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DJ Jazzy Jeff

2 concerts

Philadelphia native Jeff Townes is a pioneering turntablist best known as half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, winning two Grammys including the first Best Rap Performance for Parents Just Don't Understand. He also founded A Touch of Jazz production house and executive-produced Jill Scott's multi-platinum debut.

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.

Buckshot

6 concerts

Buckshot, from '90s group Black Moon, went solo with 'The BDI Thug' in 1999. Known for collaboration with 9th Wonder, albums 'Chemistry' & 'The Formula' revived his reputation.

Mr. Cheeks

1 concert

Mr. Cheeks is a New York hip-hop artist who rose in the mid-to-late ’90s as a member of Lost Boyz. He went solo in the early 2000s with debut album John P. Kelly, featuring the hit single “Lights, Camera, Action!”.

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.

The Lady of Rage

1 concert

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

1 concert

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.

Strafe

1 concert

Strafe is the electro project of Brooklyn native and producer Steve Standard. He is best known for the 1984 quintessential track Set It Off, released by Jus Born, which became a club hit and was heavily sampled by hip-hop, techno, house, and EDM artists.

Treach

2 concerts

Roxanne Shanté

1 concert

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."

Melle Mel

Kurtis Blow

Harlem-born hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow (born Kurtis Walker) was the first commercially successful rapper and first to sign and release a major-label album. His 1980 gold single The Breaks and album Kurtis Blow helped bring rap mainstream.

Cold Crush Brothers

MC Shan

Stetsasonic

Craig G

Peter Gunz

Positive K

Schoolly D

West Philadelphia rapper Schoolly D, called "forefather of gangsta rap" by Ice-T, pioneered explicit gangsta rap with hits like "P.S.K." and "Signifying Rapper." Known for his raw style, he influenced artists like Eazy-E, collaborated with DJ Code Money, and scored the Aqua Teen Hunger Force theme.

Tracey Lee

DJ Kool

Born in D.C., DJ Kool fused feel-good go-go with hip-hop. Known for "Let Me Clear My Throat," he revitalized old-school rap with live recordings and collaborations with Funkmaster Flex.

Monie Love

Lords Of The Underground

Lords of the Underground, from Newark, NJ, blend socially conscious rap with hard beats. Known for hits like "Chief Rocka," they won BET's Best Rap Group in 1993.

Tuff Crew

95 South

DRES

Large Professor

Queens, NY MC/DJ/producer; early ’90s East Coast hip-hop pillar. Shaped Main Source’s 1991 "Breaking Atoms"; produced Nas “Halftime” & “One Time 4 Your Mind.” Known for jazz-sample, boom-bap drums.

Masta Ace

Brooklyn-born Masta Ace is a hip-hop luminary, known for his Juice Crew roots and classics like "The Symphony" and "Me and the Biz." His albums, from "Take a Look Around" to "Sittin' on Chrome," mixed East and West Coast sounds. He collaborated with Eminem and MF Doom and formed eMC.