Top 75 Hip Hop Acts Ever| WINNER ANNOUNCED: And it is... ?

[matthew_dixon]

A load of VERY random names there! Tampa Tony? Killah Mike? (isn't that how his name is spelt?) Amil-Lion?

Talib Kweli I guess deserves a top 100 hip hop acts of all time on legendary status, and the Roots - well they're just ace aren't they!

[pleasurenpain]

#72

TRICK DADDY


FACTS
POSITION: #71
SCORE: 30
Career Glance: After various legal issues and problems Trick Daddy finally broke through with his music by releasing his debut album "www.thug.com", which earned him a gold certification. Atlantic Records signed Trick Daddy to the label in 2000 and released "Book of Thugs: Chapter AK Verse 47" that year. "Shut Up", which Jason Birchmeier of allmusic considered "a rowdy club hit similar to 'Nann ****'" followed "Nann" as the next single; featured guests on "Shut Up", the third single were Deuce Poppito, Trina, and Co. "Thugs Are Us", released in 2000, featured the hit single "I'm a Thug", which reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. His fourth album Thug Holiday spawned "In da Wind", which is widely believed to be his most creative single. His last LP "Finally Famous: Born a Thug Die a Thug" is to be released this month.

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#71

JADAKISS


FACTS
POSITION: #71
SCORE: 30
Career Glance:
Jadakiss (born Jason Phillips on May 22,1975) is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. He recently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records, an imprint under Def Jam Recordings.

[pleasurenpain]

#70

FAT JOE


FACTS
POSITION: #70
SCORE: 30
Career Glance: Fat Joe is probably the undisputed King of Latino-oringined rappers. He and Big Pun burst into the scene as charismatic overweight rappers in the mid-90's. His biggest hit to date is "What's Luv" (featuring Ashanti & Ja Rule) which broke several chart records. Next to those he is known for rap-classics like "We Thuggin", "Make It Rain", "Get It Poppin'". Under his belt he has nine hit albums, which all spawned at least one Top-40-rap song. Currently he is working on a sequel to his most successful album to date 2001's Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.), called Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 (J.O.S.E. 2).

[Plym]

Killer Mike?!
That's random! LOL.

Tampa Tony! He beat LL Cool J, NWA & Beastie Boys!
This is my favourite new thread!

[pleasurenpain]

#69

GUCCI MANE


FACTS
POSITION: #69
SCORE: 32
Career Glance : In 2005, he released his independent debut album entitled Trap House, which featured the successful single "Icy" with Young Jeezy. However, disputes over the rights to this single eventually caused a riff between the two artists. Hard to Kill followed in 2006.Gucci Mane was propelled to mainstream success with the release of Back to the Trap House in 2007, which sold 32,000 copies its first week. The album was fueled by the hit single "Freaky Gurl", which peaked at #12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks.
After ending another prison term, Gucci Mane began working on a mixtape called Writing on Da Wall and "Guccitendo". A new official mixtape "Guccimania" has some of his new 2009 singles featured on the mixtape.Gucci Mane is signed to Warner Bros. Records
Recently, he has appeared on remixes of the Black Eyed Peas "Boom Boom Pow" and Mariah Carey's "Obsessed". He also makes a guest appearance on Mario's "Break Up". He will be releasing his upcoming label debut album (currently untitled) tentatively slated for fall 2009, with the first single being, "Wasted" featuring Plies.

[pleasurenpain]

#68

GYM CLASS HEROES


FACTS
POSITION: #68
SCORE: 32
Career Glance: MC Travis McCoy and drummer Matt McGinley became friends at their local high school's gym class in Geneva, New York. They officially came together in 1997. The original GCH began playing birthday parties, clubs, and festivals which eventually led to larger venues throughout the northeast, including two years on Warped Tour (2003, 2004). During 2004, guitarist Milo Bonacci parted ways with the band and was replaced with current guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo. In mid 2005, bassist Ryan Geise left the band and was replaced by their friend, bassist Eric Roberts. Gym Class Heroes' lead singer Travis McCoy won MTV's Direct Effect MC Battle and as a prize, appeared in Styles P's video "Daddy Get That Cash". The group released three more CDs from 1999 to 2004, called "Hed Candy," "Greasy Kids Stuff," and "Papercut Chronicles EP". Their video "Cupids Chokehold" features appearances by Katy Perry and Patrick Stump. They also occasionally tour with New York songwriter Tim William on keyboards

Voter's Voice:

This alternative rap group grabbed my attention straight away with their runaway hit ‘Cupid’s Chokehold’. Although it still remains my favourite they have many other great song s to offer.

