny, engaging and everything else. Yes, Hey Yah is great..... but it is, in many ways, the least that the album has to offer..... (But is, for sure, the catchiest single in an album that should be listened to as an album!) SO - what else should I try?
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deltron 3030
and it isnt just because of the similarities in numbers. as far as inteligent rap goes Del will always be one of my top picks.
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Black Star. Mos Def and Talib apart are nuts, but together? Asylum-type shyte. Also, De La Soul.
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the roots game theory get it now a tribe called quest
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Jurassic 5, for sure; it's not genre-bending as Andre 3000, but it's solid and has a conscience.
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Yes...i will second Jurassic 5...and Murs...and Lyrics Born....and Atmosphere....and ME
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I second everything mentioned.
And Blackalicious and Eyedea and Moka Only
Good luck.
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Get with some Company Flow, you can't go wrong with that, yo.
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The world isn't ready for SatisfiedMind's flow.
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Lyrcis Born, Immortal Technique, Aesop Rock