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Title: Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: kingpin_4eva on May 26, 2003, 10:56:08 PM: I have seen hiphop grow over the years into mainstream music,but if it wasn't for a pioneers in hiphop i don't think it would be the way it is now. On top of my list has to be Run DMC, they influenced a lot of upcoming artists in hiphop. They totally changed the way hiphop was viewed when collaborated with rock n' roll icon Aerosmith in "Walk this Way." A few notables:
NWA- First rap group to speak for young black people and made society know how blacks feel about being harassed by the police. (Fuck Da Police, what a wonderful song that made a whole lot of sense)
LL Cool J- First rapper to make songs about the ladies
KRS-ONE- First to rep south Bronx on a record
Slick Rick- First rapper to begin storytelling
I know there are a lot more but these are the most influential in my eyes. Please share your thoughts!
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: pappy on May 26, 2003, 10:59:25 PM: krs-one for also be hip hops teacher

i guess sugar hill gang. They made raps first big hit. grand master flash. Made raps first socially conscience song with the message. Marley marl, raps first mega producer.
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: DaSchizophrenic1 on May 26, 2003, 11:10:59 PM: Rakim
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: The Big Bad Ass on May 26, 2003, 11:56:08 PM: Public Enemy
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: smartass on May 27, 2003, 10:53:05 AM: schooly d and bdp-layed the blueprint down for gangsta rap which was then called reality rap. i feel like listening to criminal minded right now ;D
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: T-Dogg on May 27, 2003, 11:11:37 AM: Pac. A Jesus-like icon for some.
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: Skindiana bon3z on May 27, 2003, 01:06:05 PM: Biggie....others have been named....
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: STILLDRE IS THE GODFATHER on May 27, 2003, 01:29:40 PM: dre
quik
pac
biggie
ice cube
rakim
snoop
pe
krs
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: Hatesrats™ on May 27, 2003, 01:36:18 PM: Westcoast Don

Eazy-E:Tha family tree
Dr Dre
Ice Cube
Mc Ren
The D.O.C.
Miche'le
Above the law
Kokane
Bg Knocc out & Dresta
Bone thugs-n-harmony

Eazy-E
is the Westcoast legend of them all.
He started them all out, just branch off and see the result's....it's mind boggling.

Try i'll start u off...
Eazy- E breaks Dre, who bring's in the D.O.C. who...ect.

Hatesrats 2oooTre
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: LyRiCaL_G on May 27, 2003, 02:33:14 PM: word...........dre snoop nas three legends fo ya their.....all made a massive contribution to hip hop
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: PLANT on May 27, 2003, 03:48:39 PM: NN DUBDUB DUBDUBYOU AY AY

NWA

and the rest of the family tree. And even tho I dont like him too much, Id say Eminem is already certified himself as a legend in this game.
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: White-Chocolate on May 27, 2003, 03:58:14 PM: since yall already said Pac and Eazy

I'm a say Eminem

*dont hate yall

to me he opened up a door to show that anyone with talent can rap no matter what your skin color is...
plus i know he's easy to relate to because he spits the truth
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: white Boy on May 27, 2003, 05:14:55 PM: Quote
I'm a say Eminem

*dont hate yall

to me he opened up a door to show that anyone with talent can rap no matter what your skin color is...
plus i know he's easy to relate to because he spits the truth
i was jsut about to say this, most definatly,
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: topdogg187 on May 27, 2003, 08:42:26 PM: LMAO Eminem don't belong on this list among greats as these:

Snoop Dogg
Biggie Smalls
NWA
2pac
Public Enemy
Slick Rick
Ice Cube
Rakim
KRS-One
Dr. Dre
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: DaSchizophrenic1 on May 27, 2003, 08:49:13 PM: By the time Eminem retires he will most definately be listed with the greats you just mentioned.
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: Skindiana bon3z on May 27, 2003, 08:54:44 PM: Quote from: DaSchizophrenic1 on May 27, 2003, 08:49:13 PM
By the time Eminem retires he will most definately be listed with the greats you just mentioned.
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: pappy on May 27, 2003, 09:00:46 PM: Quote from: topdogg187 on May 27, 2003, 08:42:26 PM
LMAO Eminem don't belong on this list among greats as these:

Snoop Dogg
ja rule
nelly
mase
young mc
smilez an southstar

ok top dogg
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: Hittman2001 on May 27, 2003, 09:13:56 PM: Quote from: DaSchizophrenic1 on May 27, 2003, 08:49:13 PM
By the time Eminem retires he will most definately be listed with the greats you just mentioned.

Yeah i feel the same way, whether people like it or not. He will be considered a legend by the time he retires
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: DaSchizophrenic1 on May 27, 2003, 09:20:10 PM: Some people are just in denial. They can't handle the fact that an artist who appeals to everybody, mainstream, the streets, you name it, can be considered so great. They think he should be categorized with artists like Fabolous, Nelly,etc. My point: He will be a legend, and nobody can help it.
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: _That_Cracka_J on May 27, 2003, 10:47:58 PM: Quote from: Hatesrats on May 27, 2003, 01:36:18 PM

Westcoast Don

Eazy-E:Tha family tree
Dr Dre
Ice Cube
Mc Ren
The D.O.C.
Miche'le
Above the law
Kokane
Bg Knocc out & Dresta
Bone thugs-n-harmony

Eazy-E
is the Westcoast legend of them all.
He started them all out, just branch off and see the result's....it's mind boggling.

Try i'll start u off...
Eazy- E breaks Dre, who bring's in the D.O.C. who...ect.

Hatesrats 2oooTre
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: Jankiest on May 27, 2003, 11:41:57 PM: all of the wu-tang clan, all have equally contributed to hiphop in a big way
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: topdogg187 on May 28, 2003, 10:58:40 AM: Quote from: DaSchizophrenic1 on May 27, 2003, 09:20:10 PM
Some people are just in denial. They can't handle the fact that an artist who appeals to everybody, mainstream, the streets, you name it, can be considered so great. They think he should be categorized with artists like Fabolous, Nelly,etc. My point: He will be a legend, and nobody can help it.

I ain't in denial! I just believe that after a few more years everyone will realize that he is in the same category as those artists and he will fade away. He will not be in the game as long and stay relevant as those cats i mentioned above, so no even after he retires he won't be considered a legend in the eyes of hip-hop fans, maybe in the eyes of the public but not in the eyes of true hip-hop fans.

PS: thank for not starting another argument joe dick ;D
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: caTASHtrophe on May 28, 2003, 11:24:59 AM: Wu
Bone
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: smartass on May 28, 2003, 02:38:58 PM: some more to add:

g rap-started whole mafioso/thug style & fast delivery

finesse-first mc to really come with a braggadocios style and just flat out killed other rappers in the wordplay department
Title: Re:Name Some Legends in Hiphop
Post by: Darksider on May 28, 2003, 06:41:29 PM: jay-z
nas
ja rule 8)