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EPMD

2 concerts

Long Island’s Brentwood-raised hip-hop duo Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith formed EPMD in 1987. Known for sample-heavy beats and monotone raps, they scored gold with Strictly Business and Unfinished Business and made classics like “You Gots to Chill.”

Rakim

10 concerts

Long Island rapper Rakim (born William Griffin Jr. in Wyandanch) pioneered internal rhymes and raised the bar for MC technique. Half of Eric B. & Rakim behind Paid in Full; solo albums include The 18th Letter and G.O.Ds Network - Reb7rth.

Big Daddy Kane

8 concerts

Brooklyn-born rapper Big Daddy Kane (Antonio Hardy) rose in the late ’80s, joining Marley Marl’s Juice Crew. His 1988 single “Raw” and albums Long Live the Kane and It’s a Big Daddy Thing yielded classics like “Ain’t No Half-Steppin’” and “Smooth Operator.”

MC Lyte

8 concerts

MC Lyte is a trailblazing hip hop rapper/DJ and actress. The first female rapper nominated for a Grammy, she was also the first rap artist to perform at Carnegie Hall and the first female artist to earn a gold single. Honors include RIAA Pioneers of Hip-Hop.

The Sugarhill Gang

6 concerts

New York-area hip-hop trio formed by producer Sylvia Robinson, Sugarhill Gang (Master Gee, Wonder Mike, Big Bank Hank) broke through with 1979 multi-platinum worldwide hit “Rapper’s Delight,” which sold over 8 million copies. Also had modest hits “8th Wonder” and “Apache.”

Kwam.E

14 concerts

Kwam.E is a German rapper from Hamburg with Ghanaian roots, known for his distinctive blend of classic hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music. His style features intricate rhyming patterns and soulful melodies, often exploring themes of self-discovery. Popular songs include "Hallow Kitty," "Roadrunner," and "Ohne Verträge." He has collaborated with artists like Ace Tee and Tom Hengst, and released albums such as "UpNorth Tape vol.1" and "UpNorth Tape vol.2."

Monie Love

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Rob Base

Harlem rapper Rob Base (Robert Ginyard) rose with DJ E-Z Rock on the 1988 multi-platinum hit It Takes Two, a hip-house touchstone. The single and album went platinum, earning Spin Single of the Year. His 1989 solo LP was The Incredible Base.

Kool Moe Dee

Born Mohandas Dewese, Kool Moe Dee rose from Treacherous Three to Jive solo star; speed-rap “Go See the Doctor” (with Teddy Riley), platinum How Ya Like Me Now, Grammy first.