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Tone-Lōc
200,874 listeners
Tone Lōc is the stage name of Anthony Terrell Smith (born March 3, 1966), an American hip hop artist and actor, most known for his 1989 hit singles "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina". He is also known for his deep, … read moreTone Lōc is the stage name of Anthony Terrell Smith (born March 3, 1966), an American hip hop artist and actor, most known for his 1989 hit singles "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina". He is also known for his deep, gravelly, hoarse voice– the result of a childhood tea-… read more -
Jungle Brothers
260,638 listeners
The Jungle Brothers are an American hip hop group who pioneered the fusion of jazz and hip-hop. They began performing in the mid-1980s and … read moreThe Jungle Brothers are an American hip hop group who pioneered the fusion of jazz and hip-hop. They began performing in the mid-1980s and released their first album, Straight Out the Jungle, in 1988. With Afrocentric lyrics and innovati… read moreThe Jungle Brothers are an American hip hop group who pioneered the fusion of jazz and hip-hop. They began performing in the mid-1980s and released their first album, Straight Out the Jungle, in 1988. With Afrocentric lyrics and innovative beats, the Jungle Brothers were critically acclaimed and … read more -
MC Lyte
166,769 listeners
MC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female rap artist. She was the first female rapper common… read moreMC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female rap artist. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men: she loves to curse, and she's got that fierce worki… read moreMC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female rap artist. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men: she loves to curse, and she's got that fierce working-class Brooklyn voice and no-nonsense demeanor. But she… read more -
2 Live Crew
254,510 listeners
2 Live Crew was an American hip hop group from Miami, Florida, which had its greatest commercial success from the late 1980s to the early 1… read more2 Live Crew was an American hip hop group from Miami, Florida, which had its greatest commercial success from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. The group's most well-known line up was composed of Luke Campbell, Fresh Kid Ice, Mr. M… read more2 Live Crew was an American hip hop group from Miami, Florida, which had its greatest commercial success from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. The group's most well-known line up was composed of Luke Campbell, Fresh Kid Ice, Mr. Mixx, and Brother Marquis. They were considerably controversi… read more -
Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
89,637 listeners
Kool G Rap & DJ Polo were an American rapper/DJ duo from Queens, New York. Nathaniel "Kool G Rap" Wilson began working with D… read moreKool G Rap & DJ Polo were an American rapper/DJ duo from Queens, New York. Nathaniel "Kool G Rap" Wilson began working with DJ Polo in 1986, releasing several underground hit singles including "It's a Demo"/&… read moreKool G Rap & DJ Polo were an American rapper/DJ duo from Queens, New York. Nathaniel "Kool G Rap" Wilson began working with DJ Polo in 1986, releasing several underground hit singles including "It's a Demo"/"I'm Fly". The duo released their debut album … read more -
Salt-N-Pepa
880,010 listeners
Salt-N-Pepa is an American R&B and hip-hop group, consisting of Cheryl James and Sandy Denton ("Salt" and "Pepa", respectively), and Deidre "Dee Dee" Roper (DJ Spinderella). They debuted with "The Show Stopper", a response record to Doug E. Fresh & … read more -
KRS-One
665,970 listeners
KRS-One (born Lawrence Parker on August 20, 1965 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York) is an American hip-hop MC. Over his career he has been known by several pseudonyms, including Kris Parker, KRS One, KRS-ONE (as given at his site), The Blastmaster and The Teacha. KRS-One is an acronym for "K… read more -
Brand Nubian
299,700 listeners
Brand Nubian is a hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, consisting of three MCs; Grand Puba (born Maxwell Dixon, March 4, 1966), Sadat… read moreBrand Nubian is a hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, consisting of three MCs; Grand Puba (born Maxwell Dixon, March 4, 1966), Sadat X (formerly Derek X, born Derek Murphy) and Lord Jamar (born Lorenzo Dechalus, September 17, 1968… read moreBrand Nubian is a hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, consisting of three MCs; Grand Puba (born Maxwell Dixon, March 4, 1966), Sadat X (formerly Derek X, born Derek Murphy) and Lord Jamar (born Lorenzo Dechalus, September 17, 1968); and two DJs, DJ Alamo and DJ Sincere. Their debut album O… read more -
Naughty By Nature
627,749 listeners
Naughty by Nature is a hip hop group that at the time of its formation in 1991, consisted of Treach, Vinnie, and the DJ Kay Gee. The group formed in East Orange, New Jersey, and first appeared on the music scene in the late 1980's releasing an album titled The Independent Leaders, under the… read more -
Young M.C.
247,306 listeners
Young M.C. (born Marvin Young, May 10, 1967) is a British-American hip-hop artist who was most popular for his 1989 hit "Bust a Move&q… read moreYoung M.C. (born Marvin Young, May 10, 1967) is a British-American hip-hop artist who was most popular for his 1989 hit "Bust a Move", which won him the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance and helped to push rap music as… read moreYoung M.C. (born Marvin Young, May 10, 1967) is a British-American hip-hop artist who was most popular for his 1989 hit "Bust a Move", which won him the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance and helped to push rap music as a whole into the mainstream. His first album, 'Stone C… read more