KRS-One Atlantic City Tickets - Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall

Kool G Rap

2 concerts

Queens-born Kool G Rap, a pioneer of '80s-'90s hardcore rap, is famed for classic albums with DJ Polo and collaborations with Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, and Necro.

DJ Jazzy Jeff

1 concert

Philadelphia-born Jeff Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, renowned for his partnership with Will Smith in DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, is a pioneer turntablist known for the Transformer scratch. He executive-produced Jill Scott's debut and ran A Touch of Jazz. With Grammy awards for tracks like "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime," Townes made waves in hip-hop and R&B. His solo works include The Magnificent trilogy and collaborations with Eric Roberson and Freddie Foxx.

Schoolly D

2 concerts

West Philadelphia rapper Schoolly D, called "forefather of gangsta rap" by Ice-T, pioneered explicit gangsta rap with hits like "P.S.K." and "Signifying Rapper." Known for his raw style, he influenced artists like Eazy-E, collaborated with DJ Code Money, and scored the Aqua Teen Hunger Force theme.

Rob Base

1 concert

Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard in Harlem, is best known for the hip-hop classic "It Takes Two" with DJ E-Z Rock. The duo's album went platinum and Spin named it Single of the Year. After releasing a solo album, Base reunited with E-Z Rock for Break of Dawn in 1994. E-Z Rock passed away in 2014 and was honored at the Hip Hop Hall of Fame.

KRS-One

3 concerts

KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led Boogie Down Productions, a pivotal '80s hip-hop group. Renowned for political raps as "the Teacher," he collaborated with Marley Marl and rival MC Shan. Known for hits like "Return of the Boom Bap," he evolved his style over the years, creating influential albums like "Edutainment" and "The BDP Album."

Big Daddy Kane

6 concerts

Brooklyn-born Big Daddy Kane, alias for Antonio Hardy, emerged in the late '80s as a hip-hop icon. Known for his smooth style and Afrocentric themes, Kane was part of the Juice Crew, collaborated with Biz Markie, and released classics like "Ain't No Half-Steppin'." He gained fame with hits such as "Smooth Operator" and worked alongside legends like Barry White. Despite a dip with the 1991 album Prince of Darkness, Kane's influence remains substantial in the genre.

69 Boyz

2 concerts

The 69 Boyz, from Florida, are rap legends known for their bass-heavy style. Led by Van “Thrill Da Playa” Bryant, they hit big with 1994’s platinum album "199Quad" featuring the smash "Tootsee Roll," a record-breaking Billboard Rap Chart hit. They also scored #1 with “WoofWoof” and are famed for their dance-floor anthems and lasting influence in hip-hop.

Kid N Play

1 concert

The Furious 5

1 concert

KRS-One with Ultramagnetic MC's, The Furious 5, and more

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