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Amerie...
Amerie's official website on Sony Urban Music, Columbia Records.
Andrew Kim...
Rapper Andrew Kim at CTO Entertainment.
April Online...
R&B and Hip/Hop artist.
Arjarn...
Lao rapper, rapping about partying, relationships, first impressions and an encounters with the opposite sex.
Asian American Empowerment...
Asian-American Hip-Hop: A Commentary.
Asian American Music...
Asian American music module.
Asian-American Music Forum ...
Discuss all your music topics here.
ASIA Continental...
Dragon¹s Den of ASIA Continental website.
Asian-Nation...
Discussion on the popularity of Asian American entertainment, including martial arts movies, video games, and the hip-hop, clubbing, and raving scene among young Asian Americans.
AsianWeek...
Asian Americans and hip-hop.
Asiatykz...
Official homepage of a Toronto based underground rap group called Asiatykz.
At Last...
New old school style called 'hip-hopapella', mixing tight R&B harmonies with hip hop beats.
A Whole New Rap...
Jin may be the first Asian-American hip-hop star.
AzN Hiphop Page...
Check this out for Asian Hip-Hop music.
Billy Crawford...
Big City - V2 Music France rapper.
Blue Scholars...
Hip Hop, neo soul.
Bruce Takara...
Official Bruce Takara website.
Chan...
Official site of Korean Hip-Hop artist Snacky Chan.
CTO Entertainment...
CTO Entertainment, Inc. is an independent music production company based in Chicago, Illinois.
Dave Iwataki...
Hip Hop CD about the Japanese American concentration camps called, "BARBED WIRE & HIP HOP" The CD was produced by Iwataki and funded by a grant from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program.
Dee Kali...
Introducing Hip Hops Asian multi-threat Dee Kali.
Deland...
The Official Deland Fansite. Hip Hop.
Dig Jelly...
DIG JELLY is an LA based, high energy modern rock band with a lethal dose of Hip Hop.
Dragon¹s Den of ASIA Continental...
K-Town rapper.
Dreamers...
The Official Dreamers Website. Rap music, hip hop, R&B, pop.
DYP ...
DYP tha goldynchild, aka danpark, is a Korean-American MC on the verge of stardom.
Emerald Casa...
Singer, Performer, Vocalist. Loudimpact Entertainment - An Innovative Music Artist Development Agency, specializing in genres: Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B and electronic dance music.
Fannypack...
Fannypacks official website.
Fireball...
Loudimpact Entertainment - An Innovative Music Artist Development Agency, specializing in genres: Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B and electronic dance music.
Flipnautikz...
Soulfully Hip-Hop.
Flowsik.com...
I'm bout to BLOW HOMIE!
Freda Simone...
The Official Website.Successful blend of R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop and Rap.
FreestyleDivas.Com...
Divas of Freestyle and Dance Music. Latin hip-hop.
Heather Park...
The Official Web site of Heather Park. Get music, news, upcoming shows and CD release dates. Learn all you can about Heather Park. She sings with soul.
Hip Hop Blogs...
Hip Hop Blogs is a group weblog that covers hip-hop music and culture.
Honey Luv Lounge...
A unique sound of R&B, Hip-Hop, with a touch of soul.
Ill Ego Aliens ...
Ill Ego Aliens, hip hop flavor.
Innerlude...
Innerlude, hip hop.
Innervoicesmusic.com...
The Real Sessions, which includes the club hit "Shake Dat Sucka", the radio favorite "The Letter", and the new single for the summer "U Don't Have to Worry".
Jamez...
Jamez is an Azian hip hop artist, breaking new ground in the Azian American music scene.
JavierCreative.com...
R&B, Motown, Hip Hop (early to mid-90s era), Jazz, House, Alternative & Rock.
Jhene...
Hip Hop's Jhene official website.
Jin...
Hip Hop's Jin official website.
Justin Kawika Young ...
Official Justin Kawika Young Web Site. Soul/pop/rock/hip-hop.
KailaPop...
The Launching of version2.0 is almost here!
Kamikaze Grey...
Kamikaze Grey official website. Hip Hop.
Karla Margallo...
Karla Margallo sounds like a mix of filipino, black eyed peas, alicia keys, beyonce knowles, joss stone, pharrell williams--hip hop r b. Representing jersey and boston. Listen to music and free music download.
