Russian rap is very young, however, in the firmament of which many one-day stars and unknown performers managed to appear, a lot of money was invested in their promotion, which no one remembered after a few years. However, several really cool teams and performers have emerged whose songs become timeless classics, have tens of thousands of fans and are able to pack full houses for their concerts. Although I must admit, I really didn’t manage to scrape together ten really cool Russian rappers, whose albums are sold in large numbers year after year. Meet the ten best Russian rappers.
10. Dzhigan
In tenth place we have the star of recent years of the hip-hop scene, Dzhigan, who loudly declared himself in 2009. His songs are constantly played on major radio stations, and he has received several awards, such as Golden Gramophone and Song of the Year. In general, real pop from the world of rap that people like.
9. Max Korzh
Belarusian boy Max Korzh became a real discovery of the Russian rap scene in 2012. The musician released two studio albums, which immediately became hits, and each concert invariably attracts full houses of people. Most of the artist's singles have a lyrical direction and revolve around relationships between people.
The eighth place of the best Russian rappers was taken by the Bad Balance team, not just a legend of Russian rap, but his father, mother, grandfather, grandmother and uncle all rolled into one. In general, they stood at the origins of the emergence of such a trend in music as hip-hop in the USSR, and then in Russia and the CIS countries. For many years they remained trendsetters on the rap scene, raising the bar higher every year. The most interesting thing is that Bad Balance, changing their lineups, still perform quite well these days, releasing new albums with enviable regularity.
The British boy Oxxxymiron with Russian roots, who graduated from Oxford, literally burst onto the Russian-language rap scene in 2009, becoming the best rapper of the year. It blends organically electronic music with aggressive dark lyrics with fast reading. The musician has released only one album and a bunch of individual tracks so far.
6. Bird
Ptah, aka Bore, was a member of several groups until he was ready for solo career. The rapper became famous as part of the Centr group, where together Guf and Slim, who, by the way, are also heroes of our rating, release several very successful albums. Recent years experiments a lot, releasing albums and individual singles.
Noize MC is the king of freestyle in the Russian rap scene, who manages to combine several musical styles together, creating simply mind-blowing mixes. Due to provocative tests, musicians are often sued and performances are cancelled.
4. Caste
Casta is a true legend of Russian rap and the voice of the streets, however, gradually adding more and more lyrics to his texts. All tracks become timeless classics that do not lose relevance over time. Each album of the group, and they polish them to perfection over the years, is a real holiday for fans, and right away they fall into the top sales, forcing second-rate creations of pop artists to stand in the corner and blush.
3.Slim
Slim, a veteran of the Russian rap scene, began his musical excrement in the mid-90s, but became a real star as part of the group Centr. His signature style is texts with deep subtext. The rapper regularly releases at least one album a year, which surprisingly turns out to be of very high quality, without obvious failures.
2. Guf
The real national rapper of Russia is Guf, who is listened to by young and old, from informal get-togethers to glamorous audiences. He was one of the members of the Centr group, from which he left with a scandal, quarreling with all the participants, lived for some time in China and was seriously on drugs. His songs are dedicated to life, many of which are dedicated to drugs. His albums sell well, and every second song becomes a hit.
1. Basta
The best Russian rapper Vasily Vakulenko from Rostov-on-Don was behind several successful projects musical projects, the most successful of which was “Basta”. In just a few months, he was able to soar to the top of the Russian rap scene, setting the bar high for other performers. All of Basta’s songs are hits that can be listened to for months, and new albums set sales records.
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Even those who are not interested in this musical direction can name a couple of the most famous rappers. Surely the name of Kanye West will be mentioned (the media pays too much attention to both him and his wife Kim), the name of Jay-Z (he and Beyonce made up one of the most influential couples in the world of music) and also Eminem. However, the most famous rappers in the history of hip-hop are not artists who released several multi-platinum discs, but those who lived and breathed rap became trendsetters in this genre, because trends are not born of mediocrity.
New King of the West Coast
A native of Compton (California), Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is the youngest member of our top, he is now 29 years old. But he has already been dubbed the “New King of the West Coast.” Lamar's mixtape Section.80, released in 2011, became a sensation. The combination of lyrics and sounds recorded on the streets of Compton make Lamar's raps unforgettable. His second studio album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2012), went platinum and won two Grammy awards. But it is not even considered the young rapper’s best, but his third disc “To Pimp a Butterfly”, critics’ reviews of which are full of compliments to the author. Now Lamar has 7 Grammys, but there will be more.
