Underground hip-hop are like regional artist that haven't made it/ acquired a record label. At least thats what I think of when you say underground hip-hop. Conscious hip-hop is probably what your considering underground though as it generally has a smaller following.

You have a wrong impression of the genre. Underground hiphop is labeled as it is because its not the mainstream. The culture is heavily influenced in the music, where the artists would make a positive and project a good image for the genre instead of marketed music. You would see much more creative beats, interesting lyrics and you won't have a hook every 64 measures in the the song for filler.

 

Its not because they haven't made it, its because they choose not to and feed the fans of what they want to produce and not what the industry expects of them.

 

Well clearly if its not mainstream it most likely wont have a label, or is signed to an indie label. Also when artist aren't mainstream they usually aren't wildly know outside their home region (City/state). When I say conscious hip-hop I'm talking about artist with meaningful lyrics, etc. You can say underground but that could cover anyone who hasn't made it big. The two overlap, don't get me wrong, I just feel the impression that this topic is more about conscious hip-hop rather then just underground in general.

I don't see why you're so set on labeling a genre, rather then appreciating or talking about it. Now it just sounds like you're trying to be politically correct or picking a fight.

 

Its been established as underground hiphop, no more, no less. Yes, the terms overlap but fans will not make that same mistake. Yes, it is Concious Hiphop however it is referred as Undergroup Hiphop.

 

Are you even a fan of the genre?

Shin, do you like Cannibal Ox?

Shin, do you like Cannibal Ox?

Oh hell yeah. Cold Vein has to be my favorite album by them. How long you've been into hiphop?

Shin, do you like Cannibal Ox?

Oh hell yeah. Cold Vein has to be my favorite album by them. How long you've been into hiphop?

Uhhh, for a long time.

But I would say I've only been into good hip-hip for a few years max.

 

I still don't like very much, and I'm always looking for good new artists.

Heres some true underground:

 

http://www.myspace.com/parallelmindshiphop

 

My buddy Keith - just redid his style and has been trying a new approach.

 

http://www.myspace.com/parallelmindsred

 

 

Sage Francis, Atmosphere is not really underground anymore. Nor is brother ali and eyedea.

 

Lastly some genus pro

 

www.myspace.com/genuspro

 

I outta ban you punks talkng about Jay Z and wu tang in an underground thread

Best "underground" hip hop artist ever.

 

Incredible talent, tasty beats, great message.

 

Here.

I just found a pretty awesome artist. Edan, never heard of him before.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kbfYxaXhPs&feature=related

 

Probably not his best song, but whatever.

Heres some true underground:

 

http://www.myspace.com/parallelmindshiphop

 

My buddy Keith - just redid his style and has been trying a new approach.

 

http://www.myspace.com/parallelmindsred

 

 

Sage Francis, Atmosphere is not really underground anymore. Nor is brother ali and eyedea.

 

Lastly some genus pro

 

www.myspace.com/genuspro

 

I outta ban you punks talkng about Jay Z and wu tang in an underground thread

Hey, Wutang is eternal. Might as well turn this into the general hiphop thread haha.

 

Also, F that to Atmosphere or Sage. Slug and Sage represent what everything is good to the culture and puts a good image on underground hiphop. Just because they got well known doesn't change the fact that they still are underground.I could even say the same to Immortal Technique but he's just a dumb nig from NY.

 

Also, some pretty sick stuff from your bud. You got a link to an album?

Best "underground" hip hop artist ever.

 

Incredible talent, tasty beats, great message.

 

Here.

[bleep] you.

Underground hip-hop are like regional artist that haven't made it/ acquired a record label. At least thats what I think of when you say underground hip-hop. Conscious hip-hop is probably what your considering underground though as it generally has a smaller following.

You have a wrong impression of the genre. Underground hiphop is labeled as it is because its not the mainstream. The culture is heavily influenced in the music, where the artists would make a positive and project a good image for the genre instead of marketed music. You would see much more creative beats, interesting lyrics and you won't have a hook every 64 measures in the the song for filler.

 

Its not because they haven't made it, its because they choose not to and feed the fans of what they want to produce and not what the industry expects of them.

 

Well clearly if its not mainstream it most likely wont have a label, or is signed to an indie label. Also when artist aren't mainstream they usually aren't wildly know outside their home region (City/state). When I say conscious hip-hop I'm talking about artist with meaningful lyrics, etc. You can say underground but that could cover anyone who hasn't made it big. The two overlap, don't get me wrong, I just feel the impression that this topic is more about conscious hip-hop rather then just underground in general.

I don't see why you're so set on labeling a genre, rather then appreciating or talking about it. Now it just sounds like you're trying to be politically correct or picking a fight.

 

Its been established as underground hiphop, no more, no less. Yes, the terms overlap but fans will not make that same mistake. Yes, it is Concious Hiphop however it is referred as Undergroup Hiphop.

 

Are you even a fan of the genre?

 

I can see how it seems that way since I didn't make any artist I listen to but I'm a fan of more conscious hip-hip when it comes to hip-hop/rap music. I guess I am trying to be more political correct then anything though but I'm not trying to pick a fight with you. As far as underground hip-hop goes (under my definition I suppose) I don't really know any artist that are underground but I know more indie hip-hop and some mainstream artist instead that I would consider conscious hip-hop artist. I listen to a mix of indie rock and some hip-hop music in general so when I label music I tend to use more indie rock terminology.

Best "underground" hip hop artist ever.

 

Incredible talent, tasty beats, great message.

 

Here.

[bleep] you.

 

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