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10. Mobb Deep - The Infamous




9. dead prez - Let's Get Free




8. Jurassic 5 - Power in Numbers




7. Eminem - Marshall Mathers Lp




6. The Game - The Documentary




5. Nas - God's Son





4. Gang Starr - Moment of Truth





3. Jedi Mind Tricks - Violent by Design




2. Masta Ace - A Long Hot Summer




1. 50 Cent - Power of the Dollar

I've had many crushes in my young life; I've even been in love a few times; however, I've reached a point where I've lost that tingle in my trousers.

When I was in high school I had a lot of false alarms. I was quick to say "I love you", but did so without even really knowing what true love was. I flung that love out to whatever was hot and on the radio willing to put out.

I graduated to college, where I found my first TRUE love: Underground Hip-Hop. A bit of Blue Scholars, a dabble of Sweatshop Union, some Jedi Mind Tricks. I started doing things like making mixed CDs for them--that's when you know you're caught up.

This was a long-standing relationship, one that I still haven't put behind me. We continued to age and grow together. I added Atmosphere, MF DOOM, Common, Living Legends, and so on and so forth. At some point, I needed something new.

Like any good Bro Namath in college, I let Jack Johnson dote on me. How else could me and my fellow Bro-do Baggins's get down, while playing Halo and trying to get girls naked? Like all relationships rooted in sex, this one saw its fair share of problems... It became more of a niche- a hit it and quit it, if you will- good for rainy days, studying, and impressing girls. I needed more inspiration.

Enter: The Black Keys. This was the party girl, dancing on a table top, grabbing everyone's attention with her boisterous personality. How could you not like her? Yeah, she's loud; maybe slightly obnoxious to some; but, she pulled me in like no other. It was something different than I'd ever felt before. She opened my eyes to entirely new genres.

Lately, The Black Keys- along with other garage, blues, honey-drip vocals, alt rock groups- have been constantly on my mind. White Stripes, Heartless Bastards, Raconteurs. Somewhere, though, in a small crevice in the curls of my brain, is a thought. A thought that it's possible I could stray; I could find something on the side that will give me butterflies in my stomach like when I was a kid; something that will give me that wet-my-pants joy.

I need help though. That is why I've made this want ad. I need an artist or group that I can fall in love with. I'm not looking for one or two tracks; I'm not even looking for one or two albums; I'm looking for a band with an ENTIRE CATALOG that is worth cop[ping/ulating]. I want something lip-biting, cum-in-my-pants good.

Look, I'll always love you, baby, but it's time to find something new to reinvigorate my life.

Can you be that group? [Please, let me know!!!]

I know, I know... these journals are all over the place here. But I decided to jump on the bandwagon to look back at 20,000 scrobbles since my list reset. Why not?

