6TreG

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:31:19 -0500

88-Keys

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:03:52 -0500

A Tribe Called Quest

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:03:20 -0500

Without question the most intelligent, artistic rap group during the 1990s, A Tribe Called Quest jump-started and perfected the hip-hop alternative to hardcore and gangsta rap. In essence, they abandoned the macho posturing rap music had been constructed upon, and focused instead on abstract philosophy and message tracks. The "sucka MC" theme had never been completely ignored in hip-hop, but Tribe confronted numerous black issues -- date rape, use of the word nigger, the trials and tribulations of the rap industry -- all of which overpowered the occasional game of the dozens.

Beyoncé feat. Bun B and Slim Thug

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:37:31 -0500

Big Boi

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:31:02 -0500

Big L

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:49:04 -0500

Big Punisher

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:37:18 -0500

Blue Scholars

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:45:05 -0500

Bone Crusher

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:12:09 -0500

Bone Thugs N Harmony

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:28:57 -0500

Bow Wow

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:35 -0500

Just as diamonds are created from carbon through intense heat and pressure deep beneath the earth's surface, Bow Wow -- listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest solo rapper to ever hit #1 -- has matured from a multi-platinum teen rap star into a full-fledged musical force with his fifth studio album, The Price of Fame, a journey inside the mind of a man who's grown up in the public eye, felt the pleasures and pitfalls of acclaim, and learned valuable lessons from the wealth of his experience.

Boxie

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:57:02 -0500

Behind the music, there is always a story to be told. Whether it’s triumph or tribulation, Queens-bred R&B singer Boxie (Jason H. Dendy) is revealing his tale through his vocal skills. “This is the B side of the [music] industry, side Boxie,” he explains, of using his talents to showcase the reality behind the music. “This is the side that you’re not gonna see. This is the grind, this is the struggle, this is the street for R&B.” Hailing from New York City’s regal borough, the Southside Jamaica resident came up amid a violent and drug-infested neighborhood.

Brand Nubian

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:22:50 -0500

Busta Rhymes

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:46:22 -0500

The most idiosyncratic personality in rap and possessor of its most recognizable delivery, a halting, ragga-inspired style with incredible complexity, inventiveness, and humor, Busta Rhymes formed Leaders of the New School in 1990 and released two albums with the group before breaking out with a 1996 solo hit single, "Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check."

C-Ride

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:16:48 -0500

Cam'ron

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:07:33 -0500

Cassidy

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:35 -0500

The first MC of significance to be supported by Swizz Beatz's J-affiliated Full Surface label, Cassidy is a fresh-faced Philadelphian who gained a lot of attention as a battle rapper -- with a successful bout against Freeway as one of the first feathers in his cap. People who had been following him through several mixtape appearances were more than a little surprised by the angle taken on his first solo single, "Hotel." Rather than build on his street credibility, Cassidy used the song -- with vocal hooks courtesy of R.

Chalie Boy

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:38:47 -0500

Ciara

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:35 -0500

The title of her much-anticipated sophomore album says it all and as Grammy winning young superstar Ciara declares, “My second record is called “The Evolution” because I feel like I’m graduating to a whole new level creatively and musically. I co-wrote every song and co-produced many of the tracks on this record so it really reflects where I am as an artist.

Clipse

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:35 -0500

Clipse have never heard of the sophomore jinx.

“I didn’t think nothing of it,” says Malice. “Then I kept hearing it, and kept hearing it and it kept getting in my mind: Maybe we can’t do it. Maybe that’s just how the game works. Maybe it’s something that I didn’t know of or whatever. But it didn’t plague us at all.”

“I was like, ‘What do y’all mean? We make records,’” adds Pusha T. “I don’t know. I’m pretty sure it happens, but that was just more of an incentive. I don’t even believe in it.”

Clipse featuring Kanye West

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:45:38 -0500

Clipse featuring Pharrell Williams

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:16:46 -0500

Collie Buddz

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:14:17 -0600

Born in New Orleans but raised in Bermuda, dancehall singer Collie Buddz was entranced by the urban music of his island home. He favored dancehall the most, but soca and hip-hop were important too, all of which exploded out the speakers of his DJ brother. His brother was also involved in recording Collie's demo track, "Come Around," an infectious song that blew up in Europe and topped the charts in the U.K. before it came to Jamaica.

Consequence

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:51:31 -0600

Introduced to hip-hop audiences in 1996 with his appearance on A Tribe Called Quest's album Beats, Rhymes and Life (a opportunity in part made possible by the fact that Q-Tip was his cousin), rapper Consequence was forced to move from label to label after Tribe's breakup in 1998, even recording a full-length album for Elektra that was later shelved.

