DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, whose real is Will Smith, were a hip-hop duo from West Philadelphia. In “Parents Just Don’t Understand” The Fresh Prince sings about his annoying parents and tells an embarrassing story about his mother. The song appeared on the album He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper, and it won a […]
Sound Like a Native with Gang Starr
Gang Starr was an influential hip-hop duo that consisted of MC Guru and DJ Premier. Although they are not as popular has mainstream artists, they are regarded as one of the best groups by underground and alternative hip-hop fans. DJ Premier is still a successful DJ/Producer, but Guru passed away on April 19, 2010. In […]
Become Fluent and Learn Grammar with The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G. is a rapper and hip-hop artist from Brooklyn, New York City, and he is sometimes known as Biggie Smalls. He released his debut album, Ready to Die, in 1994, and it is one of the best east coast hip-hop albums of all time. His songs are usually dark and autobiographical, but “Juicy” is […]
Level 1 Lesson 6: This, That, These, Those
KRS-One is an American rapper of Jamaican descent. He was born in the Bronx, New York City, in 1965, and has been a vegetarian and Hindu since his youth. His influence on hip-hop music and culture is very significant, and he is considered one of the best hip-hop artists. Interestingly enough, KRS-One is actually an acronym, which stands for […]