[alpha80]

^Chicago, IL...reporting for duty...
...Atmosphere's stance is slightly above indie, especially amongst skaters and gamers, and their girlfriends/ex's. 993/1000 black/hispanic Americans of the hip-hop generation have never heard of Atmosphere.
I haven't really checked for anything since "Flesh" tbh, although Flesh, Bass&Movement, and God's Bathroom floor/scapegoat have all gotten heavy rotation in the past. Maybe I'll DL Lemons/paint gold.

Finally found a thread outside of "Headphones[full-size]" forum.
Bookmarked, and will read the thread.
Here's some treats:
zSHARE - Lord Finesse - Underworld Operations _Ins.mp3
Brainstorm blend:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5151472361a2ec8a/
Peace.

 

[breakankles]

I'd agree w/alpha80 that Atmosphere is breaking out of that indie tag. I think it's the mainstream hip hop gen that doesn't know much about him. I don't think color is necessarily the main roadblock. They're too busy listening to the same stuff on the radio & tv. There are "underground/indie" artist of all colors and both genders that are heavily slept on. At the same time, I'm surprised b/c the internet has become such a valuable tool for lesser known artists. It's the only way I discover new artists & keep up w/what's goin on.

On another note, has anyone been to this site? Red Bull Music Academy
They invite artists, producers, etc. to give a "lecture" on music from their point of view. They've got artists from all genres and walks of life. For hip hop heads there are videos from:

Bun B
Black Milk
Just Blaze
Nottz
DJ Toomp
Phonte
?uestlove

 

[Calexico]

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Originally Posted by xz123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just out of curiosity, as there are some "Americans" in here: How known is Atmosphere in the US? Cause I always hear it's "Indie", but then it seems they had some chart appearances already Oh, and by the way: Atmosphere and Looptroop Rockers are probably the two I like most out of those that might be known anywhere else in the world but in Germany

I dislike Atmosphere. I find his lyrics and overall sound to be boring.

 

[xz123]

Thanks for the answers.

@Calexico
Well, I think it's a good thing that there are different kinds of taste.
Still I can slightly understand, I too did need some time to get used to Atmosphere, but find it everything but boring

 

[YiddishHamburgla]

yeah i certainly wouldn't describe atmosphere as boring. we all have our quirks and put offs though. i personally find most modern mainstream hip hop to be lifeless and boring. that's just my take.

 

[Calexico]

Same here, I like Blackalicious, Aesop Rock, and Astronautalis as my main rap fixes. My friend just introduced me to Cunnlyngists or w/e, and they're pretty sick.

Something about Atmosphere just seems uninteresting to me, idk.

 

[moriez]

One of the better albums the last couple of years is Diverse-One AM

Crazy flow, substance and some great beats. One to check out guys!

 

[ezzieyguywuf]

Dawg, I just started listening to some The Roots on youtube.. Black Though is ill. I need to go get some albums. Where should I start guys? Things Fall apart? I don't know why I never gave The Roots a chance before... I blame my roomate actually.

 

[tru blu]

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Originally Posted by ezzieyguywuf /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dawg, I just started listening to some The Roots on youtube.. Black Though is ill. I need to go get some albums. Where should I start guys? Things Fall apart? I don't know why I never gave The Roots a chance before... I blame my roomate actually.

Yeah, Black Thought is waayyyy underrated. Do you know what you heard? Most folks like Things Fall Apart, but I tend to think Phrenology is when the Roots finally became true album artists. You can also try the two Beginners' Guide To… compilations. They're really strong, and ?uestlove's liner notes are priceless.

 

[ezzieyguywuf]

Well, like I said I was on youtube. The first was a freestyle with a white guy taggin in the background and ?uestlove beat boxin. That freestyle was illy. And then I heard one of the singles off Things Fall Apart. Not clones but... what they do (I had to go check). So you wouldn't recommend startin with things fall apart? I like old school Com, Mos etc.. so i'm lookin for that sort of style, which is what I heard on the freestyle. check it out

 

[mr.khali]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezzieyguywuf /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dawg, I just started listening to some The Roots on youtube.. Black Though is ill. I need to go get some albums. Where should I start guys? Things Fall apart? I don't know why I never gave The Roots a chance before... I blame my roomate actually.

Black Thought is ridiculous! I would start with Things Fall Apart or Illadelph Halflife. You can play them for your roomate too! The new album Rising Down is pretty good too especially 75 Bars, Get Busy and the title track. Enjoy!

 

[mr.khali]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezzieyguywuf /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, like I said I was on youtube. The first was a freestyle with a white guy taggin in the background and ?uestlove beat boxin. That freestyle was illy. And then I heard one of the singles off Things Fall Apart. Not clones but... what they do (I had to go check). So you wouldn't recommend startin with things fall apart? I like old school Com, Mos etc.. so i'm lookin for that sort of style, which is what I heard on the freestyle. check it out

What they do and Clones is on Illadelph Halflife. Check Common on the track Universe at War. Sounds like you should start there and work your way forward or backwards if you like.

 

[Abouna]

I guess with this many responses there's not much point to another post but maybe I'll mention something from the "old days" in my list that's new to some of you.

- Divine Styler
- MC 900 Ft. Jesus
- TCQ
- PE (did anyone mention them

)

 

[aznxenocide]

Any Nappy Roots fans here? I've only heard "The Humdinger," but it's some of the chillest rap there is. Perfect for lazy Sundays.

The Coup too. Great rappers, amazing flows, definitely a must listen to.

 

[Lunchbox2]

yeahh!!! i'm a huge nappy roots fan. i don't like most southern stuff, but nappy roots, absolutely. Good call. my friend loves the coup also. From nappy roots everyone knows po folks but the b side single (i think) was aw naw which was great too