Hailing from Atlanta, this ambitious rapper quickly rose to prominence in the early 2000s thanks to his distinctive Southern drawl, catchy hooks, and confident swagger. Dubbed the "King of the South," he mainta
A legend in the grime and UK rap scene, this East London rapper has been a driving force in the genre since the early 2000s. Recognized for his unique, instantly-recognizable ad-libs, intricate wordplay, and captivating stage presence, he has earned respect and admiration from fans and fello...
DMX made a significant impact on late 1990s and early 2000s hip hop with his aggressive rapping style. He launched his rap career in the early 1990s and gained fame with his debut album "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot" in 1998. DMX made history by having five consecutive albums debut at ...
On the mic, Thirteendegrees ° and Nine Vicious are blowing up pulling from early Young Thug, and LiAngelo “Gelo” Ball scored a minor hit and record deal through bringing back the Cash Money vibes. Yeah, quite a few of these things are good, though, because the appeal goes beyond ...
he says the last four years had him working the hardest he ever has. That’s how long it took him to finish his 13th album,Colors, released Oct. 13 on Capitol and co-produced with Greg Kurstin, a member of Beck’s early 2000s touring band who went on to make hits forAdel...
he says the last four years had him working the hardest he ever has. That’s how long it took him to finish his 13th album,Colors, released Oct. 13 on Capitol and co-produced with Greg Kurstin, a member of Beck’s early 2000s touring band who went on to make hits forAdele,Siaand...
In the early 90s, hip-hop had a lot of cautionary tales aimed at young women. But Nikki D decided to flip the script, rapping about a young woman's sexuality--and the consequences of not understanding that sexuality--without preachiness or judgment. A standout track that shows a different...
Bee's rapscirculated throughout the early part of her career and it's well known that he had a strong hand in helping her refine her flow. All that was basically solidified when the lateReady to Diespitter's reference tracks popped up online for songs onKim's 1996 debut album,Hardcore,...
their own stories largely ignored. But in the early days of the genre, while critics were still deriding hip-hop as a passing fad, female rappers were beginning to make up a formidable piece of the genre’s biology, unapologetically detailing their interpretations and experiences of the world ...
Hailing from Baton Rouge, Webbie became a prominent figure in the Southern hip-hop scene in the early 2000s. His debut album “Savage Life” and its sequels have become classics in the Southern rap canon. Webbie’s music, characterized by its catchy hooks and raw lyrics about life in th...