http://mp3.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=1006&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rssTop Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody OnlineStreet Hopen720Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:01:12 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=1006&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.539&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Lyrical Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:35 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.539 art.539 Nas art.539 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.539&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.539&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Illmatic, is considered by many to be hip-hop's high water mark. On songs such as "Memory Lane" and "One Love," Nas sounded as he could've been 60 or 16, a shortie on the corner slinging rock or a revolutionary on the capitol steps. But the Queensbridge emcee is too talented to be contained by one style, and successive albums (most notably 1996's It Was Written) found him experimenting with the highly stylized mafioso fantasies that became the genre's bread and butter. After the slaying of Biggie and Pac, Nas risked his legacy with a string of albums that ranged from painfully bad (Nastradamus) to mediocre (I Am...). Fortunately, the emcee's time in the desert was limited, and 2001's Stillmatic announced a revitalized Nas; 2002's strong God's Son and 2004's politically prickly Street's Disciple were similarly great. When he declared "hip-hop is dead" on the 2006 album of the same name, the world listened. Originally titled N*gg*r, his untitled 2008 album was characteristically contentious. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.43901&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:11 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.43901 art.43901 Jadakiss art.43901 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.43901&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.43901&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Kiss Tha Game Goodbye, in 2001. Sporting choice beats and singles including "Put Ya Hands Up" and "We Gonna Make It," the release further enhanced his fast-growing rhyme rep. In the summer of 2004 Jadakiss returned with his second album Kiss Of Death. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55716&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:04 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.55716 art.55716 Cam'ron art.55716 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55716&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55716&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Confessions Of Fire in '98. With the hit singles "Horse & Carriage" and "357," the future looked bright. Unfortunately, label problems hampered his second release S.D.E., and Cam'Ron soon drifted out of the spotlight. His luck would soon change; in early 2002, he returned with the compilation Harlem's Greatest, and signed with Rocafella Records. That summer saw Cam release his most popular album yet, Come Home With Me, featuring the hit singles "Oh Boy," "Hey Ma," and "Welcome To New York City." Two years later, after appearing on albums from his Diplomats crew, Cam returned with his third solo offering, Purple Haze. A fourth album, Killa Season was released in 2006. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.46329&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:27 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.46329 art.46329 Clipse art.46329 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.46329&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.46329&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Lord Willin', followed soon after, chock-full of ultra-catchy beats and raw rhymes about street life in VA. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11974143&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:32 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.11974143 art.11974143 Immortal Technique art.11974143 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11974143&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11974143&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Revolutionary Vol. 1, which balanced his hardcore mic skills with a heavy dose of well-informed anti-government sentiment. The CD sold thousands of copies and earned him "Unsigned Hype" status in The Source magazine in late 2002. Revolutionary Vol. 2 followed the next year, and found him sharpening his lyrical swords and continuing his attack on the injustices of American law enforcement, the military, covert ops, racist drug wars and President Bush. The album also featured Mumia Abdul Jamal and like-minded artists such as C-Rayz Walz, with provocative cover artwork that depicted many high-ranking U.S. officials shot to death in the Oval Office. The album moved even more units than his earlier efforts, won press from I>XXL and the Washington Post and further irked the police, who raided Tech's hotel room under false pretenses when he was touring in 2004. While the mainstream rap market is all about glorifying corporate-sponsored thuggery, Immortal Technique, like Public Enemy and dead prez before him, is on the forefront of bringing intelligent, politically-charged hip-hop back to prominence. With his high-quality songs, business-minded work ethic, and relentless performances, he is a much-needed element in the industry. Assuming he can avoid the wrath of the black helicopters, he could very well usher in a new movement of social justice in popular music. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3107&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:52:47 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3107 art.3107 Fat Joe art.3107 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3107&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3107&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Me. Myself and I, Fat Joe was in danger of becoming a regional rapper: revered by fans of New York hip-hop, yet largely ignored by those not living in the five Burroughs. - Shailesh Rao]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7272812&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:16:36 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7272812 art.7272812 Ghostface Killah art.7272812 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7272812&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7272812&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers. At the time, many regarded Ghost as one of the less distinct members of the legendary crew. That all changed in 1995 with the release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. Though technically a Raekwon release, Ghostface was featured on nearly half of the tracks, and his contributions helped the album achieve classic status. Ghostface's solo debut came in 1996 with Ironman. The album included the heartwrenching "All That I Got Is You," as well as the propulsive "Daytona 500." While much of what he said on his celebrated second solo LP (2000's Supreme Clientele) was either metaphorical or nonsensical, he injected such emotion into his lines that the actual content was tertiary. As the years progressed, Ghostface became more literal and his songs became more narrative. On 2006's Fishscale, Ghost took a slow walk down the dark alley of grisly hip-hop noir, while 2007's Big Doe Rehab was a coke-rap victory lap. