Category: golden age hip hop
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De La Soul
About De La Soul is an American hip hop group formed in the village of Amityville on Long Island, New York in 1988. They are best known for their eclectic sampling, eccentric lyrics, and contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres. Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer, David “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur,…
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Biz Markie
About Marcel Theo Hall, known professionally as Biz Markie, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer who gained prominence during hip hop’s golden age. He was particularly recognized for his humorous and comedic style within hip hop, often leading to his nickname, the “Clown Prince of Hip Hop”. Albums/Songs: No significant albums…