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I know there was another thread about a year ago, but it is filled with "hating", so if you are gonna keep on hating please go in that thread and do it... ;)

It would be nice if people could post their favorite songs here. I know quality is subjective, but I think we can all agree that some of the most mainstream stuff is rather crappy...

To get things started, Gang Starr - Full Clip

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U76Nde6rMTw[/YOUTUBE]

Jay Z - 99 problems

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwoM5fLITfk[/YOUTUBE]

Fabolous- Breathe

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waSuGcUQPII[/YOUTUBE]

Nappy Roots - Po folks

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-4UyqJg0lQ[/YOUTUBE]

Warren G - Regulate

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zeW6du8T9U[/YOUTUBE]

Mos Def & Talib Kweli - Definition

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx5aVI2zsFE[/YOUTUBE]

Talib Kweli & Mos Def - Joy

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj1LtjNEg1g[/YOUTUBE]

Kanye West - Through The Wire

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvb-1wjAtk4[/YOUTUBE]
 
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Warren G is the shit, also these guys:

[YOUTUBE=Qapou-3-fM8]A Tribe Called Quest - Award Tour[/YOUTUBE]

I think I posted that somewhere before. I like old school mostly, even as old as Kurtis Blow, but mostly 90s stuff like this:

[YOUTUBE=TkirP6xrIF8]Dre and Snoop - Nuthin' But a G Thang[/YOUTUBE]

I listen to whatever sounds good, even Tupac and NWA. I don't care about their image and stuff.

I don't know that many good ones in this genre though, looking forward to some good tracks. :cool:

Edit: Nas is pretty good as well.

[YOUTUBE=BQHHdrzU4P0]Nas - Nas is Like[/YOUTUBE]
 
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Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the shortest thread ever! :p

EDIT: dang it, Red_Bull beat me to it :lol:
 
My favorite Blackstar (Mos Def + Talib Kweli) song is Respiration
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHReQQnMVQo[/YOUTUBE]

Wu-Tang's C.R.E.A.M of course is great
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDfToFcJ2J4[/YOUTUBE]

Raekwon's Knuckleheadz is pretty good
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfV602zA-Pg[/YOUTUBE]
 
Those are great shawn!

Some Ice Cube, and guys, please stay on topic, if you don't like it, respect that someone does and stay out!

- Today was a good day

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spgNMLG_j4g[/YOUTUBE]

- Check yo self
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQbhlf5fjjI[/YOUTUBE]
 
"Dumb It Down" - Lupe Fiasco
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1Et1siZhTk[/YOUTUBE]

"List of Demands" - Saul Williams (just click the link)
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXzK0AFpmcI[/YOUTUBE]

"Dwyck" - Gang Starr Nice & Smooth
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBOvAy-qq0E[/YOUTUBE]

"Swagga Like Us" - TI ft. Kanye, Jay-Z, Wayne
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8rkdoVZi7I[/YOUTUBE]
 
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bartboy9891 said:
My favorite Blackstar (Mos Def + Talib Kweli) song is Respiration
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For me it's the best song ever made, all through high school and just past high school (best times in life) that CD along with Reflection Eternal played on non-stop rotation in my car. Nostalgia makes it the best for ME not saying it's the best ever for you people about to quote me with a "better" song.

Ever heard the remix? It's pretty good too.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VCCPiiOpOc[/YOUTUBE]

For some reason I've always liked Mos Def- Umi Says
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsihHoyqwWY[/YOUTUBE]

Mos Def - Travelin man
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlsDPN-Tjks[/YOUTUBE]

Talib Kweli - Too Late (no actual video)
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vizD-Znwecc[/YOUTUBE]

Ras Kass - Golydn Chyld
(my westcoast side)
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdAaD8cMotE[/YOUTUBE]

Mobb Deep - Shook Ones pt 2
(yes they suck horribly now, but you have to admit the infamous was a pretty good album, also I love how they try to impress people with a rented saab and shirts with iron on letters)
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeuEGr_UTzg[/YOUTUBE]

I better stop or I will end up posting 3 pages of songs :rofl:
 
avanti said:
Excellent stuff!! "The Infamous" was a epic album!!

I am making a mixed cd for my boxing training, can you guys recommend some heavy stuff, that works well when you want to beat the shit out of someone... :D
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Something heavy for you.

Ice Cube & Dr DRE - Natural Born Killaz
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9-M2tqIX38[/YOUTUBE]
 
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M.O.P. - Ante Up Remix (featuring Busta Rhymes, Teflon, and Remy Martin) Click the Link
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhCNFaaTq1Q[/YOUTUBE]

Wu-Tang Clan - Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2VxdVvsPQg[/YOUTUBE]


L.O.X. - Wild Out
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv2-zKk1psM[/url][/YOUTUBE]

Wu Tang Clan-Bring Da Ruckus
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVkbvnUI5W0[/YOUTUBE]

The Game ft. Travis Barker "Dope Boys"
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W85TPepF8Rg[/YOUTUBE]
 
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I think its weird that I love classic rock, but I can only take some old school rap (the more popular stuff). I do however love some quality newer rap. Keep it up. :cheers:
 
Ever since I heard Enter the 36 chambers I've been hooked. Sadly nowadays most hip hop is a laughing matter. Posted below aren't exactly my favourite songs but rather some nice stuff I came up with on the top of my head. Enjoy!

Boot Camp Clik - Trading Places
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8sqXwGSYw[/youtube]

Pete Rock ft. Inspecta Deck & Kurupt - True Master
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS8AB4RC6rg[/youtube]

RZA - Holocaust(silkworm)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u33sSMvsx4c[/youtube]

Black Moon - Two Turntables & A Mic
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XQcPSC4unU[/youtube]

O.D.B, Sunz of Man & Earth, Wind & Fire- Shining Star
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GdlaRI-n3E[/youtube]

Cormega - Get Out My Way
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPGqMOSC7xw[/youtube]

QB Finest feat. Nas, Mobb Deep, Capone - Da Bridge 2001
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drdJX7x2nNc[/youtube]

KRS One - 5 Boroughs
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3y3NgGEREw&feature=related[/youtube]

CunninLynguists - K.K.K.Y.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npSFbmmKImo[/youtube]
 
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