http://www.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=1030&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rssTop 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online80's Hitsen720Mon, 4 Jan 2010 23:32:29 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=1030&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4794&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:22:44 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4794 art.4794 Beastie Boys art.4794 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4794&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4794&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Licensed to Ill, 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, Paul's Boutique, 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 (Check Your Head and Ill Communication) 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, Hello Nasty, won a pair of Grammys in 1998, and 2004's To the 5 Boroughs 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. - Mike McGuirk]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.217&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Sat, 2 Jan 2010 10:25:37 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.217 art.217 LL Cool J art.217 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.217&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.217&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5606&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Old School Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 2 Jan 2010 10:25:35 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5606 art.5606 Run-D.M.C. art.5606 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5606&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5606&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Down With The King (1993). In 1999, they released their seventh and final LP Crown Royal. 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 Distortion, and launched an MTV reality show called Run's House. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5067&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:58:49 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5067 art.5067 Public Enemy art.5067 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5067&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5067&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Yo! Bum Rush the Show!, 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.]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1583&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast O.G.'s Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:23:02 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1583 art.1583 N.W.A. art.1583 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1583&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1583&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Straight Outta Compton. Backed by Dr. Dre's layered, cinematic, but funky production, N*gg*s With Attitude practically invented the term "Gangsta Rap," leading to extensive controversy, angry cops, shocked parents, and multiplatinum status. Their deadly serious subject matter came straight from the streets of South Central Los Angeles, where rampant gang banging and crack slinging had turned the neighborhood into a virtual war zone. Financially backed by profits from Eazy-E's days as a real life dopeman, the group's no-holds-barred rhymes struck a chord with both ghetto kids who lived it and bored suburbanites who longed to be hardcore. With the classic joints including the title track (which was banned from MTV), "Gangsta, Gangsta," and "Dopeman," N.W.A. exposed America to a very real mentality that had yet to be acknowledged or exploited. Undoubtedly their most infamous track was the inflammatory "F*ck The Police," which gained the FBI's attention. Ice Cube left the group after the first record to pursue a wildly successful solo career. The group dropped two more excellent albums -- 100 Miles and Runnin' in 1990 and N*gg*z4life the following year. They disbanded in '91 while feuding over earnings. Ren and Eazy continued to record marginal solo albums, while Dr. Dre blew up on the strength of his 1992 classic, The Chronic. Some ten years later they reunited (with Snoop Dogg filling in for the deceased Eazy-E), but nothing could match their original intensity. While literally thousands of emcees and acts have attempted to reproduce their street soldier sound and style, N.W.A. remain the epitome of gangsta. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1935&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:27 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1935 art.1935 MC Hammer art.1935 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1935&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1935&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story). His 1990 crossover classic Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em made him an international megastar. Fueled by the high-energy party jam "U Can't Touch This," Hammer took the world by storm with his trademark genie pants and simple raps over the bassline from Rick James' "Superfreak." The single was an enormous hit, and the album became one of the biggest selling rap records in history. Other hits followed, namely "Pray." Hot on its heels, Too Legit To Quit (1991) found similar success. Hammer won Grammys, appeared in commercials and even had a cartoon show; but the fickle public soon grew bored with his positive and poppy style -- Gangsta Rap was on the rise. Three subsequent albums were met with little fanfare. In 1997, he declared bankruptcy and focused his efforts on God and family, two themes heavily addressed on his Gospel/R&B album Family Affair (1998). Despite his lyrical shortcomings, Hammer paved the way for other Crossover Rap superstars. He will always be remembered for his flamboyant style, crazy moves and chart-topping hits. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3450&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss West Coast O.G.'s Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:53:47 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3450 art.3450 Eazy-E art.3450 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3450&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3450&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59660&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Old School Rap/Hip-Hop Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:31:32 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.59660 art.59660 Salt-n-Pepa art.59660 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59660&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59660&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Hot Cool & Vicious, 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]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40171&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Miami Bass Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:52:26 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.40171 art.40171 2 Live Crew art.40171 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40171&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40171&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 2 Live Crew Is What We Are, featured potent XXX jams like "We Want Some Pusy" and "Get It Girl," flexing hardcore lyricism not heard since the likes of Blowfly. Already superstars in Miami, they took the world by storm with 1989's ultra-controversial As Nasty As They Wanna Be, an album that featured the smash hit "Me So Horny," incited protests from numerous social and political groups, and got Luke convicted (though later cleared) of obscenity charges. Stores were ordered to pull the record from shelves, but it was too late, the media frenzy only increased sales. They carried on through much of the 90s, but never really had another large-scale single. Luke went on to a successful career as record producer, strip club owner, adult-film magnate, and general big baller. His label also discovered many talented artists, including JT Money and the Poison Clan.]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2543&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Sun, 6 Dec 2009 09:55:38 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.2543 art.2543 Geto Boys art.2543 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2543&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2543&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Grip It! On That Other Level in 1989. Fusing fierce production with ultra-hardcore rhymes that casually detailed lifestyles rife with drugs, sex, and murder, they found love in the new but fast-growing Gangsta Rap circuit. Their 1991 release We Can't Be Stopped contained the breakthrough hit "Mind Playing Tricks On Me," a classic track about drug-induced paranoia. The core group split up in 1993, and all the members embarked on solo careers. Former Convicts emcee Big Mike was added to the fold, and a revamped lineup continued to record. The original three got back together in '96 for The Resurrection. Willie D released a solo LP in '00, and Bushwick Bill has put a few albums out as well. Scarface has worked steadily through the years, dropping new records and cameos at a feverish pace. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69089&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Sat, 2 Jan 2010 10:25:59 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.69089 art.69089 Queen Latifah art.69089 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69089&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69089&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss All Hail The Queen 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, Black Reign (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 Order in the Court was released in 1998, though she's since become a household name thanks to her work in hit movies like Bringing Down The House and Chicago (for which she won an Oscar nomination). In 2004, with her career bigger than ever, she showcased her exceptional singing skills on The Dana Owens Album, a collection of jazz and pop standards. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14010&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Lyrical Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:28:17 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14010 art.14010 Slick Rick art.14010 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14010&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14010&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick, 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 The Art Of Storytelling. Slick Rick's fifth album will be released by Def Jam sometime in 2002. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61530&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Old School Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:59 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.61530 art.61530 Eric B and Rakim art.61530 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61530&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61530&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Paid In Full (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 Follow The Leader (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]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.543&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Indie Rap/Hip-Hop Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:20 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.543 art.543 De La Soul art.543 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.543&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.543&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61554&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Old School Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:39:28 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.61554 art.61554 DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince art.61554 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61554&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61554&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss The Magnificent on BBE in 2002. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59664&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Old School Rap/Hip-Hop Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:54:17 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.59664 art.59664 Young M.C. art.59664 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59664&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.59664&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Stone Cold Rhyming. Young M.C. recorded several more albums throughout the '90s, but his friendly flows and playful, positive lyrics eventually found themselves out of fashion. "Bust A Move" continues to appear on soundtracks and various hip-hop compilations. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1131&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Old School Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:42:39 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1131 art.1131 Biz Markie art.1131 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1131&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1131&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.57725&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:04:23 -0700 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.57725 art.57725 Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock art.57725 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.57725&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.57725&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss The Incredible Base, which had some highlights; however, like so many other albums to follow big hits, this album didn't receive the same praise.]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4209&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 6 Dec 2009 09:55:40 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4209 art.4209 EPMD art.4209 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4209&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4209&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Strictly Business 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 Back In Business, 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]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.249&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Old School Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:31:01 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.249 art.249 Boogie Down Productions art.249 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.249&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.249&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Criminal Minded 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 By All Means Necessary, 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 Edutainment (1990) and Sex And Violence (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 Spiritual Minded. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4373&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Street Poets Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:48 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4373 art.4373 KRS-One art.4373 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4373&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4373&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Criminal Minded (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, By All Means Necessary (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 KRS-One Presents...The Temple of Hip-Hop Kulture, a compilation of up-and-coming artists, and in 2002 he dropped Spiritual Minded, delving further into religious rap. Kristyles and Keep Right followed in 2003 and 2004, respectively. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1650&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Old School Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:51 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1650 art.1650 Kurtis Blow art.1650 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1650&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1650&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Best Of Kurtis Blow compilation, and Rhino released the three volume collection Kurtis Blow's History Of Rap. In 2000, Kurtis worked on Sunset Park, a play about the beginnings of hip-hop. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.251&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Old School Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:27:44 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.251 art.251 Kool Moe Dee art.251 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.251&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.251&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss How Ya Like Me Now 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]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3106&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Novelty Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:39:29 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3106 art.3106 Fat Boys art.3106 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3106&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3106&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Krushgroove and Disorderlies, and had a big crossover hit in '87 with "Wipeout," a collaboration with the Beach Boys from their platinum-selling LP Crushin'. 