Warren G is a West Coast rapper and hip-hop producer for Long Beach, California. In 1990, he formed the group 213, named after the Long Beach area code, with his friends Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg. While practicing with 213 and working a full-time job, the young Warren used all his free time on creating his own sound and aspired to […]
Learn English Grammar & Vocabulary with Eminem’s Berzerk!
“Bezerk” is Eminem€™s first single off his upcoming album, €œThe 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 1990€™s 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 […]
Ain’t: Learning English AIN’T Difficult!
Gorillaz are a British musical and visual project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. The project consists of Gorillaz itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a “virtual band” of cartoon characters. This band has four animated members: 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle and Russel Hobbs. The band’s first single, “Clint Eastwood“, was released on 5 March 2001. It was produced by Dan the Automator and originally featured […]
Fridays with Biggie: Big Poppa
“Big Poppa” is the Grammy nominated and Billboard Award€“winning 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 […]
Hip-Hop for Beginners: “You got to fight for your right to party!”
“Fight for Your Right” is a song by the Beastie Boys, released as the fourth single from their debut album Licensed to Ill. One of their best-known songs, it reached #7 on the Billboard 100 in the week of March 7, and was later named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll (taken […]
Learn English Grammar: Look, See & Watch with Geto Boys
Geto Boys is a rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D, and Bushwick Bill. The Geto Boys have earned notoriety for their lyrics which cover controversial topics such as misogyny, gore, psychotic experiences, and necrophilia. They have broken new ground with their soulful southern sound, which was a precursor to the Dirty South style. About.com ranked them #10 on its list of the […]
2Pac Fridays: Vocabulary in “Dear Mama”
“Dear Mama” was written by 2Pac as a dedication to his mother, Afeni Shakur. The song is considered by critics, fans, and purists as one of the greatest hip hop songs of all-time, and one of 2Pac’s best songs in particular, being ranked number four on About.com’s “Top 100 Rap Songs” list. “Dear Mama” is one of 25 songs that […]
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