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While every rapper who’s ever spit is in effect an artist who writes lyrics there are more than a few rappers who truly earn the term “lyricist”. In the same way that Nick Cave are Leonard Cohen are famous for their making their lyrics true poetry while Luke Pritchard of The Kooks is most definitely not, some rappers transcend pop music and create a poetry of their own. Right up there with the legends is Big Daddy Kane, a man rated by everyone from Kool Moe Dee to The RZA as one of the greatest ever. To the extent that there’s a persistent rumour that Rakim, widely thought to be the greatest rapper of the eighties, turned down the chance to take on Kane in a rap battle.
Kane’s first appearance in the spotlight was as part of the Juice Crew, a hip-hop collective based in Queensbridge, New York City. The crew had already been together since 1983 when Kane and his mate Biz Markie (“the human beatbox”) joined three years later. However it wasn’t until 1987, that his solo career really started to take off. He signed to Cold Chillin’ Records and his first single “Raw”, was a big hit in the underground scene, the year after his first record came out, and “Long Live The Kane” remains one of the benchmark rap debuts to this day.
It was ecstatically received at the time and was a mild commercial success as well. In a time when rap was only just proving itself to be more than a fad that was a lot to hope for, but the best was yet to come. 1989 was the same year that Markie had his massive (and utterly hysterical) hit “Just A Friend”, and Kane went on to release “It’s A Big Daddy Thing” a record that might not have been quite as succesful at the time, but it’s still considered to be one of the greatest rap records of all time, so y’know, swings and roundabouts.
Since then, his work has given way to a generation of MCs enamoured with his work, and was even one of Jay-Z’s early patrons, taking him on tour in the early 90’s. It’s a testament to his influence that he was able to stop making records in 1998 and to this day his name is still spoken with respect and admiration. He can also still put on a show to remember and his records, even the ones released nearly three decades ago, hold up against anything released today. For that reason alone it’s a pleasure and a privilege to still have him around. Highly recommended.
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Many people know Antonio Hardy as a member of the rap group the Juice Crew however after establishing a successful solo career of his own as Big Daddy Kane, many now consider him to be one of the most influential artists in hip hop. There are rumours that very few would challenge Kane to a rap battle due to his superior freestyle ability so it is no wonder that hundreds flock to see his live show when he has this kind of reputation preceding him.
There is no doubt the performer is confident, but he never comes off as arrogant throughout the show and interacts with his crowd brilliantly. There is a real connection built and this pays off as they sing louder and dance harder throughout the evening. Kane has his own dancers performing routines during tracks such as 'Groove With It' and the classic 'Smooth Operator'. Everybody is involved for the finale and Antonio makes sure the whole crowd is hyped up and prepared to sing and dance along to his very first solo single 'Ain't No Half Steppin''. Considered to be one of the best pieces of 80s hip hop, the track goes down great as you would imagine.
sean-ward
Big Daddy Kane is one of the most inspirational Rap artist of my generation. I really think this man is responsible for breaking rap and making it popular amongst all kids and genres. One of my favorite songs by him is aint no half stepping. His lyrics and flows are so fluent and soulful makes you just want to put the song on heavy repeat.
He has such a huge body of artwork over the years it's almost insane. His performances are nearly perfected every time, the crowd goes absolutely crazy when this guy gets on stage. Back in the day when he first came out his stage appearances would be more with baggy pants and big gold roped chains, but as of recent performances I have seen him more modernize himself and act on as what's going on in hip hop these days.
He is one of the greatest rappers ever and will continue to have a timeless body of work. I wish I was alive when he was in his prime to see this guy perform and be around the wild energy when his songs were more popular I think it would have been a good rush, he's one of the best.
Ya shit was off the hook,i wish you culda performed more songs but your performance was well worth the money.you still got the flow and the overall skill you always had since 88'. I wish rappers nowadays still had your lyrical ability and overall substance along with your rhyme complexity. You inspired me to start writing rhymes.Good luck and it was a pleasure being able to see you perform.
ron-duro
Great show. Big daddy Kane hasn't lost any of his stage presence. His rhyme flow is still tight. He ain't half stepping. He had time for the some fans after the show to sign some stuff for them. A true gent
ry-parris
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