What rappers were in the 1980s?
Here are the most popular rappers in the 1980s:
- Kurtis Blow. When you mention the 1980s and Hip Hop, most people will probably immediately think of Kurtis Blow due to him being the first rapper to reach mainstream success.
- MC Hammer.
- Ice-T.
- MC Lyte.
- LL Cool J.
Who were the first rap bands?
The Last Poets, but the first hip-hop group? The Last Poets performed for the first time in Harlem in 1968, releasing a debut album two years later. The group’s politically resonant rhymes are often credited as being a formative influence on modern-day hip-hop.
What was 80s rap?
80s Gangsta Rap Groups like Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy, and N.W.A. took rap in a different direction. They rapped about urban crime and the violent lifestyles they encountered growing up in the inner-city.
What are the best bands of the 80s?
The best bands of the 80s, according to this Smash Hits poll of polls, are as follows: 1. Duran Duran – Perhaps no surprise, given that the band also boasted Smash Hits’ 80s Best Singer ( Simon Le Bon ) and 80s Most Fanciable Male (John Taylor) 3. Wham! – Make It Big was the name of their second album.
What are some 80s rap artists?
The Sugarhill Gang. The Sugarhill Gang was a hip hop group that paved the way for mainstream success in the hip hop scene.
What band had the greatest success in the 80s?
U2. Even today,these four lads from Ireland are creating beautiful music.
What are some good 80’s Rap Songs?
LL Cool J – Goin’ Back to Cali. Barely hanging on to the 80s,this smooth LL classic showed up in 1989.