# Rap Music Discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** All Things Music\ **Tags:** rap\ **Created:** [June 26, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756 "2018-06-26T16:46:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![taronlissimore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/taronlissimore/32/59_2.png) [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/1 "2018-06-26T16:46:50Z")
Although rap isn’t generally a category of music you look at when evaluating good headphones, I’ve found that good headphones can make rap sound so much better. Currently using the Campfire Audio Atlas and listening to these songs and I can say that I am having a lot of fun! > **[Better Days](https://open.spotify.com/track/5SOt2NdHbsUz3PyTG4sV1s?si=8X2IKT43QSe-obhMdp02aQ)** > > Better Days, a song by Cam Meekins on Spotify > **[Slow Down](https://open.spotify.com/track/1FVYBYEobUyWOo3SCNoHrt?si=HXOdPFbRS1GeOr2wVHR59w)** > > Slow Down, a song by Cam Meekins on Spotify This song is a fun summer tune. Nice beat with a catchy hook. > **[Coupons](https://open.spotify.com/track/4hhmHMURglfJa44XXKC2V8?si=-XMoZIKtSvqEcQtdh54_nw)** > > Coupons, a song by Witt Lowry on Spotify > **[My Mistake (feat. Trippz Michaud)](https://open.spotify.com/track/66IUwGyMUbK0OH1XFvSrCh?si=hSbTx8QtRrCjqM_hdQB9qw)** > > My Mistake (feat. Trippz Michaud), a song by Witt Lowry, Trippz Michaud on Spotify Witt Lowry is easily one of my favourite up and coming rappers. Reminds me a lot of a young, angry Eminem without the homophobic slurs and the like. > **[Kindest Regards](https://open.spotify.com/track/67HRSCGK3ZQIxb3Spr1cHQ?si=ekpFmE7aQsW3Wv5OT29Pnw)** > > Kindest Regards, a song by Witt Lowry on Spotify > **[Whoa Whoa Whoa](https://open.spotify.com/track/3UYhSPI2lVFfbnC6usruPj?si=YD_wss4ZSZ61ehO0oHJAjg)** > > Whoa Whoa Whoa, a song by Watsky on Spotify Watsky is a rapper out of San Francisco that is also up and coming. He’s got some great stuff. > **[Warm Up](https://open.spotify.com/track/7Gr8gb3hqKr4zEbFlrVYPQ?si=O2Vi1MbxTBaGh821O5S5PQ)** > > Warm Up, a song by NF on Spotify NF has now hit the mainstream with his latest album Perception. You may recognize him for the song “Let you Go”. NF is interesting because he does not swear (he is a Christian hip-hop artist) and when he was coming up he refused to do multiple collaborations with other artists who did want to swear on the tracks. > **[Closer (Remix)](https://open.spotify.com/track/56zkB348izTRjYKXbV6NVI?si=KzHCB5NJTjSqbDQ7hD4gyQ)** > > Closer (Remix), a song by Huey Mack on Spotify Remix of the Chainsmokers of “Closer”. I would say this is an interesting take on it and its worked its way into multiple playlists of mine. > **[Favorite Song](https://open.spotify.com/track/7sMOjVeqQ2KtIfHDgi10Yb?si=O6LNZpgAS4aZgYKGIDuD0Q)** > > Favorite Song, a song by Huey Mack on Spotify Another from Huey Mack. This one is fairly explicit so if that isn’t your thing I wouldn’t recommend listening. > **[Feel It Now](https://open.spotify.com/track/514PMzqQ6fyrpRVVYXJS6S?si=3kYBQtMjS0m9o6iAAfAB1A)** > > Feel It Now, a song by Shelton Harris, Tyler Dopps on Spotify This song is fantastic. Really enjoy it and has an inspiring beat. > **[My City](https://open.spotify.com/track/0IDvh0aB4beUxs8b1LH3kx?si=ynITb8R9TP208h8nTbuv6g)** > > My City, a song by Packy on Spotify > **[Mr. Right](https://open.spotify.com/track/14D45QVwb97hMPZsL0oWFE?si=lY-TAKYOTMeEmGdsJxEu9g)** > > Mr. Right, a song by Mickey Avalon on Spotify I was a competitive freestyle skiier when I was younger and songs like this were always in the videos we would watch of the pros. > **[Take a Walk](https://open.spotify.com/track/2YEwz8c1A5frm1BIU5byBM?si=AALSg7DLTKmYaxqRuwRqbw)** > > Take a Walk, a song by Masta Ace, Apocalypse on Spotify An older track. It’s got a great beat and a good hook. > **[Infinite](https://open.spotify.com/track/01xhMrdCefADl7HSttJaf7?si=LcSyPLmPQYWIKiqC5T4kUA)** > > Infinite, a