When it comes to influential rap scenes in America, Philadelphia stands out as a breeding ground for some of the industry's finest talent. Whether it's raw street narratives or innovative flows, the best rappers from Philadelphia have consistently pushed the envelope in the hip-hop world. This city has a rich history of producing some of the most impactful and memorable artists in the genre.
Names like Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill, and Black Thought have risen to the top, each bringing something unique to the table. Lil Uzi Vert's eccentric style and genre-blending tracks have garnered a massive following. Meek Mill's gritty storytelling and advocacy through his music have made him a voice for justice. Black Thought, frontman of The Roots, is celebrated for his intricate lyrics and incredible freestyle ability, laying the groundwork for many to follow. These artists represent just a slice of Philly’s vast and diverse hip-hop tapestry.
So, who do you think deserves the crown as the top Philly rapper? Scroll through our list and vote on your favorite artists to see how they stack up against the competition. Your votes will help us determine the kings and queens of Philadelphia's rap
Cool C, Steady B, Lawrence "L.G." Goodman and brother Dana Goodman and others of Philly's legendary HillTop Hustlers in the late 80's
The Story of Philladelphia Hip-Hop, is the story of East Coast Hip-Hop. Before Cold Chillin', Lawrence "L.G. The Teacher" signed rising Queensbridge NY stars Roxanne Shante, MC Shan to his the independant Pop Art Record label, and the rest was history. Where Hip-Hop DJ Battle style, hard Rap's, flashy style and Islamic knowledge merged to play a huge part in the next step in Hip-Hop's progress into the late 80's.
Old school Philly hip hop ft Radio Legend Lady B, Jazzy Jeff Fresh Prince pt. 1
channel 12 whyy documentary on 80's philly hip hop.
Old school Philly hip hop ft Schoolly D & DJ Code Money
Old school Philly hip hop ft Yvette Money
The Documentary of Lawrence "L.G. The Teacher" (Trailer)
The documentary of the man who birthed the Philadelphia Hip Hop scene and started the careers of Will Smith,Salt & Pepa,Cool C,Steady B,Roxanne Shante,Biz Markie,Da Youngstas,3 Times Dope,& many out this never before told
Professor Michael Goodman
Professor Michael S. Goodman is Professor of ‘Intelligence and International Affairs’ and the Director of the King’s Centre for the Study of Intelligence. He is a former Head of the Department of War Studies, King's College London. He is currently Visiting Professor at the Norwegian Intelligence School and at Sciences Po in Paris. He has published widely in the field of intelligence history, including The Official History of the Joint Intelligence Committee, Volume I: From the Approach of the Second World War to the Suez Crisis (Routledge, ), which was chosen as one of The Spectator’s books of the year. He is series editor for ‘Intelligence, Surveillance and Secret Warfare’ for Edinburgh University Press; and is a member of the editorial boards for five journals. He has spent many years on secondment to the Cabinet Office, where he has been the Official Historian of the Joint Intelligence Committee: Volume II will be published in He is a current British army reservist and is currently on secondment to the British government until September
Research Interests
- Intelligence Studies
- Cold War History
- Nuclear Weapons History
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By Matt Singer
In honor of their 40 years on movie screens, from 's "Sympathy for the Devil" to last week's release of "Shine a Light," we're taking a look at The Rolling Stones' filmography, featuring enough collaborations with great directors to make any actor jealous and enough abandoned or aborted projects to give any movie investor heartburn.
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
The Film: In order to promote their new album "Beggars Banquet" (whose recording we watched yesterday), the Stones put on a televised concert in December of featuring themselves and a couple of friends, all set inside a big circus tent and featuring real circus performers like a trapeze artist and a fire eater. At least, that was the intention; the Stones were ultimately so displeased with the finished film that they didn't release it for almost 30 years.
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