Kevin So...
Kevin So is beginning to do for young Americans what Bob Dylan did for the '60s generation. Carving his songs from sweet r&b, hot rock, hip-hop, and folk-pop, he presents his life and times in brash strokes of insight, wit, and empathy.
Khmer Krom Network...
Cambodian-American First Hip-Hop Star.
Kiwi...
Ever since his knucklehead days in middle school, Kiwi was rhyming. As a young adult, he began frequenting the open mic spots, exchanging raw, creative energy in some cyphers, engaging in fierce battles in others.
Kontrast...
Kontrast is the Filipino-American, Brooklyn-transplanted and unrepentantly radical hip-hop group comprised of Sketch, Koba and DJ Boo.
Kuay Saelee ...
Kuay Saelee official website. Hip hop.
Linkin Park...
Rappers Linkin Park.
Liv N Proof ...
Asian ebonics. Rappers.
L.O.G Official Site...
The official website of Laoz Original Gangstaz. Rappers.
Lyrics Born ...
Lyrics Born - hip hop.
Magnetic North...
Magnetic North is a hip hop duo that strives to find the balance between insightful lyrics and engaging instrumentals.
Maintenance Crew...
Maintenance Crew rappers.
Malyssa...
Latest news.
Maniak Sypha Crew...
Maniak Sypha Crew website.Not only been involved in HipHop and local youth activism but now officially entered into the extreme sport of tournament paintball.
MastaPlann...
Welcome to MastaPlann.com - hip hop, rap, bboy.
Mike Relm...
Mike Relm hip-hop music.
Mion...
Mion's website. Hip-hop.
Miwa Soula Lyric ...
Miwa Soula Lyric, Hip hop.
Mountain Brothers...
Musician - Hip-hop MCs.
Mr. Sabotawjyostyle ...
Mr. Sabotawjyostyle, rap, hip-hop.
Mujestic...
Mujestic, hip hop.
Musicology 456 Website...
Asian American music links.
Native Guns...
Native Guns website. Rappers.
Neptunes ...
Official site for N.E.R.D. - Virgin Records, Star Trak. Hip hop.
Next generAsian-American...
It's about spreading the word.
NPR...
Asian-American Rapper Jin makes Hip-Hop history.
ONE SON ...
R&B/Soul with Hip Hop influences best describes this hot talent.
Phiber Optik...
Korean MC just puttin' it down.
Pinay...
A harmony based female group with backgrounds in classical, pop, soul, and gospel music.
Prizm...
Official Site of Vancouver-based emcee/producer Prizm.
Raven Steals the Light...
Raven Steals the Light. Hip Hop.
RemixVille...
A New age artist from Halifax, NS Canada. Building up his talents as an artist, he is currently working on his debut album. Rapper.
San Jose Sound Recording Company...
Home of 10BASS T, this indie label specializes in hip-hop.
Sean Jay ...
Hip_Hop artist out of the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Sharyn Maceren...
Official web site of dance music artist Sharyn Maceren.Hip Hop.
Skylar Johnson...
Skylar Johnson raps, makes beats an occasionally scratches.
Slanty Eyed Mama...
Two classically trained good asian girls gone badassed.Influenced by hip hop, street theater, jazz, and the sound of a new world.
Snacky Chan ...
Snacky Chan, hip hop.
SonnysiteMX...
SonnysiteMX, rapper.
S.O.T.O....
Something Outta The Ordinary. Asian duo gracefully crosses the boundaries between R&B, Hip-Hop and Pop.
Starla Marie ...
Starla Marie, hip hop.
Sunday Groove...
Bay Area band is influenced by a wide range of music—from Rock, Soul, Pop, Funk, Alternative and Hip-Hop.
The Pacifics...
Hip Hop group.
The 10.01...
It's not just music, it's a way of life.
TOPKAT...
TOPKAT, a one-of-a-kind Hip Hop artist from Vallejo, CA.
We Real Cool...
On Hip-Hop, Asian-Americans, Black Folks, and Appropriation.
524...
Chinese HipHop, not HipPop.
5354.biz...
This is what we call chinese hip-hop.
6thDay...
6th Day's official website. Informatiion concerning 6th Day's touring, pictures, biography and contact.