song by Eminem on Spotify I’m a big fan of most of Eminem’s music (Relapse and his new album excluded). This is one of his earlier songs from the 90s. Hard to recognize that its even him. > **[Paris, Tokyo](https://open.spotify.com/track/2dXME00xUY1CRcMZsM3Y4q?si=uH07-oakTUW_oTStyz8DPA)** > > Paris, Tokyo, a song by Lupe Fiasco on Spotify This is hands down my favourite Lupe Fiasco song. It exudes the style of “champagne flow” rap that Biggie was famous for. A lot more tracks to post but I wanted to hear your thoughts first. You’ll notice there isn’t any mumble rap in there. I am not a fan but if you are there’s nothing wrong with that! Do you listen to rap? Do you like to listen to it with your better headphones and if so, how do you find the song changes? ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/2 "2018-06-26T19:26:54Z")
I’m a huge underground hip hop fan. I’ll post up a list of tracks later this evening! ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/3 "2018-06-26T20:30:13Z")
this album isn’t on Spotify, but it is an awesome album! This song is great here is another one that is flowing…his vocabulary isn’t as good as Aesop Rock but it is right up there: ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/4 "2018-06-26T21:15:09Z")
> **[Hip-Hop/Rap for Headphones forum, a playlist by ninjan3rd on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/user/ninjan3rd/playlist/5242aEYq50rbviYmpz6TFI?si=bfp7DIp_Q12hNBaFG4H-4g)** > > Hips...2 the hops! So this is NSFW but some great songs on there from some of my favorite underground artists, and maybe a couple of mainstreams as well. ---
**Author:** ![taronlissimore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/taronlissimore/32/59_2.png) [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/5 "2018-06-26T23:12:49Z")
Nice! I’m a big fan of Living Legends. Super underrated. Really enjoyed the last song too by The Blue Scholars. This song also isn’t on Spotify but I quite like it XV doesn’t seem to make music anymore but I really liked his early stuff. Even though he does a ton of parody rap, I also quite like Lil’ Dicky just because his lyrics are super smart. This song is also pretty good as a more serious track. > **[Molly (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic at the Disco)](https://open.spotify.com/track/0NBiC3zLXoBQXBjsbnbwJq?si=as236TyQSaCbySgzgGahZA)** > > Molly (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic at the Disco), a song by Lil Dicky, Brendon Urie on Spotify I am also a big fan of when genres intermingle, especially when it comes to rap. > **[Deliverance](https://open.spotify.com/track/70RMVzexrIvYJiFEnuGymb?si=CBD7eIj3TCWA2ZO3owF-2w)** > > Deliverance, a song by Bubba Sparxxx on Spotify This song is a bit country (I don’t like country music) and it just works really well here. Going a bit more old school this song gets me pumped for any day (definitely NSFW) > **[G Code](https://open.spotify.com/track/6js4GbrJjNU0Kp5ipDQ9vc?si=6D99ewNqTSKzRj62z0IYXQ)** > > G Code, a song by Geto Boys on Spotify ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/6 "2018-06-26T23:33:42Z")
This is a good “country” rap that always gets me in a good mood > **[Good Day](https://open.spotify.com/track/5BYWuQEiyb6bxJGWIvsnpF?si=it8RG1oCRY63TBV6Nj0Euw)** > > Good Day, a song by Nappy Roots on Spotify These other two from this group also have great beats/hooks: > **[Awnaw \[All Hooks Up Version\]](https://open.spotify.com/track/37RC87Ce8jeeKmnpYNExhP?si=Ql5kSe35TSqTkejHtQD6Jw)** > > Awnaw \[All Hooks Up Version\], a song by Nappy Roots, Jazze Pha on Spotify > **[Po' Folks (feat. Anthony Hamilton)](https://open.spotify.com/track/22F01qwlQDpxjPN8UQFz8n?si=nz8cZ30uSu2vASYzXJvn6A)** > > Po' Folks (feat. Anthony Hamilton), a song by Nappy Roots, Anthony Hamilton on Spotify And if you really want to get country: > **[Barnburning](https://open.spotify.com/track/1GRNvUrTqp94EZJOP1VJOd?si=VQ5ZayOQSmiOzXYzehPf4w)** > > Barnburning, a song by Gangstagrass, R-Son, Dolio The Sleuth, Megan Jean on Spotify ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2018, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/7 "2018-07-04T06:33:05Z")
