Biz Markie is a rapper, beatboxer, DJ,comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single “Just a Friend“, an American Top 10 hit in 1989. In 2008, “Just a Friend” made #100 on VH1‘s list of the 100 greatest hip hop songs of all time (taken Verbatim from Wikipedia). You, you got what I need, but you say he’s […]
Reported Speech and Vocabulary with Eve
Eve is an American Grammy Award winning rapper-songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have sold over 8 million copies worldwide. Her debut album, Let There Be Eve¦Ruff Ryders’ First Lady, was released September 14, 1999 on Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records. It sold 213,000 copies in the first week and is now certified Double Platinum. The album features singles such […]
Learn Pronunciation and Vocabulary with N.W.A
“Straight Outta Compton” is the lead single from N.W.A‘s debut full length album of the same name. It was released in 1988 and also appears on N.W.A’s Greatest Hits with an extended mix and The Best of N.W.A. It was voted number 19 on About.com‘s Top 100 Rap Songs,and is ranked number 6 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. The opening verse […]
Learn English Grammar with Mobb Deep: by & until
“Survival of the Fittest” is the second single from Mobb Deep‘s The Infamous album. The song was the duo’s second hit single from the album, following “Shook Ones Pt. II“. The track peaked at #69 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and hit the Top 10 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The song is similar to “Shook Ones Pt. II” in […]
Hip-Hop for Beginners: Morning Routines with Slick Rick
“La Di Da Di” is a hit rap song performed by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick. It was originally released in 1985 as the B-side to “The Show“. The song has since gained a reputation as an early hip hop classic, and has been sampled or referenced in numerous other hip hop songs since its release. The song describes an eventful day in the life of […]
Learn English Grammar & Vocabulary with Eminem’s Berzerk!
“Bezerk” is Eminems first single off his upcoming album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2. The song gives off a golden-age vibe, as it is laced with Beastie Boys-esque production, courtesy of Rick Rubin, and allusions to 1990s pop culture. There are a few subtle jabs at new school rappers in the song, but it is done […]
Learn English Vocabulary with Big L
Big L was an American rapper born and raised in Harlem, New York, where he started his rapping career with Three the Hard Way. His first professional appearance came on Lord Finesse‘s “Yes You May (Remix)”. He released his debut album, Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous in 1995, and significantly contributed to the underground hip hop scene. He created his own independent label, Flamboyant […]
Learn Canadian Slang with Kardinal Offishall
Kardinal Offishall is a Canadian rapper and record producer. Often credited as Canada’s “hip hop ambassador”, he is considered one of the country’s best hip hop producers, and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip hop. In “BaKardin Slang”, Kardinal breaks down the city’s slang in each verse, similar to Big L‘s song “Ebonics”. The song popularized Toronto’s nickname “T-dot“, and […]
Fridays with Biggie: Big Poppa
“Big Poppa” is the Grammy nominated and Billboard Awardwinning second single from The Notorious B.I.G.‘s Ready to Die. The song was his first Top 10 pop hit, and peaked at #1 on Billboard’s rap chart. It features a sample of the song “Between the Sheets” written by The Isley Brothers. “Big Poppa” was one of many songs of the era to continue […]
Learn English Vocabulary with Naughty by Nature
Naughty by Nature is a Grammy Award-winning hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock and the DJ Kay Gee. They are known for being one of the few hip hop acts who were able to balance success on the pop charts with hardcore credibility. The group’s first hit was a […]
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