backpackers who didn't fall off?

[Mindbender Futurama]

either way, Q-Tip. can't wait for the Last Zulu

it said on Wikipedia that "The Last Zulu" has become "A Tribe Called Quest album" instead of a "Q-Tip solo album"

Pharoahe hasn't ever been wack... but he just hasn't been making the music that most of us want from him lately. 'Desire' has nice singing, but we all wanted lyrical miracles from him around that time, so lots of people were disappointed with it. I know he always wanted to sing since 'Gotta Maintain' on 'Extinction Agenda', and he's obviously got a very nice soulful singing voice. Most people just wanted an album of 'Bring It On' verses, and we still haven't gotten it. But he's making good music.

El-P is probably the guy who wins this argument. I'd even say Boots Riley for the most part. Of course, Atmosphere. Even Jean Grae is still pretty solid, even though her dark energy kinda pushes some people and possibilities away.

I respect what Mos Def has done, even if I haven't liked it all. He's following his heart, and not doing what everyone thinks he should do.

I think technically, Talib Kweli has not fallen off at all and has put out mostly consistent dope hip hop that his fanbase loves since he began. Since most of the culture isn't being smart at all, he seems less relevant, but he's been a part of so many great things in the last few years, quiet as its kept. I still have to hear that "Prisoner of Conscious" album though.

if anything, most of the "backpack rappers" (kids these days... all skinny jeans and fluorescent tees, LOLOL) didn't fall off... THE AUDIENCE FELL THE FUCK OFF.

people who don't like thinking-person's-rap fucked up ey'thang

[MC Homeless]

myka 9 and most the freestyle fellowship are still putting out dope music

Really? Last Myka9 album I heard was but that 1969 one had some good jams. There hasn't been a good Aceyalone album in at least ten years and I don't think PEACE or Self Jupiter have put out albums in years. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[MC Homeless]

Does Mr. Lif still make music?

[ScholarWenis]

Maybe Vordul? I thought his both of his solo records were dope

No offense to Vordul, but he started smokin' dat shit right? If you ask me that's about as far as a man can fall in this life.

i would add qwel to the list. maybe R.A. as well.

I would think that R.A. is even bigger nowadays than he was back then? With his classic feature verses and all.

[Ned Ryerson]

either way, Q-Tip. can't wait for the Last Zulu

it said on Wikipedia that "The Last Zulu" has become "A Tribe Called Quest album" instead of a "Q-Tip solo album"

Pharoahe hasn't ever been wack... but he just hasn't been making the music that most of us want from him lately. 'Desire' has nice singing, but we all wanted lyrical miracles from him around that time, so lots of people were disappointed with it. I know he always wanted to sing since 'Gotta Maintain' on 'Extinction Agenda', and he's obviously got a very nice soulful singing voice. Most people just wanted an album of 'Bring It On' verses, and we still haven't gotten it. But he's making good music.

El-P is probably the guy who wins this argument. I'd even say Boots Riley for the most part. Of course, Atmosphere. Even Jean Grae is still pretty solid, even though her dark energy kinda pushes some people and possibilities away.

I respect what Mos Def has done, even if I haven't liked it all. He's following his heart, and not doing what everyone thinks he should do.

I think technically, Talib Kweli has not fallen off at all and has put out mostly consistent dope hip hop that his fanbase loves since he began. Since most of the culture isn't being smart at all, he seems less relevant, but he's been a part of so many great things in the last few years, quiet as its kept. I still have to hear that "Prisoner of Conscious" album though.

if anything, most of the "backpack rappers" (kids these days... all skinny jeans and fluorescent tees, LOLOL) didn't fall off... THE AUDIENCE FELL THE FUCK OFF.

people who don't like thinking-person's-rap fucked up ey'thang

at using wiki as a source. tribe is doing another album and no one here is talking about it??? sounds like some bullshit. can anyone confirm this? seems unlikely after watching that documentary. kinda hope it's not true actually. at this point i'd prefer another solo tip record. if ali wants to get down, cool

as a whole, i think desire is pharoahe's best album. i agree though that it's not what everyone wants from him. if he were to try to do the whole album of lyrical miracle thing, i don't think it'd be that great. look at RA's latest or eminem for the past 8 years or so. when you force it, you just end up sounding corny

talib is terrible now. not that he was ever great but his albums have gotten progressively worse. saw him and mos in boston a couple years ago, he did a "tribute" for guru. he tried to perform mass appeal and fucked up the lyrics to the first verse 3 times before giving up 2/3 of the way through.

[GentleJonesReturns]

myka 9 and most the freestyle fellowship are still putting out dope music

Really? Last Myka9 album I heard was but that 1969 one had some good jams. There hasn't been a good Aceyalone album in at least ten years and I don't think PEACE or Self Jupiter have put out albums in years. Correct me if I'm wrong.

self jupiter told me last month he has a new album in the clip, the songs he sent me are dope

http://selfjupiter3.bandcamp.com/track/ ... f-thoughts
https://soundcloud.com/mr-self-jupiter/ ... t-day-leak

[young god]

that Myka song is crazy. Beat could be better but it has a cool enough vibe, and the rapping is insane.

[unbelievable dickhead]

other than el-p
dude from digable planets/shabazz palaces

[sleazy_j]

Does Mr. Lif still make music?

him and Akrobatic are working on a new Perceptionists album, or at least according
to his (Lif's) facebook updates.