> **[Andre The Giant](https://open.spotify.com/track/6DhheFEaBNGXu3SvjLFH7W?si=cJqIIEqYRNSruUvHqviU7w)** > > Andre The Giant, a song by Prof on Spotify > **[No (feat. Cashinova)](https://open.spotify.com/track/7wbjJ2xtNEDzaYDMeI7tsm?si=eU_ecvwJQt-X5Ve6aX6zPw)** > > No (feat. Cashinova), a song by Prof, Cashinova on Spotify Really liking this dude…been listening to his albums on the Spot… even the instrumentals are stellar. ---
**Author:** ![ryan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/ryan/32/55_2.png) [@ryan](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ryan)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/8 "2018-07-05T16:47:10Z")
I’ve been following Logic since his first album back in 2011. His recordings and mastering have really come a long way. His samples are next level. > **[Wrist](https://open.spotify.com/track/7qT7NUDywO7vNJNTNxqWiN?si=3sgf81NyQsi0KSimgAP8WA)** > > Wrist, a song by Logic, Pusha T on Spotify > **[Young Jesus](https://open.spotify.com/track/0KiKfllNTmhImvXVIHqR0z?si=VQRAXh64SqKiTLUT-kfHbQ)** > > Young Jesus, a song by Logic, Big Lenbo on Spotify > **[Lord Willin'](https://open.spotify.com/track/4q6oNFTjZmJqkIgPdp8iR1?si=vuom_ZDkR4CwQVwb-ZufVA)** > > Lord Willin', a song by Logic on Spotify > **[Fade Away](https://open.spotify.com/track/4QRWA5UqYU1st9aO0UfxOj?si=7DI3GA_cSmK-AIvkLupDJg)** > > Fade Away, a song by Logic on Spotify You also can’t get much better than Dr. Dre when it comes to mastering. > **[2001](https://open.spotify.com/album/7q2B4M5EiBkqrlsNW8lB7N?si=ZUBuKj-ISgOEQ1sTqWBsyw)** > > 2001, an album by Dr. Dre on Spotify ---
**Author:** ![Jarod\_Ferkin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/jarod_ferkin/32/1290_2.png) [@Jarod\_Ferkin](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Jarod_Ferkin)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/9 "2018-07-16T17:49:18Z")
> **[‎To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/to-pimp-a-butterfly/974187289)** > > ‎Album · 2015 · 16 Songs -kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly” is one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time and personally my favorite (gasp! You mean a new school rapper’s album is your favorite!?!?) it has amazing instrumentation and a really cool jazz theme throughout with lyricism to bolster him up as one of the best. > **[‎Watch the Throne by JAY-Z & Kanye West](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watch-the-throne/1081201685)** > > ‎Album · 2011 · 12 Songs -Jay-Z and Kanye West, “Watch the Throne” Easily is one of the most well recorded albums In hip hop history possibly only trumped by Dre’s 2001 ---
**Author:** ![I\_want\_all\_the\_tacos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/i_want_all_the_tacos/32/536_2.png) [@I\_want\_all\_the\_tacos](https://forum.headphones.com/u/I_want_all_the_tacos)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/10 "2018-07-16T18:48:25Z")
Probably my favorite current rapper right now is Anderson .Paak. This dude has been flying under the radar for the past few years and I think it is just a matter of time before he blows up. This NPR Tiny Desk performance is a great example of his work and even the sound mastering is on point: ---
**Author:** ![pwjazz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/pwjazz/32/35458_2.png) [@pwjazz](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pwjazz)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/11 "2018-08-31T16:42:28Z")
I’m really enjoying hip hop on the HD58X. I listened to Erykah Badu’s Tiny Desk concert and that kicked me off on a journey of exploration that brought me to The Roots via The Soulquarians. I’d never really listened to The Roots before. _Things Fall Apart_ is a sonic delight, with grooves and ambiance that remind me a bit of The Sound Providers, but frankly at a much higher quality. > **[The Roots - Things Fall Apart](https://www.discogs.com/The-Roots-Things-Fall-Apart/master/39713)** > > Country: US • Genre: Hip Hop • ---
