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<title>Beastie Boys</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In 1986, the Beastie Boys' first album, <I>Licensed to Ill</I>, went off like a bomb amid the international record-buying public. The New York trio's brash hollering and sophomoric humor, along with producer Rick Rubin's brilliant idea to blast heavy metal riffs underneath, turned the music world on its ear. On their second album, <I>Paul's Boutique</I>, MCA, Ad-Rock and Mike D. loosed a torrent of sly jokes and deep pop culture references that, along with unheard-of production by the Dust Brothers that interlocked over 100 samples, resulted in a critical 180 for the band. This shot-calling in the rap world continued over the next two albums (<I>Check Your Head</I> and <I>Ill Communication</I>) before tapering off as the trio devoted time to developing bands on their Grand Royal label and fighting for various political causes. Their fifth album, <I>Hello Nasty</I>, won a pair of Grammys in 1998, and 2004's <I>To the 5 Boroughs</I> received critical praise. In 2009, they released the single "Too Many Rappers," featuring Nas; plans for the release of a new studio album were put on hold while Adam "MCA" Yauch underwent treatment for cancer of the parotid gland.
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<title>Run-D.M.C.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Without question the single most important group in hip-hop's colorful history, Queens trio Run-D.M.C. have influenced practically everyone who came after them. Breaking barriers in both sound and sales, their charismatic flows and ground-breaking production took the music industry by storm, turning an entire generation on to the magic of rap music. From their first single in 1983, "It's Like That" b/w "Sucker MC's," their distinctive style put them in high regard with fans and fellow artists alike. Jam Master Jay sets the pace with raw, in-your-face drum beats and fierce scratching, while Run and D.M.C. unleashed aggressive and boastful tag-team rhymes destined to become classic. They truly were "kings from Queens," taking hip-hop to MTV and international stadium tours at a time when many critics still fronted on the genre's validity. Between 1984 and 1990 they released six full albums, appeared in two major films, and churned out a slew of incredible singles. "Peter Piper," "It's Tricky," and "My Adidas" continue to move crowds to this day, while the tracks "Rock Box," "King of Rock," and "Walk This Way" were the first to combine Hard Rock and rap, predating today's chart-topping Rapcore acts. They took a few years off and came back hard with <I>Down With The King</I> (1993). In 1999, they released their seventh and final LP <i>Crown Royal</i>. Three years later, on October 30th, 2002, Jam Master Jay was shot and killed in his Queens recording studio, and like Biggie, Tupac, Big L, etc. the murderer has never been caught. In the fall of 2005, Run released his first ever solo album <i>Distortion</i>, and launched an MTV reality show called <i>Run's House</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Public Enemy</title>
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<category>East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
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<description><![CDATA[From their multiplatinum 1987 debut, <I>Yo! Bum Rush the Show!</I>, to seven records later, Public Enemy's influence on hip-hop and rap shows little sign of slowing down. Arguably the most frequently sampled rap artists of all time, they proclaim, "We got a right to be angry." They've been channeling that anger into articulate, revolutionary lyrics, as much to educate as to entertain. They use deep Funk basslines with layered rhymes from Chuck D interspersed with funny quips from Flava Flav (notorious for wall clocks hung around his neck). The beats, rife with police sirens, screeches, and heavy sampling, speed each tune to a cathartic release. Anyone who thinks that racial equality has been reached in the U.S. can think again, and let Public Enemy do the talking.]]></description>
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<title>Salt-n-Pepa</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:04 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the most successful female acts in hip-hop, Queens trio Salt-n-Pepa and DJ Spinderella first made waves with the 1985 single "The Showstopper (Is Stupid Fresh)" produced by Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor. The following year saw the release of their debut LP <I>Hot Cool & Vicious</I>, which became the first album by a female group to go double-platinum. Their funky beats and strong but playful, pro-women rhymes provided a much-needed female outlet in the male-dominated scene. A remix of their B-side "Push It" rocketed up the charts and was even nominated for a Grammy; two more records and a collection of remixes followed. They returned in 1993 with a more refined, R&B-influenced sound, and scored major success with tracks like "Shoop" and "Whatta Man," winning a Grammy in 1995. Throughout their lengthy career they have consistently evolved and excelled, opening doors for women in hip-hop everywhere. The group released a fifth album in 1997 and a greatest hits package in 2000.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>The Sugarhill Gang</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:33:46 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Formed in NYC in the late '70s, the Sugarhill Gang were one of the true pioneers of hip hop. "Rapper's Delight" was arguably the first rap song to be played on the radio, exposing many unsuspecting listeners to a new and exciting style of music coming out of the Bronx. They are practically synonymous with the phrase "old-school," even though their hit song has shown a staying power and widespread appeal rare with early rappers. Their style was simple enough, multiple emcees incorporating storytelling, humor, and crowd participation over repeated grooves. Twenty years later, in an industry where self-styled Mafioso and teenage millionaires abound, the Sugarhill Gang's upbeat party jams are a refreshing blast from the past, harkening back to a simpler era when it was still cool to "just throw your hands in the air, and wave 'em like you just don't care."