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 The Best Of The Fat Boys: All Meat, No Filler! in '97. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.45621&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Pop Metal Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:51 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.45621 art.45621 Black 'N' Blue art.45621 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.45621&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.45621&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4257&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Old School Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:27:34 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.4257 art.4257 Big Daddy Kane art.4257 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4257&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4257&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Long Live The Kane (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 It's A Big Daddy Thing 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]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1939&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:39:28 -0700 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1939 art.1939 Kid 'N Play art.1939 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1939&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1939&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss House Party, House Party 2, Class Act), Kid 'N Play first hit the scene with their platinum-selling 1988 debut 2 Hype. Flexing a catchy, happy-go-lucky Pop Rap sound, the duo caught on quickly with a young audience, as well as with adults who abhorred the Gangsta movement just coming into play at the time. In 1990, they released a pair of albums: the soundtrack to House Party, and Kid 'N Play's Fun House. Around the same time, they launched a Saturday morning cartoon show based on themselves. Face The Nation (1991) was their final album, and the two were quiet for much of the 1990s. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61552&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Old School Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:20:20 -0700 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.61552 art.61552 U.T.F.O. art.61552 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61552&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61552&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Best of U.T.F.O. was released in 1996. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55002&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Old School Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:15 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.55002 art.55002 Nice & Smooth art.55002 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55002&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.55002&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Nice & Smooth, 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 Blazing Hot, Vol. 4, 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]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24112690&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:08 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.24112690 art.24112690 Debbie Gibson art.24112690 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24112690&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24112690&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10346309&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:39:50 -0700 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10346309 art.10346309 Dale Bozzio art.10346309 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10346309&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10346309&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6060&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss East Coast Old School Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:18 -0700 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6060 art.6060 Schoolly D art.6060 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6060&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6060&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.837&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Old School Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:24:29 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.837 art.837 Audio Two art.837 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.837&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.837&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss What More Can I Say? 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 Don't Care - The Album and First Dead Indian before splitting up in the early nineties. Following the breakup, Milk put out a solo album called Never Dated on Rick Rubin's Def American label. He continues to produce tracks for his sister and others. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.29323908&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:37 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.29323908 art.29323908 Kool Mo Dee art.29323908 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.29323908&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.29323908&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2289&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:40:14 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.2289 art.2289 Marley Marl art.2289 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2289&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2289&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss Re-Entry as part of their Beat Generation series. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24112603&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:52 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.24112603 art.24112603 Buckner & Garcia art.24112603 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24112603&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24112603&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28853802&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:50:32 -0700 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.28853802 art.28853802 Dale Bozio (Missing Persons) art.28853802 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28853802&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28853802&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7509796&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:23:22 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7509796 art.7509796 Dave Mustaine art.7509796 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7509796&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7509796&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24768375&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:57:13 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.24768375 art.24768375 The Eight Group art.24768375 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24768375&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.24768375&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.25184630&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:46:57 -0800 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.25184630 art.25184630 Electro Mode Inc. art.25184630 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.25184630&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.25184630&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9747942&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:58:25 -0700 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9747942 art.9747942 The Addicts art.9747942 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9747942&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9747942&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28616&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:55:09 -0700 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.28616 art.28616 Tim Owens art.28616 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28616&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28616&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28786841&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss 80's Hits Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:10:18 -0700 Top 80's Hits Artists on Rhapsody Online art.28786841 art.28786841 The Specials ane Wiedlin (of the Go Go's) art.28786841 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28786841&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.28786841&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fhitmakers%2F80s-hits%2Fartist-chart.rss