Very bright character
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known as Lil Wayne, was born in New Orleans, where music seems to be heard from every corner. You can love or hate this rapper, be surprised by his strange appearance (tattoos, piercings and inlaid teeth), but there is no point in belittling his talent. It took the 2000s by storm. The hype around his 2008 album Tha Carter III did not subside for a long time, and before that there were no less successful Tha Carter (2004) and Tha Carter II (2005). Now, at 34 years old, Lil Wayne remains very successful, collaborating with many colleagues including Eminem, Pitbull and Nicki Minaj.
Veteran and legend
51-year-old Andre Romell Young, who goes by the name Dr. Dre, is the eldest on our list of the most famous rappers in hip-hop history. Many years ago (in 1984), he began his career with the group “World Class Wreckin' Cru”, and then founded “N.W.A.”, laying the foundations of gangsta rap with his comrades. Dr. Dre’s first solo album “The Chronic” was released in 1992 -year, and the rapper immediately became a trendsetter in West Coast hip-hop fashion. Then he discovered Eminem and helped this artist get to the top (no one believed that a white rapper could achieve such success).
Well, simply - jack of all trades!
39-year-old Kanye West was also an innovator in the genre, although he respected classic style. Kanye's debut disc was released in 2004, and since then he has set a record, collecting 21 Grammy awards. Now Kanye is a producer, fashion designer, an iconic figure in pop culture and the husband of a famous socialite Kim Kardashian, who is raising two children with her. He is quite a controversial figure with his scandalous antics and statements, but his contribution to hip-hop culture can hardly be overestimated.
"Face" of the musical South
Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000), who became famous in the mid-1990s in the duo Outkast, shook up the musical South of the United States in a good way. When he steps up to the microphone, you can be sure that you will hear real poetry! The first disc released by the group had a very complex name: “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik”. This did not prevent the disc from going platinum. The duo now has six Grammy Awards. Andre 3000 gravitates toward southern soul and lyrical arrangements, so he produces compositions that are not similar to the rap of other artists.
One of a kind
44-year-old Marshall Bruce Mathers III, or simply Eminem, stands out from our top, and not only because of his skin color (all other participants in the ranking are African-American). From the very beginning, it was implied that rap was the music of the black population, but Eminem managed to prove that he, too, is worthy of storming the charts. Having worked his way up from the bottom (a poor area of Detroit), Eminem turned all his hardships into music. Despite the fact that his lyrics (especially those read from the point of view of the character Slim Shady) are shocking, he is very lyrical. Ask any rapper who considers himself a lyricist whose work he was inspired by, and he will answer: “Eminem's compositions.”
Revolutionized rap
In 1994, young Brooklyn rapper Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (Nas) released his debut album, Illmatic, and revolutionized hip-hop. Therefore, Nas can be considered the most influential rapper in the world. Illmatic was universally praised and called the greatest hip-hop album of all time. The author's compositions have been compared to the cold air of a winter night in New York. This was the beginning of great street rap and the birth of some of the rhyming styles we hear in rap scenes today. Since then, nine more solo discs have been released by the artist, but “Illmatic” is considered a true classic.
Untimely deaths
Tupac Amaru Shakur from impoverished Harlem performed gangster rap, but already his debut disc “2Pacalypse Now” in 1991 showed that the guy would become a legend. But he was only 20 years old then! Tupac raised hot topics(police brutality, poverty, racial discrimination, teenage pregnancy), but remained very lyrical. A good son, a gangster, a scientist, a poet, he got into trouble many times and was shot and killed in September 1996 in Las Vegas at the age of 25.
A similar fate awaited Christopher George Lator Wallace, who outlived Tupac by only a few months - the 24-year-old rapper was killed in 1997 in Los Angeles. You don't know who we're talking about? Biggie Smalls, Big Daddy or Notorious - call it what you want, but you've definitely heard this name. The biopic “Notorious” was dedicated to him, telling about the rapper’s short but bright journey. His relaxed style and deep voice cannot be confused with anyone else's. Christopher's mother recalled that he began to sing before he spoke. Although almost 20 years have passed since the rapper’s death, his unsurpassed poems and songs (about violence and love, women and “weed,” the meaning of existence and dreams) are alive to this day.
