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Doug E. Fresh

2 concerts

Born in Barbados, rap's first human beatbox Doug E. Fresh became a major star in the 1980s. He released hip-hop classics like The Show/La Di Da Di with the Get Fresh Crew, featuring Slick Rick. His notable albums include Oh, My God! and The World's Greatest Entertainer.

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.

Chubb Rock

1 concert

Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-bred rapper Chubb Rock is known for his authoritative flow and late '80s and early '90s hits. After leaving pre-med studies at Brown University, he released albums on Select like The One, featuring his number one rap single Treat 'Em Right.

Nice & Smooth

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Onyx

1 concert

Formed in Queens in 1988, hardcore rap group Onyx achieved mainstream success with their 1993 platinum debut album, Bacdafucup, and its hit single Slam. Central members Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz later released albums such as Shut 'Em Down, Onyx 4 Life, and Versus Everybody.

Rakim

6 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.

Slick Rick

1 concert

Born in South Wimbledon, London to Jamaican parents, Slick Rick is an early hip-hop storytelling icon. His 1988 debut The Great Adventures of Slick Rick went platinum, spawning hits “Children’s Story” and “Teenage Love.” His Top 10 album The Art of Storytelling featured Nas, Snoop Dogg, and OutKast.

DJ Cassidy

2 concerts

New York DJ Cassidy caught Diddy's attention as a teenager, leading to high-profile gigs for Russell Simmons, Kanye West, Beyoncé and Jay-Z's wedding, and presidential inaugurations. Signed to Columbia, he released the 2014 album Paradise Royale.

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.

Treach

2 concerts

Monie Love

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.

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Special Ed

Brooklyn rapper Special Ed (Ed Archer): sharp, mature rhymes; debuted on Profile with Hitman Howie Tee, went gold-ish; “Crooklyn” (Crooklyn Dodgers); worked with 2Pac.

3rd Bass

Queens/Brooklyn rap trio (MC Serch, Pete Nice, DJ Richie Rich) on Def Jam; smart, funny hip-hop. Gold LPs; “Gas Face,” “Pop Goes the Weasel”; early Nas; prod. Sam Sever.

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Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Arena Capacity: 7,000

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA

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+1 609-449-1000

About Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena is a 7,000-capacity multi-purpose arena in Atlantic City, NJ, originally opened in 1990 as part of the Trump Taj Mahal and extensively renovated in 2018. This modern venue hosts a diverse range of major touring artists, concerts, comedy shows, and sporting events, offering an immersive entertainment experience with advanced production capabilities.

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