I think you should focus more on labels instead of the artists.
Fondle 'm Records, Rawkus Entertainment, Nervous Records (check the Hip Hop
independents day series) have been coming up with some serious shit lately.
I don't know how far back you want to go but the Gang Starr lp is of course
something you can't go wrong with. Most people on the list like the Black
Eyed Peas as well. For real uptodate info I recommend the www.hiphop.com
site.
and keep an eye out for the new Tribe called Quest lp. (I haven't seen it
yet).
Jeroen van der Ent
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