Immortal Technique is a Peruvian born American rapper as well as an urban activist. He was born in Lima and raised in Harlem, New York. Most of his lyrics focus on controversial issues in global politics and are largely commentary on issues such as class struggle, Marxism, poverty, religion,government, imperialism and institutional racism. Immortal Technique has voiced a desire to retain control over his production and has stated in his music that […]
Learn English Idioms with Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake
“Holy Grail” is a song by American hip hop artist Jay-Z from his twelfth studio album Magna Carta Holy Grail. It features vocals from singer Justin Timberlake and serves as the album’s first single. It was produced by The-Dream, Timbaland and Jerome “J-Roc” Harmon, with additional production from No ID and contains elements of Nirvana‘s 1991 hit single “Smells Like Teen Spirit“. Following the release of the album, the […]
Beginning Hip-Hop with Biz Markie: Vocabulary and How to Use ‘Ever’
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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