New and engaging rap and hip hop artists

Yes – super talented. I've been listening to this live concert recently:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Nqbic6HZs

Gerry - it’s not so much tenacity as it is a simple interest in what’s out there! There’s so much good new music with groove and depth and complexity out there today. And those past three threads have shown how resistant and scared and judgmental and bigoted an older generation is with something they don’t identify with or understand. And that’s pretty much human history in a nutshell.


But I’m going to continue appreciating new music - and acknowledging that a lot of it’s also complete crap, too - as long as I can still listen to it.

Simon  - Well...you said it all right there.  Amen.

The older generation thing - it’s interesting. I’ve read that many people identify most with the music they encountered in high school, and that does seem somewhat the case. I’ve never been that way myself, probably because I’ve been both a musician and a DJ.  There is just so much good music (among the less than stellar.)

On a non-rap tip, an album I’ve always really liked is Guitars by Philip Catherine from around ‘75. Sort of jazz/fusion but not just a shredfest - some emotional depth.  Check it out if you ever get the chance - I’d be interested to hear what you think.  Also Zap Mama - a long time favorite - and Higelin’s Illicite.  

@whipsaw thanks for the 🔗. I forgot where I first heard alpha mist, but he really got me - that synthesis of good jazz and groove and spoken word. I found his Antifon vinyl over in England and had to grab it.l!

@whipsaw  Reminds me (somewhat) of Snarky Puppy.