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<title>Naughty By Nature</title>
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<category>Hitmakers</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:33:44 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A Jersey-based trio consisting of Treach, Vinnie and KayGee, Naughty By Nature blew up in 1991 following the release of their hugely successful breakout single "OPP." The group's debut album sold swiftly and they won a Grammy for best rap performance. Their second album <I>19 Naughty III</i> was also a mega-hit, powered by the classic anthem "Hip Hop Hooray." They released a third album in 1995 and also worked on a number of projects, including acting, a clothing line, and producing for other artists. In 1999 they returned with <i>Nineteen Naughty Nine: Nature's Fury</i>, which contained the hit "Jamboree." Naughty By Nature continue to record, knowing their place in the history books is secure after some of the catchiest, radio-dominating hits in the history of the rap game.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Queen Latifah</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the first female emcees to really make it big, Queen Latifah opened the door for an entire generation of women in hip-hop. She began her career in East Orange, N.J., beatboxing with a girl group called Ladies Fresh while in high school. Influential producer DJ Mark the 45 King hooked her up with beats for a demo, and in 1989 she dropped her first LP <I>All Hail The Queen</I> containing the hit "Ladies First." Her intelligent lyrics and strong pro-woman philosophies resonated clearly with many listeners, as the industry was even more male-dominated then than it is now. With a knack for diverse delivery, insightful rhymes and catchy production, she would be the premier female rapper for years to come. Latifah's third record, <I>Black Reign</I> (1993), featured the progressively minded hit "U.N.I.T.Y." which eventually won her a Grammy. In addition to her impressive skills on the mic, Queen Latifah is also a successful actress, writer and entrepreneur, with her own management company and label. Her last rap album <I>Order in the Court</I> was released in 1998, though she's since become a household name thanks to her work in hit movies like <i>Bringing Down The House</i> and <i>Chicago</i> (for which she won an Oscar nomination). In 2004, with her career bigger than ever, she showcased her exceptional singing skills on <i>The Dana Owens Album</i>, a collection of jazz and pop standards.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Eric B and Rakim</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:33:45 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[N.Y.C.'s groundbreaking duo Eric B and Rakim turned the rap world on its ear with their first single, "Eric B Is President," released in 1986. Set to chunky beats, tight scratching, and heavy synth-bass, Queens emcee Rakim delivered a flurry of now-classic rhymes. Their debut album <i>Paid In Full</i> (1987) continued the onslaught of deadly serious lyricism and air-tight beats, fast establishing them as one of the most respected and influential groups out. Their sophomore LP <i>Follow The Leader</i> (1988) was another undisputed classic, packed with hits like "I Ain't No Joke" and "Microphone Fiend." They released two more solid albums, and parted ways in the early '90s. Their latter-day singles include "Casualties Of War" and "Juice (Know The Ledge)." Among the most influential groups in the history of hip-hop, they popularized James Brown drum loops and complex rhyme schemes alike. Rakim released two solo albums in '97 and '99.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Slick Rick</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:28:17 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The master of storytelling raps, Slick Rick is best known for his smooth and humorous rhymes, unique accent, trademark eye patch, and tendency to drape himself with more jewels than Liberace. He first made waves as MC Ricky D alongside Doug E. Fresh on 1985's classic, double-barreled single "The Show" b/w "La Di Da Di." His 1988 debut album <i>The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick</i>, featured timeless hits like "Children's Story," "Teenage Love," and "Treat Her Like A Prostitute." Rick's flamboyant style and exceptional skills made him a huge star, but in 1990 he was incarcerated and ended up spending six years in the clink. While inside, he managed to record two albums, but both were somewhat lackluster and commercially ignored. Many heads assumed Rick was washed up, but in 1999 he dropped an outstanding comeback record called <i>The Art Of Storytelling</i>. Slick Rick's fifth album will be released by Def Jam sometime in 2002.