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DJ S.O.S.
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o.k., I KNOW this will start a debate: What is the perfect rap song? What do I mean by perfect? I mean a song that combines 1. lyrical skill, 2. creativity, 3. listenability, 4.content, 5.and good old fashion dopeness. I think that "Road To The Riches" by Kool G. Rap & D.J. Polo is the best. The way that He told a whole life story so succinctly is fresh....I also like "lil' Ghetto Boy" by dre' and snoop......

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I've seen this post for a couple days now, and I think I gave it enough thought, so here's my pick:


Pete Rock and CL Smooth - They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)






Lyrical skill -
***** (5/5 stars)

Creativity -
***** (5/5 stars)

Listenability -
***** (5/5 stars)

Content -
***** (5/5 stars)

Good old fashion dopeness -
***** (5/5 stars)

This song never gets old. I've listened to it from day one, and I still find that I have to hear it from time to time...



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uneq - you might have hit that one right on the head man

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i have plenty of songs to categorize on this list....but ill name a few and actually pick one for each region of the country...


Gotta go with HEAVY D'S MR BIG STUFF OR EVEN OVERWEIGHT LOVER fits every category.  (why this man gets no props i dont know why)


Ice Cube Today was a good day/Jacking for Beats


Ghetto Boys Mind is Playing Tricks


Outkast - Growing Old


2 Live Crew - Me So Horny (That Firecracker Sample never grows old)


And Even if it wasnt hyped....


Sir Mix A Lot - Baby Got Back (Lyrics were on point/ Crazy Scratch)


 



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Nas is like -


Produced by the greatest producer ever, possibly his best beat ever, a great break, etc. 


Nas at the height of his powers, reaching back to the illmatic days to bless you. 


Mac



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One song that has  always been one of my favorites is "One Love" Whodini.. lyrics, dope beat.. it all worked... I never get tired of listening to that..

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I can't beleive none of you said "Bedtime Story".. It's CLASSIC!! You gotta admit it's all story.... And where's THE MESSAGE? you mean to tell me that those two didn't hit you guys first.. We're talking true stories here..and not to mention that you can't find anyone who doesn't know all of the words to both songs..Black or white....both songs are known world wide....Beleive me I know.. I've heard everyone from usa to japan singing both of them and Jammin them both.....Come on ole heads...think!!

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True, true......



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I'll give you one more good one, The Self Destruction rap.. It was good because of the overall message of it. not to mention the artists that were used on it..Some heavy hitters....

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Definately

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DJ UnEq wrote:


I've seen this post for a couple days now, and I think I gave it enough thought, so here's my pick: Pete Rock and CL Smooth - They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) Lyrical skill - ***** (5/5 stars) Creativity - ***** (5/5 stars) Listenability - ***** (5/5 stars) Content - ***** (5/5 stars) Good old fashion dopeness - ***** (5/5 stars) This song never gets old. I've listened to it from day one, and I still find that I have to hear it from time to time...


That's a really good call.I don't think that can really be topped,but I'll throw a couple more into the equation...


Above The Law - Freedom Of Speech


Just-Ice - Goin' Way Back


Stetsasonic - Talkin' All That Jazz  


BDP - My Philosophy




-- Edited by dcee at 17:53, 2006-05-08

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I got another one for you guys, it doesn't go back but the story was nice, 2pac's brenda got a baby.Oh and then there's DMX's slippin, you gotta relate to the lyrics in that one...plus it has that story type beat..

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