omega_switch22b's top albums (overall)
1. Bethlehem - Sardonischer Untergang Im Zeichen Irrelioser (243) 2. Agalloch - The Mantle (239) 3. The Prodigy - Music For The Jilted Genertion (232) 4. Boards of Canada - Geogaddi (230) 5. Organized Konfusion - Stress: The Extinction Agenda (221) 6. maudlin of the Well - Leaving Your Body Map (198) 7. Slowdive - Souvlaki (192) 8. Cannibal Ox - The Cold Vein (150) 9. Steve Roach - Mystic Chords & Sacred Spaces (149) 10. Warning - Watching From A Distance (146) 11. Sun Kil Moon - April (143) 12. Björk - Vespertine (139) 13. Global Communication - 76 14 (127) 14. Gorguts - The Erosion of Sanity (115) 15. Stendeck - Faces (113) 16. OutKast - ATLiens (112) 17. The Future Sound of London - Lifeforms Disc 1 (109) 18. Red House Painters - Red House Painters (100) 19. Autechre - Amber (98) 20. Ulrich Schnauss - Far Away Trains Passing By (95) 21. diSEMBOWELMENT - Transcendence Into the Peripheral / Dusk (91) 22. Steve Roach - Dreamtime Return (90) 23. Low - I Could Live in Hope (90) 24. Mayhem - Wolf's Lair Abyss (89) 25. Nas - Illmatic (88) 26. Dj Tiesto - Magik, Vol. 7: Live in Los Angeles (87) 27. J-Live - The Best Part (87) 28. Walknut - Graveforests And Their Shadows (87) 29. Lykathea Aflame - Elvenefris (86) 30. Mayhem - De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas (84) 31. Jeru the Damaja - The Sun Rises in the East (83) 32. Tool - Lateralus (82) 33. In the Woods... - HEart of the Ages (81) 34. maudlin of the Well - Bath (80) 35. Deep Puddle Dynamics - The Taste of Rain...Why Kneel (79) 36. Negură Bunget - Om (79) 37. Aphex Twin - Drukqs Disc 1 (79) 38. Emperor - Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk [Bonus Tracks] (77) 39. Smif-N-Wessun - Dah Shinin' (Parental Advisory) (77) 40. DJ Shadow - Entroducing... (76) 41. Eluvium - Copia (75) 42. Johann Johannsson - Fordlandia (74) 43. Bathory - Under the Sign of the Black Mark (74) 44. Hypocrisy - Final Chapter (71) 45. Have a Nice Life - Deathconsciousness (71) 46. Enslaved - Below the Lights (71) 47. Jedi Mind Tricks - Violent By Design (Parental Advisory) (68) 48. Pestilence - Testimony of the Ancients (67) 49. Harold Budd - The White Arcades (66) 50. Amorphis - Tales From the Thousand Lakes (65)

Underground é uma expressão usada para designar um ambiente cultural que foge dos padrões comerciais, dos modismos e que está fora da mídia. Muito conhecido como Movimento Underground ou Cena Underground.



No universo do Hip Hop, essa palavra tem muito peso e importância. Se tudo virar moda, se tudo for feito com o único e simples intuito de ganhar dinheiro - Não é que isso seja errado, vale ressaltar - a fonte vai secar e vamos entrar em uma era de colapso criativo. Com letras muito parecidas, estilos idênticos, sonorizados da mesma forma...

Pensando bem, estamos quase entrando nessa era de colapso. E não temos heróis nessa história. Temos Mc's, B.boys, Grafiteiros e DJ's tentando fazer a diferença. Muitas vezes pagando um preço caro por isso. O anonimato e a falta de reconhecimento são comuns para os que dedicam seu talento e tempo para algo que provavelmente não será um sucesso de vendas.

Isso é o underground: menos preocupação com vendas e maior cuidado com o conteúdo da obra.

Nesse processo, muito material de qualidade e autenticidade inquestionável acaba sendo perdido pela falta de espaço, e muitas vezes pela ignorância e intolerância de quem deveria fornecer informação e não privá-la por motivos pessoais.

Artistas como Aesop RockAtmosphere,Immortal Technique, MF DOOM, Madvillain,]Jedi Mind Tricks, CunninLynguists, Quasimoto, Raekwon,Non Phixion, Dilated Peoples, K-Otix e os nacionais Quinto Andar, Contra Fluxo,Kamau,Slim Rimografia, pentágono, Black Alien, OtroPlano, Hadda & DJ A,Ataque Beliz, Rapadura, Flora Matos,Inumanos, A Filial,Parteum, EMICIDA, Marechal e muitos outros nunca serão exibidos em programas convencionais.

E quem deveria ouvir, não para copiar, mas para ter uma referência musical, não ouve e fica com menos opções para inspirar o processo criativo. O ciclo vicioso da mesmice vai dar mais uma volta e fazer mais uma vítima da falta de informação.

Hoje temos uma ferramenta útil, importante, fácil de se usar, com acesso livre: a world wide web. O que seria do underground hoje sem a internet? Seria mais underground ainda, com poucos gatos pingados deslumbrando verdadeiras obras de arte.

Muito prazer, me chamo Hadda Mc, 30 anos de vida, 20 anos de Hip-Hop sendo 12 deles dedicados exclusivamente ao Rap. Underground é nossa área, bem- vindos!

