Well, I don't know if there are any fans of Dilated Peoples, but they're really good, IMO. They are hip-hop, yes, but not typical rap crap, ie. 50cent.
Here's one of their music videos for the new album: This Way
Well, I also don't know if you guys are big Battleaxe Records followers, but Sweatshop Union, another hip hop group, has released a new album. This is some really good stuff, and if you guys like activist style people, well these guys are quite activist style.
The Pharcyde is working on a new release but they've been quiet about it. All I know is that it's out sometime this year. They may be they're as good as Jurassic 5 and Dilated Peoples.
just their forum - Humboldt Beginnings is rumored for release on June 26. Can't wait