As with hip-hop, by the the mid-1980s house music had become a cultural force, spreading from Chicago to Detroit, to New York and, eventually, to the U.K.’s rave scene. Its emphasis on repetition, ...
LL Cool J is one of hip-hop’s most popular and enduring MCs. These timeless songs are essential listening for hip-hop fans. As the 1990s began, he struck back at the haters with his most ...
Starting his career at just 15 years old with the breakout demo single “I Need A Beat,” LL Cool J has remained a cornerstone of Hip Hop for four decades. His ability to deliver timeless hits ...
he was heavily influenced by rap icons such as Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, and LL Cool J. At the same time, his roots in the church provided a different dimension to his artistry. It was there he ...