Big Daddy Kane’s “Smooth Operator” was an honest self-boast about his popularity with women. He wrote and produced the song for his second full-length album, It’s A Big Daddy Thing, which was released in 1989. Kane was known for his ability to rap fast, but on “Smooth Operator,” he wasContinue Reading
Kool G Rap and DJ Polo’s “Road To The Riches” is forever lauded for its poetry that brought mob-style tales into rap’s usual subjects of bragging and having fun. Kool G Rap’s hellacious delivery would become the archetype for almost every hardcore rapper of note. Flawless breath control and multipleContinue Reading
Sunday night Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One gave a clinic on hip-hop for their Verzuz session. Their friendly competition was interspersed with appearances from Buckshot, Nice & Smooth, Roxanne Shante, Hakim Green of Channel Live, Masta Ace, Craig G, DJ Scratch, DJ Red Alert, Mad Lion, Das Efx, Popmaster Fabel,Continue Reading