8 Past...
8 Past Offical Website.
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Greatest Rap Artists of All Time
by: Gary Whittaker
This list is based on lyrical ability, album sales, and longevity. Producers are not counted in this list. While we must give honourable mention to groups like RUN DMC who were breakthrough artists, and P.Diddy who is arguably the most powerful rap mogul (with Suge Knight perhaps the most dangerous), we are focusing on individuals who have each brought a unique style and message to the rap world. You may also noticed that the list is testosterone driven, but let’s face it, other than an argument for Queen Latifah, there simply are no great female rappers.
10. Talib Kweli
For someone who has never “made it”, no one is more respected in the rap industry for his lyrical ability than Talib Kweli. If he has not made it into the mainstream, it’s because he has more to talk about than just guns, bitches and money.
9. Ludacris
Luda is one of the hottest rappers out there today, but then so are a bunch of other young rappers like Nelly. Why we put Chris miles ahead of the pack for the simple reason that Luda is just plain FEARLESS! He spends his time not just trying to perfect the right rhyme, but the pitch and rhythmic tones for his speech patterns as well. He is also not afraid to take on movies with actual significant speaking parts and was part of the best movie of 2005 in Crash. Look for Ludacris to overtake LL by end of 2006.
8. LL Cool J
His rap career is basically over. He is reduced to Will Smith like rap status with his one hit per album these days, as he concentrates on his TV and movie career. That being said, LL was the first rapper to break into TV and kept the ball rolling after 2 Pac’s death for rappers to be considered seriously in movies. And for a guy who everyone complains about his lack of lyrical ability, nobody has squashed more beef than LL as well.
7. Chuck D
Fear of a Black Planet. Nuff said? Maybe. If I need to say more, than I will simply say that Chuck is to the underground what Emimem is to mainstream.
6. Busta Rhymes
From his Leaders of the New School origins, to his recently re-invented shaved head self, Busta Rhymes’ ugly mug can be seen blasting at you in videos everywhere. Fortunately for him, talent is not based on looks. Busta’s in your face style, and crazy videos make him the Rick James of the Rap World.
5. Notorious B.I.G
Ok, ok, before you click on the refresh button to make sure that you are reading this right, let me just say that had the Notorious One not been killed during his prime, he may well be in the top 3, and I would even argue best ever. I will also concede that he was the best of his time, but compared to the overall careers of those we put ahead of him, his limited time in the rap game has him falling short.
4. Nas
God’s Son is next, since you can’t beat B.I.G on album sales alone. Nas has got the talent to be one of the best ever, and consistently shows his range on every album. While there is some controversy over some favourable comments he made about Hitler, we choose to give him the benefit of the doubt until it is proven otherwise. Nas’ ability is such that even if the beat is whack, you will listen to the song just to hear what he has to say.
3. Emimem
Speaking of squashing beef, can only one do it better than Slim Shady? We don’t think so. From Moby, to Benzino, to his own mother, Marshall has absolutely destroyed all those that sought to take him down. This man even simulated killing his own wife on wax, and had you feeling like she deserved it! What we love about Em is that he writes about what he knows. As his life changes, so do his songs. You may say that he gets away with all his crap and makes so many sales because of his skin color, but I defy you to find anyone that is even willing to take him on now lyrically. If Curtain Call truly does become his last album, then he will undoubtedly fall from this list, but at this time, there is only 1 person alive that can be considered better than him.
2. Jay Z
From his debut in 1996 until his “final” solo album in 2003, no live rapper has sold more hit platinum albums than Hov. Jay Z also went from co-founding Roc-A-Fella records to becoming the president of Dej Jam, and is responsible for launching the careers of many other now platinum artists. Jay Z has done everything a rapper can do in the business industry without getting shot or going to jail.
1. Tupac (2 Pac) Shakur
Whether you believe in the Man or the Muth, Tupac’s status has gone beyond iconic to legendary. More albums have been released and gone platinum after his death, than when he was alive. Through his words, you can hear his spirit and his passion for both his people and the direction they were headed. People of all colors respond to his music becomes he teaches hope. He is the only rapper to say that he will rap about guns and violence in order to reach his audience. Once they are listening, only then can he capture their hearts by his more peaceful message of peaceful co-existence by ending struggle through action.
About The Author
Gary Whittaker is the editor of http://www.tenwebzine.com, a blog with balls! You can go there to check out or comment on the article, or you can drop him a line at editor@tenwebzine.com
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