The Best Of The Underground.
This site is dedicated to the true hip hop artists out there. The ones that do it for the love of the mic, not for fame and fortune. They say what they want, when they want, because they actually have something relevant to say. No, they may not have their own show on TV or their own clothing line like P.Diddy, but they CAN rap... which is what hip hop is about right? So if you are ready to take your training wheels off and put that Jay-Z CD down scroll down and check out the best that the underground has to offer. If you are already have a knowledge of underground hip hop and think another artist should be on the list just leave a comment and I'll see what I can do. Cheers!
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Oh yea, I'm working on more in depth individual lenses for each artist, some are done and listed in the respective section, and the rest are to come.
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I. Atmosphere
Atmosphere, which consists of rapper "Slug,"(Sean Daley, "Slug" stands for "Sean Likes Ugly Girls) and producer "Ant," has been ripping up the world of underground hip hop since they hit the scene over ten years ago. You can hear the dedication and love for the art on every track of their albums.Atmosphere is on the label Rhymesayers along with Brother Ali, Abstract Rude and many other underground hip hop artists from Minneapolis Minnesota and around the country. Slug continually shows his love for his work and his dedication to his fans. Many artists you will wait years and years between major album releases, which is also true with Slug, but he has a way of always pleasing his fans by releasing several smaller albums in between major releases. Last winter (07') Slug released a Christmas present to all his fans, a 12 track album "Strictly Leakage," for absolutely free.
On this lens you will find a comprehensive collection of Atmosphere's discography with individual reviews on each and every one of his albums, and links to other lenses I have created with full lyrics and as many of the actual tracks from each album that I can muster up! ENJOY!(Be patient this may take a while, but I'm working on it!)
Just Click On An Album Below To Listen To It! (Not All Are Complete)
"When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold"
"Sad Clown Bad Spring #12"
"Sad Clown Bad Winter #11"
"Sad Clown Bad Fall #10"
"Sad Clown Bad Summer #9"
"Sad Clown Bad Dub II"
"Happy Clown Bad Dub Eight "The Fun EP""
"Sad Clown Bad Dub III"
"Headshots: Se7en"
"You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having"
"Godlovesugly"
"Seven's Travels"
"Lucy Ford"
"Overcast!"
Check Out My Full Atmosphere Lens
UPDATE:
I recently had the privilege to see Atmosphere live at "Toad's Place" in New Haven Connecticut. Atmosphere was the headliner with "Abstract Rude," and "Blueprint" as the opening acts(not too shabby). I managed to actually mean Atmosphere's producer ANT and Abstract Rude and chat for a minute with them, and their demeanor was not what you would expect from famous musicians performing for a club packed to the gills. Abstract Rude came off as almost shy and very soft spoken, and ANT is one of the most friendly, down to earth guys that I have ever met that will be glad to stop and give an autograph, take a picture, and thank you over and over again for coming out to the show.
When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold
When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 11/24/2009) 
II. Brother Ali
From Minneapolis Minnesota, Brother Ali, along with Rhymesayers Entertainment has changed the way the world looks at Underground Hip Hop. Yes, he IS albino, he is also one of the top rappers in the game today, listen to his track "Take Me Home," from his latest album "The Undisputed Truth," and check out my full Brother Ali Lens.Brother Ali, along with the other artists on Rhymesayers create the music that THEY want to portraying the message that THEY want to portray. Not to mention the fact that they are much better rappers than any of the main stream puppet rappers you see on music videos "rapping" about nothing for a fat paycheck. Similar to Immortal Technique, Brother Ali does what he does because he loves it and wants to spread a message whether he is getting paid or not. I uploaded a music video below for one of his singles from his last album, and my personal favorite so far, "The Undisputed Truth," check it out.
The Undisputed Truth
The Undisputed Truth
Amazon Price: $13.98 (as of 11/24/2009)
III. Immortal Technique
Immortal Technique(Felipe Coronel), born in Harlem, has been bringing awareness to all his listeners since he dropped "Revolutionary Vol. 1" in 2001.Immortal Technique is dedicated to being Lyrical, in bringing a message to his audience and exposing the truth about our government and political issues that the average American just takes at face value. Growing up in Harlem, and actually having spent some time in prison, Immortal Technique is not just another lame impersonator, he speaks what he feels and thinks, and speaks it from experience. For a more in depth biography of Immortal Technique check him out on Wikipedia.
"Revolutionary Vol. 1"
This is Technique's first album, which he is known for selling out of the trunk of his car. Still my favorite album of his, Revolutionary Vol. 1 boasts some of Immortal Technique's better known tracks including "Dance with the Devil," (video below).
"Revolutionary Vol. 2"
This album is a little more lyrically intricate; Revolutionary Vol. 2 includes tracks "Industrial Revolution," "Internally Bleeding," and "The 4th Branch." This album contains many guest appearances from artists including Akir and Pumkinhead.
"The 3RD World"
It takes quite a few listens of this album to really appreciate the message that Technique is portraying. I'm not a big fan of Green Lantern, and if you have heard this album, I assume you agree that if you heard the word "INVASION!" yelled one more time you would have put the album in the microwave. All in all, lyrically a great album, but if you are looking for an album to groove to maybe pick up Revolutionary Vol. 1 to start off with.
