There are many underground artists that are way better then most, maybe all, mainstream artists......

underground artists that I listen are Sage Francis, Atmosphere (Slug), Eyedea, Last Emperor, Immortal Technique

I dont listen any mainstream music now....but every once in awhile somthing good does come out...Kayna West is ok i my books and so is Nas...the rest i dont like

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