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Their music helped solidify the Miami Bass sound from the mid 1980s and their 1990 album Banned in the USA was the first album to have a "Parental Advisory" warning.

2 Live Crew

This trio from Long Beach, CA features three of the most famous West Coast rap / R & B artists ever. Their only album called The Hard Way was released in 2004 and their group name is derived from the one of the three original telephone area codes for Los Angeles in 1947.

213

By age 12, this New York rapper was selling crack-cocaine. After embarking on a music career in the late 90s he was shot nine times in 2000 and subsequently became one of the biggest selling artists from 2000-2010.

50 Cent

An important Ice-T song that influenced subsequent gangsta rappers

6 In Tha Morning

Almost all (if not all) of the members of this nearly 20 person collective from NYC share the same prefix to their name, which is almost always stylized with a "$" instead of an "S."

A$AP Mob

This San Francisco based rapper began his career performin gunder the name Dre Dog. Each year he holds a birthday bash party herein Santa Cruz at the Catalyst downtown. In class we listened to his song "Smoke Dope and Rap."

Andre Nickatina

In her song "Green Tea" with Margaret Cho, this artist addresses and confronts a host of stereotypes about race, gender, and Asian women

Awkwafina

This Supergroup formed in San Marcos, Texas, is headed by Kevin Abstract and is currently based in South Central, Los Angeles where some of the videos for their Saturation Trilogy were filmed

BROCKHAMPTON

This Philadelphia artist released her first album Kollage in 1996 and has appeared with artists such as The Roots, Gang Starr, Talib Kweli, and Erykah Badu.

Bahamadia

The ___________ movement from the early 2010s based out of Brooklyn, NY was made of four primary groups - Flatbush Zombies, Phony Ppl, Pro Era, and The Underachievers.

Beast Coast Movement

Early trio of kids from NYC who started as a punk band. We listened to "B-Boy Bouillabaisse"just before class one day

Beastie Boys

In class, we listened to this artist's song "American Rapstar," a critique of various topics including, but not limited to: race and class in America, the record industry, stereotypes and lifestyle.

Big K.R.I.T

All artists from this 2008 collective are on the TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) record label - Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, and Ab-Soul

Black Hippy

Artist from 1980 who included rapping in her song "Rapture"

Blondie

Frequently credited as the founder of Desi Hip Hop, in class we listened to this Punjabi rapper and his collaboration "Car Nachdi" with Bollywood artist Gippy Grewal.

Bohemia

Five original elements of hip-hop

Break dancing DJ-ing Graffiti Rapping Beat boxing

This group from Puerto Rico is known for commentary in their songs about the Latin American community and culture. In class we listened to their songs "Latinoamerica" and "Pa'I Norte."

Calle 13

West Coast rapper who addressed social issues in similar fashion to Grandmaster Flash

Captain Rapp

This Chicago rapper and noted philanthropist started gaining national recognition after his album Acid Rap, in 2013. His album Coloring Book from 2016 won three Grammy awards.

Chance The Rapper

This multi-talented and multi-faceted artist's real name is Donald Glover, and one of his best-known works is "Redbone" from late 2016.

Childish Gambino

This artist is known for his undeniable and sometimes over-the-top skill, wordplay, and technique. He is also a member of Mensa, the high IQ club. In class we listened to his song "Wordsmith."

Chino XL

Who wrote hits like "I Used to Love H.E.R." and "The Light"?

Common

This hip hop duo consists of Carla "CMG" Green and Karryl "Special One" Smith and released their first studio album Ear to the Street in 1993. In class we listened to their single "Somethin' to Ride to (Fonky Expidition)."

Conscious Daughters

While the song "LGBT+" by this artist provides a show of support and solidarity for the LGBT+ community, one could possibly interpret the lyrics and imagery as a hyper-sexualized caricature of gay culture

CupcakKe

This group was the first Latinx group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums in the early 1990s. In class we listened to one of their most popular songs "Insane in the Brain"

Cypress Hill

This producer is considered to be one of the greatest of all time and at the beginning of his career was half of the duo Gang Starr.

DJ Premier

This Compton rapper, producer, and frequent user of the "talkbox" has worked with a number of artists but many of his albums feature close associates Suga Free, 2nd II None, Problem, Mausberg, El Debarge, and AMG. He has also produced for Dr. Dre, Janet Jackson, Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Whitney Houston, and more. In class we listened to "Jus Lyke Compton."

DJ Quik

First woman to receive have a solo album receive platinum certification

Da Brat

This Canadian rap duo regularly includes religious themes related to Islam and their faith in their music. In class we listened to "Muslim Man."