Cypress Hill

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:35 -0500

Cypress Hill were notable for being the first Latino hip-hop superstars, but they became notorious for their endorsement of marijuana, which actually isn't a trivial thing. Not only did the group campaign for its legalization, but their slow, rolling bass-and-drum loops pioneered a new, stoned funk that became extraordinary influential in '90s hip-hop -- it could be heard in everything from Dr. Dre's G-funk to the chilly layers of English trip-hop. DJ Muggs crafted the sound, and B Real, with his pinched, nasal voice, was responsible for the rhetoric that made them famous.

Da Brat

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:57:27 -0600

Dana Dane

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:22:02 -0500

Dar Williams

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:40:42 -0500

Daz

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:35 -0500

dead prez

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:46:57 -0500

Derty

Sun, 10 May 2009 23:10:21 -0500

Derty featuring Lil Boosie

Sat, 23 May 2009 15:34:47 -0500

DMX

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:35 -0500

Following the deaths of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G., DMX took over as the reigning, undisputed king of hardcore rap. He was that rare commodity: a commercial powerhouse with artistic and street credibility to spare. His rapid ascent to stardom was actually almost a decade in the making, which gave him a chance to develop the theatrical image that made him one of rap's most distinctive personalities during his heyday.

Dolla

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:49:26 -0600

Dr. Dre

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:35:45 -0500

Dre

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:35 -0500

E-40

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:35 -0500

Throughout the '90s and into the next decade, E-40 led a generation of Cali Bay Area rappers and attracted a large cult following of listeners that spread from the West Coast to the South. His uncanny rhyme delivery set him apart from the mainstream, as he coined his own lexicon of street-speak and experimented with overdubbed vocals. Moreover, his longevity and sincerity earned him many alliances, first among his Bay Area colleagues, then with Jive Records and numerous Dirty South camps, among them No Limit and Cash Money Records.

Fugees

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:23:12 -0500

The Fugees translated an intriguing blend of jazz-rap, R&B, and reggae into huge success during the mid-'90s, when the trio's sophomore album The Score hit number one on the pop charts and sold over five million copies. The trio formed in the late '80s in the New Jersey area, where Lauryn Hill and Prakazrel Michel ("Pras") attended a local high school and began working together. Michel's cousin Wyclef Jean ("Clef") joined the group (then called the Tranzlator Crew), and the trio signed to Ruffhouse/Columbia in 1993.

Full Force

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:11:41 -0500

Full Force rose to prominence in the mid-'80s, writing and producing popular R&B hits for Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam before embarking on a moderately successful solo career that ultimately led them back to production work in the late '90s. The six-man collective -- featuring Paul Anthony, Bowlegged Lou, B-Fine, Baby Gerry, Shy Shy, and Curt-t-t -- originated in Brooklyn, NY, where they originally met up with Steve Salem in the late '70s, a business-savvy individual who functioned as their manager.

Ginuwine

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:36 -0500

Ginuwine was one of R&B's pre-eminent love men during the '90s heyday of hip-hop soul. Initially teamed with Timbaland, the most innovative producer of the late '90s, Ginuwine's sultry, seductive crooning earned him a substantial female following and made him a regular presence on the R&B charts, even after the futuristic production he favored was eclipsed by the more organic, retro-leaning neo-soul movement.

Goodie Mob Featuring TLC

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:14:41 -0500

GS Boyz

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:19:55 -0600

Heavy Vee

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:10:18 -0500

Huey

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:30:48 -0600

St. Louis rapper Huey (aka Baby Huey) started dropping beats with a friend on his neighborhood block of Arlington Ave. during his mid-teens, taking inspiration from fellow Dirty South stars like Chingy, Nelly, and Ludacris. Writing songs was something fun to do, but when Huey's older brother brought in music veteran Angela Richardson, Huey's ambitions became more serious. Richardson was cultivating a rap group at the time, and it wasn't long until Huey's sharp-witted rhymes became front and center.

Hurricane Chris

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:39:16 -0500

There’s a storm brewing in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is a storm that takes the form of a cultural movement destined to alter America’s cultural landscape the same way the crunk movement led by Lil Jon altered pop culture a few years ago. This new movement is called the Ratchet movement and it is helmed by a dynamic artist aptly named Hurricane Chris.

