best solo rappers (no particular order)
Rakim
Nas
Notorious B.I.G
Tupac
Guru of Gangstarr
Cormega
Big L
Jay-Z (only counting Reasonable Doubt)
Prodigy of Mobb Deep
Canibus
Twista
Mos Def
best groups (gain no order)
Wu-Tang Clan
N.W.A.
Mobb Deep
Public Enemy
Blackstar
the 7 pillars of rap (you must have these albums)
Illmatic - Nas
Paid in Full - Eric B. and Rakim
The 36 Chambers - Wu-Tang Clan
Ready to Die - Notorious B.I.G
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx - Raekwon
Reasonable Doubt - Jay-Z
All Eyez on Me - Tupac
Rakim
Nas
Notorious B.I.G
Tupac
Guru of Gangstarr
Cormega
Big L
Jay-Z (only counting Reasonable Doubt)
Prodigy of Mobb Deep
Canibus
Twista
Mos Def
best groups (gain no order)
Wu-Tang Clan
N.W.A.
Mobb Deep
Public Enemy
Blackstar
the 7 pillars of rap (you must have these albums)
Illmatic - Nas
Paid in Full - Eric B. and Rakim
The 36 Chambers - Wu-Tang Clan
Ready to Die - Notorious B.I.G
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx - Raekwon
Reasonable Doubt - Jay-Z
All Eyez on Me - Tupac
by berg180 March 07, 2005
by Seven Day Theory June 04, 2009
10.Method Man
9. Redman
8. B.I.G.
7. Snoop Dogg
6. 50 Cent
5. Nas
4. DMX
3. 2Pac
2. Xzibit
1. Eminem
9. Redman
8. B.I.G.
7. Snoop Dogg
6. 50 Cent
5. Nas
4. DMX
3. 2Pac
2. Xzibit
1. Eminem
by Muhfucka May 24, 2004
1.Eminem
2.B.I.G.
3.tupac
4.Dre
Obie Is aight, But i donno where to put him on here. Tell Him Bizare, from D-12 Is Here.
2.B.I.G.
3.tupac
4.Dre
Obie Is aight, But i donno where to put him on here. Tell Him Bizare, from D-12 Is Here.
by Josh June 08, 2004
All your lists are so damn wrong! It's like this, y'all --
15. Killah Priest
14. Jeru the Damaja
13. Pharaohe Monch
12. Guru
11. LL Cool J
10. Common Sense
9. Nasty Nas
8. RZA
7. Master Ace
6. Chuck D
5. Q-Tip
4. Kool Moe Dee
3. KRS ONE
2. Rakim
1. Melle Mel
...it's like that, y'all! Acknowledge!
15. Killah Priest
14. Jeru the Damaja
13. Pharaohe Monch
12. Guru
11. LL Cool J
10. Common Sense
9. Nasty Nas
8. RZA
7. Master Ace
6. Chuck D
5. Q-Tip
4. Kool Moe Dee
3. KRS ONE
2. Rakim
1. Melle Mel
...it's like that, y'all! Acknowledge!
Grandmaster MELLE MEL is the greatest rapper of all time! He inspired everybody from Rakim to Kool Moe Dee to Big Daddy Kane!
by jAwN April 21, 2004
by NIGGA August 08, 2004
Here are a few good examples of good rap with thoughtful lyrics and concious rhythms and beats.
Solo :
Eazy E
Dr.Dre
Jeru The Damaja
Nas
Tupac
GZA
RZA
Ghostface Killah
Boogie Down Productions
Groups :
Bone Thugs N Harmony
Eric B. And Rakim
Freestyle Fellowship
Souls Of Mischief
Hieroglyphics
Wu Tang Clan
Company Flow
Non-Phixion
Solo :
Eazy E
Dr.Dre
Jeru The Damaja
Nas
Tupac
GZA
RZA
Ghostface Killah
Boogie Down Productions
Groups :
Bone Thugs N Harmony
Eric B. And Rakim
Freestyle Fellowship
Souls Of Mischief
Hieroglyphics
Wu Tang Clan
Company Flow
Non-Phixion
These are just a handful of good rap artistes.There are more out there.And please stop mentioning Gangstarr.The only reason they are popular is because of DJ Premier.Face it.Thats reality for you people.Peace i'm out.
by Floetry April 28, 2005