Atmosphere- Trying to find a balance
Jeru The Damaga- Scientifical Madness
Gangstarr- Mass Appeal, work, JFK to LAX
Aesop Rock
Afu-Ra- Whirlwind through cities
About the only song that survived Kurupt's 1999 "Streetz is a Mutha" (hell, just about Death Row RecorRAB in general) is 'Step Up' featuring Crooked I and Xzibit. Credit to that goes to the guests and a strong beat.
GURU Ganstarr
Black Eyed Peas - Behind The Front cd (pre Fergie)
jeru the damaja
Deltron 3030
Nas - Hip Hop is Dead (Iron Butterfly Inna Gadda Da Vida beat)
Mos Def
Common
OGC
KRS-One