Music: Rap/HipHop

Hello there,

I've made a blog about my love for Rock music, and here's one about some legends in Hiphop/Rap!

These are some of my favorite artists/groups:

RUN D.M.C.


RUN-D.M.C. was an American Hip-Hop group from Hollis, Queens, New York. The group was founded in 1981 by Joseph ''Run'' Simmons, Darryl ''D.M.C'' McDaniels, and Jason ''Jam Master Jay'' Mizell. The group is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture. Run-D.M.C. was one of the most well-known hiphop acts in the 1980s who, along with LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy signified the advent of the new school of hip hop music.
I personally love their track 'It's Tricky'.. Gets stuck in your head like glue.

Some songs by Run D.M.C.:
- It's Tricky -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-O5IHVhWj0
- Walk This Way -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_UYYPb-Gk
- Sucker MC's -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOKMWSR2Aio

2Pac

I don't think I need to explain to y'all who he was.. 

Some great songs:
All Eyez On Me -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4wxdrMkIuc
Keep Ya Head Up -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfXwmDGJAB8
Never Had A Friend Like Me -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIN4FSmsa_c
I'm A Soldier (Souljah) -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFapoc11lug
So Many Tears -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbs7wWLXLpw

Ice Cube


O'Shea Jackson (If he's angry he'd be like 'Oh Sheaa!'. Sorry I thought it was funny.. moving on), better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, screenwriter, film producer and director. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined N.W.A. (Niggas With Attitudes). 

Songs:
Do Ya Thang -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XodTwhof-40
Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxSjshIBNh4
Hello -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NnRBZTtAgI
Why We Thugs -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRZ3TdpEn-o
Today Was A Good Day -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4UqMyldS7Q
You Can Do It -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6auk1TkGtVQ

Missy Elliot

She is something else, what a powerwoman!!!

Melissa Arnette ''Missy'' Elliot (born July 1, 1971) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actress. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with a record sales of over 30 million in the US. In addition, she has worked extensively as a songwriter and producer for other artists, both alone and with her fellow producer and childhood friend Timbaland.

Songs: Ching-A-Ling -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjIlocYE_Wc
Pass That Dutch -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM3kggfBHfE
Work It -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm28EEeyLek
Supa Dupa Fly -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHcyJPTTn9w
Lose Control -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khgIVMUvihg

Kanye West

Major douchebag status, I know.. But his music is great.

Songs:
No Church In The Wild -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJt7gNi3Nr4
Niggas In Paris -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpLBas2lOlQ
Mercy -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW1McUNtiF0
Homecoming -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ488QrqGE4
All Of The Lights -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAX0xgHoB6k&list=UUhpJbg7zMbi5jx9Gdjaxa9g

And there are so many more amazing artists!

Some other classics I love:
Salt-N-Pepa - Push It -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCadcBR95oU
Vanilla Ice- Ice Ice Baby -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rog8ou-ZepE
Cypress Hill - Insane In the Brain -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RijB8wnJCN0
Coolio - Gangster's Paradise -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6voHeEa3ig
Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phaJXp_zMYM