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DJ Jazzy Jeff

4 concerts

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.

Doug E. Fresh

4 concerts

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.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

16 concerts

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, from Cleveland, Ohio, are iconic in hip hop, known for their rapid-fire flow and melodic style. They gained fame with hits like "Tha Crossroads" and collaborated with legends like Eazy-E, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and Akon. Their albums, including *E. 1999 Eternal* and *The Art of War*, went multi-platinum.

Rakim

2 concerts

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.

Slick Rick

2 concerts

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.

The Roots

13 concerts

The Roots, formed by Black Thought and ?uestlove in Philadelphia, are known for their innovative rap band style. Their successful albums include "Things Fall Apart," which went platinum, and collaborations with Erykah Badu, John Legend, and Elvis Costello. As the house band for Jimmy Fallon’s show, they gained nationwide fame and numerous Grammys. Notable members included Rahzel and Kamal Gray.

Common

2 concerts

Common, born in Chicago, is an acclaimed artist, actor, and activist. Known for his engaging style, he earned GRAMMYs, an Emmy, and an Oscar for "Glory," co-written with John Legend. Recently, he debuted on Broadway in "Between Riverside and Crazy."

LL COOL J

2 concerts

LL Cool J, born in Queens, NY, is a legendary rapper known for hits like "Mama Said Knock You Out" and "I Need Love." Beyond music, he's an acclaimed actor, author, and philanthropist, winning Grammys and a NAACP Image Award. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, he starred in NCIS: Los Angeles and hosted Lip Sync Battle.