Most successful
We somehow “hung” on a sad note, but now we’ll tell you the name of the famous rapper in the history of hip-hop, and your heart will feel lighter. After all, he’s definitely doing fine! 46-year-old Shawn Corey Carter, or simply Jay-Z, became famous for a number of albums, including “The Blueprint” and “The Black Album.” These two albums have more style and lyrics than his other colleagues in his entire discography. The rapper's signature style was imitated many times, but could not be copied. Now Jay-Z is a producer, tycoon, businessman with a net worth of $610 million, and also the husband of the beautiful and talented Beyoncé.
Rap is relatively young musical direction, but is firmly rooted in modern culture, giving birth to dozens of heroes, and is not going to disappear anywhere. Quite difficult to choose a few best singers and teams of the hip-hop scene, but we still dare to present the ten best rappers, which includes our contemporaries and representatives of the old school who stood at the origins of rap.
10. Ice Cube
Ice Cube is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, who began as a member of the group N.W.A., becoming the author of most of its songs, and then continued his career as a solo artist. AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted, his first solo album, was an immediate hit, setting the bar he never fell below.
9. Snoop Dogg
Of course, the top ten rappers couldn't do without Snoop Dogg. The musician was helped to rise to the top of the hip-hop scene by his good friend Dr. Dre. He stands out from other rappers with his rather calm lyrical style of performing songs.
8.LL Cool J
A representative of the old school rap, he became a symbol of the 80s hip-hop scene, and his song Mama Said Knock You Out became a true classic. LL Cool J turned out to be not only a talented rapper, but also a good actor, TV presenter and businessman who owns his own clothing brand and co-owns several record labels.
7. Kurtis Blow (Curtis Blow)
Curtis Blow became a pioneer who made rap music popular and proved that you can make money from it. It was he who became godfather old school turnip. If you don't agree, let's listen to The Breaks.
6. Rakim (Rakim)
Rakim is a representative of the old school, who suddenly became famous after recording the mega hit Paid in Full, which immediately hit the top ten most popular songs on radio stations. It was his clear articulation and complex lyrics, which he perfected for weeks, that had a strong influence on modern generation rappers.
5. RUN DMC
This is not one person, but a group that stood at the origins of hip-hop and defined modern look turnips, which boldly combined various styles. They were the first to risk releasing an album of songs, which immediately became a hit. It was they who helped Aerosmith return to the stage by recording the song Walk This Way with them in 1986. The real old school, which has returned back to the stage, once again gathers entire halls, turning them on.
4. Eminem
The only white rapper in the top ten in the world. Dr. helped him get onto the big stage. Dre, and then everything was done by talent, texts on painful topics for society and the unique style of performing Eminem’s text.
3. The Notorious B.I. G.
Notorious B.I. G. also known as Biggie, was the East Coast turnip king. Early death Rap did not allow him to become number one in the world, but he is still one of the legends of the hip-hop world. During the mourning, several hundred radio stations across America honored his memory with 30 seconds of silence.
2. Jay-Z
The new East Coast turnip king, rising from the bottom to a half-billion-dollar fortune. His manner and style of performance is unique, for which he is loved by millions of people around the world.
1.2Pac
I think you've already guessed who is considered the number one rapper in the world, the king of the west coast, 2Pac. He was killed young at 25, rumored to have been ordered by Notorious B.I. G. king of the east coast turnips, but still made the top 100 best performers of all times and peoples, having sold more than 75 million albums during his lifetime alone.
Each person makes huge amounts of money in business and in any other workplace. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to get beautiful amounts. There are many best rappers, celebrities and businessmen who are known for their huge salaries. Here is the list of 10 the best and richest rappers in the world 2016.
10. Akon - Net worth: $80 million
Akon is one of the 10 richest rappers in the world. His net worth is estimated at $80 million, but it still seems like Akon has a lot more to earn for a living when his fame and salary are measured in dollars. Akon net worth: $80 million.
9. LL Cool J - Net worth: $100 million
LL Cool J has amazing rapping skills and he is known to be a challenge man. LL Cool J's work is always done to the highest standard, and he earns quite a lot from his projects. His estimated net worth is $100 million. LL Cool J's net worth: $100 million.
