• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 18:59
CEST 00:59
KST 07:59
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
Code S RO4 & Finals Preview: herO, Rogue, Classic, GuMiho0TL Team Map Contest #5: Presented by Monster Energy4Code S RO8 Preview: herO, Zoun, Bunny, Classic7Code S RO8 Preview: Rogue, GuMiho, Solar, Maru3BGE Stara Zagora 2025: Info & Preview27
Community News
Firefly suspended by EWC, replaced by Lancer1Classic & herO RO8 Interviews: "I think it’s time to teach [Rogue] a lesson."2Rogue & GuMiho RO8 interviews: "Lifting that trophy would be a testament to all I’ve had to overcome over the years and how far I’ve come on this journey.8Code S RO8 Results + RO4 Bracket (2025 Season 2)14BGE Stara Zagora 2025 - Replay Pack2
StarCraft 2
General
Firefly suspended by EWC, replaced by Lancer Jim claims he and Firefly were involved in match-fixing How herO can make history in the Code S S2 finals Rogue & GuMiho RO8 interviews: "Lifting that trophy would be a testament to all I’ve had to overcome over the years and how far I’ve come on this journey. Code S RO8 Results + RO4 Bracket (2025 Season 2)
Tourneys
[GSL 2025] Code S: Season 2 - Semi Finals & Finals WardiTV Mondays Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament $3,500 WardiTV European League 2025 Sea Duckling Open (Global, Bronze-Diamond)
Strategy
[G] Darkgrid Layout Simple Questions Simple Answers [G] PvT Cheese: 13 Gate Proxy Robo
Custom Maps
[UMS] Zillion Zerglings
External Content
Mutation # 478 Instant Karma Mutation # 477 Slow and Steady Mutation # 476 Charnel House Mutation # 475 Hard Target
Brood War
General
ASL20 Preliminary Maps BW General Discussion BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ Recent recommended BW games FlaSh Witnesses SCV Pull Off the Impossible vs Shu
Tourneys
[Megathread] Daily Proleagues [BSL 2v2] ProLeague Season 3 - Friday 21:00 CET Small VOD Thread 2.0 [BSL20] ProLeague Bracket Stage - Day 4
Strategy
I am doing this better than progamers do. [G] How to get started on ladder as a new Z player
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Path of Exile Nintendo Switch Thread Beyond All Reason What do you want from future RTS games?
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
Vanilla Mini Mafia TL Mafia Community Thread
Community
General
Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine US Politics Mega-thread UK Politics Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Vape Nation Thread
Fan Clubs
SKT1 Classic Fan Club! Maru Fan Club
Media & Entertainment
Korean Music Discussion [Manga] One Piece
Sports
Formula 1 Discussion 2024 - 2025 Football Thread NHL Playoffs 2024 TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
A Better Routine For Progame…
TrAiDoS
StarCraft improvement
iopq
Heero Yuy & the Tax…
KrillinFromwales
I was completely wrong ab…
jameswatts
Need Your Help/Advice
Glider
Trip to the Zoo
micronesia
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 33661 users

Rhymesayers

Blogs > Kenny
Post a Reply
Kenny
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States678 Posts
January 12 2010 14:47 GMT
#1
Have you guys heard of this group of hip-hop artists? I fucking love most of them, especially Brother Ali and Atmosphere. Tell me what you think..

Brother Ali:


Atmosphere:


I know it's sort of a "niche" style, but god I love them.

AmorVincitOmnia
Profile Joined March 2005
Kenya3846 Posts
January 12 2010 15:13 GMT
#2
only brother ali song i really like:



i was pretty into the rhymesayers affiliates a few years ago, but meh, it feels like they haven't really done anything new in a while. regardless, a couple of them are pretty talented.
r.i.p. Bud Shank May 27, 1926 - April 2, 2009
Foucault
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Sweden2826 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-01-12 16:23:54
January 12 2010 16:23 GMT
#3
Yeah I've heard of them. They've been around for quite some time now

