Commercial hip-hop has gone downhill but that's because it's expanded so much and is now one of the biggest and most popular genres in the world, there is still an incredible array of talent in the genre. If you like late 80s stuff get some EPMD & The D.O.C.
You mentioned Jay Z and The Beatles which reminded of DJ Dangermouse's Grey Album which is a mix of Beatles white album and Jay-Z's Black album. It's really very good. Have a listen. This is part 1 of 5 I think: I actually posted about it a while back. Can download the album for free http://www.manutdtalk.com/forums/music/16066-grey-album-jay-z-beatles-black-white-album.html
the revelation today that snoop dog loves Keeeping up Appearances and can't get enough of it is yet another reason why this type of music is so cutting edge.
Hip Hop is a dead genre. 50 pence and his cronies have transformed it into pop music. It's all pre-packaged commercial crap these days, with the exception of a few.
what song is this BTW,Lil Wayne has pleaded guilty to "Attempted" weapons possesion.he faces a year in prison a year without him is great
What a **** 50 cent is. His music has gone shit. His 1st album was fantastic. Not a big fan of Hip-Hop anymore BTW What a song