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Though these were not the first ever to synthesize jazz and hip-hop, Digable Planets epitomized the laid-back charm of jazz hipsters much better than any group before or since. The trio’s 1993 debut recording, Reachin’ (A FRESH Refutation of your time and Space), was a mellow trip packed with examples …

Among the oddest groupings in hip-hop background, Fu-Schnickens’ manic, wildly playful raps were a lot more than just pop-culture-obsessed novelties: these were often marvels of techie achievement in the mic aswell. Spiritually speaking, Moc Fu (blessed J. Jones), Poc Fu (blessed Lennox Maturine), and group center point Chip Fu (blessed …

The legacy of reggae vocalist Denroy Morgan continues to be offered to his sons, who’ve performed as Morgan Traditions since 1991. While its mellow, R&B-influenced vocals and Rastafarian lyrics have already been in comparison to Garnett Silk, the group provides continuing to pave its musical route. The band’s many strikes …

b. Glen Augustus Holness, 1957, August City, Kingston, Jamaica, Western world Indies, d. 24 June 1991, Brooklyn, NY, USA. As computerized rhythms became well-known in Jamaica, Nitty Gritty increased to popularity alongside Tenor Noticed, Ruler Kong and Anthony Crimson Rose. The last mentioned’s vocal delivery was very similar however you …

Given birth to Chad Marshall in Brooklyn, NY, rapper Rowdy Rebel rose to popularity along with his GS9 staff and new member Bobby Shmurda. He had taken his youth nickname of “Rowdy” and managed to get his moniker when he became a member of his East Flatbush close friends and …