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Grandmaster Flash</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Without a doubt one of hip-hop's most important and influential outfits, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five unleashed several classic singles during rap's developmental period of the early 1980s. Pioneering DJ Grandmaster Flash began his career spinning at Bronx block parties in the mid- to late 1970s. He recruited five emcees to form the Furious Five (Cowboy, Scorpio, Kid Creole, Rahiem, and Melle Mel), and together they released their debut album, <I>Superrappin'</I>, in 1979. The group signed to Sugarhill Records, where they released a slew of classic material, including the groundbreaking 1981 masterpiece "Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel." The epic single had Flash cutting and scratching a series of records, piecing them together for a seriously funky showcase of his skills. The next year the group dropped "The Message," an intense tale of ghetto realities and social ills in Reagan-era America that coined the timeless phrase "It's like a jungle / sometimes it makes me wonder / how I keep from going under." Other classic hits followed, such as "It's Nasty" and the anti-cocaine anthem "White Lines (Don't Do It)," though tensions between Flash and Melle Mel soon disbanded the group. Flash continues to entertain and educate, releasing solo albums, judging DJ battles, and acting as an elder statesman of the hip-hop generation. Arguably the most important DJ in the genre, Grandmaster Flash's knack for innovation and experimentation helped launch a musical revolution that continues to evolve.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>De La Soul</title>
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<category>Indie Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:33:48 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[With more than ten years of creativity, innovation, and honesty under their belts, De La Soul are the enduring definition of Alternative Rap. Whatever the mainstream trend happens to be, De La coax listeners into their neck of the woods with their friendly style and approach. The three plugs (Posdnous, Trugoy, and Pasemaster Mase) put their heads together with legendary producer Prince Paul to create hip-hop that laughs in the face of the latest crop of overnight superstars and their often ridiculous pretensions. Whether it's pounds of gold chains and hundred-dollar sneakers or claims of Mafioso status, De La Soul put everything in its proper perspective for their fans, who turn to the New York team for a shred of truth and a breath of fresh air. It's ironic that the one thing they've always been derided for -- their failure to act hard and adopt violent themes -- is what's placed them permanently in hip-hop's top echelons.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince</title>
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<category>Old School Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:35:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A trailblazing duo from Philadelphia, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince had a slew of classic and hugely successful hits in the late 1980s and early '90s. The tracks "Parents (Just Don't Understand)," "Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble," and "Summertime" kept the pair in steady rotation on radio and MTV. Their lyrics were the antithesis of the developing Gangsta Rap of the era, profanity-free and mostly concerned with partying and goofin' off. In total, they released five albums between 1987 and 1993, as well as a greatest hits package in '98. Will Smith went on to dominate TV, movies, and the charts with his thriving solo career, while Jeff continues to record and produce; he released his first solo album, <i>The Magnificent</i> on BBE in 2002.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Biz Markie</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:37 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Old School hero, Juice Crew member and Comedy Rap pioneer, "The Diabolical" Biz Markie is hip-hop's original class clown and all-around nut. His conversational flows, random moaning, exceptional beatboxing and comical subject matter have delighted listeners since 1986. With classic jams like "Make The Music With Your Mouth Biz," "Pickin' Boogers" and " Vapors," Biz established himself as a true emcee with a very original style. While other rappers focused on self-promotion and bravado, Biz came with the humor, dropping casually hilarious verses over Marley Marl's consistently funky beats. Although he hasn't released an LP in quite some time, Biz is still in action, working with artists like the Beastie Boys and lending his charismatic magic when needed. His timeless hits still rock a party with ease, and no self-respecting hip-hop fan can front on the man's legacy. As he put it himself in 1987, "Nobody Beats The Biz."