They are too white and too middle class for me, if you get my drift. They are boring, pretentiously artsy and lame. Emo-rap for middle class white people.
I know that deep inside of you there's a humongous set of testicles just waiting to pop out. Let 'em pop bro. //////////////////// AKA JensOfSweden // Lee Yoon Yeol forever.
Sadist
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States7215 Posts
January 12 2010 16:51 GMT
#4
not a big fan of their voices tbh. Slug is also a bit emo for me. Brother ali is alright
How do you go from where you are to where you want to be? I think you have to have an enthusiasm for life. You have to have a dream, a goal and you have to be willing to work for it. Jim Valvano
Snausages
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States529 Posts
January 12 2010 17:00 GMT
#5
teaaaaaaaa
kidd
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
United States2848 Posts
January 12 2010 17:26 GMT
#6
On January 13 2010 02:00 Snausages wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OpHJUJIrpU


I love POS Doomtree. He is definately better than Slug.
Hi
Return
Profile Joined June 2005
Ivory Coast856 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-01-12 17:58:31
January 12 2010 17:57 GMT
#7




I like rhymesayers, they have some really dope shit. But for being abstract they are quite overrated...
Diiiscoo-oh, thats where the happy people go!
Kenny
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States678 Posts
January 12 2010 19:25 GMT
#8
Just wondering, by "emo-rap" what do you mean? I think the argument could be made in that case that Eminem is an "emo rapper." Ever since rap has been around there have been songs regarding feelings and life which I tend to find generally interesting.

Just wanted to hear an explanation about what files a song or artist under "emo rap." Thanks!

Oh, and also. Since when does the class of a rap song really matter. It's not like they are coming out and going "I grew up in a well off family and you didn't, so haha. Go back to your poor rap!" If you get what I'm saying
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-01-12 20:36:07
January 12 2010 20:22 GMT
#9
AmorVincitOmnia that and this song are his best imo

..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
mucker
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States1120 Posts
January 12 2010 20:22 GMT
#10
The most talented artist on Rhymesayers is Mr. Dibbs imo. Always puts on an incredible show. Last time I saw him he was djing for El-P, scratching all over some fantastic damage tracks, soooooooo fucking good.

I want to hear more from Jake One, White Van Music is a damn good mix, love that shit.
It's supposed to be automatic but actually you have to press this button.
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-01-12 20:28:45
January 12 2010 20:26 GMT
#11
No they are right, slug is overrated. All his songs are about love and women and bullshit. There are only a few that I really like and they are some of the lesser known songs from B-sides or sad clown dubs. I should upload them on youtube.

^Agree with above post, Dibbs is definitely the best.

..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
Foucault
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Sweden2826 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-01-12 20:42:27
January 12 2010 20:41 GMT
#12
On January 13 2010 04:25 Kenny wrote:
Just wondering, by "emo-rap" what do you mean? I think the argument could be made in that case that Eminem is an "emo rapper." Ever since rap has been around there have been songs regarding feelings and life which I tend to find generally interesting.

Just wanted to hear an explanation about what files a song or artist under "emo rap." Thanks!

Oh, and also. Since when does the class of a rap song really matter. It's not like they are coming out and going "I grew up in a well off family and you didn't, so haha. Go back to your poor rap!" If you get what I'm saying


I dunno, rap that's supposed to be "deep" and caters to a white, suburban crowd. The music is too serious sometimes, and there's alot of emotion and vulnerability going on all the time. (maybe that's why many girls like Atmosphere). While it's of course not a bad thing to sing/rap about emotions, it easily becomes too much for me.

It sounds kind of ridiculous to say but it's too "white" somehow, not in color but in style. And like Sadist said, their voices to me are quite monotone (Slug anyways). It's just kind of boring imo and lacks something in expression. The lyrics are there but the deliverance makes me yearn for something more.

