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EPMD

2 concerts

Formed in Long Island in 1987 by Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, hip-hop duo EPMD released gold-certified albums like Strictly Business and Unfinished Business. Known for classics like You Gots to Chill, they also led the Hit Squad crew before pursuing solo projects.

Nice & Smooth

1 concert

Rakim

5 concerts

Born William Griffin, Jr. in Wyandanch, New York, rapper Rakim rose to fame as one-half of the influential 1980s duo Eric B. & Rakim. Known for his smooth flow and intricate internal rhyme schemes, he helped define East Coast hip-hop with classic albums like the platinum debut Paid in Full. He later released solo projects including The 18th Letter.

Big Daddy Kane

5 concerts

Born Antonio Hardy in Brooklyn, hip-hop artist Big Daddy Kane joined the Juice Crew and debuted with the 1988 album Long Live the Kane. Known for his rapid rhyming and smooth persona, he released notable albums like It's a Big Daddy Thing and later dabbled in acting.

MC Lyte

3 concerts

MC Lyte is an iconic hip hop rapper, DJ, and actress with a 30-year career. She is the first female rapper nominated for a Grammy, the first rap artist to perform at Carnegie Hall, and the first female artist to earn a gold single.

The Sugarhill Gang

3 concerts

Formed by producer Sylvia Robinson, New York hip-hop trio Sugarhill Gang released the multi-platinum 1979 global hit Rapper's Delight, inaugurating recorded hip-hop. Despite follow-up tracks like 8th Wonder and Apache, the group faded by the mid-eighties.

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."

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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.