I'd definitely go with 80's rap long before I tried modern rap. Don't get me wrong, I don't like rap at all, but I can tolerate 80's rap. Today's rap is (c)rap.
Try for the happier sounding rap. Today's rap artists all sound exceedingly pissed off, even when they're talking about being rich and getting the girl of their dreams.
And even rap haters don't mind the occasional will smith number - hell start your friend out with Fresh Prince. I've even caught my wife chanting that one, and she's pretty much a jazz and blues only girl.
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