Which rappers have the best introspective relationship songs?

Started by Posh P, Nov 26, 2015, in Music Add to Reading List

  1. Posh P
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    In your opinion, which rappers/MCs do you think have the best introspective and thought-provoking love/relationship songs or general songs about the opposite sex? I'm essentially referring to songs with a deeper meaning than the average love song with a strong underlying message.

    Personally, I think Kendrick Lamar is the best at creating good introspective relationship songs. Since going by the name of Kendrick Lamar, he has at least one deep love-type song on all of his projects. Here are some examples:

    She Needs Me

    Opposites Attract (Tomorrow w/o Her)

    No Make-Up (Her Vice)

    Poetic Justice

    These Walls

    Which rapper do you think has the best introspective relationship/love songs? Please leave examples of the songs and you can explain your reasoning behind it if you like too.
     
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    Joe Budden

     
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    Rakim

     
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    Obviously
     
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    This. Joe Buddens songs speak to my heart and see into my soul.
     
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    Common is another rapper who I feel has several great introspective relationship/love songs. Check out some below:

    Retrospect For Life

    The Light

    Faithful

    Testify

    I Used to Love H.E.R.
    (Not strictly about a woman but it is amazing how he personifies his topic in the form of a woman in this song)
     
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    Thank you to everybody who contributed to the thread. I really enjoyed listening to your suggestions and examples.
     
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