Yeah, Eminem is quite emo sometimes. But on the other hand he has a better voice and mixes it up more. Atmosphere for instance are a bit too goody two shoes for my liking. Rapping about feelings is fine, but for me at least I'd rather listen to Guru or RZA getting emotional or philosophical any day over Slug.

lol, the last part of your post made me chuckle. I know what you're saying and no, it doesn't really matter I guess =) I just want my rap a tad more on the street-level.
I know that deep inside of you there's a humongous set of testicles just waiting to pop out. Let 'em pop bro. //////////////////// AKA JensOfSweden // Lee Yoon Yeol forever.
Sadist
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States7215 Posts
January 13 2010 01:43 GMT
#13
On January 13 2010 04:25 Kenny wrote:
Just wondering, by "emo-rap" what do you mean? I think the argument could be made in that case that Eminem is an "emo rapper." Ever since rap has been around there have been songs regarding feelings and life which I tend to find generally interesting.

Just wanted to hear an explanation about what files a song or artist under "emo rap." Thanks!

Oh, and also. Since when does the class of a rap song really matter. It's not like they are coming out and going "I grew up in a well off family and you didn't, so haha. Go back to your poor rap!" If you get what I'm saying





you dont need to grow up poor as long as you dont rap about being poor from your own perspective.

Lupe Fiasco is a perfect person who comes to mind. I dont entirely know his upbringing but hes far from "street" yet is so talented and has a good voice/flow that hes an almost perfect rapper.

Slug is emo rap though. Its ok to talk about some depth (ala joe budden) but hes super whiny and bitchy about it. Combine this with coming from suburbia with a shitty voice and you have a pretty mediocre/bad rapper
How do you go from where you are to where you want to be? I think you have to have an enthusiasm for life. You have to have a dream, a goal and you have to be willing to work for it. Jim Valvano
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 1h 1m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft: Brood War
Artosis 657
Dota 2
Pyrionflax167
League of Legends
Grubby2703
Dendi1758
JimRising 504
Counter-Strike
fl0m5771
Stewie2K818
Super Smash Bros
Mew2King86
Heroes of the Storm
Khaldor239
Other Games
summit1g10039
FrodaN4210
shahzam1096
C9.Mang0749
Maynarde107
ViBE58
Dewaltoss33
UpATreeSC30
Trikslyr21
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick1135
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 19 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• Berry_CruncH159
• Hupsaiya 87
• musti20045 40
• Adnapsc2 15
• Migwel
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• sooper7s
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
StarCraft: Brood War
• Rasowy 3
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
• BSLYoutube
Dota 2
• masondota22130
• Ler72
League of Legends
• Doublelift4754
Other Games
• imaqtpie1467
Upcoming Events
Replay Cast
1h 1m
Wardi Open
12h 1m
Replay Cast
1d 1h
Replay Cast
1d 11h
RSL Revival
1d 11h
Cure vs Percival
ByuN vs Spirit
RSL Revival
2 days
herO vs sOs
Zoun vs Clem
Replay Cast
3 days
The PondCast
3 days
RSL Revival
3 days
Serral vs SHIN
Solar vs Cham
Replay Cast
4 days
[ Show More ]
RSL Revival
4 days
Reynor vs Scarlett
ShoWTimE vs Classic
uThermal 2v2 Circuit
4 days
SC Evo League
5 days
Circuito Brasileiro de…
5 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

Proleague 2025-06-11
BGE Stara Zagora 2025
Heroes 10 EU

Ongoing

JPL Season 2
BSL 2v2 Season 3
BSL Season 20
KCM Race Survival 2025 Season 2
NPSL S3
Rose Open S1
CSL 17: 2025 SUMMER
Murky Cup #2
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025
ESL Impact League Season 7
IEM Dallas 2025
PGL Astana 2025
Asian Champions League '25
BLAST Rivals Spring 2025
MESA Nomadic Masters
CCT Season 2 Global Finals
IEM Melbourne 2025
YaLLa Compass Qatar 2025
PGL Bucharest 2025

Upcoming

Copa Latinoamericana 4
CSLPRO Last Chance 2025
CSLPRO Chat StarLAN 3
K-Championship
SEL Season 2 Championship
Esports World Cup 2025
HSC XXVII
Championship of Russia 2025
BLAST Open Fall 2025
Esports World Cup 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall Qual
IEM Cologne 2025
FISSURE Playground #1
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.