2006-08-07 13:26:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I'd say the following artists were pioneers:
- The Sugarhill Gang (obviously, for bringing rap to the masses)
- Run DMC (redefined rap, especially with Aerosmith)
- Slick Rick (one of hip hop's greatest storytellers)
- LL Cool J (one of the first "pretty boy" rappers, got lots of girls interested in rap)
- Queen Latifah (one of the first ladies in hip hop)
- Public Enemy (one of the most popular rap groups that was very vocal about real world issues)
- DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince (first rap group to win a Grammy)
- Dr. Dre (along with Snoop Dogg, helped to popularize and create the West Coast sound)
- A Tribe Called Quest (popularized the "jazz-infused" style of hip hop in the 90's)
...and that's all I can think of at the moment. I might be back later with more, but this should hold you over for now - lol.
2006-08-07 20:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by SugrNspyce4 :) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Sugarhill Gang
2006-08-07 13:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by JAMES L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sugar Hill Gang, Big Daddy Kane, BEASTIE BOYS, Jay-Z, Houdini (maybe he spelled it Whodini?),Grandmaster Flash, NWA, Ice Cube.
2006-08-07 13:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by kmack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beastie Boys, and Vanilla Ice
2006-08-07 13:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by Jason T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say Tone Loc or Beastie Boys, but that is just my personal opinion.
2006-08-07 13:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Nelita C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
notorious big and tupac shakur
2006-08-07 13:31:10 · answer #6 · answered by meredithxc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