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Name an artist/group that you are surprised isn't more popular. (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 2 days ago by Notyou@sopuli.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'll start with Saul Williams. I found out about him because he opened for NiN. He was great. I thought he was going to break through when I heard him in a Nike commerical, but nope his social conscious rap didn't catch on.

What people or groups do you think should be more popular? Also name/link some songs.

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List of demands https://youtu.be/zDMtaIcrfQ0

Black Stacey https://youtu.be/kRsgavuG4sg

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[–] eightpix@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (4 children)

The Roots in their pre-Jimmy Kimmel days, and even now, are my favourite musical group. Black Star is another duo I would raise to that level as well.

Taking a look at this page, for the Last Poets, who influenced Saul Williams, it's a veritable who's who of artists I love: Wu-Tang, Public Enemy, Brand Nubian, KRS-ONE, Guru, Mos Def & Talib Kweli.

[–] bluedope@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Fallon, not Kimmel.

[–] delirium@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think he’s right, it’s his favorite group!

[–] eightpix@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Yeah, I'm still a fan of the group. Not too attached to their host.

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