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Born Timothy Zachary Mosley on March 10, 1972, Timbaland grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, and began honing his musical talents at an early age. With a natural ear for rhythm and melody, Timbaland quickly made a name for himself in the world of hip-hop and R&B. Timbaland has worked with some of the biggest names […]
The music industry was shaken on March 9, 1997, with the tragic passing of The Notorious B.I.G. Also known as Biggie Smalls, he was one of the most influential rappers of the 90s and a legend in the hip-hop community. His unique style and storytelling abilities set him apart from his peers and earned him […]
Anthony Cruz, more popularly known as AZ, was born on March 9, 1972, and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Having a keen interest in music since he was a child, he became one of the most renowned American rappers in the music industry. AZ is famous for his long-time collaboration and frequent association with Nas, […]
Beanie Sigel, born Dwight E. Grant on March 6, 1974, is a rapper from South Philadelphia. Sigel started his music career in the late 1990s, signing with Roc-A-Fella Records, an American record label founded by Jay-Z. As a young boy, Sigel’s life was far from easy, growing up in South Philly’s projects surrounded by poverty […]
Grand Wizzard Theodore was a legendary hip-hop DJ and producer who emerged from the Bronx in the early 1980s. He is credited with introducing the concept of the “scratch” into hip-hop music, revolutionizing the genre, and inspiring countless generations of DJs and musicians. Born Theodore Livingston on March 5, 1963, his early years were marked […]
Tone-Lōc was one of the most prominent hip-hop artists of the late 80s and 90s, known for massive hits like “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina”. Born on March 3, 1966, in Los Angeles, Tone-Lōc began his musical career as a rapper and eventually expanded into television and film roles. With his unique voice and […]
Method Man was born on March 2, 1971, in Hempstead, New York. His birth name was Clifford Smith but later became known as Method Man, one of the Wu-Tang Clan’s most iconic members. He grew up in Staten Island, where he began his journey toward stardom. He is most notable for his work as a […]
DJ Scott La Rock, whose real name is Scott Sterling, was a talented musician and producer born on March 2, 1962. He is best known for his contributions to the hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions, which was one of the most influential groups in the history of the genre. La Rock played a key role […]
Erykah Badu is a Grammy-award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and activist born in Dallas, Texas on February 26, 1971. As a child, she was heavily influenced by the music of her mother, who was a vocalist and flutist, as well as jazz and blues artists such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Billie Holiday. Badu has […]
Amir Mohamed el Khalifa (born February 24, 1985), better known by his stage name Oddisee, is an American rapper and record producer from Washington, D.C. He is one-third of the rap trio Diamond District. He was also part of the Low Budget Crew.[6] He is based in Brooklyn, New York. Oddisee was born to an […]
