Doug E. Fresh Mableton Tickets - Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

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Doug E. Fresh

5 concerts

Barbados-born rap pioneer Doug E. Fresh, the “Original Human Beatbox,” famed for drum-machine/effects mimicry; hit “The Show/La Di Da Di” with Slick Rick.

Rakim

10 concerts

Born in Wyandanch, Long Island, Rakim (Eric B. & Rakim) pioneered internal rhymes and smooth jazz flow; hits “Paid in Full,” “I Ain’t No Joke”; platinum debut.

KRS-One

10 concerts

Bronx-born hardcore hip-hop icon KRS-One (“The Teacher”), leader of Boogie Down Productions; political/social rap. Key songs: “Ova Here.” Collabs: MC Shan, Marley Marl, DJ Kenny Parker.

Big Daddy Kane

4 concerts

Brooklyn rapper Big Daddy Kane (Juice Crew/Cold Chillin’): slick lover-man lyricist & battle MC. Hits “Raw,” “Ain’t No Half-Steppin’,” “Smooth Operator”; worked w/ Biz Markie, Marley Marl, Teddy Riley, Barry White.

Kool Moe Dee

1 concert

Born Mohandas Dewese, Kool Moe Dee rose from Bronx crew Treacherous Three to Jive solo star; speed-rap hits “Go See the Doctor,” “How Ya Like Me Now,” Grammy performer; worked with Teddy Riley, Quincy Jones & Stop the Violence.