METHOD MAN
Method Man, whose real name is Clifford Smith, was born on April 1, 1971 in Hempstead, New York (United States). The separation of his parents disturbs him and he will experience a delicate adolescence between odd jobs with no future and drug trafficking. Writing and hip-hop are his true passions. He quickly stood out for […]
YASIIN BEY
Yasiin Bey best known by his stage name Mos Def, is an American hip hop recording artist, actor, and activist. Best known for his music, Mos Def embarked on his hip hop career in 1994, alongside his siblings in the short-lived rap group Urban Thermo Dynamics (UTD), after which he appeared on albums by Da […]
THE PHARCYDE
The Pharcyde are a West Coast underground/alternative hip hop group. The group was formed in 1991 in South Los Angeles, California, where the group’s members grew up. The group was one of the most well known of the first wave of alternative hip-hop acts. The original members of the group are “Slimkid3” (Tre Hardson), “Fatlip” […]
BLACK STAR
BlackStar is an American hip hop duo formed in 1997, from Brooklyn, New York City, New York. The duo is composed of rappers Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and Talib Kweli. They released a number of singles and one album, Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star on August 26, 1998. The record received critical […]
PUBLIC ENEMY
This group is a living legend! Public Enemy is an American hip-hop group from Long Island, New York. Consisting of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, DJ Lord, the band S1W, Khari Wynn and Professor Griff, and formed in 1982, Public Enemy are a group known for their politically controversial lyrics and criticism of the American media, […]
CHIP FU
Chip-fu is no stranger to the realm of hip-hop music. As a radical member of a platinum selling hip-hop group the fuschnickens, his intricately interwoven flow left us all light-headed, exhausted and wheezing for more. Get ready to inhale again, cuz Chips back with a breath of fresh air for the entire industry.
DE LA SOUL
In 1987, a trio known as De La Soul formed from Long Island, NY roots and changed the landscape of hip-hop as we knew it. Now, for over 20 years they have rocked us with their De La songs full of inscrutable samplings, whimsically irreverent lyrics, social commentary, light rhythm and laid back rhymes. They […]
METHOD MAN & REDMAN
The coolest duo on stage on this planet Hip Hop Incredible show, great performance and big entertainers…. Last Show Festival Couleur Caf� 2011
AKUA NARU
Female MC from USA living in Germany! With classic boom bap hip-hop sounds, profound mastery of lyricism, socially conscious rhymes, and astonishing musicianship, it is no wonder that Naru has garnered attention and accumulated rave reviews. Being associated with artist movements such as the 90’s hip hop era and acts such as Lauryn Hill & […]
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
Arrested Development (AD) are true trailblazers within hip-hop music. Since 1991 they’ve championed colorful sounds, while spreading a unique mixture of consciousness and musicality around the globe. Awarded as one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time VH-1. Awarded 2 MTV Awards (93), and if that wasn’t enough, their song Tennessee which was voted […]