Fique de olho na coluna para não perder as "faixas bombas" escondidas em álbuns desconhecidos pela maioria. Mas quem vai dizer se presta ou não é você.

Emil_lkpg's top albums (overall)
1. Jay-Z - Blueprint 3 (304) 2. Amesoeurs - Amesoeurs (291) 3. P.O.S. - Never Better (264) 4. Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison/ At San Quentin (The Complete 1969 Concert)/ America (3 Pak Longbox) (195) 5. Led Zeppelin - Mothership (190) 6. Rush - Chronicles (181) 7. Nas - Illmatic (162) 8. Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt (161) 9. Grateful Dead - American Beauty (156) 10. Jedi Mind Tricks - A History of Violence (151) 11. Nirvana - Nevermind (140) 12. Bob Dylan - The Essential Bob Dylan (140) 13. Big L - Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous (136) 14. Misfits - American Psycho (133) 15. Mos Def - The Ecstatic (133) 16. Agalloch - Ashes Against the Grain (121) 17. Rise Against - Appeal To Reason (117) 18. Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3 (116) 19. Foo Fighters - The Colour and the Shape (115) 20. Dropkick Murphys - Blackout (115) 21. Sizzla - The Journey: The Very Best of Sizzla Kalonji (109) 22. Mobb Deep - The Infamous (107) 23. Foo Fighters - One by One (104) 24. Ramones - Loud, Fast, Ramones: Their Toughest Hits (102) 25. Iron Maiden - Somewhere Back In Time (100) 26. Jedi Mind Tricks - Servants In Heaven, Kings In Hell (95) 27. AZ - Doe Or Die (93) 28. Jay-Z - The Black Album (93) 29. The Rolling Stones - Hot Rocks 1964-1971 (91) 30. Kapten Röd - Stjärnorna Finns Här (90) 31. Various Artists - The Meanest of Times (85) 32. Rise Against - The Sufferer & The Witness (85) 33. The Gladiators - Dreadlocks, the Time Is Now (84) 34. Iron Maiden - A Matter of Life and Death (83) 35. The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy & The Lash (81) 36. The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God (81) 37. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - The Essential Bruce Springsteen (81) 38. Johnny Cash - American IV: The Man Comes Around (80) 39. Nirvana - Unplugged In New York (80) 40. Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend (79) 41. Flogging Molly - Within a Mile of Home (79) 42. Army of the Pharaohs - Ritual Of Battle (78) 43. Robert Plant - Raising Sand (78) 44. Volbeat - Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood (76) 45. J. Cole - The Warm Up (75) 46. CunninLynguists - Strange Journey Volume One (73) 47. Queen - Live at Wembley Stadium (72) 48. The Hellacopters - Head Off (72) 49. Megadeth - Endgame (72) 50. Muse - Showbiz (72)

Emil_lkpg's top albums (overall)
1. Jay-Z - Blueprint 3 (304) 2. Amesoeurs - Amesoeurs (293) 3. P.O.S. - Never Better (265) 4. Led Zeppelin - Mothership (226) 5. Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison/ At San Quentin (The Complete 1969 Concert)/ America (3 Pak Longbox) (195) 6. Rush - Chronicles (182) 7. Mos Def - The Ecstatic (173) 8. Grateful Dead - American Beauty (171) 9. Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt (165) 10. Nas - Illmatic (165) 11. Them Crooked Vultures - Them Crooked Vultures (161) 12. Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3 (151) 13. Jedi Mind Tricks - A History of Violence (151) 14. Foo Fighters - The Colour and the Shape (149) 15. Big L - Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous (143) 16. Dropkick Murphys - Blackout (142) 17. Bob Dylan - The Essential Bob Dylan (140) 18. Nirvana - Nevermind (140) 19. Misfits - American Psycho (135) 20. Agalloch - Ashes Against the Grain (121)

1. What's your favorite song by 15? (MF DOOM)
Can't Decide Between Hyssop and Doper Skiller

2. How did you get into 20? (Crown Of Thornz)
I heard about them first while watching documentary about New York hardcore "N.Y.H.C.".

