well, i could name so many artists, from so many certain genres of music, but i would certainly say that the Roots, Common, and Reflection Eternal would defintly be some of my fav. artrists. Im just not feelin the Spooks or anything that they bring to the table and i dont feel it is fair to put them on that "elite" status that i give to the rest of the "real" okayartists. Sorry playa.