Then listen to the real deal : Tommy Wright III, Memphis, Tennessee. In a majestic album, T.W. III shows the finger to most of the industry's poseurs and glamour gangsta rappers. Forget about polished rhymes, feelgood beats and samples, this is hard and underground music for real men.
Afrobeat is probably the best musical genre around these years. Combining traditional (or inspired) drums with modern synth and melodies it elevates the spirit to the higher realities while naturally leading to dance.