Rap & Hip-Hop. Page 6
SHY GLIZZY IN CONCERT: D.C. rainmaker Shy Glizzy is at the top of the capital's rap game thanks to his fresh sound and unflinching portrayal of street life. Glizzy is known for mixing it up, flowing over R&B beats and laying R&B vocals over hard rap beats, and his penchant for messing wi...
Shaking up the music scene for over a decade, will.i.am is back with another incendiary tour to support his new re-released album #willpower. The album already has a top ten single on the charts, “Feeling Myself,” featuring Miley Cyrus and Wiz Khalifa.
SALT-N-PEPA IN CONCERT:As one of the first female rap crews in history, Salt-n-Pepa became virtually synonymous with the brand of bump n' grind hip hop that dominated airwaves in the late '80s/early '90s. With their stylish image and candid, cheeky lyrics, Salt, Pepa, and DJ Spinderella ...
Sage the Gemini, born Dominic Woods, is a Bay area rapper and producer who spouts rhymes so casually it appears effortless. The young performer embraces curse words often enough to make your parents cringe, but they help make his point in graphic tracks like "Red Nose" and "Swerve."S...
RUN THE JEWELS IN CONCERT:Underground hip hop supergroup Run the Jewels finished out 2014 as one of the year's biggest breakout acts, reaching both a critical and commercial high when their acclaimed sophomore album Run the Jewels 2 reached the Top 10 on the US Rap Albums chart. The record featu...
ROSCOE DASH IN CONCERT:Up-and-coming Atlanta rapper Roscoe Dash has quickly made a name for himself with his catchy hooks, inimitable style, and "turnt-up" live performances. Taking the stage donning his signature frohawk, Dash drops club bangers like "No Hands" and "All the Way ...
Rocko's 2008 release Self Made launched him into the rap scene, with the album premiering at No. 24 on the Billboard Top 100 and featuring its flagship single, "Umma Do Me," which held the No. 66 spot on the Billboard Rap singles chart. Rocko is well known for his interactive performance...
Rising Detroit rapper Dej Loaf scored several major coups in 2015, including an appearance on XXL Magazine's coveted Freshman Class list and an opening gig for Nicki Minaj on The Pinkprint Tour. Critics have hailed her as hip hop's next big thing, and it's easy to see why whenever she performs her s...
RICH HOMIE QUAN IN CONCERT:With a string of critically-acclaimed mixtapes under his belt, up-and-coming Atlanta rapper RIchie Homie Quan scored his breakthrough hit in 2013 with "Type of Way," a stuttering dirty south banger that showcased his melodic flow and talent for storytelling. Quan...
Rapper, singer and Florida native Flo Rida, aka Tramar Lacel Dillard, was born in September 16, 1979 in Carol City. As a teenager, he toured with Fresh Kid Ice from 2 Live Crew and joined the rap group GroundHoggz in the ninth grade. In 2006, signed to Poe Boy Entertainment and Atlantic Records and ...