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Jun 2, 2017 · That madcap genius is all over “Brooklyn Zoo,” which was co-produced by ODB, especially on its endlessly repeated chorus. “It’s like Screamin’ Jay Hawkins somehow made the best hip-hop ...
Jul 21, 2023 · 3. Tupac. Skills: The least gifted technically of the top five MCs, Tupac’s go-to delivery, a melodic singsong, is the most distinctive in all of hip-hop.
Oct 7, 2019 · BBC Music polled over 100 critics in 15 countries to find the best hip-hop song ever – here’s the top 25 list (Warning: Some song titles in this list contain language some readers may find ...
Sep 25, 2023 · 1. The Notorious B.I.G. The Notorious B.I.G. (also known as Biggie Smalls) remains one of hip hop’s most revered and influential rappers ever. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Biggie first rose to fame with classic 1994 debut Ready to Die. His status as a rap legend grew after his tragic 1997 murder at age 24.
Jun 28, 2023 · As with our inaugural golden anniversary salute, the 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the rap groups reveal is rolling out in 10 weekly increments. Having kicked off May 31 with rankings 50-41, we ...
Feb 8, 2023 · In early 2023, Billboard/Vibe is ranking the Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time as part of our salute to this year’s golden anniversary of hip-hop. (The genre dates back to 1973, when DJ Kool ...
Dec 5, 2012 · 2Pac and Dr. Dre, ‘California Love’. Non-album single, 1995. Tupac Shakur ‘s biggest hit was a celebration, marking the rapper’s release from prison (“Fresh outta jail, California ...