11. "I wonder what that means exactly?" In response to Reply # 6
>he was done cussin on records, mostly for financial reasons
Not sure I've ever heard of cussin negatively impacting rappers finances? __ I don't like the beat anymore because its just a loop. ALC didn't FLIP IT ENOUGH!
Flip it enough? Flip these. Flip off. Go flip some f*cking burgers.(c)Kno
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8. "(No) Malice...maybe Stalley" In response to Reply # 0
although his recent output has banked slightly left, he doesn't curse in his raps and his records are pretty positive. I like his new song on Mass Appeal's "The Land" soundtrack, Frequency High:
10. "Phanatik from Cross Movement" In response to Reply # 0
His first solo album "The Incredible Walk" was amazing. His solo cuts from their albums are always the sickest, such as "Holy Culture" or "Card Shark." One of the sickest rappers ever, period.
14. "RE: Christian Hip-Hop/Positive Hip-Hop" In response to Reply # 0
Beleaf Melanin Braille Eshon Burgundy Theory Hazit Dre Murrary John Givez J.Givens Swoope Middle Clash WLAK J.Kwest Tragic Hero Shad Stephen the Levite 4th Avenue Jones Christon Gray Taelor Gray Sho Baraka R-Swift Die-Rek Wes Pendelton J. Johnson Jasper Brown Japhia Life S.O. Jackie Hill Perry
If you're a Spotify user you can hear some these and other artists on a playlist I made here
Back in the 90s his lyrics weren't as positive (more grouchy). Now his content leans more positive. I actually preferred the grouchy but appreciate and enjoy all of his work.
Also, if we are just talking about "clean lyrics", don't sleep on the fact that Rakim pretty much never curses on his songs. He does have the "n-word" in them but not in every single song like a lot of rappers do.
20. "The Righteouz Knight: rugged sound with a positive message" In response to Reply # 0
I was surprised when i first heard this collective of MCs and a producer, I was expecting a soft sound overall but they get their point across about religion in a manner that rivals the aggression and skill of a group like Army Of The Pharoahs!
22. "Speaking of clean/edited albums..." In response to Reply # 0
Seems like only major label artists release clean versions of their albums now. Anyone know why other artists like a Phonte or Elzhi don't release clean albums? Is it a money issue? Just wondering.
26. "agree with the Oddisee mentions" In response to Reply # 0
His positivity has been a real godsend for me over the last year or two as I've been struggling with work. I often use his stuff in the morning to help me get moving, get positive about what I need to do. Not to mention his productivity is inspiring and humbling, and I appreciate his general perspective. I've been meaning to do a solid playlist comprised of some of the best work from the last few albums.
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