Album: Marshall Mathers LP 2, by Eminem

If skills sold, Talib Kweli would have been one of the most commercially successful rappers of his time. However, the earnest MC became one of the most critically successful rappers of his time, which dawned in the late '90s when he rapped alongside Mos Def and DJ Hi-Tek as part of the group Black Star. This trio of up-and-comers and their widely acclaimed self-titled 1998 album debut, Black Star, helped make Rawkus Records one of the premier underground rap outposts of the late '90s. Kweli and Hi-Tek then collaborated as a duo on Reflection Eternal (2000), which firmly established them apart from Mos Def, who had gone solo. For a moment there, Kweli and his Rawkus associates seemed like a full-fledged movement -- a return to the sort of hip-hop associated with the so-called golden age.

Kanye wen... ... middle of paper ... ... hard work and perseverance helped him accomplish his goal of become a major hip-hop star. Once he first got his shot at being a hip-hop star with the release of his first album, everyone began to see the real side if Kanye. His flamboyant fashion sense and outspoken personality has shown us the real side if himself. Like him or not, his music has inspired and touched the lives of many aspiring hip-hop artists which makes him one of the most influential characters in America. Works Cited "About Kanye West."

“It was all a dream!” are just a few words to describe Christopher Wallace (Biggie Smalls) becoming the king of East coast rap music when he released his first album “Ready to Die”. The lyrics “It was all a dream!” are from the albums number one hit single called “Juicy” in which Biggie depicted life growing up in the rough streets of Brooklyn, New York. Biggie smalls rose to fame as a rapper in the 90’s causing an increase in rap popularity, division (rivalry) between East and West coast rap music, and the style of gangsta rap on the East coast. Biggie Smalls caused an increase in the popularity of rap music in the 1990’s and beyond. Biggie’s debut album “Ready to Die” was released on september 13th, 1994.

His unique musical sound and style has influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B, pop, and rock artists (“Biography”). “The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the king of pop... For anyone who has ever seen, felt, or heard his art, we are all honored to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson,” grieved Beyoncé, a famous American singer after hearing the about the tragic death of Michael Jackson.

The prodigy himself tells... ... middle of paper ... ...”. Eminem may very well not be the most favorite celebrity for parents worldwide, but his fans seem connected to him and his mind and they simply love him. In summary, Eminem is one of the best hip-hop/rap artists of all time. He stands next to the infamous N. W. A. and the well-known Tupac in the ranks. Mathers’ albums and singles land him with skyrocketing sales and numerous Grammies and other music awards.

Rap hit the air on the mainstream for the first time in 1980, with well-known performers L.L Cool J, Run- D.M.C., Hammer, and Will Smith. They kept the genre going and upbeat, heading toward the alternative rap of De La Soul, the Fugees, TLC, and other rappers whose work was made known to wide audiences through the transformation of rap, pop, and soul. Lauryn Hill, one of the members of the group Fugees, dominated the 1999 Grammy Awards, winning five trophies for her solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Herc also created the everyday DJing technique of breaks. He would play James Brown’s “Give It Up or Turnit Loose” on turntables, then he would spin in the record... ... middle of paper ... ...s. Controversy started around Ice T’s song “Cop Killer” from his album Body Count.

After his release, Tupac answered his critics by releasing his best album, “All eyes on me.” “All eyes on me” has currently sold around 6 million copies, which is revolutionary for a double cd. Especially in Hip Hop music.

Daddy was also invited for a cameo appearance in Terror Squad’s video “100% Percent” while his “Posicion” track was also included in “One Tough Cop” soundtrack. Without a doubt, Daddy Yankee's record sales confirm his success and popularity within Latin Music. All of his albums, "El Cartel de Yankee"; "El Cartel de Yankee II"; "El Cangri.com" and "Los Homerunes", have all received platinum status. In 2002, “El Cangri.com” was the biggest selling album in Puerto Rico, his hometown and one of the most prestigious markets within Latin Music. 2003 was one of the most important years in Daddy Yankee’s career.

It was... ... middle of paper ... ...own rapper at the time of his death and with the rivalry between tupac made it more major. Eminem is definitely the most worldwide known white rapper alive today and back in his prime. Both rappers carry on a huge legacy and neither of theirs is over still today there are songs being released that biggie recorded and never went out on the big lights and eminem is still alive today and making music today. I think throughout time a lot more people will apperciate what biggie has brought to the rap era and more people world wide would accept it but it many may not. There's no telling what either of the rappers legacy will be in ten or fifteen or even one hundred years from now.

On the music front, Nelly has expanded his role beyond that of just an artist. He is also the CEO of his own label, Derrty Entertainment, a venture with Universal Records that has seen success with release of his remix album and Murphy Lee's platinum-bound solo debut, Murphy's Law. Nelly's risk taking, growth and diversity should come as no surprise. His career success can be directly linked to his willingness to go out on a limb. From the melodic singsong rap hybrid that has become his trademark to his business ventures, Cornell Haynes, Jr., has colored outside of traditional rap lines.