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I promise I'm not trying to spam you with stuff!
With that specific criticism in mind, I listen to what I listen to because of the lyrics for the most part, and I'm not into those things either. Here are some examples I'd recommend.
Some folks don't like Atmosphere's style much, but I'm recommending these to you because of their lyrics, specifically. (Personally I think these are both bangers though.)
(If you have them, put on some nice headphones. Esp for Brother Ali.)
A couple from Atmosphere:
Okay
Let me know what you want
Brother Ali has a couple that really speak to me too:
Can't Take That Away
Uncle Sam Goddamn
I am not trying to make you "like" Rap, FYI. Folks like what they like.
I'm just trying to open a path to show you that how you described it in your prior comment does not describe most hip hop - even if it describes most hip hop you have heard. 🙂
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