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Afrika Bambaataa</title>
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<category>Old School Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:33:45 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Musical visionary, DJ extraordinaire, and founder of the Zulu Nation, Afrika Bambaataa has done more for the culture and music of hip-hop than most could dream of. He grew up in the South Bronx, and began promoting and spinning at block parties in the 1970s. His first professional effort was producing Soul Sonic Force's debut <I>Zulu Nation Throwdown</I> in 1980; two years later, they released the groundbreaking single "Planet Rock," helping to pioneer the Electro-Funk movement with its freaky beats and incorporation of sounds from German synth band Kraftwerk. Bambaataa's futuristic soundscapes took listeners by surprise, becoming a major influence in the development of not only hip-hop, but Techno and House music as well. Throughout his lengthy career, Bam has recorded with a diverse multitude of talented artists, including James Brown, Bill Laswell, Sly and Robbie, and Professor X. Still extremely active in the hip-hop community, he continues to record, tour and educate, maintaining his status as a living legend and forefather of the art.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>EPMD</title>
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<category>East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:33:46 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A pioneering duo out of Long Island, EPMD (Erick and Parrish Making Dollars) released their first single "It's My Thing" b/w "You're A Customer" in 1987. Their debut album <i>Strictly Business</i> dropped in '88 and was an instant classic, chock full of exceptional tunes like "You Gots To Chill" and "Let The Funk Flow." With mellow, monotone flows and sample-heavy production, they developed a loyal following and released three more albums over the next few years. They broke up in '92, and both embarked on solo careers. They reunited in 1997 to drop their fifth record <i>Back In Business</i>, and a sixth in '99. Erick Sermon has produced for many other artists, and is also a member of Def Squad with Redman and Keith Murray.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Boogie Down Productions</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:33:44 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Formed in the South Bronx by KRS-One and DJ Scott La Rock, BDP were a major force in the evolution of hip-hop, as well as one of the first groups to fully embrace social and political commentary in their rhymes. Their classic 1987 debut LP <i>Criminal Minded</i> was rife with the Blastmaster's poignant messages laid over sparse hardcore beats. Soon after its release, Scott La Rock was murdered, but KRS kept things going with <i>By All Means Necessary</i>, further expounding on his lyrical teaching. BDP experienced fierce rhyme rivalry with Marley Marl's Queens-based Juice Crew, resulting in an exchange of classic dis tracks throughout the late '80s. Subsequent albums include <i>Edutainment</i> (1990) and <i>Sex And Violence</i> (1992). KRS-One is still active on the lecture circuit, and he continued to release several solo albums during the '90s. In 2002, he released the religiously themed <i>Spiritual Minded</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Whodini</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:29 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Comprising Ecstasy, Jalil, and Grandmaster Dee, Brooklyn's Whodini were a powerful and pioneering force of Old School Rap. They first appeared in '82 with the release of their single "Magic's Wand." Their debut album followed one year later, fuelled by their Halloween-themed hit "Haunted House Of Rock." Successfully merging hip-hop with soul/R&B, and Electro, they won major props with the classic tracks "Friends" and "Freaks Come Out At Night," among others. Their second LP, <I>Escape</I> (1984) was a platinum selling mega-hit. They went on to release four more albums, their last in '96.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>KRS-One</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:29 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[KRS-One (Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone) has a long and colorful history. Along with DJ Scott La Rock, he formed Boogie Down Productions in the mid-1980s; their debut album <I>Criminal Minded</I> (1987) showcased KRS' singular delivery and urgent, thought-provoking lyrics over minimal beats and samples. La Rock was murdered shortly thereafter, at which point KRS began to find a more political and socially-minded voice. Successfully avoiding preachy overtones, <I>By All Means Necessary</I> (1988) addressed safe sex and violence prevention. Boogie Down Productions later released four more albums, but due largely to the growing Gangsta Rap phenomenon, their positive messages soon fell out of fashion. KRS released four solo albums in the '90s, but none achieved the classic status of his early work with BDP. A regular on lecture circuits, he mentors new talent and continues to record sporadically. In 1999 he released <I>KRS-One Presents...The Temple of Hip-Hop Kulture</I>, a compilation of up-and-coming artists, and in 2002 he dropped <i>Spiritual Minded</i>, delving further into religious rap. <i>Kristyles</i> and <i>Keep Right</i> followed in 2003 and 2004, respectively.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>MC Lyte</title>
