Marv Levy Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Good to see Will Smith setting at least somewhat a decent example. Too much negative influence from all that hip hop gangsta rap nowadays. Makes me sick. http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/2...h.ap/index.html I remember the mid to late 80's when rap was fun with good beats and rhythm. Groups like 3rd Base, Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Stetsasonic, Run DMC, YO MTV Raps. None of those groups had the image of gangbanging. I guess we have NWA and 2 Live Crew to thank for all this crap rap which has led us to such great artists as 50 cent, Eminem and everyother punk on the crap radio stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 It's hard to ignore something as sound and as sensible as what Mr Smith is saying... With Black Eyed Peas making a go of it off the back of their socially conscious hit 'Where is the love?' there may be a route back into the mainstream for Rap and Hip Hop artists that DON'T celebrate drive-bys, drug taking and B word slapping. 3rd Base, Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Stetsasonic, Run DMC, YO MTV Raps - man those bring some memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 3rd Base, Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Stetsasonic, Run DMC, YO MTV Raps - man those bring some memories! 370488[/snapback] Don't forget Fu-Schnickens....."La Schmoove!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 As much as I agree that rap has gone over the edge I still love popping on "Straight outta Compton" every now and then. Just remember the controversial stuff will always get more attention....just ask BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidbuff Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 How about BIG DADDY KANE.............BIZ MARKIE..............PUBLIC ENEMY.............LEADERS OF THE NEW SCHOOL............KID N PLAY....... THE FAB FIVE..............ICE T............GANGSTARR.......KRS1.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 How about BIG DADDY KANE.............BIZ MARKIE..............PUBLIC ENEMY.............LEADERS OF THE NEW SCHOOL............KID N PLAY....... THE FAB FIVE..............ICE T............GANGSTARR.......KRS1.......... 371009[/snapback] No list is complete without The Fat Boys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Def Jeff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 ... Rappers Delight ... Apache ... White Lines ... Flashlight ... Double Dutch Bus ... I'm showing my age ! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Good to see Will Smith setting at least somewhat a decent example. Too much negative influence from all that hip hop gangsta rap nowadays. Makes me sick. http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/2...h.ap/index.html I remember the mid to late 80's when rap was fun with good beats and rhythm. Groups like 3rd Base, Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Stetsasonic, Run DMC, YO MTV Raps. None of those groups had the image of gangbanging. I guess we have NWA and 2 Live Crew to thank for all this crap rap which has led us to such great artists as 50 cent, Eminem and everyother punk on the crap radio stations. 370483[/snapback] I like the violent sh*t. My favorite tour was "Stop the Violence". Those guys were trying to stop the violence with homicide(on account of their lost record sales)! Favorite rivalry: Kool Moe Dee vs. LL Cool J. How ya' like me now? In fact, to commemorate the 20 year anniversary of that rivalry, the first carpooler to pass out drunk at pole 5 this year will be wrapped in siran, like ham in a pan, kidnapped and slapped up inside of the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralVaBills Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Heavy D and the Boyz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Heavy D and the Boyz! 371502[/snapback] Al B. Sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 digital underground, sir mix-a-lot, mc lyte, ll cool j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 digital underground, sir mix-a-lot, mc lyte, ll cool j 371520[/snapback] Young MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Young MC 371525[/snapback] 2 in a room - wiggle it salt n pepa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Levy Posted June 30, 2005 Author Share Posted June 30, 2005 Digital Underground was one I forgot along with LL Cool J. The other I forgot which was great was DE LA SOUL! Some real good stuff. Me myself and I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Digital Underground was one I forgot along with LL Cool J. The other I forgot which was great was DE LA SOUL! Some real good stuff. Me myself and I. 371620[/snapback] Yeah De La Soul!! Where is my iPod? Need to get some De La Soul on there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 How could you forget 'Salt and Peppa' ? Push it ! Push it real good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Blondie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 "Scenario" by Tribe Called Quest remains my favorite rap song of all time. Overplayed in its time perhaps but... "Bo knows this and Bo knows that. But Bo don't know jack 'cause Bo can't rap!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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