What Rapper would you recomend to someone who is totally new to Rap?

I’m a Rocker. I love the 80s. favorite band is Bon Jovi, and i don’t like Rap. The Closest thing that i’ve heard to Rap is Linkin Park, and i think they’re good.

So, any sugestions?

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20 Responses to “What Rapper would you recomend to someone who is totally new to Rap?”
  1. You Can Hate Me Now says:

    Run-DMC
    Beastie Boys
    Lupe Fiasco
    2Pac
    Eminem

  2. ewilliams0743 says:

    2 Pac, Raps daddy

  3. Rachel M says:

    Eminem, Twista,

  4. Dave Chappelle 4 President says:

    Lupe Fiasco

    idk, a lot of rockers seem to like him.

    Also 2Pac, everyone loves him.

  5. RALPH (Think RHH) lonely fat kid says:

    2pac
    biggie
    nas
    jay z
    eminem
    DMX
    bone thugs n harmony
    cunninlynguists
    50 cent (stick to his old stuff)
    ice cube
    dr.dre
    snoop dogg

  6. bthought says:

    well, maybe ease into it with Rage Against the Machine, then if you like that try some old school stuff like grandmaster flash, kool moe dee, or kook g rap.

  7. iampeaches says:

    Tupac
    Biggie Smalls
    Eminem
    Nas
    Dr. Dre
    Snoop Dog(early stuff is really good)

  8. EmmaChloee says:

    Jay-Z

    Some of his music is sorta of similar genre

    Have you heard
    Jay-Z/Linkin Park — Encore/Numb

    Fantastic Song

  9. ANGëL© Reading Is Fundamental says:

    I suggest listen to the following three albums to get you started:
    Paid in Full by Erick B & Rakim
    Illmatic by NaS
    Illadelph Halflife by The Roots

  10. MEANIE says:

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    Then He Gon Pass It To The Low (Low)
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    Watch Me Roll
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    (Crank Dat Soulja Boy)
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    Watch Me Crank It
    Watch Me Roll
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  11. Jessica C (classic rock <3) says:

    anything old school to start. then go to eminem and jay-z

  12. Alex says:

    Lupe Fiasco - his lyrics are clean and he’s not too hardcore. He also uses a lot of variations of music, like jazz and electronic stuff. If you watched the VMAs, his band was full of rockers. Also he gives out a lot of good messages.

    I know FloBots isn’t really rap, but you’d probably like their fast pace music.

  13. Melissa M says:

    Daang you are missing out. Try Lupe fiasco or kanye west. They’re both good and you don’t have to be all ghetto to listen to them. If you cant relate to their words just listen to their chill beats.
    Jay-z is good but only if you’ve been into rap for some time.

    OHHH listen to Bottle Action by MISS B for a funny ass rap. Trust me it is good shit! Real crazy heffa.

  14. Dani D says:

    lupe fiasco , N.E.R.D, and Pharel

  15. Sheki Shabazz says:

    for a first like you, i would recommend:

    2pac
    biggie
    rhymefest
    murs
    zion i
    lupe fiasco
    common

  16. c_brock23 says:

    tupac
    lil wayne
    snoop dog
    t.i
    jeezy
    eminem

  17. ? Ç?Ú_4_??ƒ? ? Chicago Bears 4-3 says:

    Try Fort Minor, you probably know him Lol

    and

    try

    Tupac
    Eminem
    Nas

    and what most of everyone said lol
    :)

  18. Espanol Huey** says:

    Some of my fav and best rappers.

    2pac, 2mex, Big Pun, Biggie Smalls, Common,The Game,Gangstarr.Immortal Technique,Kanye West,Lupe Fiasco, Mexicano 777, Public Enemy, Papoose, of Mexican Decent, Rakim, AZ, Krs-One, N.W.A, Nas, Ice Cube, Wu Tang Clan,Outkast, Bushwick Bill. The Geto Boys, Talib Kweli, South Park Mexican.

  19. ?JoshC? CHEERS ON THE RIOT!!! says:

    scooby doo

    ruh roo
    scoob dooby doo
    he has mad rhyming skills

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