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<category>Old School Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:49:01 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[MC Lyte rocks the mic like the Old School master she is, equally excelling at Hardcore battling and flowing over R&B-flavored party tracks. She gives no quarter, and asks for none either.]]></description>
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<title>Kurtis Blow</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:21 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A pioneering emcee out of Harlem, Kurtis Blow found his first hit in 1979 with "Christmas Rappin." The following year he came back with "The Breaks," a bona fide hip-hop classic (and his first gold single) which is still loved today. He was the first rapper signed to a major label, and released nearly ten albums between '80 and '88. His other hits include "Basketball," "If I Ruled The World," and "Hard Times." In the nineties, Mercury put out the <I>Best Of Kurtis Blow</I> compilation, and Rhino released the three volume collection <I>Kurtis Blow's History Of Rap</I>. In 2000, Kurtis worked on <I>Sunset Park</I>, a play about the beginnings of hip-hop.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Doug E. Fresh</title>
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<category>Old School Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:25 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A legend of Old School Hip-Hop, Doug E. Fresh contributed one of the most classic joints in the art form's history with his 1985 super-single, "The Show" b/w "La Di Da Di." His posse the Get Fresh Crew featured a young rapper by the name of MC Ricky D, who would later achieve mass fame as Slick Rick. They released a number of singles in the mid-1980s, though none would surpass the influence and longevity of their biggest hit. Featuring Fresh's exceptional beat-boxing skills and humorous rhymes from both him and Rick, the record inspired a slew of imitators and admirers: Snoop Dogg even covered "La Di Da Di" on his solo debut. Doug released several albums over the course of the nineties but never recaptured his early success. He has also worked with a variety of artists including Prince, Luke, and Grover Washington, Jr. In 1999 he hooked up with Slick Rick, beatboxing on his album <I>Art Of Storytelling</I>.]]></description>
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<title>Kool Moe Dee</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:27:44 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An original member of the Treacherous Three, Kool Moe Dee was a much-respected emcee with an aggressive, no-BS style that was unlike many of the old school party rappers. T3 released some classic singles, including "Body Rock," before breaking up in the mid-eighties. Dee took some time off to get a degree, then came back hard in '86 with "Go See The Doctor," produced by a young Teddy Riley. His second album <I>How Ya Like Me Now</I> took aim at LL Cool J, spawning a legendary war of words between the two. Dee released a total of five albums between '86 and '94, and was also featured on the epic posse cut "Stop The Violence."
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Fat Boys</title>
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<category>Novelty Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:21 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Comprising Prince Markie Dee, the Human Beatbox, and Kool Rock-Ski, the Fat Boys released their first single "Reality" in the fall of 1983. Originally known as the Disco 3, they changed their name the following year with the release of their second single "Fat Boys." The song was a hit and led to a spot on the legendary Fresh Fest tours alongside LL, Whodini, and Run-D.M.C. Their comical rhymes and fun-loving demeanor made them major stars in the '80s, and led to many successful albums. They appeared in two films, <i>Krushgroove</i> and <i>Disorderlies</i>, and had a big crossover hit in '87 with "Wipeout," a collaboration with the Beach Boys from their platinum-selling LP <i>Crushin'</i>. The Fat Boys disbanded in the early '90s, and in '95 the Human Beatbox (Darren Robinson) suffered a fatal heart attack. Highly influential and often overlooked, the Fat Boys played a major role in introducing hip-hop to mainstream America. Rhino Records released <i>The Best Of The Fat Boys: All Meat, No Filler!</i> in '97.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Big Daddy Kane</title>
