The emcee has always been noted for their ability on stage and musical substance. In the late 1970s the MC became an alternative title for rappers, and role within hip-hop music and culture. This episode firsts defines the term “emcee”, followed by dissecting the skill needed to have been ordained with the title and identifies some of Hip Hop’s most notable Masters of Ceremonies over the past 50 years! Episode guests include Ice T. Fat Joe. Daddy-O. Peter Gunz. Masta Ace. Kid Capri. Russell Simmons. Shaheem Reid. Kwame. Sir Mix-A-Lot. Dougie Fresh. LL Cool J.
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