Rap music technically had its roots in the 1970s, with an underground music scene that slowly gained momentum in New York City. But it wasn’t until the 1980s that HipHop and Rap music really caught the attention of music company executives, and was finally pushed out to the masses. Parents everywhere had a new form ...
The 90’s produced some of the best and most notable rap artists. I have created this list on the top ten rap artists of the 90’s. The list is in no particular order and my personal opinion. More information on these artists can be found at Wikipedia.com and their albums and other products can be ...
The 80s put rap music and hiphop on the map, but even though the underground movement was strong, few rap artists were getting airtime on conventional radio stations. The conservative bigwigs found the lyrical content too controversial or in some cases the subject matter was too violent. With the arrival of the 90s, however, rap ...
This list of the top 10 rap songs of all time is bound to create some controversy. Rap has only been around as a musical genre for about 30 years, but in that time has gone from being a fringe street fad to a multi-billion dollar industry. This list of the top 10 rap songs ...
I’ve been listening to rap music for so long; I can remember when the very “first” rap song came out. I hadn’t even reached double digits in age yet, but I played that song, “Sugar Hill Groove” by the Sugar Hill Gang, so many times that I had the lyrics down cold by oh, the ...
10) Drake Although Drake is a fairly new artist, he is no doubt one of the best rap artists of the decade. Before becoming a rapper, he was an actor playing one of the main characters on the teen series, Degrassi. He signed with the Young Money record label that is headed by the famous ...
Are you a fan of Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr? You may be and never realized it, because the stage name of Mr. Broadus is Snoop Dogg. In a world of one hit wonders and rappers who seldom last more than a couple of years, Snoop Dogg has been around in the Hip-Hop world for quite ...
The 80’s was an important time in music history. MTV brought about the music video, giving us a whole new way to enjoy pop music; rap became mainstream and exploded into what we know today as hip hop; the term “one hit wonder” would enter into the vernacular; hair metal bands would rule the country; ...
The West Coast is often overlooked as far as producing hip-hop talent. But it’s produced seminal talent such as N.W.A. and The Game. In no particular order, here are the best West Coast rappers ever. 1. Snoop Dogg – One of the most well-known rap stars in the world, Snoop Dogg’s influence on the game ...
Since he emerged in 1992 on Dr. Dre’s Deep Cover, Snoop Dogg has become an acclaimed rapper, actor, producer, as well as an American icon. His laid-back personality and charisma have helped him crossover to mainstream America: while his acting resume has largely been centered on urban films, he has made countless appearances in such ...