[Lehmann]

Very strange list... trashmaker gucci mane beats NWA, The Game, Talib Kweli and Beastie Boys

[pleasurenpain]

Very strange list... trashmaker gucci mane beats NWA, The Game, Talib Kweli and Beastie Boys

Ditto...

I think since not enaugh people voted... Many random acts made the chart... I was surprised myself.

[pleasurenpain]

#67

PLIES


FACTS
POSITION: #67
SCORE: 32
Career Glance: Plies might be quite new to the game (he started in August 2007 with his debut album "The Real Testament") but he has accomplished quite a lot already: four top-twenty-singles, two top-five albums and double-gold certification by the RIAA within 2 years. He is best know for hit songs like "Shawty" (featuring T-Pain), "Bust It Baby Part 2" (featuring Ne-Yo), "Hypnotized" (featuring Akon) and "I'm So Hood" (with DJ Khaled, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross & T-Pain). His most recent album "Da ReaList" features contributions by Ashanti and Sean Garrett and was released just a few months after his second record "Definition of Real" in December 2008. Obviously he doesn't have plans to do a little hiatus because his new album "Goon Affiliated" is to be released in the next month.

[Benjamin BanZai]

Killer Mike?!
That's random! LOL.

Tampa Tony! He beat LL Cool J, NWA & Beastie Boys!
This is my favourite new thread!

Tampa Tony for president!

Woo for Gym Class Heroes and Fat Joe I guess.

[Tiger]

TALIB KWELI

The dude is very talented in my eyes, he's no ordinary rapper.

[pleasurenpain]

#66

LUMIDEE


FACTS
POSITION: #66
SCORE: 32
Career Glance:The singer-rapper started her carreer with a big bang: superhit "Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)", which featured fellow hip-hoppers Busta Rhymes and Fabolous. Eventhough her debut single the song entered the chart at #1 in Germany, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland, while being a Top 5 hit in Austria, the United Kingdom, the United States, Denmark and Romania. Next to her first single she also known for club-bangers like "Don't Sweat That" (featuring Dr. Staydry), "Dance!" (featuring Fatman Scoop), "She's Like the Wind" (feat. Tony Sunshine), "Crazy" (feat. Pitbull) and "Siéntelo" (feat. Speedy)". The Latina is currently working on her third studio album to be released in early 2010

[mattsky]

Lumidee is a good FMC but she should not sing.

[Muzikritik]

Cypress Hill, Q-Tip, Mobb Deep, The Roots and Talib Kweli are criminally low, especially considering some of the crap thats been listed so far!

[pleasurenpain]

#65

SHAWNNA


FACTS
POSITION: #65
SCORE: 32
Career Glance:She is the first female artist signed to Def Jam through Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace Records. She is a former member of the female Chicago rap duo Infamous Syndicate and she is also the daughter of the legendary blues musician Buddy Guy. She is known for her rapid fired delivery and her sexual themes. She is one of only seven female rappers (others being Lil' Kim, Left-Eye, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Da Brat and Remy Ma) to ever have a #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with 2003's "Stand Up" featuring Ludacris. Already "Worth tha Weight" (2004), "Block Music" (2006) under her belt she is getting ready for a third studio album in collaboration with long-time-friend Ludacris announced to be called "Battle of the Sexes"

Voter's Voice

Very underrated. She's the fastest MC. Shawnna is the only one I know that can keep up with the fastest rapper alive, Twista. They both outshine Ludacris on their track R.P.M.

