Top 5 albums released in 2008

1. Q-Tip - The Renaissance
2. The Roots - Rising Down
3. Black Milk - Tronic
4. Astronautalis - Pomegranate
5. The Mighty Underdogs - Droppin' Science Fiction

Q-Tip? Good god, man...

Have you looked into Cape Verde yet? I think you'll like it.

Jason wrote:

1. Q-Tip - The Renaissance
2. The Roots - Rising Down
3. Black Milk - Tronic
4. Astronautalis - Pomegranate
5. The Mighty Underdogs - Droppin' Science Fiction

Love these picks...except for Dilla Lite (sorry, I'm biased....Dilla is one of my GOAT producers).

That said, I have a buddy that rec'd Astronautilas once or twice. Is it straight hip hop? Can you describe their sound? I've been curious, but I always forget to get around to it.

That Q-Tip would top my list if I made one...

Kid Joe wrote:

Q-Tip? Good god, man...

Have you looked into Cape Verde yet? I think you'll like it.

alright, hook me up with the link to Cape Verde. I'm tired of hearing about it without actually hearing the album. LOL!

Kid Joe wrote:

Q-Tip? Good god, man...

Have you looked into Cape Verde yet? I think you'll like it.

Funny you bring that up. First thing I did (after making coffee) was look for a d/l or torrent. No luck so far.

Before you ask, the link you sent didn't work.... lol

Behind the Stained Glass
Beautiful Minds
O.R.I.G.I.N.A.L. S.I.N.
Tronic
Killer
Raw Footage
L.A.X.
N*****
3rd World
Time:Line
Ode to the Ghetto
Absolute Value
The Formula
White Van Music
I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II
Crack
Paper Trail
Jazz Liberatorz
Rising Down
The Preface
Pro Tools
The Show
The Renaissance
Half A Klip
A Mind on a Ship Through time
Exit 13
Adventures in Emceein'
Brokelore
Emeritus
Push
Blood Doctrine
Acid Reflex
Detonate the Landmines
Reks - Grey Hairs
Planet Asia - Pain Language


Anyone who thinks Hip-Hop is dead listen to that list, and I know I still missed tons. Then, shut the fuck up:)

Kid Joe wrote:

Q-Tip? Good god, man...

Have you looked into Cape Verde yet? I think you'll like it.

Haven't gotten around listening to it yet. I'm trimming fat from my music collection, so I haven't listened to new music in a bit.

Norfeest wrote:

Jason wrote:

1. Q-Tip - The Renaissance
2. The Roots - Rising Down
3. Black Milk - Tronic
4. Astronautalis - Pomegranate
5. The Mighty Underdogs - Droppin' Science Fiction

Love these picks...except for Dilla Lite (sorry, I'm biased....Dilla is one of my GOAT producers).

That said, I have a buddy that rec'd Astronautilas once or twice. Is it straight hip hop? Can you describe their sound? I've been curious, but I always forget to get around to it.

That Q-Tip would top my list if I made one...

Not at all straight Hip-Hop, there are strong elements of Indie rock (with a bent of electronic styling) and even what you might call some americana floating around.

Hmmm...soounds interesting. Is Pomegranate the only album out there? If not, what album would you call their best?

It's actually just one guy, not a group, and I'd say Pomegranate is his best. He also has a 2006 album, The Mighty Ocean And Nine Dark Theaters, which is also good, and a self-released album from earlier that I've never heard.

Nas- Untitled
Game- LAX
Reks- Grey Hairs
K-Rino- Blood Doctrine
Immortal Technique- 3rd World

Another strong ass year here. 06-09 was fiyah!!!!!!!!!

Nice list Kev. Get Reks off there and replace it with some KP or Cube tho, lol.

Jason wrote:

It's actually just one guy, not a group, and I'd say Pomegranate is his best. He also has a 2006 album, The Mighty Ocean And Nine Dark Theaters, which is also good, and a self-released album from earlier that I've never heard.

I just found a discography torrent and I checked out his wiki page. Sounds like good stuff. I'll start with Pomegranate. Thanks for the info, man

Steve wrote:

Nice list Kev. Get Reks off there and replace it with some KP or Cube tho, lol.

Thanks man. Cube almost made it that Beautiful Minds album was real surprise how dope it is.

K-Rino: Blood Doctrine
Invincible: Shapeshifters
I'll Bill: Hour of Reprisal
Jean Grae & BSBD: Evil Jeanius
Blu & Mainframe: J&J

I'll admit this was a bleak year...two EPs and two femcees. I would assume that Beautiful Minds would make the cut, but I'm not familiar. BTSG and J-Live are both pretty close. Also, Jonson & Johnson is one of my favorite albums ever, but I'm not sure what year to credit it.

Dropped Half a Klip for Ill Bill...I forgot all about that album.

