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KRS-One with Ultramagnetic MC's, The Furious 5, and more

Jan 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM  ·  Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ

KRS-One
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Philadelphia native Jeff Townes (DJ Jazzy Jeff) won two Grammys with DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, including the first Best Rap Performance for "Parents Just Don't Understand." A pioneer of the Transformer scratch, he leads A Touch of Jazz and produced Jill Scott's 2000 debut.
KRS-One (born Kris Parker) is a hardcore hip-hop rapper best known as leader of Boogie Down Productions and for political, socially conscious raps that earned him the nickname “the Teacher.” Key releases include Edutainment and solo debut Return of the Boom Bap.
Brooklyn-born rapper Big Daddy Kane (Antonio Hardy) rose in the late ’80s, joining Marley Marl’s Juice Crew. His 1988 single “Raw” and albums Long Live the Kane and It’s a Big Daddy Thing yielded classics like “Ain’t No Half-Steppin’” and “Smooth Operator.”
MC Lyte is a trailblazing hip hop rapper/DJ and actress. The first female rapper nominated for a Grammy, she was also the first rap artist to perform at Carnegie Hall and the first female artist to earn a gold single. Honors include RIAA Pioneers of Hip-Hop.
Born in Bronx, NY, Ultramagnetic MCs are hip-hop pioneers known for integrating samplers and live instruments in music. Famous for tracks like "Something Else," they've worked with labels like Mercury & Wild Pitch.
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.
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.
Kingston-born, Brooklyn-bred rapper Chubb Rock; authoritative flow. Hits: “Treat ’Em Right” (No.1 rap), “Ya Bad Chubbs.” Brown alum; worked w/ cousin Howie Tee, DJ Premier.
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.
Atlanta's Tag Team duo, known for the '90s hit "Whoomp! There It Is," sold over 4 million copies. Known for high-energy party rap, their work includes hits like "U Go From" and albums with massive singles.
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.
Florida rap/hip-hop duo led by Van “Thrill Da Playa” Bryant (Jacksonville) and Barry “Fast” Wright (Orlando). Debut album 199Quad went double-platinum, driven by #1 rap hit “Tootsee Roll” (Hot 100 peak #8) and gold single “Kitty Kitty.”
Queens-born Kool G Rap, a pioneer of '80s-'90s hardcore rap, is famed for classic albums with DJ Polo and collaborations with Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, and Necro.
Born Isaac Freeman III, Fatman Scoop, known for "Be Faithful," tops U.K. charts and shines in hits like Mariah Carey's "It’s Like That." Renowned for his loud, hype man style, he also featured with artists like Missy Elliott and Skrillex.

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