Black Star
Black Star is a hip hop duo with Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Black Star arose from the underground movement of the late 1990s, which was in large part due to Rawkus Records, an independent record label stationed in New York City. They released one self titled album. Though the record achieved little commercial success, they (and other members of the Native Tongues Posse) helped shape underground alternative rap and helped bring it further into the mainstream eye. Both have gone on to greater commercial and cri... [ Read More at Wikipedia ]
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Bands from New York
New York bands list includes solo artists. All famous New York bands are included, as well as many New York musicians of underground status. The list you're viewing is made up of items like 50 Cent and Frank Socolow. This list of New York musical artists includes photos and other data. Rock, pop, rap, jazz, a...more
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Alternative Hip Hop Bands/Artists
Alternative hip hop artists list, with photos, hometowns, and other data. This list of Alternative hip hop bands includes all musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution, and is an up-to-date list. Alternative hip hop groups and artists are listed alphabetically. Items here include ev...more
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Rawkus Records Complete Artist Roster
(28 Items) Rawkus Records artists - a complete roster, past and present, of this recording label. Rawkus Records bands and groups are all listed here with photos and data, and you can link their full discography. You can use Ranker to make your own list of your favorite Rawkus Records musicians, or you can ma...more