Insane Clown Posse

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500

INSANE CLOWN POSSE (ICP)

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:06:06 -0500

J-Kwon

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:36 -0500

J-Kwon's path to fame included mooning Arista head L.A. Reid and mocking producer Jermaine Dupri. These events helped gain the MC a contract with the latter's So So Def, a subsidiary of the former's employer. However, his life was far more turbulent before that; kicked out his mother's house at the age of 12, he took to the street, dealt crack cocaine, and had his jaw broken after defeating a fellow MC in battle. His label deal helped turn that around. Before turning 18, his debut single, "Tipsy," had reached the Top Ten of just about every singles chart.

Jagged Edge

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:36 -0500

Jason Nevins

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:36 -0500

Jermaine Dupri

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:59:15 -0500

Jim Jones

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:55:02 -0500

Jim Jones is splayed across a leather sofa at New York’s Empire Studio, eyes half-mast, the hint of a wry grin creasing his face. His head bops almost imperceptibly to the refrains of “Pop Champagne,” the first single off his forthcoming album on Sony/Columbia, Pray for Reign. Empire, incidentally, is his: a recent two-million dollar construction with a view like that of its landmark namesake. By all appearances, Jim Jones is immersed in his own private world.

KRS-One

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:36:26 -0600

Lil Bow Wow

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:37:32 -0500

Lil Josh & Ernest

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:57:07 -0500

Lil Mama

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:08:44 -0500

Jumping onto the airwaves at 17, Lil Mama cleared a wide path for herself with the major radio hit "Lip Gloss" in early 2007. Raised in both Brooklyn and Harlem, Niatia Kirkland grew up with seven other siblings. She found solace in writing poetry as well as dance choreography. But with the encouragement of her father, who owns the record label Familiar Faces, she knew that being a hip-hop artist could enhance both of those interests.

Louisiana Ca$h

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:26:00 -0500

M.O.P.

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:26:14 -0500

Mad Cobra

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:19:23 -0500

MC Eiht

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:28:08 -0500

Meech

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:30:57 -0600

Mike Jones

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

Mista Grimm

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:31:32 -0500

Mobb Deep

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:48:41 -0500

Mullage

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:37:18 -0500

The architects of the sound of the new south, “B Boi” hailing from the Southside of Atlanta (Southwest to be exact) and “B Town” also hailing from the Southside of Atlanta (College Park to be exact) collectively know as Mullage. Although they both grew up in Atlanta just a few miles apart, it took them traveling half way around the world to meet by way of US Navy. Instantly they realized they shared a common bond- Music. Although they were stationed on different ships, they still were able to find time to record and perform whenever the opportunity presented itself.

Mystikal

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:51:49 -0500

Originally one of the leading rappers on Master P's No Limit record label, Mystikal quickly evolved beyond the label's clichÃ©d thug trappings and found himself one of the Dirty South's most recognized rappers, alongside Juvenile. Like No Limit itself, Mystikal is a New Orleans native. He released an eponymous debut on the independent label Big Boy in 1995. It earned the attention of Jive Records, who signed him later that year. His official, major-label debut, Mind of Mystikal, was released early in 1996 and became a major hit in the rap underground, falling just short of going gold.

N2Deep

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:22:24 -0500

Nas

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:33:49 -0600

Heralded instantly as one of New York's leading rap voices, Nas expressed an outspoken, self-empowered swagger that rallied the streets of his city and elsewhere. Whether proclaiming himself "Nasty Nas" or "Nas Escobar" or "Nastradamus" or "God's Son," the self-appointed King of New York battled numerous adversaries for his position atop the epicenter of East Coast rap, none more noteworthy than Jay-Z, who vied with Nas for the vacated throne left in the wake of the Notorious B.I.G.'s 1997 assassination.

NaShay

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:34:28 -0500

Natasha

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 22:34:41 -0600

Natasha is here! This multi-talented high school senior who was discovered while working in a Subway sandwich shop in New Jersey, was signed by Rodney Jerkins' Darkchild Entertainment to Jive Records and is preparing to release her debut album in 2007. Natasha is excited to rep for the Class of '07 as she begins her career as a recording artist!

Naughty By Nature

Mon, 21 May 2007 13:43:23 -0500

Naughty By Nature pulled off the neat trick of landing big, instantly catchy anthems on the pop charts while maintaining their street-level credibility among the hardcore rap faithful; one of the first groups to successfully perform such a balancing act. The group was formed in East Orange, NJ, in 1986, while all three members -- MCs Treach (born Anthony Criss) and Vinnie (born Vincent Brown), and DJ Kay Gee (born Keir Gist) -- were attending the same high school.