He seems to be making loot off of touring as an MC with the band Thievery Corporation.
They actually play big venues so it probably pays decent.

[Moolah]

Gentle Jones

[GentleJonesReturns]

that Myka song is crazy. Beat could be better but it has a cool enough vibe, and the rapping is insane.

the whole record is a doozy. send him beats man he is a monster.

[Mindbender Futurama]

My homegirl that I did the In Divine Style open mic for 5 years with, I just met her son this week, and his name is Micah

she told me: "yes, I did name him after Myka 9"

that song is fucking awesome, BTW

[GentleJonesReturns]

i have the whole record, the songs aren't all online, there is one called "hunter's soul" that is amazing wish i could share it

[GentleJonesReturns]

found it: http://jthesarge.bandcamp.com/track/hunters-soul

[MC Homeless]

myka 9 and most the freestyle fellowship are still putting out dope music

Really? Last Myka9 album I heard was but that 1969 one had some good jams. There hasn't been a good Aceyalone album in at least ten years and I don't think PEACE or Self Jupiter have put out albums in years. Correct me if I'm wrong.

self jupiter told me last month he has a new album in the clip, the songs he sent me are dope

http://selfjupiter3.bandcamp.com/track/ ... f-thoughts
https://soundcloud.com/mr-self-jupiter/ ... t-day-leak

Can't deny Jupiter.

This Myka9 song sounds sloppy. He is slurring his words and his cadence is off. Listen to Inner City Griots and then this and tell me something isn't off.

[spitboxer]

Cunninlynguists is as consistant as ya can get.

[GentleJonesReturns]

scarub and edan are two cats always impress each time i hear new stuff from them

[MC Homeless]

Jean Grae?

[DJCommunist]

other than el-p
dude from digable planets/shabazz palaces

good call. shabazz palaces are consistently awesome.

I think the dude from constant deviants still got it too.

KA and Roc weren't really backpackers but if the Wu gets mentioned then why not...both dudes have gotten better with time

[COOLEHMAGAZINE]

The Ecstatic>BOBS

How is Ish a "former backpack rapper"? They were on a major label with videos on MTV. That said, he is doing great music.

[christian from austin]

Gentle Jones

[COOLEHMAGAZINE]

Aesop Rock seems like the easiest answer to this question.

[silence]

myka 9 and most the freestyle fellowship are still putting out dope music

Really? Last Myka9 album I heard was but that 1969 one had some good jams. There hasn't been a good Aceyalone album in at least ten years and I don't think PEACE or Self Jupiter have put out albums in years. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Self Jupiter just put out a project with Kenny Segal called The Kleenrz.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i_H_0j4yY4[/youtube]

[GentleJonesReturns]

Gentle Jones

let's fight

[GentleJonesReturns]

myka 9 and most the freestyle fellowship are still putting out dope music

Really? Last Myka9 album I heard was but that 1969 one had some good jams. There hasn't been a good Aceyalone album in at least ten years and I don't think PEACE or Self Jupiter have put out albums in years. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Self Jupiter just put out a project with Kenny Segal called The Kleenrz.

good stuff

[Random Sample]

MF DOOM got even better with time

Doom's last good album was Madvillain. Everything after that has been pretty mediocre to terrible.

The only rapper that I can say that I am still excited to listen to, no matter what he puts out, is Breeze Brewin

The only problem is that he never releases anything.

[ardamus]

other than el-p
dude from digable planets/shabazz palaces

good call. shabazz palaces are consistently awesome.

I think the dude from constant deviants still got it too.

KA and Roc weren't really backpackers but if the Wu gets mentioned then why not...both dudes have gotten better with time

I'm glad he moved on from that Cherrywine project. It was meh compared to the Shabazz Palaces stuff.

myka 9 and most the freestyle fellowship are still putting out dope music

Really? Last Myka9 album I heard was but that 1969 one had some good jams. There hasn't been a good Aceyalone album in at least ten years and I don't think PEACE or Self Jupiter have put out albums in years. Correct me if I'm wrong.

self jupiter told me last month he has a new album in the clip, the songs he sent me are dope

http://selfjupiter3.bandcamp.com/track/ ... f-thoughts
https://soundcloud.com/mr-self-jupiter/ ... t-day-leak

Pretty much all Frestyle Fellowship has been putting a lot of work. Only person that hasn't put any solo work in a while is PEACE. I gotta disagree about Aceyalone. I thought Leanin' On Slick was actually better than people give it credit for being. He's tapping into the older market and not making it look corny.

Does Mr. Lif still make music?

him and Akrobatic are working on a new Perceptionists album, or at least according
to his (Lif's) facebook updates.

He seems to be making loot off of touring as an MC with the band Thievery Corporation.
They actually play big venues so it probably pays decent.

Yeah, this is accurate. I got a band with the bass player from Theivery Corporation and he was telling how Lif buils with them a whole lot.

[Y@k Bollocks]

Edan is a good shout. He's not exactly been prolific though has he.

[Vlad Analogue]

MF DOOM got even better with time

Doom's last good album was Madvillain. Everything after that has been pretty mediocre to terrible.

The only rapper that I can say that I am still excited to listen to, no matter what he puts out, is Breeze Brewin

The only problem is that he never releases anything.

[ardamus]

Edan is a good shout. He's not exactly been prolific though has he.

From what I remember last, he is dropping something new. I think right now, he's been more so focusing on DJing a lot of places.