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Rory, we have pretty similar tastes in music. If you want any ska/punk references, please let me know and I'll give you a good list.
 
Its good to know someone else with some good musical taste, I just found a guy called Walle he just released a mix tape about nothing sampling Seinfeld the tv show it worth a listen, even Kanye West while mainstream is good how about Lord Quasimoto and the Unseen? any one heard of him?
Yeah Wale is dope and I love Madlib's alter ego Quasimoto.

What do you guys think about this... it's pretty interesting. I think I like it.

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Atmosphere!! :rock

I have full albums if you like them Rory.

Most of the popular stuff out there can't be listened to. I think when a rapper can transcend past the cliches of the genre then something worth listening to is created.

When most hip hop songs are filled with drug dealing, sexual conquests, and extraneous violence i lose interest quickly. I have been looking for philosophical and introverted hip hop. While I know thug life is real and people are getting shot at I think there's more to the story and it could definitely be phrased more cleverly and intellectually in a song.
Well said man, what you've been on the search for is Underground Hip-Hop and I believe your quest is over. Stick with me and I'll put you on to a whole bunch of good ^^^^.

Loki, I'll hit you up with some suggestions as well.
 
Thanks Loki. Feel free to post the list. I haven't really found great ska bands but honestly I have never looked. I just know of the usual ones like Less than Jake, StreetLight Manifesto, and the Slackers.
 
Yeah Ill- Atmosphere is great. So far I really like it. Let me know if you want to trade some CDs. I have tons of music from many different genres.

I am excited. I love discovering new music. :rock
 
I don't know what kind of music you would call this but I really do love to chill to this band. Please check out this song... you may just like it. Once I listened to it I had to import the cd because they didn't sell it here. :lol

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huh....Really depends what you are looking for. My favorite Hip-Hop artist has always been Method Man, I like the beats behind his flows, the Wu-Tang Clan is pretty good but its hit and miss with them. I enjoy both 2Pac and Biggie and if you are looking for fun lighthearted Hip Hop with substance though can't go wrong with DMX's early stuff, Nas's stuff as well as the ever hated Puff Daddy whose songs are worth much but the beats and sounds are really great to just have on in the background mainly because its all from stuff we already liked. I really like Kanye West even though a lot of it isn't that original and Busta Rhymes as always been one of my favorites...then again this is coming from someone rooted mainly in Alternative music as my primary liking.
 
check out Immortal Technique.

''Dance With The Devil'' will get you thinking.

a truly great underground rapper.
 
old school but still good = Tribe called Quest

And regardless of what an ass he may be, Eminem can rap.

also recommend Kid Rock, Devil without a Cause.
 
old school but still good = A Tribe called Quest
Hip-Hop Legends, one of my all time favorites...

Electric Relaxation

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Bonita Applebum

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Oh My God

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Check The Rhyme

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Rory, here are a list of ska/punk bands that I like. You listed a couple of my favs already. Some of these are pretty obvious but I figured I'd give you what I have and you can go from there.

Operation Ivy (greatest band in the history of the world) Tim Armstrong (my God) first band

Rancid (need I say more)
Suicide Machines (especially Destruction by Definition - second fav album of all time)
Catch 22 (Keasby Nights is possibly #3 on my album list)
Big D and the Kids Table - just great ska/punk. A lot of reggae influences throughout
Reel Big Fish (kinda popular but still pretty good)
LTJ - the earlier the better
Buck-O-Nine
The Toasters
Time Again
The Specials (one of the first big ska bands)

:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew
 
Rory, here are a list of ska/punk bands that I like. You listed a couple of my favs already. Some of these are pretty obvious but I figured I'd give you what I have and you can go from there.

Operation Ivy (greatest band in the history of the world) Tim Armstrong (my God) first band

Rancid (need I say more)
Suicide Machines (especially Destruction by Definition - second fav album of all time)
Catch 22 (Keasby Nights is possibly #3 on my album list)
Big D and the Kids Table - just great ska/punk. A lot of reggae influences throughout
Reel Big Fish (kinda popular but still pretty good)
LTJ - the earlier the better
Buck-O-Nine
The Toasters
Time Again
The Specials (one of the first big ska bands)

:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

You forgot "The Pie Tasters." Strapped Live album is excellent. Their studio recorded stuff not as good.


Edit: I thought they may be a Wash DC band too, or maybe Florida.
 
You forgot "The Pie Tasters." Strapped Live album is excellent. Their studio recorded stuff not as good.


Edit: I thought they may be a Wash DC band too, or maybe Florida.

How could I forget them :duh and yes, local DC band

Seen them a few times live. Great show. A little more ska than punk but still a hellava show
 
My favorite rap: De La Soul
Also easily one of my all time favorite groups. :rock

Rock Co. Kane Flow (Feat. MF DOOM)

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Stakes is High

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Much More

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How could I forget them :duh and yes, local DC band

Seen them a few times live. Great show. A little more ska than punk but still a hellava show

ooo loo loo sucked IMO, but strapped was awesome and angry. I think Rory might like it just for the message. Ever been dumped or cheated on? A little angry? listen to Strapped Live played loud.
 
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