Nick Cannon

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:55:09 -0600

Once Nick Cannon firmly established himself on television and then in Hollywood, he expanded his reach into music, signing to Jive Records. The young multi-talent made his smash debut in late 2001 with a remake of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's 1988 hit, "Parents Just Don't Understand," which appeared on the Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius soundtrack and also featured Lil' Romeo and 3LW. Cannon returned in early 2003 with his self-titled debut album for Jive and its leadoff single, Your Pops Don't Like Me (I Really Don't Like This Dude). The follow-up single, Gigolo, featuring R.

Nipsey Hussle

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:44:06 -0600

You already know what it is. From the way he greets you, to the words that he speaks. The uniform he wears is bold, aggressive and absolutely intimidating. He’s authentic – the offspring of the West Coast’s most celebrated talent – yet and still a novelty all his own. In an industry that’s fallen victim to bubble gum lyrics and erroneous dance fads to match, he’s the spokesperson the block wants for. He’s the sociopolitical outrage of Ice Cube and N.W.A. He’s Snoop Dogg before you knew his name and Ice T after an unexpected knock at 6 o’clock in the morning.

One Chance

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:57:14 -0600

A four-member R&B group from Chicago, One Chance -- Rob Brent, Jon Gordon, Michael Gordon, and Courtney Vantrease -- caught a big break when they were able to perform for Usher, who was so impressed by what he saw that he signed them to his US label (a subsidiary of J). The group's debut album, Private, was released in late 2006. Akon and D4L's Fabo made guest appearances, while the likes of Shondrae, Chocolate Star, and Soundz handled the production load. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

Outkast

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

Petey Pablo

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

Rather than taking the underground route like most Southern rappers, Petey Pablo took the direct route into the rap game: he went straight to the top. Though few knew much about him, Pablo suddenly broke in late 2001, and not just in the South but from coast to coast -- MTV rotated his video and urban radio championed his debut single. That single, "Raise Up," took the U.S. by storm, breaking into Billboard's Top 30 pop singles and Top Ten R&B singles, not to mention the endless weeks of airplay. Before his debut album even streeted, he was a household name.

Pitbull

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:50:30 -0500

Pitbull signed with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Music Group and will be releasing his album REBELUTION on Mr. 305/Polo Grounds Music/RCAMG on September 1st, 2009. The album is anticipated to have production from super-producer Jim Jonsin (Lil Wayne, T.I.), Lil Jon (Ciara, Usher), Mr. Collipark (Soulja Boy), Play N Skillz (Lil Wayne, Chamillionaire), The Neptunes (Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Jay Z) and others.Pitt's first single "Hotel Room Service" hits radio in June.

Playa Poncho

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:05:29 -0500

Project Pat

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

Of the many hardcore rappers to emerge from Memphis during the late '90s, Project Pat certainly stood above his peers. His affiliation with the Three 6 Mafia collective introduced him to many listeners, especially after he was featured on the group's hit song "Sippin' on Some Syrup" in 2000.

Psycho Realm

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:14:35 -0500

Q-Tip

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:53:13 -0500

Quo

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:40:48 -0500

Raekwon

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:00:49 -0500

Rah Digga

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:44:09 -0500

Rhymefest

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

The Chicago, IL-based Rhymefest first gained national attention as the co-songwriter of Kanye West's Grammy-winning "Jesus Walks." His association with West actually went back several years prior; the MC's independently released Raw Dawg, issued in 2001, was produced entirely by a pre-fame West. Later signed to Mark Ronson's J-distributed Allido label, Rhymefest put together Blue Collar for a March 2006 release date. Its first single, "Brand New," also featured production work from West, as well as extensive assistance from No I.D. (Common, G-Unit). ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

Riskay

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:31:28 -0500

RUN-DMC

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

RUN-D.M.C. is arguably the greatest group in hip-hop history. They were the first hip-hop act to have a #1 album on the R&B charts; go Platinum; get airplay on MTV; be nominated for a Grammy; make the cover of Rolling Stone; hit the Pop Top 10; fuse rap and rock; appear on Saturday Night Live; and wear their street clothes on stage, among many other achievements. It’s safe to say that hip-hop as we know it would not have existed without RUN-D.M.C.

Scarface

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

Sean Kingston

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:46:37 -0500

Sean Kingston, the 17 year-old Miami born, Jamaica bred artist, is not just a new face in popular music; he’s accomplished the rare task of creating a new genre where rap, reggae, pop, doo-wop and remarkable songwriting all combine into something totally refreshing. Add in Sean’s family roots, which cite Jamaican legendary producer Jack Ruby as his grandfather, and you have one of the most exciting debuts this year. And while hip-hop lyrics have sparked the biggest debate in years, Sean finds himself in the center of the controversy - but not where you might think.

