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Kool G Rap
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Queens' native and Hip Hop's staple, Kool G Rap is readying to release Riches, Royalty & Respect, his fifth studio album which is not only expected to provide fans and audiences with G Rap's multisyllabic rhymes and classic storytelling knack, but also, well-rounded insight into G Rap's personal life. For the first time it's me reflecting on some of my more personal trials and tribulations, including experiences within my family life.
Hip Hop's golden era constituent first gained momentum in the late 80s and early 90s as one half of the duo with DJ Polo. At this time, Kool G Rap and DJ Polo released three Hip Hop classics, beginning with the debut album, Road to Riches (1989). Wanted: Dead or Alive followed (1990), and was superseded by the critically acclaimed Live and Let Die (1992). Simultaneously, G Rap and DJ Polo gained notoriety as members of the Juice Crew, whose noteworthy membership (including DJ Marley Marl, Big Daddy Kane, Masta Ace and Roxanne Shante) influenced direction of Hip Hop culture, lyricism, and battle raps. It also impressed upon style and technique of Hip Hop's heavy hitters such as Jay-Z, Nas, Rakim, B.I.G., Big Pun, and Ice Cube.
After a successful run with DJ Polo and the Juice Crew, G Rap's career took a solo turn, beginning with his first album 4, 5, 6 (1995), which preceded Roots of Evil (1998). The Giancana Story (2002) which featured AZ, Nas, Joell Ortiz, Mobb Deep, and CNN followed. Six years later, G Rap released Half a Klip (2008), presenting production by DJ Premier and DJ Marley Marl, as well as vocals from actress/singer Haylie Duff.
While Riches, Royalty & Respect prepares for release, G Rap resumes relevancy as a lyrical staple, collaborating with an array of artists including Rick Ross, Joell Ortiz and Black Milk. Traditionally, G Rap's content is reflective of hardcore, street, and Mafioso milieu for storytelling, which like G Rap himself, continues to generate accolades not only amongst fans, but also amongst Hip Hop's most notable critics and cohorts, including HipHopDX.com, and the RollingStone Magazine. In addition to G Rap's immaculate influence on lyricism and Hip Hop's trophy stars, his collaborations include a laundry list of who's who, including Ghostface, Marco Polo, Rick Ross, Mobb Deep, Big L, Talib Kweli, LL Cool J and M.O.P.
"What motivates me to get in the studio is really being in that creative zone that you cannot just enter on demand. It is more like an extremely powerful vibe that overcomes you. It can be triggered by hearing a particular track, or being inspired by another artist; or, a life experience that makes your mind and heart open up, where lyrics just come from your soul in the capacity of an avalanche..."
~ Kool G Rap
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Corona, NY
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United States
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keep it kool and G with the rap yo!
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