mixtape request
 

can somebody make me a mixtape of really really good rap/hip hop music????

Please, i am trying to broaden my musical tastes, but i don't know where to start with rap music. I know i don't like much current rap music, like 50 cent etc etc, but the stuff that came out of brooklyn in the early 80's seems to be really awesome.

Sugar Hill Records stuff is totally essential, if you are going that far back.

This 2-CD, fairly cheap compilation is a good start, and has some totally mindblowing tracks on it:
http://www.discogs.com/release/257705







It's called ''Back To The Old School - Sugar Hill Club Classics''

thats a really good idea porky. thanks :)

also, does anyone know where i should start with Rage Against The Machine??

Don't.

The Roots
Wu-Tang Clan (GZA, RZA)
Mos Def
Outkast
Dungeon Family
Public Enemy
N.W.A

Thought I'd start you off w/ the legendary artists/groups of rap, meaning obvious.

Well, that's one's opinion, but I would start w/ RATM's debut album (S/T). They really only had 2 great records, that & Evil Empire.

If you're starting with them I'd say Evil Empire or their debut. Avoid Renegades at all costs.

okally dokally, i can pick that up on friday.

now back to rap music, does anyone want to make me a mix tape?

Sure, I'll do it. I've been needing an excuse to drag out all my 80s hip-hop music.

Sugar Hill Gang is the place to start.

I'll make you one if you promise to start a thread where you tell the world that you can't get enough of Abba's life-affirming songs and that you'll never, ever buy a Rage Against The Machine record. Deal?

you are too nice. :) :D ;) :p

ha ha ha, man i can't do that, i'd lose whats left of my credibility.




will you make me one anyway??? pwwwwwwwwwwease!
if you and sonic youth 37 make me one i will have loads!!!!

BTW, if you're looking for good newer rap, pick up Clipse's album Lord Willin'

ok, i will get that and RATM's self titled one on friday :)

good hiphop was coming out of all 5 boroughs in the early 80s, not just brooklyn

you want to make me a mixtape toilet?

sure

YAY, you guys making me mixtapes, lemmie know when yr done and i will PM you my address.


thanks :)

hey. i can send you a mixtape but it wont be hip hop... just a bunch of shit from all over the shop if you are intrested ss.

sure, totally interested!