Johnson & Jonson retailed in 08, so I'd credit it to this year

Jason wrote:

Johnson & Jonson retailed in 08, so I'd credit it to this year

Alright, I'll switch out the NYOil/9th Wonder...that shit's nice, but just waaay too short. Probably the best beats from 9th I've ever heard...I never did find out where they were originally released.

Norf said that NyOil/9th cd is all old beats...

TI "Paper Trail"
Scarface "Emeritus"
Nas "Untitled"
The Roots "Rising Down"
Q Tip "The Renaissance"

K Rino-Blood Doctrine
C-Mobb-When The Heavens Rain
Bizzy Bone-A Song 4 U (goddammit, steve...how could you forget???)
Chief Kamachi/Killah Priest-Beautiful Minds
Prozak-Tales From The Sick

Hon Mention:
Atmosphere-When Life Gives You Lemons...
Heiruspecs-Heiruspecs

Terry & Norf, I'll upload Cape Verde for you, but it'll be a few days before I get to it. Maybe someone else could? I left my car window open and my official copy on the seat...the digipak got destroyed in the rain. This will be the quickest I've ever bought an album twice.

Sounds good. Meanwhile, I'll continue my search...

I just spun Pomegranate. Definitely a dope album. I got it at 4 stars after one spin and that was with me listening with one ear (the wife forces me to watch True Blood with her ). I'll definitely be buying his albums if they're still out there.

This is why I love this forum...everyone (except Jeff) has a decent/good recommendation in them. lol

I'm kidding, Jeff...relax.

The following is a Public Service Annoucement brought to you by KJE

Kool John does not give a fuck what you think, if you don't like his list then you can kiss his black ass.

Nas- Untitled
Q-Tip- The Renaissance
EMC- The Show
T.I.- Paper Trail
The Roots- Rising Down

Eastern Rap Pro wrote:

The following is a Public Service Annoucement brought to you by KJE

Kool John does not give a fuck what you think, if you don't like his list then you can kiss his black ass.

Nas- Untitled
Q-Tip- The Renaissance
EMC- The Show
T.I.- Paper Trail
The Roots- Rising Down

I thought you didn't care for eMC? Maybe I'm thinking of some one else...

You're definitely thinking of someone else.

"Invincible: Shapeshifters"

Indeed.

I didn't feel eMC at all...

Maybe I was thinking of Norf.

Norfeest wrote:

Sounds good. Meanwhile, I'll continue my search...

I just spun Pomegranate. Definitely a dope album. I got it at 4 stars after one spin and that was with me listening with one ear (the wife forces me to watch True Blood with her ). I'll definitely be buying his albums if they're still out there.

This is why I love this forum...everyone (except Jeff & Myestro) has a decent/good recommendation in them. lol

I'm kidding, Myestro...relax.

Fixed!

DJ Muggs & Planet Asia - Pain Language
Snowgoons - Black Snow
Sweatshop Union - Water Street
Bliss n Eso - Flying Colours
East Coast Avengers - Prison Planet

Near Misses:

Reks - Grey Hairs
GZA - Pro Tools
Knonam - Length Of The Blade

People Under The Stairs - Fun DMC
Jazz Liberatorz - Clin d'oeil
Black Milk - Tronic
Reks - Grey Hairs
9th Wonder & Buckshot - The Formula

Norf, let me know how the DJ Mitsu is. I bought the Dwele song from there off of Itunes and that is nice.

Myestro wrote:

Norfeest wrote:

Sounds good. Meanwhile, I'll continue my search...

I just spun Pomegranate. Definitely a dope album. I got it at 4 stars after one spin and that was with me listening with one ear (the wife forces me to watch True Blood with her ). I'll definitely be buying his albums if they're still out there.

This is why I love this forum...everyone (except Jeff & Myestro) has a decent/good recommendation in them. lol

I'm kidding, Myestro...relax.

Fixed!

LMAO

Snowgoons & East Coast Avengers....nice.

Kid Joe wrote:

Snowgoons & East Coast Avengers....nice.

Did you ever find a Cape Verde link for these cats? They need to be educated....also, No Spin Zone is probably the funniest song I've heard this year.

Half wrote:

Myestro wrote:

Norfeest wrote:

Sounds good. Meanwhile, I'll continue my search...

I just spun Pomegranate. Definitely a dope album. I got it at 4 stars after one spin and that was with me listening with one ear (the wife forces me to watch True Blood with her ). I'll definitely be buying his albums if they're still out there.

This is why I love this forum...everyone (except Jeff & Myestro) has a decent/good recommendation in them. lol

I'm kidding, Myestro...relax.

Fixed!

LMAO

That's funny! Did you do that?

Myestro wrote:

Half wrote:

Myestro wrote:

Norfeest wrote:

Sounds good. Meanwhile, I'll continue my search...

