Hip Hop Marketing and Business News
William Michael Griffin, Jr., more popularly known by his stage name Rakim, has cemented his impressive status in the hip-hop music scene: the editors of About.com ranked the artist as number one on their list of the top 50 MCs of our time, from 1987 to 2007. We remember his huge taste of success … [Read more...]
J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar are both well-known rappers in the music industry. The 27-year-old J. Cole, who has described himself as the "first German rapper," is signed to Roc Nation and received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 54th Grammy Awards. In early 2010, he was chosen as one … [Read more...]
Adam Nathaniel Yauch is one of the most respected rappers. The American performer is best known as a founding member of hip hop trio, the Beastie Boys. The hip-hop group is one of the most iconic musical groups of all time. Adam Yauch, otherwise known as MCA, has contributed to the hip hop … [Read more...]
The music world was stunned on May 4, 2012 when Adam Yauch of The Beastie Boys passed away. Adam “MCA” Yauch was born in Brooklyn on August 5, 1964. By 1979, he started a band on his 17th birthday, after teaching himself how to play bass. The band he started was The Beastie Boys, but were … [Read more...]
Drake, the well-known Canadian entertainer, is having a career high these days. He was recently ranked number two on MTV’s Hottest MCs in the Game VII list in 2012. Currently, Drake announces “Club Paradise” tour with J. Cole, 2 Chainz, Waka Flocka Flame and more. He will also have a trek with … [Read more...]
