bigted Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguide...%2Aentries%2A=0 Lyrics Born founded the Northern California hip-hop collective Solesides in 1992 along with DJ Shadow and Blackalicious. Originally recording as Asia Born (his birth name is Tom Shimura), LB adopted his present moniker in 1996 when he began recording with his labelmate Lateef. His latest album, Same !@#$ Different Day, is a remix of 2003's Later That Day..., which was easily one of the most creative hip-hop albums of the year. We asked LB to tell us about the music he loves and thinks his fans should hear, and this is what he had to say. Find more artists' recommendations on our main Music You Should Hear page: http://www.amazon.com/mysh Lyrics Born's List of Music You Should Hear Thriller, Michael Jackson As a child you cannot believe how exciting the whole 'Thriller' era was. The height of parachute pants, zipper jackets, white gloves, drip curls, and baby hair. MJ moonwalking TWICE at the Motown anniversary special!?!?…Even the 300 lb. redneck 7-11 clerk was talking about that the next day. How many would-be artists decided they wanted to be performers that day? At least one. Paid in Full, Eric B. and Rakim This joint brought hip-hop in the modern era. No more shouting, no more "Yes yes y'all," no more drum machines. Rakim's calm, spacious, and intelligent writing and delivery mixed with Eric B.'s sample-heavy, cohesive, and clear production would be the benchmark for hip-hop for the next 15 years. They are still the only group that got their start in the '80s that consistently makes everyone's top 10 to this day. By All Means Necessary, Boogie Down Productions Of course, everyone acknowledges BDP's first LP, Criminal Minded, as a bona fide classic, but to me, 'By All Means' was what propelled KRS-One to the forefront of hip-hop. Released at the early stages of the "conscious" era of hip-hop, KRS began to spread his wings and make huge strides as an artist, creating an amazingly multifaceted LP, where subjects ranged from safe sex to battling emcees. 3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul What more can I say about De La? Along with Run-DMC, Eric B. and Rakim, Public Enemy, etc., De La is one of the greatest rap groups of all time. Their abstract and unpredictable flows combined with Prince Paul's idiosyncratic production made it okay to color outside the lines in hip-hop. The game would not be what it is without the contributions of De La Soul, which now span 3 decades. AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted, Ice Cube Fresh from his breakup with the world's most notorious rap group, N.W.A., the scowling, howling, front man went for dolo and created one of the most visual, edgy, and provocative records of that era, regardless of genre. Cube worked with legendary producers the Bomb Squad of Public Enemy fame to create a harrowing soundscape that made Amerikkka take a good long look at itself in the mirror, showing the nation what the networks wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turntable Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 They are still the only group that got their start in the '80s that consistently makes everyone's top 10 to this day. What more can I say about De La? Along with Run-DMC, Eric B. and Rakim, Public Enemy, etc., De La is one of the greatest rap groups of all time. *cough* Beastie Boys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Hero1 Posted October 24, 2006 Admin Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 LB needs to do a new album..or a new latyrx album atleast.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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