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

Jan 14, 2024  ·  Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ

KRS-One
Jan 14
KRS-One
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MC Lyte, a pioneering rapper and actress from Brooklyn, is the first female rapper Grammy-nominee and first to go gold. She’s performed at Carnegie Hall, the White House, and received numerous honors, including B.E.T.'s I AM HIP HOP award.
Philadelphia-born Jeff Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, renowned for his partnership with Will Smith in DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, is a pioneer turntablist known for the Transformer scratch. He executive-produced Jill Scott's debut and ran A Touch of Jazz. With Grammy awards for tracks like "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime," Townes made waves in hip-hop and R&B. His solo works include The Magnificent trilogy and collaborations with Eric Roberson and Freddie Foxx.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led Boogie Down Productions, a pivotal '80s hip-hop group. Renowned for political raps as "the Teacher," he collaborated with Marley Marl and rival MC Shan. Known for hits like "Return of the Boom Bap," he evolved his style over the years, creating influential albums like "Edutainment" and "The BDP Album."
Brooklyn-born Big Daddy Kane, alias for Antonio Hardy, emerged in the late '80s as a hip-hop icon. Known for his smooth style and Afrocentric themes, Kane was part of the Juice Crew, collaborated with Biz Markie, and released classics like "Ain't No Half-Steppin'." He gained fame with hits such as "Smooth Operator" and worked alongside legends like Barry White. Despite a dip with the 1991 album Prince of Darkness, Kane's influence remains substantial in the genre.

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