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9264903&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:21 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9264903 art.9264903 Jim Jones art.9264903 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9264903&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9264903&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Warriors meets The Wu Tang Clan -- Jim Jones has more street cred than almost any NYC artist. And while his somewhat stilted flow and simplistic rhyme scheme won't be drawing any comparisons to Nas or Rakim, Jones' sadistic braggadocio and coke kingpin rhymes project a certain menace that has made him a favorite in the Big Apple. Jones came into the game in the mid-1990s on the coattails of fellow Harlem emcee Cam'ron. He initially focused more on the business side of things, preferring to think of himself as more of a hip-hop entrepreneur than a hip-hop artist, though the distinction between the two is continually blurred and forsaken. In the first half of this decade, he helped form Diplomat Records -- home to Juelz Santana and one of hip-hop's most successful and recognized indies. Jones would make numerous cameo appearances on Diplomat records and numerous mix tapes; he didn't release an album until 2004's In Da Church. Though that album and 2005's Harlem: Diary of a Summer explored religious themes, songs such as "Shotgun Fire" and "Crunk Music" ensured that Jones was regarded as more of a Don Corleone than a Jerry Fallwell. And while he occasionally enshrines himself in political rhetoric during interviews -- labeling Dipset "the new Black Panthers" and himself "Harlem's Che Guevara" -- there is very little evidence of a specific political agenda.

in 2006, Jones years of grinding in the underground finally paid off in a big way. His single "Fly High" was one of the biggest club hits of the year, and established Jones as a commercial force. The subsequent album Hustler's P.O.M.E. sold well and was generally well received by critics. Jim Jones continues to be one of the most celebrated hardcore street emcees. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.385&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:18 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.385 art.385 Mobb Deep art.385 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.385&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.385&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Juvenile Hell, released when they were still teenagers, to their recent Murda Muzik, Prodigy and Havoc have refined the genre of East Coast "reality rap" with four albums telling of casual violence on the shady streets around the notorious Queensbridge housing projects. Just as evolutionary are their production techniques, (primarily Havoc's) that incorporate dusty records, paranoid piano loops, booming bass, and super-tight beats. Their tracks are designed to manipulate emotions, bringing fear to the listener, whether hard-rock thugs or sheltered suburbanites. If you dig straight street lyrics and sophisticated instrumentals on a higher plane, this is for you. Arguably one of the most influential groups in hip-hop today, the Mobb has many imitators, but no equal. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65292&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sun, 4 Oct 2009 09:42:37 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.65292 art.65292 Lloyd Banks art.65292 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65292&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65292&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hunger For More, in the summer of 2004. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.37700&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Boom Bap/Nineties Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:26 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.37700 art.37700 AZ art.37700 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.37700&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.37700&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Illmatic. His first solo album Doe Or Die followed soon after, winning fans thanks to his intense and eloquent street rhymes. Though highly respected among his peers, industry problems and bootleggers seemed to side-track his promising career. He was down with the disapointing Firm project, and none of his later albums really sold like they should have. Despite these problems, AZ still rips the mic. In 2001, he released 9 Lives and appeared on Nas' Stillmatic. The following year he dropped the excellent Aziatic. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65443&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:20 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.65443 art.65443 G Unit art.65443 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65443&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65443&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Beg For Mercy, dropped in late 2003 and features the hit single "Stunt 101." - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2033&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:18 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.2033 art.2033 Cassidy art.2033 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2033&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2033&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Split Personality, soon followed. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39585&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:22 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.39585 art.39585 Juelz Santana art.39585 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39585&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39585&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Diplomatic Immunity, before dropping his solo debut From Me To U in 2003. After several mixtape projects, his second solo piece What The Game's Been Missing hit the streets at the end of 2005. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40339&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Wed, 7 Oct 2009 12:13:31 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.40339 art.40339 Alchemist art.40339 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40339&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40339&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Gangster Theme Music at the end of 2000. After a few more self-released projects (Insomnia, The Cutting Room Floor), he released his proper debut album 1st Infantry in late 2004. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40222&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sun, 6 Dec 2009 09:55:35 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.40222 art.40222 Foxy Brown art.40222 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40222&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40222&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Ill Na Na. She then joined forces with the Firm, an ill-fated all-star crew that also included Nas, Nature, and AZ. She followed the Firm album with two more solo joints, Chyna Doll and Broken Silence, though neither sold as well as her debut. Foxy has often been in the news for non-musical reasons, including her long-running feud with Lil' Kim, rumors of drug abuse, and her failed romance with Westside G Kurupt. Despite personal problems and slumping sales, she can still destroy a mic when she wants to, as evidenced with her searing verse on Capone-N-Noreaga's "Bang Bang." Foxy's husky flow and model-esque looks ensure that she'll be in the game for years to come. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15212&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:18 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.15212 art.15212 Ruff Ryders art.15212 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15212&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15212&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Ryde Or Die, Vol. 1. Fuelled by catchy synth beats and heavy airplay, it spawned several massive hits, including Eve's "What Ya Want," and Jay-Z's "Jigga My N*gg*." Vol.2 (2000) was less popular but included appearances by Snoop, Method Man, and Busta Rhymes. Vol. 3, featuring Ludacris, Bubba Sparxxx, and Petey Pablo, surfaced in late 2001. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15863&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:43:31 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.15863 art.15863 M.O.P. art.15863 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15863&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15863&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.34280&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:42 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.34280 art.34280 Freeway art.34280 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.34280&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.34280&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Dynasty. His Roc-A-Fella connection came through Beanie Sigel, who had befriended Freeway when the two free-styled together at a Philly club. Since then, he's appeared on a grip of NYC mix tapes, DJ albums from Funkmaster Flex and DJ Clue, and Beanie's second LP The Reason. Characterized by his unusual, somewhat squeaky voice, Freeway leapt into the spotlight in 2002, thanks to his turn on State Property's hugely popular posse-cut single "Roc The Mic," (the remix of which was featured on Nelly's multi-platinum sophomore record,Nellyville). Freeway's growing legion of fans eagerly awaited his solo LP Philadelphia Freeway. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5196347&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:14:30 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5196347 art.5196347 Styles P art.5196347 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5196347&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5196347&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Money, Power & Respect. We Are The Streets dropped in 2000, and Styles came hard with his first solo album A Gangster and a Gentleman in the summer of 2002. Keeping his rhymes squarely on the crime/drugs/cash tip, he scored a big hit with the catchy, weed-endorsing single "Good Times."]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36126&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:53:47 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.36126 art.36126 Beanie Sigel art.36126 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36126&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36126&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Truth in 1999. Released by Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records, the title track turned many listeners on to his rugged flow and storytelling prowess. The Truth featured production from platinum hit-makers like Rockwilder, as well as verses by the likes of Eve, Scarface and Hova himself. Beanie returned in 2001 with The Reason. Having proven himself as a solo artist, Sigel put together a group called State Property, featuring some of the best rappers in Philadelphia, including Freeway, Peedi Crakk and the Young Gunz. In 2005, Sigel released The B.Coming while serving a year in prison for a gun charge. After being released, he put out his fourth solo album, The Solution, in 2007. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7685446&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:05:26 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7685446 art.7685446 Bronze Nazareth art.7685446 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7685446&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7685446&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61559&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Boom Bap/Nineties Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:40:58 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.61559 art.61559 Cormega art.61559 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61559&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61559&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss H.N.I.C. (2000) and the QB Finest (2000) compilation. Mega and Nas were supposed to be in The Firm together, but Mega was replaced by Nature, leading to a on-and-off beef that culminated in the release of his "F*ck Nas & Nature" single. He went on to drop several excellent singles, and bootleg collections of his work circulated around the globe. In 2001, fiending fans were treated to his long-awaited debut LP The Realness, an incredible album hailed as a classic by many. Mega returned one year later with the top-notch follow-up The True Meaning. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.64487&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sun, 6 Sep 2009 09:41:35 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.64487 art.64487 Joell Ortiz art.64487 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.64487&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.64487&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65293&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:17 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.65293 art.65293 Tony Yayo art.65293 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65293&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65293&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Thoughts Of A Predicate Felon. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7472219&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:08 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7472219 art.7472219 Hell Rell art.7472219 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7472219&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7472219&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7485167&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:53:48 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7485167 art.7485167 Remy Ma art.7485167 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7485167&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7485167&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Conceited Remy Ma was always the maid, and never the bride. The fierce Bronx emcee had been making the rounds in Castle Hill freestyle competitions throughout high school, but she didn't gain any real regional notoriety until none other than the late, great Big Pun championed her in the late 1990s. Pun anointed the then-18-year-old rapper the "first lady of Terror Squad" and even helped her land a deal with Loud Records. But when Pun passed in 2000, Remy's luck began to change for the worse. Loud Records tanked, and Ma had to endure personal trials that threatened to capsize her career. Meanwhile, all was not well with Terror Squad. The Latin-flavored, N.Y.C. crew founded by Fat Joe in the mid '90s was experiencing growing pains. Marquee acts Cuban Linx and Triple Seis left the fold, and there have been persistent rumors of a falling out between Joe and Remy. But the pair put aside their differences when they teamed up for the mammoth 2004 anti-dance anthem "Lean Back." Over a typically tightly-wound Scott Storch banger, the rapper who dubs herself "that bitch" stands toe-to-toe with Fat Joe as she describes walking around the club's metal detectors. Afterwards, there was a tremendous amount of buzz surrounding Remy, but her record label failed to capitalize and it would be another year and a half before her solo debut saw the light of day. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8289&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:17:05 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.8289 art.8289 Memphis Bleek art.8289 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8289&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8289&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Reasonable Doubt. His long-awaited album Coming of Age dropped in 1999, featuring the young lyricist's spirited street tales laid over bubbling, club-rocking production. The Understanding came one year later, followed by his third LP M.A.D.E.<.i> in 2003. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5286&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sun, 6 Dec 2009 09:55:52 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5286 art.5286 DJ Clue art.5286 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5286&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5286&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Professional. In 2000 he came back with Backstage, a collection of tunes inspired by the film. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8038&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:47:19 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.8038 art.8038 Terror Squad art.8038 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8038&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8038&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss and the clubs. Hip-hop heavyweights Fat Joe and Big Pun join forces with new jacks Triple Seis, Armageddon, Prospect, and Cuban Link on vicious tracks perfect for the whip, the corner, and the dance floor. Instead of hogging the mic, the more established Joe and Pun lay back in the cut, letting their younger brethren shine. Lyrics focus on gritty city dramas and proud braggadocio, backed with stellar production that is simultaneously rugged and catchy. A deadly serious force, the TS perfectly balance the duties of urban storytelling and crowd moving, with tight joints guaranteed to hype even the most cement-footed thugs. In 2004, Terror Squad returned, minus Big Pun (R.I.P.) and Cuban Link. They scored a big hit with "Lean Back," the lead single from the album True Story. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65298&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:18 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.65298 art.65298 The Diplomats art.65298 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65298&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65298&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Diplomatic Immunity, released in early 2003. Reveling in the stereotypical guns/drugs/money/bitches formula, the group scored a major hit with "Dip Set Anthem," and started a curious fashion trend in hip-hop: wearing pink. Since then, Freeky Zeeky was shot in a car accident/attempted robbery and was later sent to prison on old warrants. Juelz and Jim Jones put out underwhelming solo projects, while Jones and Cam started their own specialty booze called Sizzurp Purple Punch Liquor. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7273020&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:41 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7273020 art.7273020 Saigon art.7273020 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7273020&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7273020&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7492598&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:26:24 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7492598 art.7492598 Stat Quo art.7492598 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7492598&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7492598&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.66772&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:47:23 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.66772 art.66772 Sheek Louch art.66772 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.66772&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.66772&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss After Taxes, the Brooklyn rapper shouts out street gangs the Bloods, Crips and the Latin Kings. Along with childhood friends Jadakiss and Styles P, Sheek got his start with the Lox, later renamed D-Block. Success came fast and easy for the mid-'90s group; P. Diddy heard one of their early demos and signed them to his then-thriving Bad Boy label. The Lox (an acronym for Living Without Experience) appeared on hits alongside Biggie Smalls, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige. After the buzz they created both on the airwaves and the streets, their 1998 debut, Money, Power and Respect, was one of the most highly anticipated albums of 1998. Commercially, the album did not disappoint: it went platinum and was a cornerstone in Bad Boy's late-'90s domination of the hip-hop market. But artistically, the group felt that it was being forced into a more commercial and accessible direction and soon left the label and joined the more street-savvy Ruff Riders camp. When Sheek released his solo debut, Walk Witt Me, in 2003, many D-Block fans were pleasantly surprised by the results. Louch had always been viewed as the low man on the D-Block totem pole, oftentimes obscured by the more charismatic rhymes of Jada and Styles. But Walk With Me proved that Sheek could stand on his own. His gruff delivery and hardcore rhymes may have been short on bling and slick stylization, but "I Ain't Forget" and the album's title track displayed both wit and a narrative deftness that had previously been overlooked. On After Taxes, Sheek cemented his status as one of the grimiest rappers in the industry. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6479156&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:14 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6479156 art.6479156 J.R. Writer art.6479156 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6479156&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6479156&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss History in the Making, and his Writer's Block mixtape series. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16704&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:15 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.16704 art.16704 Black Rob art.16704 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16704&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16704&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Slam. He came back strong the following year with "Whoa!" from his debut LP Life Story. His raspy, aggressive flows lace plodding beats and wheezing synth-strings nicely, though whether or not he has what it takes to resurrect the label remains to be seen. Fast forward six years...Rob has been largely M.I.A. from the rap game, following several high-profile arrests and jailtime. Seemingly out of nowhere he returned, still signed to Bay Boy, and dropped his second LP The Black Rob Report, addressing his legal issues through several skits, and teaming up with soul singer Akon for the dope single "Watch Your Movements." - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14238&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:14:58 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14238 art.14238 Rah Digga art.14238 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14238&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14238&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6597500&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:00 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6597500 art.6597500 Jae Millz art.6597500 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6597500&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6597500&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Making Da Band, but things turned sour and the rapper bounced to Universal in 2004. Since then, he's sat in waiting like Joseph K, churning out one mixtape after the other, never catching a hot single. And there he's stayed, in the dark of his Universal asylum, hoping that some dude in a suit will figure out how to market him alongside the Laffy Taffy set.]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.35824&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:44 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.35824 art.35824 Funkmaster Flex art.35824 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.35824&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.35824&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss 60 Minutes of Funk compilations on Loud Records. The albums were a virtual who's who of NYC hip-hop, featuring exclusive joints and numerous freestyles from the likes of Wu-Tang, Jay-Z, Mobb Deep and many more. In 1999 he and Big Kap released The Tunnel, another all-star collection of solid bangers that contained a classic freestyle by Biggie and Tupac from 1993. In addition to his radio and club gigs, Funk Flex is also CEO of his own label, Franchise Records. - Brolin Winning]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36199&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:40:02 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.36199 art.36199 Prodigy art.36199 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36199&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36199&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Juvenile Hall to '06s Blood Money, P's ultra-graphic storytelling, gravely voice and raw flow set the standard for criminal-minded mic-burners from the East. His rhymes were bleak, nihilistic looks at an urban world corrupted by the early '90s crack epidemic. Havoc's spare, gothic beats were a perfect foil for Prodigy, and many doubted that P would be able to sustain a solo career. But 2000's H.N.I.C. (Head N*gg* In Charge) and 2007's Return of the Mac proved otherwise. Both albums found P relying upon the considerable talents of producer the Alchemist. Mac, in particular, was a strong effort, and some consider it to be a return to form for the Queensbridge emcee. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.67481&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:14:52 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.67481 art.67481 Sean Price art.67481 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.67481&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.67481&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dah Shinin. The rest of us heard about him when he teamed up with the Fabulous 5 for hit single "Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka." The track was included on Heltah Skeltah's 1996 debut, Nocturnal, helping the album to achieve modest commercial success. The group's sophomore album, Magnum Force, was also a modest success thanks to single "I Ain't Havin' That." But "modest" wasn't enough, and the group soon split. Price disappeared, and by the time his long-delayed debut, Monkey Barz, popped up in 2005, most had forgotten about the emcee. Barz offered a quick refresher course. While most NYC emcees were squinting into the future, Price stomped into the city's past, resurrecting the grimy soul sound of the mid-'90s. The albums was critically acclaimed and commercially overlooked. Price's sophomore album, Jesus Price Superstar, continued in the revivalist vein.]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7623482&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:37 -0800 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7623482 art.7623482 Gillie Da Kid art.7623482 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7623482&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7623482&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Tha Carter I. Wayne adamantly denied this claim, and the two released a slew of diss tracks and YouTube videos arguing the point. Though we'll never know whether Gillie's claims were accurate, there are some remarkable similarities between Gillie's flow and Wayne's. In fact, they even use some of the same metaphors (specifically the yellow bottle, purple bag/Lakers trope). The dispute brought Gillie to the forefront and drew publicity for his 2007 collection The Best of the GDK Mixtapes and 2008 single "Get Down on the Ground." Both were well received within the hip-hop community. - Sam Chennault]]> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16329&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:14:34 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.16329 art.16329 Papoose art.16329 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16329&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.16329&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.43904&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Street Hop Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:11:02 -0700 Top Street Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.43904 art.43904 Nature art.43904 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.43904&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.43904&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Feast-coast-rap-hip-hop%2Fstreet-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss For All Seasons in 2000. 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