Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate,California,formed in 1988. They have sold over 20 million albums worldwide,and they have obtained multi-platinum and platinum certifications. The group has been critically acclaimed for their first five albums. They are considered to be among the main progenitors of West Coast hip hop and 1990s hip hop. All of the group members advocate for medical and recreational use of cannabis in the United States. In 2019,Cypress Hill became the first hip hop group to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Christopher Edward Martin,known professionally as DJ Premier,is an American DJ and record producer. He is considered one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time. He was half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr—alongside the rapper Guru—and presently forms half of the hip hop duo PRhyme,together with Royce da 5'9".
Angela Martinez is an American radio personality,podcaster,former rapper,and actress. Nicknamed "The Voice of New York",she was prominently known for her 28-year run at New York City station Hot 97 (WQHT). She left the station in 2014 to join crosstown competitor Power 105.1 (WWPR).
Rap rock is a music genre that developed from the early to mid-1980s,when hip hop DJs incorporated rock records into their routines and rappers began incorporating original and sampled rock instrumentation into hip hop music. Rap rock is considered to be rock music in which lyrics are rapped,rather than sung. The genre achieved its greatest success in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
"Self Destruction" is the only single by the Stop the Violence Movement,a group formed by American rapper KRS-One in 1988 in response to violence in the hip hop and African American communities.
"Takeover" is a track recorded by Jay-Z for his 2001 album The Blueprint. The song is a diss track aimed at rappers Nas and Prodigy of Mobb Deep.
"One More Chance / Stay with Me (Remix)" is a song written and recorded by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G. Three versions of the song exist:An original,lyrically explicit version prefaced by an answering machine performance featured on the album,and two versions released as singles,both of which contain identical lyrics by B.I.G. despite differing instrumentals and choruses. The first is an upbeat "Hip Hop Mix" that samples Marley Marl's "Droppin Science",and the second is a sultrier R&B remix parenthetically labeled the "Stay with Me Remix",which samples the namesake 1983 song by the band DeBarge. The lattermost remains the most popular,and features backing vocals and harmonies performed by his wife Faith Evans,as well as uncredited appearances by Mary J. Blige and Bad Boy Records label boss Puff Daddy—who also produced the version with Rashad Smith. It received platinum certification by the RIAA by July 31,1995,and has sold 1.1 million copies.
Return of the Boom Bap is the debut solo studio album by American rapper KRS-One,released on September 28,1993 by Jive Records. Recording sessions took place at D&D Studios and at Battery Studios in New York. Production was handled by DJ Premier,Kid Capri,Norty Cotto,Showbiz and KRS-One himself. It features guest appearances from Ill Will and Kid Capri. The album peaked at number 37 on the Billboard 200 and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
Joe Budden is the debut studio album by American rapper Joe Budden. It was released on June 10,2003,by On Top,distributed by Def Jam. Recording sessions took place from 2002 to 2003,with production by Dub B aka White Boy,along with the other high-profile producers such as Just Blaze and Lofey. The album features guest appearances from Lil' Mo,Busta Rhymes and 112. Upon the record's release,it was met with favorable reviews from music critics. Joe Budden debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200,selling 95,000 units in its first week,later the record sold 420,000+ copies in the United States. It also entered at number 55 on the UK Albums Chart.
"MC's Act Like They Don't Know" is a hardcore hip hop song written and performed by American rapper KRS-One. It was released on August 28,1995 via Jive Records as the lead single from his second solo studio album KRS One. Recording sessions took place at D&D Studios in New York. Production was helmed by DJ Premier.
"Best Friend" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent released as a bonus track on the soundtrack of the film Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005). A remix version featuring singer Olivia was released as a single.
"Lost" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Gorilla Zoe,released October 14,2008 as the lead single from his second studio album Don't Feed Da Animals (2009). The song leaked in May 2008 entitled "Losin' My Mind",featuring a verse from fellow American rapper Lil Wayne. It is notable that,specifically with the Lil Wayne version,both songs use the auto-tune effect. "Lost" received positive reviews from critics praising Drumma Boy's electronic production and Zoe's sincere Auto-Tune delivery of introspective lyrics.
Lawrence "Kris" Parker,better known by his stage names KRS-One and Teacha,is an American rapper from the South Bronx. He rose to prominence as part of the hip hop group Boogie Down Productions,which he formed with DJ Scott La Rock in the mid-1980s. KRS-One is known for his songs "Sound of da Police","Love's Gonna Get'cha ",and "My Philosophy". Boogie Down Productions received numerous awards and critical acclaim in their early years. Following the release of the group's debut album,Criminal Minded,fellow artist Scott La Rock was shot and killed,but KRS-One continued the group,effectively as a solo project. He began releasing records under his own name in 1993. He is politically active,having started the Stop the Violence Movement after La Rock's death. He is also a vegan activist,expressed in songs such as "Beef". He is widely considered an influence on many hip-hop artists.
"Mass Appeal" is a song by American hip hop group Gang Starr from the album Hard to Earn. The song reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #42 on the Billboard R&B chart. It was also featured on the soundtrack of the video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4.
"Donald Trump" is a song by American rapper Mac Miller,released as the only single from his mixtape Best Day Ever (2011). The melody,which is played throughout the song,is sampled from "Vesuvius" by Sufjan Stevens. The song's music video was uploaded to YouTube on March 3,2011,while the single was released digitally on May 17,2011.
Boom bap is a subgenre and music production style that was prominent in East Coast hip hop during the golden age of hip hop from the late 1980s to the early 1990s.
"Anaconda" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on August 4,2014 by Young Money,Cash Money,and Republic as the second single from her third studio album,The Pinkprint (2014). The song was produced by Polow da Don,DJ Spydr,and Da Internz,and prominently samples "Baby Got Back" (1992) by Sir Mix-a-Lot. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100,becoming Minaj's highest charting single at the time. The song also peaked within the top ten in Australia,Canada,Ireland,New Zealand and the United Kingdom,top forty in Austria,France and Portugal and top fifty in Czech Republic.
"Take It Easy" is a hip hop and reggae fusion song,recorded by hip-hop/dancehall artist Mad Lion from his debut studio album,Real Ting (1994). The song contains a sample of "When A Man In Love" by Yami Bolo and "Return of the Boom Bap" from collaborator KRS-One from his 1993 debut album of the same name.
"Tap In" is a song by American rapper Saweetie,released on June 17,2020,as the lead single from her upcoming debut studio album Pretty Bitch Music. The song samples rapper Too Short's signature 2006 single "Blow the Whistle",produced by Lil Jon. Too Short provides the intro on "Tap In". Produced and co-written by Dr. Luke,it marked Saweetie's second song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was also featured in a scene of Black Mirror Season 6,Episode 1 "Joan Is Awful".
"4 Da Gang" is a song by American rappers 42 Dugg and Roddy Ricch. It was released on April 2,2021,by 4 Pockets Full (4PF),Collective Music Group (CMG) and Interscope Records,as the fourth single from the former's fourth mixtape,Free Dem Boyz. The song was produced by TayTayMadeIt,and samples "No One Like You" by German rock band Scorpions.
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