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Shabba-Doo (Adolfo Quiñones) was born May 11, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in the area that is now called Lincoln Heights. The young Black and Puerto Rican began dancing and putting on shows at family parties around the age of 4, but his professional career took off after moving to California in
As Hip Hop culture blossomed throughout the South Bronx in the late 1970s, B-boying became a crucial element that helped settle neighborhood disputes through dance battles instead of violence. Various dance crews were formed throughout the South Bronx, but their popularity began to fade in 1977. Puerto Rican B-boy Jojo, a former hustler who had been
The Birth of Drill Music As a subgenre of hip-hop, drill music originated in the Chicago Southside throughout the 2010s. Drill holds similarities to Atlanta’s trap music scene, which also embodies dark production and themes of criminal activity. Emerging from crime-ridden neighborhoods like Chi-Town’s Woodlawn community called “Dro City,” the genre became notorious for its
For years, the Midwest has produced some of the most lyrically talented rap acts in Hip Hop. Despite the mainstream appeal that has sometimes eluded the other coasts, Midwest artists have still managed to remain true to their Hip Hop roots. Like other cities, Detroit has seen its share of incredibly talented artists over the
Born on June 17, 1987, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born in Compton, California to parents Paula Oliver and Kenny Duckworth. Kenny’s affiliation with Chicago street gang the Gangster Disciples led Paula to convince him to relocate to California with her, taking only $500 and two black garbage bags. Initially heading to San Bernardino, California by
Track Listing “Watch Me Now” “Ease Back” “Ego Trippin’ (MC’s Ultra Remix)” “Moe Luv’s Theme” “Kool Keith Housin’ Things” “Travelling at the Speed of Thought” “Feelin’ It (Remix)” “One Minute Less” “Ain’t It Good to You” “Funky (Remix)” “Give the Drummer Some” “Break North” “Critical Beatdown” “When I Burn” “Ced-Gee (Delta Force One)” What can
