Warren G- This DJ <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/315zGtJUJJE&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/315zGtJUJJE&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> The Twinz - Round N Round <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZzsNFZoMg5c&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZzsNFZoMg5c&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> E-40 Captain save a hoeeeeeeeee <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/m2gCZM-bNng&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/m2gCZM-bNng&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Jayo Felony - Wutcha gonna do <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nr4EunVKF7I&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nr4EunVKF7I&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Fat Pat- tops dropped for all u Houstonians <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7aELH0U2gkk&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7aELH0U2gkk&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Kane Abel- Plan B slow it down a bit <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_7RCs4dZCVk&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_7RCs4dZCVk&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> I could go on and on......
Houston classic, always gives me chills when I hear it on the radio <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L0Vk0EL-r8g&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/L0Vk0EL-r8g&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> And another <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gAZ46IgZmDY&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gAZ46IgZmDY&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
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Take it back further a bit... Spoiler <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/__wcaa-LBkc&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/__wcaa-LBkc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
and also.... shook ones pt. 2-mobb deep <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UeuEGr_UTzg&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UeuEGr_UTzg&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
Intergalactic <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/e9bS1dE0ps8&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/e9bS1dE0ps8&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Looking Down The Barrel of a Gun <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fkg9hDNpi74&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fkg9hDNpi74&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Pass The Mic <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eMMBAXhnPCQ&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eMMBAXhnPCQ&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Any of these... played through some 15" woofers... FTW
I wish Twinz would have came out with more albums. Conversation has to be one of the most slept on albums ever.
<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ewc1hixzYPY&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ewc1hixzYPY&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> MF Doom- All Caps. This one is originally nasty. <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hCCEQf0SL0U&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hCCEQf0SL0U&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Jadakiss- We gonna make it. When it comes to producers Dj Premier(from Houston) is my all time favorite. Then its J Dilla, Pete Rock, Neptunes, Hi- Tek, No ID, 9th Wonder, Dr. Dre, Kanye, Just Blaze....
Off the top of my head paul wall-Banging screw Hi-Tek, Talib, Papoose, Raekwon,jada- New York Jay-z- Poppin Tags SPM-I need a sweet
Greatest Beats - DMX - Ruff Rydaz Anthem Eve - What Y'all want Ice Cube - Amerikkka's most wanted Above the Law - Livin Like Hustlers - Most Underrated Dre produced album Spice 1 - 187 he wrote - Whole Album The Outlaws - Still I Rise - Whole Album
Tonite - DJ Quik Pushin Weight - Ice Cube How Do You Want It - 2Pac Open Fire - 2Pac Thug Style - 2Pac Pov City Anthem - Caddilac Tah Still Not A Player - Big Pun
I agree with the posters who said Dipset and the Roots. Also, the Wu-Tang Clan as a group and the individual members have had real good/creative beats. Here's a couple of examples: Raekwon - Ice Cream: <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Lxp7jQx_XUM&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Lxp7jQx_XUM&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> GZA - B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth): <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rWvHhY82RgU&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rWvHhY82RgU&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> I also nominate The Beatnuts - Watch Out Now: <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FPwkHtul62o&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FPwkHtul62o&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Overall a great song with tremendous lyrics, but I love the beat....Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.): <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SuUZ1NnmRCc&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SuUZ1NnmRCc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> I believe this beat is from a Tracy Chapman song, but it really works for this track...Nice n Smooth - Sometimes I Rhyme Slow, Sometimes I Rhyme Quick: <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MNOAM22yPAo&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MNOAM22yPAo&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> This is a classic example of a beat making a song good, because the lyrics aren't really all that in this track....Rappin' 4Tay - Playaz Club: <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vHiC-7v0SCw&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vHiC-7v0SCw&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Great thread!
Hilltop Hoods & Bliss and Eso both Australian.. Scribe from New Zealand are worth a listen for something a bit different..