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1. | Kanye's witty wrap and outspoken political views made him a commercial success Kanye Omari West was born on June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a Grammy Award-winning producer and rapper. His family moved to Chicago when West was only three-years old. After attending a local art school and Chicago State University, West dropped out to pursue his ...
[Added: 21 Jul 2006 Hits: 648 Words: 631]
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2. | Rapper turned Actor, Ludacris' widespread popularity Christopher Brian Bridges was born on September 11, 1977 in Champaign, Illinois. He is better known as Ludacris, his stage name. Though he was born in Illinois, Ludacris was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where he established himself as a top-notch Southern rapper. He has also made a splash on the ...
[Added: 21 Jul 2006 Hits: 408 Words: 471]
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3. | U2's sweeping sound is embraced all over the world U2 was founded in 1976 and features Bono (Paul David Hewson) on vocals, The Edge (David Howell Evans) on lead guitar, keyboards, and background vocals, Adam Clayton on bass guitar, and Larry Mullen, Jr. on drums and background vocals. The band found popularity in the mid 1980's and is still ...
[Added: 21 Jul 2006 Hits: 489 Words: 1216]
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4. | Shakira's topping the chart with her combination of Rock & Latin Sounds Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, is a Columbian Latin pop singer and songwriter. Shakira's love of music began at a very young age. At the age of eight she was writing and composing music. Though failing to make her school's choir ...
[Added: 20 Jul 2006 Hits: 437 Words: 617]
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5. | Pharrell's Neptunes Beginning to a Beaming Solo Career Pharrell Williams (aka Skateboard P) is a songwriter, singer, and rapper, from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is the songwriter for hip-hop production duo, The Neptunes, alongside with Chad Hugo. In addition, he is the lead singer and drummer for funk/rock group N*E*R*D, with Hugo and Shae Haley. He also ...
[Added: 20 Jul 2006 Hits: 392 Words: 424]
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6. | Paul Wall : Rapper, DJ and the man behind Grillz.. Paul Wall, whose real name is Paul Slayton, is an American rapper, DJ, promoter and jeweler from Houston, Texas. Wall, affiliated with Swishahouse Records, is a graduate of Jersey Village High School and went to the University of Houston ...
[Added: 20 Jul 2006 Hits: 626 Words: 319]
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7. | Outkast duo receives diamond status OutKast is an American hip-hop duo, comprised of Andre "Andre 3000" Benjamin (formerly known as "Dre") and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. Having sold over 20 million records with six albums under their belt, OutKast is easily one of the most successful hip-hop groups of all time. Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, ...
[Added: 20 Jul 2006 Hits: 344 Words: 553]
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8. | Nickelbacks post-grudge commercial appeal Nickelback is a grunge/hard rock band formed in western Canada in 1995. The band is comprised of Chad Kroeger (lead singer and guitarist), Ryan Peake (guitarist), Mike Kroeger (bass guitarist), and Daniel Adair (drummer). While the majority of ...
[Added: 20 Jul 2006 Hits: 343 Words: 470]
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9. | Nelly Furtados' punk-hop sound is a worlwide smash Nelly Kim Furtado is a singer and songwriter, best known for her hit singles, I'm Like a Bird, Turn off the Light, Maneater, and Promiscuous. A first-generation Candadia of Azorean-Portuguese descent, Furtado is widely known for her unique sound and innovative ...
[Added: 20 Jul 2006 Hits: 303 Words: 287]
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10. | Lil Jon Pioneered "crunk", sub-genre of hip hop The rapper born Jonathan Smith was born in Atlanta in 1970. His stage name is Lil Jon, and he is a rapper/hype man who also produces for hip hop artists. He is credited as a leader in the emergence of a hip-hop sub-genre known as "crunk," which combines ...
[Added: 20 Jul 2006 Hits: 414 Words: 458]
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11. | Recently single Jessica Simpson's "It" girl status Jessica Ann Simpson was born on July 10, 1980. She rose to fame during the late 90's when her music earned popularity. A decade later, her celebrity status underwent a resurgence thanks in large part to her MTV reality show, ...
[Added: 20 Jul 2006 Hits: 399 Words: 831]
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12. | Eminem: one of the most controversial rappers of this era Marshall Bruce Mathers III was born on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri. His stage name is Eminem (both of his initials put together) and has established himself as one of the most talented, but also one of the most controversial, rappers of this era. Mathers is ...
[Added: 20 Jul 2006 Hits: 614 Words: 1011]
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13. | Britney's a bonafide pop phenomenon Britney Jean Spears was born on December 2, 1981. She is a Grammy Award-winning pop artist. Though she has had acting and writing credits, she is primarily known for her studio albums, music videos, chart-topping pop ...
[Added: 20 Jul 2006 Hits: 405 Words: 658]
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