3. Who is your favourite member in 1? Misfits
My favourite member of Misfits is definitely Doyle. He's huge as rock and mercilessly bashing his guitar.

4. What’s your favorite lyric bit by 29? (Insane Poetry)
Definitely Jihad (ft. Sutter Kain). Hardcore delivery of Shakespear the One-Man Riot and Sutter Kain is a masterpiece of ghetto metal.

5. Have you ever seen 22 live? (La Coka Nostra)
Unfortunately, I haven't

6. What's your favorite album from 10? (Atmosphere)
With no doubt Seven's Travels

7. Do you own any merchandise from 3? (Public Enemy)
Aside from nearly full discography on CD's and a vinyl of "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back" i've got a t-shirt and a New Era cap made by OBEY.

8. What is a good memory you have of 7? (7L & Esoteric)
DUMB was made with similar sense of humour as mine.

9. Is there a member of the same age as you in 2? (Esham)
Esham is now 36, so he's about 15 years older than me. No, there isn't.

10. When did you first get into 8? (Necro)
It was about 3 or 4 years ago. I was looking for some dark and grimy rap, and there my friends told me about Necro.

11. Who likes 4 along with you? (Minor Threat)
No one. My friends like rap or indie rock, not really hardcore punk.

12. Which song did you first hear from 16? (Immortal Technique)
First was Dance With the Devil wich is basically a shocking story about disturbing violence and its tragical consequences.

13. What song made you fall in love with 5? (Insane Clown Posse)
I loved this band for Tilt-A-Whirl

14. Which song do you not like by 18? CunninLynguists
None

15. Why do you like 14's songs? Slayer
Speed, power, thrashing drums, bass, guitars. Howling vocals of Tom Araya. The Essence of Slayer.

16. Where did you first hear 6? Terror
On Last.fm listening constantly, similar bands to Black Flag.

17. How long was 19 a band before you liked them? Plastic Little
They released first songs on EP in 2004. I started to listen them a while after dropping first album in 2006.

18. Does 13 have a song that gives you a bad memory? Bad Brains
No, not at all. Only good feelings are connected with BB.

19. When did you get into 17? Jedi Mind Tricks
I got into JMT about 2003.

20. How long have you been into 9? Ill Bill
Over 5 years

21. If 11 had a concert 300 miles away, would you drive there to see them? Black Flag
Hell yeah!!! But i know it's impossible :(

22. How many CD's do you own of 12? Ultramagnetic MC's
Only one. Critical Beatdown

23. Does 21 have a song that makes you cry? 2 Live Crew
I don't think so :D

24.

25. Does 23 have a song that makes you smile? Cro-Mags
Kuruksetra makes me smile very wide

26. What's the last song you've listened to from 28? Kool G Rap
4, 5, 6

27. Is there a song by 32 that you've listened to more than 30 times? Spank Rock
I've listened to What It Look Like, IMC, Backyard Betty and Touch Me more than 30 times

28. Any song by 50 that you've only listened to once? Big Daddy Kane
Several.

29. Is there a song you are sick of hearing by 24? Nine
Nope.

30. What song got you into 40? Brotha Lynch Hung
Rest In Piss

31. What is your favorite single by 25? Madball
Powerful Set It Off

32. If 49 hated you, what would you do? King Gordy
I would be pleased being hated by King Gordy.

33. What would you say if 42 or one of the members from 42 asked you out? Tuff Crew
Of course i'd refuse. Such a stupid question.