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<category>Old School Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:27:34 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A member of Marley Marl's legendary Juice Crew, Big Daddy Kane first appeared on wax alongside Biz Markie (whom he also wrote rhymes for) on "Just Rhymin' With Biz" (1987). His debut LP <I>Long Live The Kane</I> (1988) established him amongst hip-hop's elite emcees, featuring classic singles like "Raw" and "Ain't No Half Steppin'." Kane's powerful rhyme style was multifaceted, mixing Islamic wisdom with ferocious braggadocio and smooth-talking love jams. His follow-up <I>It's A Big Daddy Thing</I> was another gem, featuring the timeless hit "Smooth Operator." In the '90s, however, many fans grew tired of his high-class posturing and lover-boy themes, and subsequent albums got lukewarm responses at best. Despite his latter-day material, Big Daddy Kane remains one of hip-hop's most admired pioneers, his early hits DJ staples to this day.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>DJ Kool</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:28:17 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Special Ed</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:04 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>U.T.F.O.</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:20:20 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Best known for their 1984 hit "Roxanne, Roxanne," UnTouchable Force Organization (U.T.F.O.) released an album every year during the second half of the 1980s, but failed to match their early success. Originally composed of Doctor Ice, Kangol Kid and the Educated Rapper, the Brooklyn team rapped mostly about their skills on the mic and with the ladies. <i>Best of U.T.F.O.</i> was released in 1996.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Dana Dane</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:57:42 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Born in the U.K. and raised in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, Dana Dane got his start in the rap game with Slick Rick in the Kangol Crew. His first single "Nightmares" was released in 1986 on Profile. He then scored a big hit with his '87 debut <I>Dana Dane With Fame</I>. Clever singles such as "Cinderfella Dana Dane" (later covered by Snoop) made him a fan favorite. He was known for his skilled storytelling and unique flow. He returned with <I>Dana Dane 4 Ever</I> in '90 and <I>Rollin' Wit Dana Dane</I> in '95.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Just Ice</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:15 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An influential New York emcee who never really got the props he deserved, Just Ice first hit the scene with his 1986 single "Cold Gettin' Dumb." He was among the first artists to embrace the Hardcore Rap sound, while also venturing into Reggae-influenced styles. His raw and deadly serious flow perfectly matches the heavy beats and thick basslines in his songs. Despite a lack of media hype, he continues to record steadily, and has nearly ten albums under his belt.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>MC Shan</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:49:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Down with the Queens-based Juice Crew, MC Shan first hit the scene in 1985 alongside super-producer Marley Marl on "Marley Marl Scratch." One year later, they would release the quintessential Queens pride anthem "The Bridge" as part of an ongoing dis war against KRS-One's BDP camp. Shan went on to release three solo albums in the late eighties, most notably his '87 debut <i>Down By Law</i>. In the nineties he had a few mildly successful singles and began working as a producer, collaborating with Canadian crossover star Snow on his '93 hit "Informer."
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Nice &amp; Smooth</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:15 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Revered for their spirited flows and one-of-a-kind style, Greg Nice and Smooth Bee make the kind of irresistable, upbeat hip-hop that's impossible to front on. Though many of their rhymes are pretty simple (and occasionally nonsensical), their energy, charisma, and flair more than compensates. With Nice's amped-up, near-yelling, delay on the last word approach, and Smooth's debonair, mellowed-out vibe, the duo found lots of love both inside and outside of the NYC scene. They debuted in '89 with <i>Nice & Smooth</i>, and would go on to release four quality albums, scoring hits with ultra-catchy tunes like "Sometimes I Rhyme Slow," "Hip-Hop Junkies," and "DWYCK" (with Gang Starr). They disbanded after 1997's <i>Blazing Hot, Vol. 4</i>, though Greg Nice still pops up on choruses here and there. In 2001 he threw down on singles like the Beatnuts' "Yo Yo Yo" and Masta Ace's "Don't Understand."
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Mantronix</title>
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<category>Instrumental (East Coast)</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 22:17:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Storming the party at the cutting edge of futuristic Electro-Funk, Kurtis Mantronik orchestrated beats and rhymes that have yet to meet their equal. Mantronix originally started as the duo of Mantronik and MC Tee, who fused Kraftwerk's dance-oriented techno pop with New York's emerging rap styles and R&B, Funk and Soul influences. His hybrid productions were simple, but massive; <I>Mantronix: The Album</I> features raps and heavy Vocoder that direct party people to the dance floor to experience hard grooves and raw samples that sound like battling cyborgs. Mantronix's productions became more complex over the years, evolving with changing hip-hop styles. He's mixed for artists such as EPMD, T. La Rock, Dr. Octagon, Duran Duran, Future Sound of London and countless others.