Deen Squad

This group was founded around 2000 in the Bay Area and was a regular performing group at the PeaceOUT World Homo Hop festival -a festival which one of the groups co-founders, Juba Kalamba, helped start.

Deep Dickollective

He is one of the most influential producers and the rap industry since the 1990s. He is also from the West Coast (Compton, CA) and an original member of NWA.

Dr Dre

From the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, this rapper has been affiliated with Project Blowed. In class we listened to his song "Safe" which draws attention to race, ethnicity, and how there is little to no representation by men of Asian descent at the Academy Awards.

Dumbfounded

His real name is Earl Stevens and a founder of the rap group The Click. In class we listened to his song "Captain Save a Hoe."

E-40

What was one of the biggest overall themes, geographically speaking, in rap music of the 1990s? think what Tupac and Notorious BIG represented

East Coast vs West Coast

He is the biggest selling artist from 2000-2010 and the first rap artist to ever win an Academy Award (2002). Popular songs include "Lose Yourself" and "Stan"

Eminem

In class we listened to the song "Fire Water" which features two of the biggest and most successful rappers ever from the Latin American community.

Fat Joe and Big Pun

This LA artist raps under the name Captain Murphy, has produced for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, and is associated with the musician Thundercat. In class we listened to "Gone Fishin'" featuring Jeremiah Jae

Flying Lotus

This artist doesn't always allude to his sexuality in his lyrics, however, in class we listened to "Chanel," a song that makes a subtle, yet, clear reference to bisexuality.

Frank Ocean

In 2010 this Bay Area artist began to gain national attention after opening for artists such as Lil' Wayne and Snoop Dogg. His most recent album release is The Beautiful and the Damned from late 2017 with the song "Him and I" with Halsey.

G-Eazy

This UK artist is well known in the Grime Hip Hop scene which is popular there. In class we listened to his song "Grime Daily."

Ghetts

His debut album in 2005 is called Trap House.

Gucci Mane

Founded by Del the Funky Homosapien in the early 1990s, this collective also has members from the group Souls of Mischief. The collective's most recent release The Kitchen was released in 2013.

Hieroglyphics

This woman of Cambodian heritage was born in Canada and toured with Tyga in the early 2010s. Some of her notable tunes include "Gwola" and "Can't Sit With Us."

Honey Cocaine

This LA rapper's style sometimes includes aspects of horrorcore and he is known to use white colored contact lenses during his videos and performances. In class we listened to one of the installments from his "Ill Mind" series.

Hopsin

This rapper also had a heavy metal band called Body Count. One of his influential songs is "6 in tha morning"

Ice-T

His sound began in the underground Detroit scene during the mid 1990sand he was a member of the group Slum Village before his death in 2006. Some of his most notable work which has had one of the biggest influences on hip hop, ever, included production for A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, The Roots, The Pharcyde, and Common.

J Dilla

Raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, this rapper was born in Germany and was the first artist signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label.

J. Cole

At one point in her career, this artist is quoted as saying she only dates androids. In class we listened to her recent song "Make Me Feel" which makes overt references in the accompanying video to bisexuality.

Janelle Monae

AKA "Hova," of "Hov" and has a song with the same sub-title. Most recent release is called 4:44

Jay-Z

Part of the Pro Era collective, we listened to his song "Land of the Free" in class which highlights, among other things, inequity in the American justice system toward the African-American community and changing for the future.

Joey Bada$$

What were the three primary groups to make up the Native Tongues Collective?

Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest

Her breakout album from 2017 is called Don't Ever Get It Twisted. In class we listened to this Oakland woman's song "How Does it Feel."

Kamaiyah

This rapper and woman from Oakland released her debut mixtape A Good Night in the Ghetto in 2016. In class we listened to her song "How does it Feel?"

Kamaiyah

Artist with hits such as "All Falls Down" "Through the Wire" and "Gold Digger"

Kanye West

This woman is one of the most prominent rappers in Brazil today. Her style blends hip hop and various types of music from Brazil. In class we listened to her song "Boa Noite."

Karol Conka

This artist represents the power of street credibility and at the same time, popularity, mass appeal, technical ability, and artistry Many same he is the best in the game right now. He's has been around a while as a soloist and as a member of the Black Hippy Collective but only in the past 10 years or so has become a household name. His most recent work is curating and producing the soundtrack to the movie Black Panther.

Kendrick Lamar

He is one of the members of the duo Run the Jewels but his career dates back more than 20 years as part of the Atlanta, GA collective the Dungeon Family.

