http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55003&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rssA founding father of NYC's crime-rhyme sound, Queens emcee Kool G Rap began his career in 1986. Teaming up with DJ Polo and super-producer Marley Marl, he and Polo released two singles, "It's A Demo" and "Riker's Island." They appeared on the Juice Crew's classic posse cut "The Symphony" in 1988. With the entire Big Apple fiending for more, Kool G Rap and DJ Polo soon unleashed their hardcore debut <I>Road To The Riches</I>. The album was produced by Marl and showcased Rap's microphone mastery: he delivered lyrically innovative street sagas with a gritty realism which few had heard before. Their 1990 follow-up <I>Wanted: Dead Or Alive</I> continued their legacy nicely with contributions from Eric B, Large Professor, and Biz Markie. The duo released two more records before parting ways. (Kool G Rap recorded two solo albums in the second half of the '90s.) An undeniable influence on an entire generation of mic touchers, he continues to work tirelessly, having recently contributed blazing verses to tracks from Big Pun, Mobb Deep, and Noreaga.East Coast Old Schoolen720Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:30:41 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55003&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss A founding father of NYC's crime-rhyme sound, Queens emcee Kool G Rap began his career in 1986. Teaming up with DJ Polo and super-producer Marley Marl, he and Polo released two singles, "It's A Demo" and "Riker's Island." They appeared on the Juice Crew's classic posse cut "The Symphony" in 1988. With the entire Big Apple fiending for more, Kool G Rap and DJ Polo soon unleashed their hardcore debut <I>Road To The Riches</I>. The album was produced by Marl and showcased Rap's microphone mastery: he delivered lyrically innovative street sagas with a gritty realism which few had heard before. Their 1990 follow-up <I>Wanted: Dead Or Alive</I> continued their legacy nicely with contributions from Eric B, Large Professor, and Biz Markie. The duo released two more records before parting ways. (Kool G Rap recorded two solo albums in the second half of the '90s.) An undeniable influence on an entire generation of mic touchers, he continues to work tirelessly, having recently contributed blazing verses to tracks from Big Pun, Mobb Deep, and Noreaga. http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.26000546&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:44 -0800 Playlists Featuring Kool G Rap & DJ Polo on Rhapsody Online 26000546 ply.26000546 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.26000546&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.25800896&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:26:03 -0700 Playlists Featuring Kool G Rap & DJ Polo on Rhapsody Online 25800896 ply.25800896 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.25800896&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.25280451&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:07:03 -0800 Playlists Featuring Kool G Rap & DJ Polo on Rhapsody Online 25280451 ply.25280451 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.25280451&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17826912&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 9 Aug 2009 08:39:36 -0700 Playlists Featuring Kool G Rap & DJ Polo on Rhapsody Online 17826912 ply.17826912 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17826912&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17583653&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 2 Aug 2008 22:58:28 -0700 Playlists Featuring Kool G Rap & DJ Polo on Rhapsody Online 17583653 ply.17583653 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17583653&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17435051&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:42:00 -0800 Playlists Featuring Kool G Rap & DJ Polo on Rhapsody Online 17435051 ply.17435051 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17435051&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15479167&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 9 Aug 2009 08:39:39 -0700 Playlists Featuring Kool G Rap & DJ Polo on Rhapsody Online 15479167 ply.15479167 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15479167&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15115311&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:38:35 -0700 Playlists Featuring Kool G Rap & DJ Polo on Rhapsody Online 15115311 ply.15115311 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15115311&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13868120&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:37 -0800 Playlists Featuring Kool G Rap & DJ Polo on Rhapsody Online 13868120 ply.13868120 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13868120&variant=play&rws=%2Fkool-g-rap-dj-polo%2Fplaylists.rss