Underrated Rappers...

[Drama Setter]

Lmfao @ Wic Kid.

You mean Almostlity ?

[Evan C.]

Big L, while many people thinks he's amazing, is still underrated. He actually cared about lining up syllables and continuing the rhyme scheme, something Nas and Jay-Z don't really give a shit about. He was a way better rapper than BIG and Tupac were and yet he gets about one tenth of the acclaim they do.

Multies makes up only 30% of a good lyricist, but I agree: Big L is underrated. But if you think Nas and Jay-Z don't give a shit about "lining up syllables", you're sadly mistaken.

30% of a good lyricist? LOL, how do you figure that?

If you're not rhyming multis fairly consistently you're a shitty lyricist, period.

[Cube23]

Brother Ali is the most underrated rapper of all time. His newest album, "Us", is an instant classic and he doesn't get much recognition.

[Cube23]

Brother Ali is the most underrated rapper of all time. His newest album, "Us", is an instant classic and he doesn't get much recognition.

I personally didn't like that album

I will say Slug

Opinions are opinions, but I think that it's better than anything else has put out since Pacewon and Mr. Green's album last year. Slug is good, as well. Some more:

Murs
Mos Def
Finale- Rookie who probably had my second favorite album this year
Apathy
MF Doom
Prosper Jones
Panacea ( a group)
Black Milk
Elzhi
Evidence
Talib Kweli doesn't get too much hype

[KillahBee]

More unknown than underrated, but im gonna say Little Vic, released an ep last year that really dropped below the radar, he's probably my favorite upincoming emcee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRliya2xb_s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK9R3VOKRC0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAHvDOUZsE8

Dude even got a Primo beat on his ep! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5By3SHBp7Y0

[2sDay]

Obie Trice is an incredible rapper but is way overshadowed by Em's success. Just listen to Go to Sleep, Spend Some Time, and Drips. I bet all of u have but just to remind you how good he is.

[Cube23]

Praise Cube23's hip hop knowledge

Thanks, man. I've noticed you're pretty knowledgeable yourself.

[Noeezy]

Brother Ali is the most underrated rapper of all time. His newest album, "Us", is an instant classic and he doesn't get much recognition.

I personally didn't like that album

I will say Slug

Opinions are opinions, but I think that it's better than anything else has put out since Pacewon and Mr. Green's album last year. Slug is good, as well. Some more:

Murs
Mos Def
Finale- Rookie who probably had my second favorite album this year
Apathy
MF Doom
Prosper Jones
Panacea ( a group)
Black Milk
Elzhi
Evidence
Talib Kweli doesn't get too much hype

you got some links to their best stuff? i heard some murs, mos def, mf, and milk but not sure of the rest

[EminemBase]

Probably the most underrated in mainstream times that I can think of are (in no order)...

1. Xzibit
- A truly underrated lyricist in every aspect. He can be fierce, funny, ironic, hard-hitting, poetic, introspective. He's the whole package, like Em. He's one of the only Em collaborators to not get smashed on tracks. I think Em has had the better slightly but X can hold his own. He's made some utter classic songs. "Paparazzi" is close to a rap masterpiece and "What U See Is What U Get" is magic.

2. Obie Trice
- Obviously overshadowed by Em's fame but a true rapper in his own right. Two great first albums. I slightly prefer Cheers I'd say but they're both not far from classics.

3. Proof
- Majorly majorly talented MC. The true #2 in D12 next to Em. Swifty is then no.3 IMO. But it's weird Proof didn't do more when he could. He was obviously a very dedicated friend, making sure his crew and Em did their thing first. His debut Searching for Jerry Garcia IS a classic though. Every track is amazing for a new reason, he switches up styles and it's just fantastic and original.

4. Royce Da 5'9"
- I only heard of Royce, like many, from his Bad Meets Evil days. But those alone were enough to convince me this man is a lyricist to behold. Probably the only guy I've heard on a track with Em that I'd accept truly held his own, as an equal. Or close enough. And some argue he bettered Em sometimes. Either way, he's great. I didn't listen to his few solo cuts after that, I wasn't aware of them. But I got Street Hop and that's a great album. Just short of a classic to me but a great effort.

5. MC Guru (from Gang Starr)
- Haven't heard much of Gang Starr, I was always aware of them and heard a few tracks here and there. And was always impressed by Guru's smooth and technical style. I've just got their entire discography and am listening right through now. From what I've heard though, Guru is a stellar lyricist / rapper and I barely hear him mentioned. They make a phenomenal team.

[Cube23]

Sure. I'd be more than happy to, Noeezy.

Finale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2A1mnvqIAI and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTLGdDFZGCQ
Brother Ali: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djG9g5hCOfU, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAgHQVPE ... re=related, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU6og94qDwk, and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUuiDXI5OYI
Apathy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkxWHbJadO8 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgEKhAYR ... re=related
Prosper Jones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl0BGyVXRXA Only one I could find, but buy Mulatto Patriot's album and he delivers multiple times on other songs, like "Everybody's Crazy" and "Swordfish".
Elzhi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDAEp0SxsB4 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qui2bXSO ... re=related
Talib Kweli: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC73fFKl3-M and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx5aVI2zsFE
Pacewon and Mr. Green: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DQWvOM5sUQ (unbelieveable beat) and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDh41UE9 ... re=related (Eminem was away at the time, but they pretty much ripped him apart on this track).

[AliJack]

Luda and King Tee

[Anim]

I'll have to go with:
Big L
Proof (@Eminembase, he technically put out 2 albums and a mixtape, so if you've only heard Searching for Jerry Garcia you should chek out "I Miss the Hip-Hop Shop" and "Grown Man Shit")
Obie
Black Milk
Swifty McVay
AZ

@Evan C, multis isn't everything.....

[Satire]

This guy. 3rd verse.

Multis in every line, therefore = Godly Lyricist

[Relapse.LP]

This guy. 3rd verse.

Multis in every line, therefore = Godly Lyricist

Haha, you just destroyed Evan C.

[GiuseppeMathers]

who has ever listen to seek?it's in the group "radiX"