[pleasurenpain]

#64

SOULJA BOY TELL 'EM


FACTS
POSITION: #63
SCORE: 33
Career Glance: Being probably the biggest newcomer in the hip hop industry since 50 Cent. Soulja Boy Tell 'Em is already a brand of its own, which stands for simple but catchy and danceable music. His record-breaking debut hit "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" definitely spawned the dance of 2007 just like the Macarena in 1999, the Las Ketchup Dance in 2003 and the Single Ladies Dance in 2008. While his debut album managed to crack the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 his second album barely made the Top 50. None the less he is responsible for chart and club hits like "Soulja Girl", "Kiss Me Thru The Phone", "Marco Polo", "Turn My Swag On" and "Yahhh!"

[pleasurenpain]

#63

WU-TANG CLAN


FACTS
POSITION: #63
SCORE: 33
Career Glance: The legendary Wu-Tang Clan consists of 9 American rappers: RZA, GZA, Raekwon, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Masta Killa, and Ol' Dirty Bastard (who is now deceased). They were formed in (and are generally associated with) the New York City borough of Staten Island (referred to by members as "Shaolin"), though some of its members originate from Brooklyn.

Making music professionally since 1993 they are on of the most respected and critically acclaimed groups in music industry. Thei one only international smash it is eventhough having just mediochore success is still rememberef for its creative The Flinstones-style and its hypnotic and seductive beat. It's a pitty that none of the successful members made an entry on the chart as solo artists.


One of the most critically and commercially successful hip hop groups of all time, Wu-Tang Clan rose to fame with their uncompromising brand of hardcore rap music, and their success enabled all 9 Wu-Tang members to pursue solo careers, with varying degrees of success. They have introduced or launched the careers of numerous other affiliated artists and groups, often collectively known as the Wu-Tang Killa Bees.

[pleasurenpain]

#62

TINCHY STRYDER


FACTS
POSITION: #62
SCORE: 34
Career Glance: Tinchy Stryder started at the age of 14 on pirate radio sets in East London with other well known grime MCs such as Dizzee Rascal. His stage name was derived from the video game, Strider, a video game he grew up with, and Tinchy derives from a nickname given to him due to his short height. The debut album by Tinchy Styder Star in the Hood was released on 13th of August 2007 on Takeover Entertainment and didn't gather him much attention, while his 2009 release "Catch 22" can be considered his breakthrough record, spawning three top-3-singles including 2 number ones with each Amelle from the Sugababes and N-Dubz...

[matthew_dixon]

Shawna - don't know
Lumidee - crap
Soulja Boy Tell'Em - absolutely dreadful
Tinchy Stryder - about rightly placed
Wu Tang Clan - criminally low

[Tiger]

I really like Tinchy Stryder, he's a very talented rapper. I shall not start about Soulja Boy

[Lehmann]

OMG, soulja boy he's higher than NWA

[crazycool]

I voted for Tinchy! He's relatively new, but from what I've heard - he's great!

Didn't vote Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, but I like Kiss Me Thru The Phone alot.

[mattsky]

I hope Khia'll be in the top 10! Everyone knows who the real queen is L O L

[Benjamin BanZai]

Shawnna! <3

[pleasurenpain]

#61

TQ


FACTS
POSITION: #61
SCORE: 34
Career Glance: Bye Bye Baby is probably is signature line and somehow really true because since 2001's "Let's Get Back To Bed Boy" featuring German songstress Sarah Conner, which hit the the top twenty all arround the world TQ couldn't place any of his solo songs on the charts. The American rapper, who debuted in 1998 with the album "They Never Saw Me Coming" is responsible for hip hop tunes like "Westside Story", the already mentioned "Bye Bye Baby", "Summertime" (with Another Level) and "Daily" which all hit the UK top ten (except for the latter one, which was a top-twenty-hit)... The last song to make any impact after "Let's get Back to Bed Boy" was a cover of the famous crocket theme called "Crocket Theme (R&B remix)" feat. calssical-music legend Hans Zimmer and German Idol contestant Phillip Bühler. It entered the German singles chart at number 52.
Voter's Voice:

Not in my top 6, because he's borderline in terms of his hip-hop credentials. However, for me, the whole reason I like TQ is because he's not singing about the sort of slushy R&B "laydeez" style stuff, he's telling it like it is on the streets - much the same way that any rapper would do. This entry is going out to the Westside!