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Run-DMC, Tone Loc, Other Old-School Hip-Hoppers Hitting RoadRob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, Sir Mix-A-Lot, 2 Live Crew also among early rappers rhyming still. by Corey Moss |
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Nostalgia tours don't always have to feature Ringo Starr or hair bands. More than 20 years after "Rapper's Delight" broke through to radio, hip-hop has its own legends — and nothing befits a legend more than a comeback trek. A
(Tour dates are according to various booking agencies, artists' management and venues.) Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock Breakthrough single: "It Takes Two" (1988) Catchphrase: "Don't cheer me, just hear me out, 'cause I got the clout — shout!" Famous fashion accessory: Big gold chains, lots of 'em. Forgettable moment: Cover of Edwin Starr's "War." Most recent record: Break of Dawn (1994) Current projects: Unknown. Tour dates: Run-DMC Breakthrough single: "Walk This Way" (1986) Catchphrase: "You be illin'." Famous fashion accessory: Unlaced Adidas. Forgettable moment: "Ghostbusters" from the "Ghostbusters 2" soundtrack album. Most recent record: Crown Royal (2001) Current projects: Promoting new album with worldwide tour; Daryl McDaniels (DMC) will release his solo album in the fall. Tour dates: Sir Mix-A-Lot Breakthrough single: "Baby Got Back" (1992) Catchphrase: "Look at that butt. It is sooo big." Famous fashion accessory: Long fur coats. Forgettable moment: Producing Rebecca from "The Real World — Seattle." Most recent records: Beepers, Benzos and Booty: The Best of Sir Mix-A-Lot (2000) and Return of the Bumpasaurus (1998) Current projects: Playing occasional shows with members of the Presidents (formerly the Presidents of the United States of America) under the name "Subset"; recording a new album. Tour dates: Sugar Hill Gang Breakthrough single: "Rapper's Delight" (1979) Catchphrase: "A hip-hop, the hi-be, to the hi-be, the hip-hip-hop, you don't stop rockin'." Famous fashion accessory: Shiny jump suits. Forgettable moment: "Kids' Rapper's Delight," a sing-along version of their hit, and just about everything else on their kids album (see below). Most recent record: Jump On It! (1999) Current projects: Unknown. Tour dates: 2 Live Crew Breakthrough single: "Me So Horny" (1989) Catchphrase: "Banned in the U.S.A." Famous fashion accessory: Thongs (see cover of As Nasty as They Wanna Be) Forgettable moment: "Bill So Horny," a topical remake with new lyrics about Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. Most recent record: Private Personal Parts (2000) Current projects: Raising hell in a town near you. Tour dates: Tone Loc Breakthrough single: "Wild Thing" (1988) Catchphrase: "I need $50 to make you holler." Famous fashion accessory: None. Forgettable moment: "Hit the Coast" from the "Surf Ninjas" soundtrack album. Most recent record: Cool Hand Loc (1991) Current projects: Recording first album in a decade, new single set for fall release; starring in new John Stamos TV show, "Thieves"; and developing the animated TV show "Dog Years." Tour dates: Vanilla Ice Breakthrough single: "Ice Ice Baby" (1990) Catchphrase: "Drop that zero and get with the hero." Famous fashion accessory: Spray-painted jeans, neatly elevated bangs, shaved line in eyebrow. Forgettable moment: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze." Most recent record: Hard to Swallow (1998) Current projects: Recording new album; raps about his manliness on Betty Blowtorch's "Size Queen." Tour dates: Young M.C. Breakthrough single: "Bust a Move" (1989) Catchphrase: "Standing on the wall like you was Poindexter." Famous fashion accessory: None. Forgettable moment: Return of the 1 Hit Wonder Most recent record: Ain't Going Out Like That (2000) Current projects: Raps on "Cadillac," the first single from Mest's August 14 album, Destination Unknown. Tour dates: This report is from MTV News. |
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Sir Mix-A-Lot |
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Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock |
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2 Live Crew |
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Young M.C. |
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Vanilla Ice |
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The Sugarhill Gang |
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