Comments on: Give Me Your Rapping Delight

By: Mags

Mags — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:32:12 +0000

Most people don’t think of the Clash as Rap artists but they did it all…The Magnificent 7 & Radio Clash

By: Mags

Mags — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:29:33 +0000

Tennessee by Arrested Development

By: AP

AP — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:08:18 +0000

You can’t forget “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio (think Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Minds). Definitely one of the most well known raps of the 90’s, and was #1 on almost every music chart you can name. Might be too recent (’95) to be considered “back in the day” rap, but it’s a definite must.

By: justin

justin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:53:20 +0000

not a complete list, but i’m surprised several of these haven’t been mentioned yet:

Eric B. & Rakim. very influential. that Rakim referred to himself as “The R” should tell you all you need to know.

Kool Moe Dee. great lyrics. like Eminem, he’s simply good at talking, which makes listening to him very compelling. he also warred with LL Cool J for a time, very entertaining.

KRS-One / Boogie Down Productions. another influential rapper who, along with his DJ Scott La Rock, seems to have gotten lost in the shuffle.

Big Daddy Kane. he can be hit or miss, but his hits are spectacular. his compound syllable rhyme style was an influence on Eminem.

i’ll join in with all the people who mentioned Young MC, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Run DMC, Public Enemy, and the Beastie Boys.

By: C.

C. — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:44:42 +0000

I second the alternative rap recommends — I really like Mos Def myself — but want to put in a good word for the Roots, too. Also slick rick. And De la Soul and a Tribe Called Quest. Plus does anyone else remember that old Busta Rhymes song where in the video he parodied Coming to America? That was cool….”Gimmme some more.” That’s probably the title, come to think of it.

Oh, and Wu Tang Clan!

By: Tracie

Tracie — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:45:09 +0000

Ms. Glamore - I love to TORTURE my kids with the old school rap all the time…

I go with the Public Enemy, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Fugees - these are mostly family friendly tunes….

But I do love me some Tupac, being a California Girl and all…the kids kinda get up on that, but they are southern born and bred, so they don’t get my affection for him, but their dad (also a southerner, does get it thankfully)- racy music though….along with old NWA, and Too Short, you may not want to have them listen to that, it’s alot for some kids

I also make them listen to what’s being billed as consious Hip Hop - Mos Def, Common, Talib Kweli…

But when I want to torture them I put on the Immaculate Collection by Madonna and sing at the top of my lungs, I love to do that when we’re in the car!!!

By: Lesli

Lesli — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:00:25 +0000

Would Rock Me Amadeus by Falco by considered rap? And how about The Devil Went Down to Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band? Kind of reaching here, maybe….but I always loved those songs. Forefathers of rap, perhaps.
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By: Genevieve

Genevieve — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:08:21 +0000

I think immediately of the Beastie Boys! I remember being young & singing Paul Revere.
“…had a little horsey name Paul Revere, Just me & my horsey and quart of beer…” LOL. ‘Course, I also agree with Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Sir Mix Alot & Tone Loc!

By: Jadee

Jadee — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:07:23 +0000

anything with Master P

By: Pegnandy

Pegnandy — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:36:27 +0000

How about the best of both worlds, alternative and rap, with The Nails, 88 Lines About 44 Women. Also, The Waitresses with Christmas Rapping (sort of seasonal, but still great!)