I just spun Pomegranate. Definitely a dope album. I got it at 4 stars after one spin and that was with me listening with one ear (the wife forces me to watch True Blood with her ). I'll definitely be buying his albums if they're still out there.

This is why I love this forum...everyone (except Jeff & Myestro) has a decent/good recommendation in them. lol

I'm kidding, Myestro...relax.

Fixed!

LMAO

That's funny! Did you do that?

Do what? I thought you did that?

Naw...I'm going off my Droid, working 18 hour days for the rest of the week. Norf said he found a torrent, though.

Kid Joe wrote:

Naw...I'm going off my Droid, working 18 hour days for the rest of the week. Norf said he found a torrent, though.

That sucks man, good luck.

You know America is in trouble when suburban white kids like Kid Joe are working SRP-like hours

Steve wrote:

You know America is in trouble when suburban white kids like Kid Joe are working SRP-like hours

Yeah, that little kid.....isn't that child labor? I mean he's giving up his youth.

Half wrote:

Myestro wrote:

Half wrote:

Myestro wrote:

Norfeest wrote:

Sounds good. Meanwhile, I'll continue my search...

I just spun Pomegranate. Definitely a dope album. I got it at 4 stars after one spin and that was with me listening with one ear (the wife forces me to watch True Blood with her ). I'll definitely be buying his albums if they're still out there.

This is why I love this forum...everyone (except Jeff & Myestro) has a decent/good recommendation in them. lol

I'm kidding, Myestro...relax.

Fixed!

LMAO

That's funny! Did you do that?

Do what? I thought you did that?

I added my name in there, but left the end as it was. It said "I'm kidding, Jeff...relax." So someone changed it to my name.

Myestro wrote:

Half wrote:

Myestro wrote:

Half wrote:

Myestro wrote:

Norfeest wrote:

Sounds good. Meanwhile, I'll continue my search...

I just spun Pomegranate. Definitely a dope album. I got it at 4 stars after one spin and that was with me listening with one ear (the wife forces me to watch True Blood with her ). I'll definitely be buying his albums if they're still out there.

This is why I love this forum...everyone (except Jeff & Myestro) has a decent/good recommendation in them. lol

I'm kidding, Myestro...relax.

Fixed!

LMAO

That's funny! Did you do that?

Do what? I thought you did that?

I added my name in there, but left the end as it was. It said "I'm kidding, Jeff...relax." So someone changed it to my name.

Lol damn man when I saw the quote it was as is, it made me laugh out loud. It wasn't me though, someone else here is pretty damn funny lol

Steve wrote:

You know America is in trouble when suburban white kids like Kid Joe are working SRP-like hours

lol...I'm a workaholic like a mofo. I just can't say no to OT..I just see the $ slipping away and I start to panic.

Kong--Shackles Off
Kwight Def -Artz N Kraftz
Bored Of Education-Brooklyn Academy
9th Wonder Formula
Reks Grey Hairs

Kid Joe wrote:

Steve wrote:

You know America is in trouble when suburban white kids like Kid Joe are working SRP-like hours

lol...I'm a workaholic like a mofo. I just can't say no to OT..I just see the $ slipping away and I start to panic.

As a conspiracy theorist taxi driver I stay on the grind sun up to sun down. I don't know what its like to work 8hrs and have 2 days off. Its been a long time since I wore a lease around my neck

Dang! Trotter wrote:

Kong--Shackles Off
Kwight Def -Artz N Kraftz
Bored Of Education-Brooklyn Academy
9th Wonder Formula
Reks Grey Hairs

Man, you're pulling a blatant Kool John, now trotter. I clearly remember you bashing The Formula. In fact, I think its in that new 'Classic Threads' shit. And, you know damn well Kwite Def's album isn't top of anything...I remember your opinions on that, too.

Kid Joe wrote:

Dang! Trotter wrote:

Kong--Shackles Off
Kwight Def -Artz N Kraftz
Bored Of Education-Brooklyn Academy
9th Wonder Formula
Reks Grey Hairs

Man, you're pulling a blatant Kool John, now trotter. I clearly remember you bashing The Formula. In fact, I think its in that new 'Classic Threads' shit. And, you know damn well Kwite Def's album isn't top of anything...I remember your opinions on that, too.

Nope it wasn't me who bashed The Formula. I always gave that album praise,MOF, wen people were hard on it for having too many songs about girls I called people fags and stated they'd prefer songs about men. Show me where I dissed the formula. As far as Kwite Def just read my Amazon review on that album. I will always be biased toward anyone who was apart of the Escape From Monsta Island. But the album doesn't belong there cause cause it came out in 2007. But its a dope album.

I just found it...you were trying to antagonize M Smith by bashing 9th Wonder. My mistake.

Ha! Classic Threads And Discussions has played a role. Nice. And, wasn't that the fake Trotter?