34. Would you care if 41 had a boyfriend/girlfriend? Non Phixion
Of course not

35. Who has the best voice in 46? Roll Deep
Wiley

36. Do you think 26 is/are good looking? Grayskul
Not. Honestly, the Grayskul members are ugly :D

37. How many times have you listened to your favorite song by 36? Mr. Hyde
I've listened Say My Name about 26 times.

38. How many CD's do you own of 30? Negative Approach
Just one. Total Recall

39. Is there a song from 38 that makes you mad? Dr. Octagon
Not at all.

40. Which member from 31 do you want to see go solo? A.J.K.S.
He is actually a solo artist.

41. What does your favorite song from 48 remind you of? Three 6 Mafia
Now I'm High, Really High. I think the title is obvious.

42. Did you hate 43 at first? The Cool Kids
Not at all. I liked them from the first time.

43. Does your best friend also listen to 33? Arsonists
I don't think that my best friend even know that the Arsonists exist.

44. Do you think your parents would like 37? Sean Price
I don't think so.

45. Does 47 have a song that makes you want to dance? Prozak
Not really.

46. Have you ever seen 34 in person? Snowgoons
Nope

47. Do you like 44's name? Tech N9ne
Moniker and real name (Aaron Dontez Yates) of Tech N9ne are normal so there's no reason to dislike it.

48. Is there someone in 45 that you want to go out with? Gogol Bordello
Pamela Jintana Racine :) a decent girl to go out

49. Do you know anyone that hates 39? Slaine
Personally i don't know any of them, but just look at Slaine's shoutbox :)

50. Have you ever danced to a song from 35? Kool Keith
Kool Keith's music isn't easy to dance to.



IT'S ALL ABOUT MY MUSIC

to not support the tag fuckup by tagging artists i've seen live, here's a list:

Aloe Blacc
Atmosphere (2x)
Big Tone
Black Milk
Brother Ali
Chaoze One
Creutzfeld & Jakob
CunninLynguists
Dendemann
Die Beleidiger
Digital Mystikz
Dilated Peoples
Dj Grand Wizard Theodore
DJ Haitian Star & DJ L-BooGie
DJ Rafik (2x)
DJ Vadim & Yarah Bravo
Dudley Perkins
eMC - Masta Ace, Punchline, Stricklin, Wordsworth -
F.R. (2x)
Georgia Anne Muldrow
Grandmaster Melle Mel
Guilty Simpson (2x)
Helge Schneider
Heltah Skeltah
Hilltop Hoods
Huss Und Hodn
J.ROCC
Jean Grae
Jedi Mind Tricks
John Robinson
K.I.Z.
Kano
Kid Cudi
Kurtis Blow
Madcon
Maeckes & Plan B
Majors
Marteria
Method Man & Redman
MED
MSTRKRFT
Ndungu Kina
O.S.S.
Olli Banjo (2x)
Papoose
Peanut Butter Wolf
Percee P
Pete Philly & Perquisite
Phat Kat
Prinz Pi
Redman
Roll Deep
Ronny Trettmann
Rusko
Santigold
Snoop Dogg
Spezializtz
Sugarhill Gang
Taktloss (2x)
Talib Kweli (2x)
The Beatnuts
The Perceptionists - Mr. Lif, Akrobatik -
The Roots (2x)
The Streets
Wax Tailor
Zion I

best concerts so far:
Aloe Blacc (standing in the sun, listening to his tunes, a layer of Soul all over the crowd, great feeling)
Atmosphere (standing in the rain, listening to his tunes, a layer of his heart all over the crowd, greater feeling)
Die Beleidiger (Ich bin Doktor der Hurensohnologie!)
Dilated Peoples (first row, headnodding and jumping with 15.000 other people)
Dudley Perkins (How'd you get so funky, Dudley?)
Huss und Hodn (Ich bin Doktor der Hurensohnologie!²)
John Robinson (hip-hop lover spreading his feelings)
Kurtis Blow (best concert ever, the bringer of old school funk)
Madcon (great party in the sun, perfect festival tunes)
Maeckes & Plan B (ohne Kommentar)
Redman (PARTY OVER HERE, AIN'T SHIT OVER THERE!!)
Rusko (freaking out to Dubstep at 5AM. somehow relieving from worries)
The Roots (hip-hop big band, of course awesome!)



feel free to comment and share your concert experiences.