I don't know about skills but, tonality-wise, I like Chuck D's voice. And Q-Tip's voice. And Ice-T's voice. And Adroc from the Beasties' whiny nasal voice.
I like Busta and ODB (rip) and Missy Elliott cuz they all strike me as being a bit nuts.
Out of the poll options (not picking "other") I'd pick KRS-One.
But rap-wise I think KAIN (of the Last Poets) is king. (If you like Saul Williams and Mos Def you should love him.)
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