I really like Sean P and Raekwon right now. Except that I found out that I don't listen to hip-hop much lately. I've been listening to some Kenn Starr and Supastition but they're rather average.
I forgot to mention Cappadonna. Especially from "The pillage" times. I'm bumping it on repeat lately. Also ,I'm checking his new album right now. Anybody listened to "Slang prostitution" already?
I dislike his "bone this bitch, louis vuitton" alternative style though.
yeah come to think of it I disliked all of his solo albums except the pillage - but this one I really like. "Run", "Black boy", "Milk the cow", "Slang editorial" are decent imo.
El-P for me, and like Preachy said - mostly because of his productions. But (in defense of his rapping skills) Dear Sirs and Poisenville Kids No Wins are outstanding.