Lorenzo Jerald Patterson (born June 16, 1969), better known by his stage name MC Ren, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer from Compton, California. He is the founder and owner of the record label Villain. His moniker is derived from the middle letters...
Born on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California, his journey into stardom began when he was discovered by famed rapper Dr. Dre. This led to Snoop Dogg's debut album Doggystyle, released under Death Row Records, which quickly climbed its way up to No.1 on Billboard's hip-hop and...
When Monna Brutal raps, it's time to learn. In her arsenal, you'll find a feverish pace and sharp wordplay, along with laid-back phrasing and tongue-in-cheek punchlines. Born in Guarulhos, on the outskirts of São Paulo, Monna Brutal has been paving a solid path in Brazilian hip-...
His fourth studio album had the makings of a bonafide classic – with incredible singles (“How Do You Want it,”“California Love,” & “I Ain’t Mad at Cha”) and superior production – and it reigned for eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Despite his gaudy wins, the ...
His fourth studio album had the makings of a bonafide classic – with incredible singles (“How Do You Want it,”“California Love,” & “I Ain’t Mad at Cha”) and superior production – and it reigned for eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Despite his gaudy wins, the ...
He’s been lauded for his charisma and calm demeanor, cementing his place in hip-hop history. Throughout his career, the California-born rapper has sold over 20 million albums in the US, won multiple awards, and earned 17 Grammy nominations. ...
The Hyphy movement began in the early 1990s in Oakland, California. After that, it became a cultural phenomenon that significantly shaped the music scene of the Bay Area. The term “Hyphy,” derived from the word “hyperactive,” perfectly encapsulates the energetic and rebellious spirit of this...
I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat; and a six four Impala…” Chicago born, New York City and Riverside, California, bred, Antoine ‘Skee-Lo’ Roundtree is easily best known for his mid nineties mega-popular hit single, “I Wish,” complete with its accompanying Forrest Gump...
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Andre Romelle Young, better known as Dr. Dre, is not just one of hip-hop’s pioneering top rap artists, but also one of its most visionary producers. Emerging from Compton, California, Dre initially gained fame as a member of N.W.A., the hardcore gangsta rappers who placed West Coast...