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MAYA AZUCENA

With the fire of a young Chaka, Maya Azucena steps out with a vocal range and versatility that battles the finest. Hailing from Flatbush, Brooklyn, her music is intrinsically hip-hop… Continue

Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008 at 1:20pm. Last updated by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008.

Masta Ace

On wax or in the ride, MASTA ACE is a true hip-hop hall of famer and one of rap's greatest lyricists. Though it's been 6 years since his last album, Ace is back in effect and he's rocking the mic… Continue

Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008 at 1:16pm. Last updated by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008.

MARC STRETCH

Some know him as Peter Parker, some as Squeeze, others as Go-Go. His mother calls him by his government, Ricky Nelson Govan, Jr. Most of us, though, have come to know him as Marc Stretch,… Continue

Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008 at 1:13pm. Last updated by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008.

MAINFLOW

On March 3rd, 1976, Westwood, Cincinnati was blessed with the birth of a baby boy who would grow up to be at the forefront of the local hiphop scene, putting his city on the map. In his… Continue

Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008 at 1:10pm. Last updated by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008.

LYRICS BORN

Lyrics Born (formerly Asia Born, born Tom Shimura in Tokyo, Japan in 1972), is a half-Japanese-American, half-Italian-American hip hop MC. Through his childhood he lived in Tokyo and Salt… Continue

Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008 at 1:09pm. Last updated by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008.

Lyracane

The present climate of chaos has caused us all to search for solutions. Problem solving requires method. We are proud to announce the arrival of a methodology, refined for nearly a decade,… Continue

Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008 at 1:07pm. Last updated by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008.

LOCAL 1200

Local 1200 is a crew of DJs, beat-makers, graffiti writers, and party people using culture to ignite the political imagination of the hip-hop generation. The members include DJ… Continue

Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008 at 1:03pm. Last updated by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008.

Ladybug Mecca

And so they say where's Mec? "I want listeners to come into my world," says Mecca of her solo debut, Trip The Light Fantastic, on the independent, self-determining Nu-Paradigm… Continue

Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008 at 12:56pm. Last updated by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008.

Kuttin Kandi

Kandi came by her DJ instincts naturally: she grew up watching her father DJ parties. Eventually, after quietly watching the battle DJs on the scene (including longtime boyfriend Roli Rho), Kandi… Continue

Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008 at 12:46pm. Last updated by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist Aug 14, 2008.

KRS ONE

KRS-One (born Kris Parker) was the leader of Boogie Down Productions, one of the most influential hardcore hip-hop outfits of the '80s. At the height of his career -- roughly 1987-1990 -- KRS-One was… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 3:27pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

Kevvy Kev

Kevvy Kev is a New York native: he was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and went to high school in the Bronx. In 1982 Kev came out to California to attend Stanford University, bringing… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 3:22pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

Kero One

From the California bay area, Kero One is an artist who had been emceeing, producing beats, writing graff, deejaying/scratching and collecting records since the early 90's. At the age of… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 3:16pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

Joe Quixx

Joe quixx has truly been representing the bay area hip hop scene since 1992, although his deejay career goes farther beyond that. He began by launching his career as the premiere DJ and… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 3:15pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

JEAN GRAE

The best-kept secret on New York's indie-hip-hop scene - Rolling Stone Is the Artist Formerly Known as What What the elusive "complete" emcee with ovaries you’ve been looking for… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 3:13pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

Jah Warrior Shelter

Jah Warrior Shelter is an award winning sound system based in California’s Bay Area. Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi was originally founded in 1992, by singer/DJ Rocker-T, in Brooklyn, New York.… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 3:11pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

J-LIVE

What does it take to be a great MCee? Lyrics? Cadence? Vocal tenacity? Craftsmanship? Or perhaps that all-encompassing umbrella term for rhyme proficiency we simply refer to as "skills"? For J-Live… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 3:01pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

J-Boogie

Taking care of business worldwide and hailing from San Francisco, CA, J–Boogie is the man to call when the party needs that special sauce. Long recognized as one of the hardest… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 2:56pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

Inspectah Deck

Born in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, Inspectah Deck moved to East New York before settling down in Staten Island at age 12. It was in Staten Island where he first hooked up… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 2:54pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE

Born in a military hospital in South America, Immortal Technique was brought to the United States in the early 80's while a civil war was breaking out in his native Peru. The puppet… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 2:46pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

Headnodic

My name is Ethan, or Headnodic. I play bass and produce for the Crown City Rockers (Mission:). The group started in Boston with the breakup of Kat’s funk band named EKG. They called it… Continue

Created by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008 at 2:45pm. Last updated by Editor's Pick Aug 7, 2008.

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