I don't know, I think there can be melody in spoken word. Only 5 videos... some decent examples though. You honestly couldn't view these as music? Of course I'm sure most who write off an entire genre will simply not listen and restate their points...
Bone Thugs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLbefwHpaZQ
Nas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWbpmOO9HRA
The Roots
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqi5P4gAvSY
Even Dre...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS8ovxWYvTo
Eminem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS7qq...eature=related
Throw in a bonus video too, well worth checking out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HrSN7176XI