- Marc Kate]]></description>
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<title>Roxanne Shante</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:48:59 -0800</pubDate>
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<rhap:artist xmlns:rhap="rhap">Roxanne Shante</rhap:artist>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the most skilled and popular early female emcees, Roxanne Shante dropped a bomb on the hip-hop world with her classic 1984 debut single "Roxanne's Revenge." Produced by Marley Marl and recorded when she was just fourteen years old, the track was a response to U.T.F.O.'s "Roxanne Roxanne." It sparked more than a hundred "answer records" from various rappers. She became a member of the original Juice Crew alongside Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, and MC Shan. Other hit singles including "Have A Nice Day" led to several solo albums, though none of them blew up as much as her debut. In the early '90s Roxanne retired from rapping to pursue a successful career in criminal psychology. She re-emerged in 2000 to collaborate with U.K. Wall Of Sound producer Mekon, and also spit a rugged verse on "We Live This" from the <i>QB Finest</i> compilation.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Ultramagnetic MC's</title>
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<category>East Coast Underground</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 09:41:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Before he lost his sanity completely and changed his name more often than his socks, Kool Keith (aka Dr. Octagon, Dr. Doom, Black Elvis, etc.) was one piece of the puzzle that is Ultramagnetic MC's. Composed of Keith (a.k.a. Rhythm X), Ced Gee, TR Luv, and DJ Moe Luv, Ultramagnetic MC's sculpt hip-hop that's nastier than a gutter full of broken 40 oz. bottles and wet cigarette butts. Like a pack of dirty old men that reprimand upstart MCs by day and dominate the club scene at night, their straightforward delivery leaves listeners ill-prepared for their wildly unpredictable lyrics. They're the scary-looking mugs who somehow steal the girls from the pretty-boy Romeos.]]></description>
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<title>Masta Ace</title>
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<category>East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:39:40 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A skilled emcee out of Brooklyn, Masta Ace got his start with Marley Marl and the Juice Crew in the late '80s. Marley produced his first single, "Simon Says" (b/w "Eyes On the Prize"), as well as the posse-cut classic "The Symphony," which featured Ace alongside Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, and Craig G. His first LP was </i>Take A Look Around</i> (1991), but it was his '93 follow-up, <i>Slaughtahouse</i>, that really blew up with the hits "Born To Roll" and "Jeep Ass Niguh." In '95 he dropped <i>Sittin' On Chrome</i> and collaborated with Buckshot (of Black Moon) and Special Ed for the Crooklyn Dodgers project. After laying low for a minute, Masta Ace came back hard, putting out new singles and working with Eminem, Saukrates, and Guru. He also had an underground hit with the <i>Simpsons</i>-flavored single "Spread It Out" off the <i>Game Over</i> (2000) compilation. 2001 saw the release of his first LP in six years, an exceptional concept album called <i>Disposable Arts</i>. In addition to his skills on the mic, Ace is also a respected graf artist and video game champion.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Old Skool P.O.F.</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:08:26 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[While hip-hop was built upon breaks and samples and many rappers regularly borrow or recycle bits and pieces from older tracks, straight cover songs are still pretty rare. Every once in a while you'll see one (like Snoop's version of Slick Rick's "Lodi Dodi"), but for the most part it just doesn't happen. Apparently, nobody told the Old Skool P.O.F. (Professors Of Funk), who revisit a grip of hip-hop and Electro classics on their LP <i>Old School Street Jams Vol. 1</i>. The disc includes their take on such tunes as Run-D.M.C.'s "Hard Times," Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back," and "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. The production is slightly more bass-heavy (it was released on Miami Bass label Pandisc), but for the most part stays very true to the originals. Not a bad album, but hardly a substitute for the real deal.]]></description>
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<title>Stetsasonic</title>
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<category>East Coast Underground</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2009 17:22:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Treacherous Three</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:13:02 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[One of hip-hop's first groups, the Treacherous Three comprised Kool Moe Dee, Special K, and L.A. Sunshine. Legends of the Old School, they were fixtures at block parties and MC battles alike. They released several classic singles in the early eighties, including "Yes We Can Can," "Body Rock," and "The New Rap Language." There was some speculation a few years back about a "new" Treacherous Three with Kool Moe Dee, KRS-One, and Big Daddy Kane, but it failed to materialize.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Schoolly D</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Philadelphia emcee Schoolly D was among the first hip-hop artists to embrace the dark side of the streets, releasing unapologetic Gangsta Rap before there was even a term for it. His first album dropped in 1986, a year before West Coast OG Ice-T served up his debut. His conversational rhymes dealt predominantly with assorted criminology, rapping in the first person about casual murder and drug sales. He released nine albums during the next decade and influenced just about every hardcore artist in the business. Schoolly D is revered as one of Gangsta Rap's founding fathers.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Tuff Crew</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:13:10 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A five-man crew from Pennsylvania, Tuff Crew busted on the scene in 1988 with <i>Danger Zone</i>. Strapped with a seemingly endless supply of dope beats and classic samples, their energetic, pass-the-mic rhyme style shined bright. DJ Too Tuff shredded the decks with an uncommonly dominant flair, while Tone Love created their collage-like tracks. Tuff Crew released a few more records during the late '80s and early '90s, but never really hit it big. If you're looking for that fresh Old School sound but are longing for something different, Tuff Crew is where it's at.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Audio Two</title>
