DJ Cassidy New York Tickets - Radio City Music Hall

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The Sugarhill Gang

4 concerts

Sugarhill Gang, pioneers from New York, launched hip-hop with "Rapper's Delight" in 1979, selling over 8 million copies. Known for hits like "8th Wonder" and "Apache," they faded by mid-80s but returned in 1999.

Big Daddy Kane

2 concerts

Born in Brooklyn, Big Daddy Kane—King Asiatic Nobody's Equal—was a central figure in late '80s hip-hop. Known for hits like "Raw" and "Smooth Operator," he mixed smooth rap with strong rhyming skills, influencing many artists. Notably collaborated with Biz Markie and Barry White.

Slick Rick

2 concerts

London-born rapper Slick Rick, a top storyteller in early hip-hop, became famous with his 1988 debut. Known for hits like "Children's Story," he's highly sampled by many, including Kanye and Eminem.

DJ Cassidy

1 concert

Born in NYC, DJ Cassidy became a hit after spinning at Diddy's MTV Awards party in 2001. Known for gigs at Obama's inaugurations & Beyoncé's wedding, he signed with Columbia and drew inspiration from 70s-80s R&B. Collaborators include Nile Rodgers, Mary J. Blige, Usher, and Daft Punk.

Doug E. Fresh

5 concerts

Born in Barbados, Doug E. Fresh pioneered beatboxing, mimicking drum machines perfectly. Famous for hits like "The Show/La Di Da Di" with Get Fresh Crew & Slick Rick. Known for 1980s chart success and influential albums like "Oh, My God!"

Rakim

1 concert

Rakim, born William Griffin in Wyandanch, NY, revolutionized hip-hop with his smooth flow and complex lyrics. Known for hits like "Paid in Full" with Eric B., he shaped progressive MC techniques and won critical acclaim, maintaining relevance from the 1980s through solo work in the late '90s.