Check Out My Full Immortal Technique Lens.
Revolutionary Volume I
Revolutionary, Vol. 1
Amazon Price: $15.98 (as of 11/24/2009)
IV. Abstract Rude
Abstract Rude, a west coast hip hop artist, and newest addition Rhymesayers Entertainment, has been tearing up the underground scene for as long as anyone. Check out his track "Yep!" below and visit my full Abstract Rude Lens.Abstract Rude has been known for working with such names as Tribe Unique. Zulu Butterfly, and "The A-Team." I have had the pleasure to head three of Abstract Rude's albums; "Showtyme", "P.A.I.N.T", "Codename Scorpion". Abstract Rude has recently joined Rhymesayers Entertainment, and will soon be releasing his first album under this new label, "Dear Abbey."
P.A.I.N.T
P.A.I.N.T.
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V. Jedi Mind Tricks
From Philadelphia, this duo consisting of rapper Vinnie Paz, and DJ Stoupe the Enemy of Man Kind, has released several albums that could be considered "hardcore underground rap." Check out "Heavy Metal Kings feat. Ill Bill" and visit my full Jedi Mind Tricks Lens.Jedi Mind Tricks has been known to work with such artists as Necro and Ill Bill. Jedi Mind Tricks has released six albums under Babygrande Records, including The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness, Violent By Design, Visions Of Ghandi, Legacy Of Blood, Servants In Heaven, Kings In Hell, and A History Of Violence.
Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell
Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell
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VI. Jurassic 5
Jurassic 5 is a hip hop group consisting of rappers Chali 2na, Akil, Soup, and Mark 7even along with DJ Nu-Mark and DJ Cut Chemist.Check Out My Full Jurassic 5 Lens.
Since 1993 Jurassic 5 has release four major albums that have changed the face of hip hop, including Jurassic 5 LP, Quality Control, Power In Numbers, and Feedback.
Jurassic 5 LP
Jurassic 5 LP
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VII. Murs
Murs, known well for his work with slug (of Atmosphere), on "Felt: A Tribute to Christina Ricci," and "Felt2: A Tribute to Lisa Bonet," has several solo albums as well. "Walk Like A Man," "Murs 3:16," and my favorite Murs album, which happens to be his most recent, "Murray's Revenge." Check out my full Murs Lens.Murs also has several solo albums including "Walk Like A Man," "Murs 3:16," and my favorite Murs album, which happens to be his most recent, "Murray's Revenge." Murs is also a former member of the hip hop group "The Living Legends"
Murray's Revenge
Murray's Revenge
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VIII. Living Legends
From Los Angeles, California, Living Legends is a underground hip hop group consisting of rappers Murs(Visit My Murs Lens), Sunspot Jonz, Luckyiam, Scarub, Eligh, Aesop, Grouch, Arata, and Bicasso with several guest appearances by slug(of Atmosphere).Check Out My Full Living Legends Lens.
Classic
Classic
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 11/24/2009)
IX. Swollen Members
Swollen Members, from Battleaxe Records, consists of Mad Child, Prevail, and Moka Only. With b<>5 albums under their belt, including Balance, Bad Dreams, Monsters In The Closet, Heavy, and Black Magic, Swollen Members are rumored to be adding a new album to their discography this Summer 2008 entitled Beautiful Death Machine. Swollen Members has been known to work with artists such as co-Battle Axer Abstract Rude.Check Out My Full Swollen Members Lens.
Black Magic
Black Magic
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X. Eyedea and Abilities
Eyedea, currently recording and performing with DJ Abilities, is signed under Rhymesayers Entertainment along with Atmosphere, Brother Ali, and Abstract Rude. Eyedea has been featured on a few tracks from these artists including "Funny Colors In My Mushroom Trails," on "Headshots: Se7en," by Atmosphere. Check out my full Eyedea Lens. Eyedea is arguably one of the best battle rappers on the circuit today.
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E&A
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- KREAL KREAL Oct 28, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
- Good list but I would have gone wit
1. Slug (of Atmosphere)
2. Cunninglynguist
3. Aesop Rock
4. Binary Star
5. Del Tha Funkee Homosapien
6. Jurassic 5
7. Wisdom
8. Zion I & The Grouch
9. Brother Ali
10. Jedi Mind Tricks
After the first one , its not in order
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- silencenogood silencenogood Oct 1, 2009 @ 3:36 am
- Nice list, but I would have included Hieroglyphics & The Pharcyde.
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- Burnt-1 Burnt-1 May 5, 2009 @ 5:12 pm
- Good shit on the Top Ten!
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- keitht7 keitht7 Feb 21, 2009 @ 12:56 am
- Wow first fishing now HIPHOP. I guess its true great minds do think alike.I did a lens dedicated to The TRUE G.O.A.T. I think you should check out. I also have one on Obamas HIPHOP Movement. Stop by my lenses and browse a bit. I think you'll dig them! I appreciate your efforts in bringing your lens readers and me some of the best material to read and build off of.PEACEandBLESSIN'S.KDT(I AM HIPHOP)
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