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Scarface is a legend in Texas hip hop who helped bring the Houston sound into the mainstream. From his work with the Geto Boys to launching a successful solo career, Scarface has had incredible longevity in the industry and has consistently been ranked among the top 5 lyricists of all time by many hip hop […]

The Game is one of the most influential West Coast rappers of the early to late 2000s. From his debut, The Documentary, to his 2022 release Drillmatic, the Game has cemented himself as an LA icon who is still highly relevant more than 15 years into his career. I’ve been listening to the Game for

Remember what you felt the first time you heard “Moment 4 Life?” You may have bopped your head to the powerful beat crafted by star producer T-Minus. Or you could have marvelled at the braggadocious guest verse by pre-Take Care Drake. Or—and this is very likely—you became a huge fan of the Cinderella-esque music video helmed

Ice-T is one of my favorite rappers and has had a lot of influence on the gangster rap scene. Some people know him for his role in the “Law & Order” TV series. I used to watch the previously mentioned TV series, but that is not the reason why I love Ice-T so much.  The

I will be the first to admit that the late 80’s heyday of The Kane was before my time. But this didn’t stop me from appreciating a good thing when I heard it. My initial introduction to Big Daddy Kane actually came from the feature film Juice starring Tupac Shakur. Kane contributed a song to

Cam’ron was one of the most iconic rappers in the history of East Coast hip hop. From founding Dipset to starring in the classic film Paid in Full, Cam’ron had a huge impact on rap culture in that era and has cemented his legacy as a true pioneer in the genre. I’ve been listening to

Listening to 2011’s “I’m on One” puts me in a different place, and it’s not hard to see why. You have DJ Khaled’s exquisite production, Drake’s unapologetic confidence, and Lil Wayne‘s efficient punchlines. (Seriously, I’ve never heard a more tightly packed set of puns and humorous bars in my life.) And then, there’s Rick Ross.

There’s no other way to put it—Cardi B is a phenom. When she burst onto the scene in the late 2010s, the entire rap industry was bowled over by her uncanny charisma and irresistible tracks. Breaking records left and right like they were going out of style, Cardi ascended to hip hop’s summit whether her

Chuck D is the lead vocalist in one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all-time, Public Enemy. His politically charged lyrics defined the sound of hip hop in the mid-80s and ushered in a new era of aggressive, socially conscious rap. My favorite Public Enemy albums are Fear of a Black Planet and It

Bun B is one-half of the legendary Texas rap group UGK. After the passing of his musical partner Pimp C, Bun went on to have a prolific solo career that lasted several decades. Today he is considered a rap veteran and a pioneering figure in Southern hip hop. I’ve been listening to Bun B and