If you were to explain hip hop to sum1 who are the five rappers that you would introduce to him or her?
No BS answers especially underground artists that are not in the masses attention
I would say Run DMC, ATCQ, Tupac, Biggie, and Jay-z
2007-10-18 12:25:05 · 22 answers · asked by James T loves the Patriots 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rap and Hip-Hop
Im only picking people who are alive because you said introduce...
From the West Coast...Dr. Dre
From the East Coast...KRS-One
From the South...Andre 3000
From the Midwest...Common
And a female...Lauryn Hill..
2007-10-18 12:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Woodcock Dilla 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2pac-The Best of the Best,He made 14ish albums in the 4 or 5 years he was alive and in the game. Most rappers can't do that in their career. He made songs to dance to, political songs, and songs telling stories. He did all that while sounding very pleasant, having controversial issues every day and having millions waiting for his orders. Those things make him a must have on any greatest rappers list.
Notorious B.I.G-Undoubtly one of the best. His skill freestyling and story telling is by far the best (in my opinion) that hip-hop music will ever see. Though his career was short lived, he will always be remembered and lived on through his music.
Nas-Nas is a great rapper. Since his first release (Illmatic) to his work with the Firm to his last release (Street's Disciple) Nas has been one of the best. The lyrics of every song and the way he flows is unique and will never be seen again by a new rapper. He also managed to fall off the charts, then come back with one of the best albums (Stillmatic). From beef with BIG, beef with 2pac, and beef with Jay-Z, Nas has remained poised and great. Listen to any of his albums and you'll see why he is one of the greatest.
RUN DMC FO SHO..
2007-10-18 12:55:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Old School: KRS One, Wu Tang, Run DMC, Doug E Fresh Afrika Bambatta
New School: Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Immortal Tech, Aesop Rock, Jedi Mind Tricks
2007-10-18 12:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by desireable_eyecandy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nas Krs One, 2pac, Biggie, Scarface
2007-10-18 12:32:52 · answer #4 · answered by Moneyman23 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first off tman, millions of people listen to good hiphop, just cuz its not on that brainwashin BS i like to call MTV and BET doesnt mean it aint the s***. ( speaking of which, yanno Little Brother approached BET to play their music and BET turned them down, saying that their music was too smart for BET viewers...) these people are legendary whether you can handle that or not. these people paved the way so your lil wayne could make it to the top.
krs one, nas, jay-z, talib, mos, common, immortal technique, brother ali, public enemy, run dmc, the beastie boys, red and meth, wu-tang,
2007-10-18 14:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Revolution 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JayZ,Nas,Biggie,Common,Talib Kweli
2007-10-18 12:30:06 · answer #6 · answered by Eason W 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
what, no mention of public enemy? someone mentioned KRS-1, but what about Boogie down productions? others on my list: Run-DMC, Kanye West, Jay-Z. but can't forget Biggie, Tupac, tribe, and the Wu..
2007-10-18 12:51:46 · answer #7 · answered by marco polo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Easy E, Run-DMC, Whodini, The Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow
2007-10-18 12:37:50 · answer #8 · answered by Rick H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jay-Z
KRS-One
Tupac
Ice Cube
Nas
2007-10-18 12:29:58 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Man 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
well i'd have to say Kool Herc even though he's a DJ but you cant explain it without him. but for mc's i'd say Run Doug E Fresh, MF DOOM, Tupac, Biggie, and Slck Rick
2007-10-18 13:17:20 · answer #10 · answered by SHELLTOE BISCUITS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