Well said by one of the only reasonable people thats has responded to this thread.
I used to want to reply to all those who would simply say "rap sucks" and make generalizations, but I won't waste my time anymore. Those close minded people who attack and over generalize about something they don't know much about are worse than rappers with no talent who rap about their money. Their ignorance is right along side it.
But looking at your list CP, I agree. Gangstarr is probably one of my all-time favorite groups. I may be biased because Guru is from MA, but he's got the sickets flow with one of the best mono-tone voices. And I don't even have to say anything about Premier. Everyone who knows hip hop knows just how talented he is.
As for Jedi Mind. Violent by Design was one of my favorites when I was in high school because they had that nice underground sound that flourished among the commercial shit that lacked. But the more and more I listen to them, I become less and less attracted because they go over the top with their vivdly violent, Islamic natured lyrics that don't do too much for me.
For all those looking for some names to escape the commerical artists ruling the radio these days and probably days to come, try these out:
KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, Ras Kass, Killah Priest, Inspectah Deck, Cormega (highly recommended), Pete Rock, Afu Ra, Pharoah Monch, Ghostface, A Tribe Called Quest, Scarface, Spice 1, the Roots, Nas, JR Writer, Tragedy Khadafi, Nature, Lake, CNN, AZ, Common, Akrobatik, Krumbsnatcha, Kweli, Common, Executioners, Alchemist, Killarmy, Kool G rap, Dan the Automator......I could go on for days.