**Author:** ![GivenTheOkieDoke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/giventheokiedoke/32/548_2.png) [@GivenTheOkieDoke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/GivenTheOkieDoke)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/12 "2018-08-31T19:10:50Z")
Yeah The Roots are no joke. They have a serious evolution from each album to the next. Game Theory is my favorite front to back but Illadelph Halflife has my favorite singles. “Respond React” (Illadelph) or “Clock With No Hands” (Game Theory) being my two top songs. Black Thought is seriously underrated when people make the G.O.A.T. lists. ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/13 "2018-08-31T19:47:52Z")
I’m a big fan of Rhymesayers (label) they have a lot of good underground talent. Another favorite and is always in the top diverse vocabulary usage is Aesop Rock, too many good songs and albums coming from him. ---
**Author:** ![taronlissimore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/taronlissimore/32/59_2.png) [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/14 "2018-09-01T00:15:52Z")
I am a huge fan of The Roots. > **[Don't Say Nuthin'](https://open.spotify.com/track/7CduXaqF4YANRi0RfItuyp?si=hu_sNCAgQK605bX89nHz4w)** > > Don't Say Nuthin', a song by The Roots on Spotify One of my favorite songs from them. First heard it during Rory Bushfield’s part in The Hit List (its a ski movie) ---
**Author:** ![pwjazz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/pwjazz/32/35458_2.png) [@pwjazz](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pwjazz)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/15 "2018-09-01T01:34:09Z")
I’ve never been big into rap, and I’m realizing that’s partly to blame on me listening to it on suboptimal systems (e.g. car). Listening to a bunch of stuff from The Roots right now, on my headphones (QT2 or HD58X), the music grabs me with not just the bass beats and the main rhymes, but some really nice drum kit work, multi-layered vocals, atmospheric synthesizer work, cool panning effects and just generally thoughtful production. When I switch from headphones to listening to the same material in my car, the beat just kind of takes over and all that interesting detail gets lost. ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/16 "2018-09-01T02:46:33Z")
Eyedea and Abilities did this really cool live show segment where Eyedea would rap and abilities would battle him with scratching records and they would go back and forth…the only comparable thing I’ve heard like it is when electric guitar players can make the guitar “talk” ---
**Author:** ![pwjazz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/pwjazz/32/35458_2.png) [@pwjazz](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pwjazz)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/17 "2018-09-01T02:53:03Z")
I bet you like Sage Francis, right? Man, I had this period where I used Pandora and I was listening to all kinds of this stuff. It’s nice to be getting back to it! ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/18 "2018-09-01T03:13:31Z")
Sage is good, but I prefer some others more. C-rayz waltz is another good one ---
**Author:** ![GivenTheOkieDoke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/giventheokiedoke/32/548_2.png) [@GivenTheOkieDoke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/GivenTheOkieDoke)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/19 "2018-09-01T03:33:19Z")
Buck 80. ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rap-music-discussion/1756/20 "2018-09-01T16:01:45Z")
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