Killer Mike

First ACTUAL rap song recorded earlier in the same year as "Rapper's Delight"

King Tim III (Personality Rock) - Fatback Gang

Founding Fathers of hip-hop

Kool DJ Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash

Solo artist who helped shape "Pop" rap - helping to make rap more mainstream - we listened to his song "I Can't Live without my Radio"

LL Cool J

Solo artist also from 1979 with the song "To The Beat Y'all"

Lady B

This woman is in the trio Digable Planets, which is known for their fusion of jazz samples, conscious lyrics / message, and Afro-centric themes.

Ladybug Mecca

5) This artist's song "Wut," in many ways, sounds similar to Macklemore's "Thrift Shop" (which was released after "Wut"), but the artist was never given any credit for the sample.

Le1f

He signed his first record contract with Cash Money Records at age 9. Before his first solo album release in 1999, Tha Block is Hot, he was a member of the Hot Boys starting in 1996 with B.G., Juvenile, and Big Turk. Later solo released "A Milli"

Lil Wayne

This collective with members from Oakland and Los Angeles has been making music since the mid-1990s. Their most recent release in 2012 featuring their 8 core members was "Trojan Horse." In class we listened to "Never Fallin'"and "Moving at the Speed of Life."

Living Legends

This Bay Area duo composed of Yukmouth and Numskull is known for the classic anthem "I Got 5 On It" from 1995.

Luniz

One of first rap duos who specifically used language related to LA gangs

MC Frosty, Lovin' C

This French rapper laid the foundation for a style known in France as "AfroTrap," a mixture of trap beats and African music.

MHD

This rapper recorded an entire album over the phone while incarcerated in the mid-1990s. In class we listened to his songs "The Thizzle Dance" and "Young Black Brotha."

Mac Dre

He started the No Limit Record label and was the place Snoop Dogg recorded his album Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told, after splitting from Death Row records. In class we listened to "Soujas".

Master P

Know how skin color is determined chemically / biologically speaking

Melanin

Artist who burst onto the scene in the late 1990s with hit "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)"

Missy Elliot

This Nigerian rapper is one of the most respected MCs in his country and in Africa. One of his most notable collaborations is with Jamaican-American rapper Canibus titled "Super Human"

Mode 9

This rock group from Mexico City has sung and rapped their politically charged and socially conscious lyrics since the mid-1990s. In class we listened to their song "Gimme the Power."

Molotov

Who was the artist who created "Doo Wop (That Thing)"?

Ms. Lauryn Hill

The most famous / infamous gangsta rap group

N.W.A

Over the years, this artist has adopted numerous personas, alter egos, and used multiple accents, costumes, and wigs to portray different characters and styles in her music. One of her most critical versus is from Kanye West's "Monster."

Nicki Minaj

This rapper and trans woman from Texas has been featured on a series of battle rap contests.

No Shame

This rapper of Afro-Puerto Rican decent from New York City challenges gender, body image, and beauty ideals with her song "Tomboy."

Nokia

This Chicago woman started gaining national recognition with her appearance on Chance the Rapper's album Acid Rap. Her only solo album up to this point is Telefone, released in 2016.

Noname

This LA collective, sometimes abbreviated to OFWGK†∆, was started by Tyler, the Creator, Hodgy, Left Brain, Casey Veggies, The Super 3, and Jasper Dolphin. In class we heard from members Earl Sweatshirt and Frank Ocean.

Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All

This Atlanta production team (Rico Wade, Ray Murray, and Sleepy Brown) is responsible for producing much of the music for the duo Outkast and putting Southern Hip Hop on the map in the early to mid-1990s.

Organized Noize

This Atlanta duo made a big statement for the South at the 1995 Source Awards and inspired a whole new generation of Southern rappers. They also became big on the national scene in the 2000s. "Ms. Jackson"

Outkast

The first duo of women to record a rap song in 1979

Paulette and Tanya Winley

We listened to the song "Blend" in class which features ________, a rapper who is gay, and ___________, a singer, performer and trans woman. The montage at the beginning of the song highlights important recent events, such as political victories by transgender candidates and recent trends in violence against the transgender community.

Peppermint and Cazwell

"They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" a collaboration with CL Smooth was produced by this man, frequently mentioned as one of the greatest producers and biggest influences on the East Coast sound of the early 1990s.

Pete Rock

This collective from Brooklyn, NY was started in 2011 by artists Captial STEEZ, Powers Pleasant, Joey Bada$$, and CJ Fly.

Pro Era

One of the most famous rappers from South Africa, some of his biggest songs include "I Have a Dream," "Heartbeat," and "Kimberley."

Proverb

Artist who wrote "U.N.I.T.Y."

Queen Latifa

This record label based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota includes artists such as Aesop Rock, the duo Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Dilated Peoples, I Self Divine, and the Micranots.

