Doug E. Fresh with Roxanne Shant'e, Kwame, and more

Doug E. Fresh, a pioneer in human beatboxing, was born in Barbados. Known for his classic hip-hop hits "The Show" and "La Di Da Di" with the Get Fresh Crew. His albums "Oh, My God!" and "The World's Greatest Entertainer" showcased his diverse style. He collaborated with renowned rapper Slick Rick.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Brooklyn, Chubb Rock is renowned for his authoritative rap flow. Key to the late '80s and early '90s hip-hop scene, he collaborated with Howie Tee, resulting in hits like "Treat 'Em Right." Known for "Ya Bad Chubbs," he reached the top 30 Billboard R&B charts. He was part of Crooklyn Dodgers with Jeru the Damaja and O.C., and appeared with Biz Markie and Prince Paul. Notable works include contributions to Prince Paul's and Eric Roberson's projects.

Rakim, born in Wyandanch, Long Island, is a legendary rapper known for his smooth, jazz-influenced flow and intricate lyrics. As part of Eric B. & Rakim, he released classics like *Paid in Full* and *Follow the Leader*. His solo work includes hits like *The 18th Letter*, collaborating with icons like Dr. Dre and Linkin Park. Rakim’s impact on East Coast rap remains unparalleled.

Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard in Harlem, is best known for the hip-hop classic "It Takes Two" with DJ E-Z Rock. The duo's album went platinum and Spin named it Single of the Year. After releasing a solo album, Base reunited with E-Z Rock for Break of Dawn in 1994. E-Z Rock passed away in 2014 and was honored at the Hip Hop Hall of Fame.

Slick Rick, born in London, became a hip-hop icon known for his storytelling and signature style, debuting with the classic 1988 album "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick." Despite legal issues, he released hits like "Children's Story" and collaborated with stars like Nas and Snoop Dogg. His influence persists with numerous artists sampling his work.