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<category>Old School Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:24:29 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A Brooklyn duo best known for their minimalist classic "Top Billin'," Milk and Gizmo released their first album <I>What More Can I Say?</I> in 1988. Brothers of pioneering female rapper MC Lyte, they excelled at comical bragging rhymes, which they ran over banging beats and choice samples. Audio Two released two more records, <I>I Don't Care - The Album</I> and <I>First Dead Indian</I> before splitting up in the early nineties. Following the breakup, Milk put out a solo album called <I>Never Dated</I> on Rick Rubin's Def American label. He continues to produce tracks for his sister and others.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Double Trouble</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:14:51 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Double Trouble were a pioneering group known for their fluid and quick-witted rhyme style. The duo Rodney Cee and KK Rockwell, both ex-members of Funky 4 + 1, rapped both in unison and in well-timed tag teaming. They recorded very little actual studio material, but were regulars on the block party and club circuit. They were also featured in the quintessential b-boy movie <i>Wild Style</i>. Rodney battles Busy Bee early in the film, and they perform their legendary "Stoop Rap," which would later be sampled by Fatboy Slim. Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to find any of their music aside from the <i>Wild Style</i> soundtrack, and they've been laying pretty low since the mid-eighties.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>T LA Rock</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:32:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Kool G Rap &amp; DJ Polo</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:01:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:37 -0800</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:14:11 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The nephew of Sylvia Robinson (Sugarhill Records), Spoonie Gee debuted in 1979 at age 16 with the classic single "Spoonin' Rap." The next year, he appeared with the Treacherous Three on "New Rap Language" and dropped the solo joint "Love Rap," backed by only drums and congas, on the flip-side. Several more singles followed, including "Spoonie Is Back," "The Big Beat," and "Monster Jam." A master of storytelling, Spoonie's rhymes transcended the party-centric vibe of the era, and influenced countless emcees. In the mid-eighties he teamed up with Marley Marl, resulting in "Take It Off" and "The Godfather." His later work paired him with a young Teddy Riley (who had also laid tracks for Kool Moe Dee and Doug E. Fresh), but his spotlight was fading. Tuff City put out a collection of Spoonie Gee's hits called <I>The Godfather Of Rap Vol. 1</I> in '96, and he can still be found on dozens of Old School compilations today.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>D-Nice</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2009 23:04:34 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Pal Joey</title>
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<category>Deep House</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:50:37 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Pal Joey (aka Joseph Longo) came up in the heady days of New York street culture, amidst B-boying, boom boxes and an unusually entrepreneurial spirit of beat-making. Beginning with crude "pause tapes," he was soon making tracks with drum machines and sampled vocals, all painstakingly assembled with razors and reel-to-reel. Working at Vinylmania, where Larry Levan might be found shopping for records in his pajamas, helped Joey's entrance into the city's nascent house music scene, and he was soon working with everyone from KRS-One to Sade to the Orb, whose "Little Fluffy Clouds" he tweaked for stateside tastes. True to his city's inclusive spirit, Pal Joey consistently blurs the lines between disco, house and hip-hop, dropping scraps of old soul and recent rap alike over his skipping drum patterns and head-nodding keyboard lines. Joey's records (under his principal moniker and also aliases like Earth People and Soho) have appeared on Jive, Epic, Talkin' Loud, Wave and Coco Machete; he also has run three labels of his own -- Cabaret, Foot Stompin' and Loop D'Loop.
- Philip Sherburne]]></description>
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<title>Boogie Boys</title>
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<category>East Coast Old School</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2009 20:15:43 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Cold Crush Brothers</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:10:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This older-than-old-school Bronx rap crew formed before rap records existed, then put out a few singles of their own, but they had been around an entire decade before a whole album materialized. They liked punk rock enough to name a song after it, and they were also quite fond of basketball.
- Chuck Eddy]]></description>
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