RSE (Rhymesayers Entertainment)

One of the most successfully commercial rap groups of the 1980s - we listened to "King of Rock"in class

RUN-D.M.C

This rapper, producer, film maker, and actor has produced most of the material for the collaborative work of the Wu Tang Clan.

RZA

First and most commercially successful rap record and the group that performed it.

Rapper's Delight - Sugarhill Gang

This rapper from Indonesia taught himself English from YouTube videos and began making Vine videos regularly a few years ago. In class we listened to his song "Dat $tick" which was remixed after its viral success and features Ghostface Killah from the Wu Tang Clan.

Rich Brian

One of the co-founders of Def Jam Records, this producer has been making beats since 1983 and in the early years of that label, he produced for Run D.M.C., LL Cool J, and more

Rick Rubin

This artist identifies as pansexual and agender. Her song "Cleaning Out my Closet" recounts her experiences of sexual assault and abuse as a child.

Roes

Funk and vocoder artist who had the band Zapp

Roger

Who was the Dolemite?

Rudy Ray's character in the Blaxploitation Film (1975)

Rap trio that started in the mid-80s. We listened to their song "The Show Stoppa" in class

Salt-n-Pepa

The most famous member of this Chicago collective is Chance, the Rapper, with other notable members including Vic Mensa, Joey Purp, Kami, Towkio, and Nico Segal.

Savemoney

Philadelphia artist who influenced Ice-T and Eazy-E. We listened briefly to his song "P.S.K. - What does it mean?" in class

Schooly D

This woman, originally from San Jose, was featured on the Hamilton mixtape's track "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)."

Snow Tha Product

One of his most successful albums was Paper Trailfrom 2008. "Live Your Life" "24s" "What You Know About That"

T.I.

This hardcore trio formed in the early to mid-1990s. After a brief hiatus from 2006-2011, Tash, J-Ro, and DJ E-Swift have had a resurgence with their devoted fan base which has been patiently waiting for their collaboration LikNutswith with The Beatnuts from NYC. Until then, we'll have to be happy with "Grumpy Crocodile."

Tha Alkaholiks

This duo, composed of Kurupt and Daz Dillinger, made their first appearance on Dr. Dre's 1992 album The Chronic

Tha Dogg Pound

Where did hip-hop culture first emerge?

The Bronx, New York

This production team duo from Virgina Beach, VA is composed of Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams and at one point both men were part of a collaborative group with producer Timbabland and rapper Magoo.

The Neptunes

When you think of Memphis, Tennessee rap and hip hop, you better think of this group. They are the most recognized and most famous rap group from the city. "Sippin on Some Sizzurp"

Three 6 Mafia

This producer from Virginia Beach worked with Missy Elliot on her 1997 album Supa Dupa Fly. Also had a rapping partner named Magoo

Timbaland

The content of this Oakland rapper's material is heavily influenced by the 1972 movie The Mack and people like Fillmore Slim and Iceberg Slim. In class we listened to his songs "Cusswords" and "The Ghetto."

Too Short

Born in Texas, he lived in NYC before moving to LA and penning a song about one the U.S.'s most famous zip codes. Recently, he and partner Kylie Jenner welcomed their first child. (he ain't wearing a condom)

Travis Scott

Known for his super-fast delivery, technique, and also break out hits for K. West

Twista

This man is considered by many as one of the founding fathers of reggaeton and the Father of Rap in Spanish. His first studio album Underground was released in 1985.

Vico C

From North Long Beach, California, this rapper was once associated with the Odd Future collective. In class we listened to his song "Norf, Norf."

Vince Staples

Starting in the mid-1990s, this LA trio dubbed itself the "Red, Black, and Blue." The group disbanded around 2005 but we are left with 2 albums from their work together - Bow Down (1996), and Terrorist Threats (2003).

Westside Connection

This artist from Lake Oswego, Oregon has gone viral on social media outlets multiple times. One her more politically laced songs from last year is titled "An Open Letter to Donald Trump."

Wynne

One of the originators of the "trap" style, he is sometimes known as Snowman.We talked briefly about him in class and listened to his song "Soul Survivor"

Young Jeezy

This rapper who is also a lesbian and from Brooklyn, NY regularly includes themes and topics related to her sexuality in her music. In class we listened to her song "Oooouuu".

Young M.A

This record label was founded in 2005 by Lil Wayne and features some highly recognizedand popular performers which have included Drake, Nicki Minaj, Chrisina Milian, and DJ Khaled

Young Money Entertainment

This LA based trio is headed by Daveed Diggs and uses various experimental sounds and production techniques in their music. In class we listened to the mixed-meter "Story 2."

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