Serious-Lee-Fine

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:20:47 -0500

Shawn Desman

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:10:20 -0500

With a Platinum debut album, chart-topping singles & videos, a movie role and international accolades all under his belt, singer/dancer/songwriter/producer Shawn Desman is back for more. Desman’s sophomore release Back For More features an A-list team of producers including Rodney Jerkins (Destiny’s Child, Michael

Shells

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:27:26 -0500

Sir Mix-A-Lot

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:08:25 -0500

Spice 1

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:04:03 -0500

Sporty Thievz

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:52:23 -0600

T-Pain

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

In the winter of 2005, southern soulster T-Pain burst on the rhythmic scene with his debut Rappa Ternt Sanga and things just ain’t been the same. As a former microphone fiend who was down with the rap pack known as the Nappy Headz, a five-man group who had moderate success with “Robbery” in the early 2000’s, T-Pain was tired of the borders that divides hip-hop and soul, especially since he was excellent at both.

The Clipse

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:33:27 -0500

Hailing from Virginia, Clipse -- brothers Pusha T and Malice -- were one of the rare first artists to associate with the Neptunes. The Neptunes' Pharrell Williams first met the duo in the early '90s, was very impressed by their talents, and decided to help them get a gig. Hooking them up with the Elektra label, an early single flopped and the group seemed done, even though an album's worth of material had been recorded. Williams was not discouraged and continued to hype the group until Arista finally intervened in 2001.

The Fugees

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:37:29 -0500

The Movement

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:24:49 -0600

The Pack

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

Emerging from the same Flint, Michigan music scene which also produced garage legends ?

The Youngbloods

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:39:51 -0500

Three 6 Mafia

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

Evolving slowly but steadily over the years, Three 6 Mafia began as an exploitative, horror-themed underground hardcore rap sensation ("666 Mafia," get it?) yet went on to enjoy relatively mainstream success years later, eventually winning an Oscar and scoring some major hits. The Memphis, TN, group's membership varied from album to album, with the one constant being the duo of Juicy J and DJ Paul, who are producers as well as rappers.

Tony Rebel

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:47:12 -0500

Too $hort

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:37 -0500

Trai'D

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:42:08 -0500

According to the dictionary a trademark is a name, symbol, or other device identifying a product, officially registered and legally restricted to the use of the owner or manufacturer. It is a distinctive characteristic by which a person or thing comes to be known. It is also the root-word from which Texas rapper Trai'D (pronounced Tray D), one of the South's hottest MCs choose to base his stage moniker Traidmark on.

Trick Daddy

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:38 -0500

UGK

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 17:15:07 -0600

Formed in the late 80s, UGK is a longtime collaboration between Southern rappers Bun B and the late Pimp C. In 1992, the duo signed to Jive Records and went on release a total of eight albums for the label. They earned their highest achievement in 2007 when their most recent album, UGK (Underground Kingz), debuted in the number one position on the album pop chart. This followed by a Grammy nomination for "Int'l Players (I Choose You)" as Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the year's 50th Annual Grammy Awards.

V.I.C.

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:38:12 -0500

Violator Featuring Mystikal, Dirtbag & Busta Rhymes

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:27:24 -0500

Wessyde Goon Squad

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:39:45 -0500

Will Smith

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:29:38 -0500

Philadelphia’s Will Smith grew up during the Sugarhill/Enjoy dawn of rap. At 16, he and DJ friend Jeff Townes reinvented themselves as DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, and enjoyed six years of soft-core rap success, with Smith landing his own TV sitcom in the process. When the movie roles began (1993), the duo ended—and so, for awhile did Smith’s rap career. He came out of recording retirement to

Wu-Tang Clan

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:41:49 -0500

Wyclef Jean

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:45:38 -0500

Yo Gotti

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:50:20 -0500

Youngbloodz

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:38:02 -0600

Yung Berg

Thu, 17 May 2007 09:51:07 -0500

He has a style that is undeniably fresh, surrounded by a crew that emulates HBO's Entourage quad. At 21 years old, this Chi-town native is quietly plotting his take over of the phenomenon we know as Hip Hop. Possessing a flow that sounds as classic as a Marvin Gaye tune, with charisma more contagious then the common cold, Yung Berg is the definition of what happens when skills and swagger are pooled into one powerhouse.