8. Snoop Dogg - Net worth: $135 million
Snoop Dogg has already achieved enough success in his life. He accepted all the difficulties with open arms. Snoop's selfless work and achievements provided him with not only good earnings, but also world fame. His total net worth is around $135 million. Snoop Dogg's net worth: $135 million. Without a doubt one of the best rappers in the world.
7. Lil Wayne - Net worth: $140 million
Lil Wayne's average net worth is $140 million. In addition, Lil is world-famous as a representative of the top rappers and musicians. He is hardworking and quite individual. Lil Wayne's net worth: $140 million
6. Ice Cube - Net worth: $140 million
Ice Cube is as cool as his name. His net worth is $140 million and we all know that he is a brave and courageous athlete who never stops from taking on challenges from his competitors. Ice Cube's net worth: $140 million.
5. Eminem - Net worth: $160 million
Eminem's real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), but he is better known by his stage name Eminem. He is not only an American rapper, but also a producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's net worth: $160 million. Fifth place among the best and richest rappers in the world 2016.
4. Master P - Net worth: $350 million
Master P is another wonderful rapper, director and musician of our era. He is successful and worldwide famous person, which has an average asset value of $350 million. However, Master Pi continues to make his way to heaven. Master Pi's net worth: $350 million.
3. Jay-Z - Net worth: $560 million
Jay-Z is doing everything to be 10 years ahead of his time. With a total net worth of $560 million, Jay-Z sold his shares in the Brooklyn Nets and laid the foundation for the Rock Sports Nation. Jay-Z's net worth: $560 million
2. P Diddy - Net worth: $700 million
P Diddy is a well-known rapper, actor and director. He was also a successful designer. His total net worth is estimated to be $700 million. P Diddy's net worth: $700 million.
1. Dr. Dre - Net worth: $800 million
The best and richest rapper in the world. Dr. Dre tops the list of the 10 richest rappers in the world who founded their own company in 2008. He is undoubtedly a successful businessman who sold half of the shares of his companies Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics during 2011. The total value of his assets is $800 million. Dr. Dre's net worth: $800 million.
Top 10 best-selling rappers in the world.
Eminem, Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known by his stage names Eminem and Slim Shady, is a Grammy Award winner. A native of St. Joseph, Missouri, he spent his youth in Detroit. His albums have sold over 75 million copies worldwide, making Eminem one of the best-selling musicians of the early 2000s and one of the most popular rappers of all time.
Jay-Z (Jay Z), Jay-Z is the stage name of rapper Shawn Corey Carter, one of the most influential and wealthy figures in modern hip-hop music. As of 2007, eight of his albums have reached the top of the Billboard Top 200.
50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper. Fame came to him with the release of the albums Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and The Massacre. 50 Cent achieved multi-platinum success with both albums, selling over 21 million copies worldwide.
Nelly (Nelly) Nelly Cornell Haynes (born November 2, 1976), better known as Nelly, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career with the rap group St.lunatics in 1996 and signed a contract with Universal Records in 2000. He has released five successful solo studio albums and several mega-singles.
Outkast, OutKast is a duo of American rappers Andre Benjamin (under the pseudonym Dr? and Andr? 3000) and Antwan Patton (under the pseudonym Big Boi), who represent the Atlanta school of hip-hop, mixed with G-funk and classic southern soul. Winners of six Grammy Awards, Outkast pivoted the Southern hip-hop movement from aggressive, angry shouting to melodic arrangements, carefully crafted lyrics and an overall optimistic and humorous attitude.
Snoop Dogg (Snoop Dogg) Snoop Dogg (real name Calvin Broadus) is an American rapper, producer and actor. Snoop is best known as an MC in the West Coast hip-hop scene and one of Dr.'s most talented protégés. Dre.
Earl Simmons (known by his stage name DMX) is a hip-hop artist born on December 18, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland. His father abandoned the family when Earl was young, and he was raised in a boarding school in Yonkers, New York. Most of he spent his youth in prison. DMX began his career in Yonkers, where he MCed alongside his friends Lox and DJ Clue. His nickname was taken from the name of the drum machine "Oberheim DMX", which he later deciphered as "Dark Man X".
Notorious B.I.G., The Notorious B.I.G. - (May 21, 1972, Brooklyn, New York - March 9, 1997, Los Angeles, California) most famous pseudonym American rapper Christopher George Latore Wallace. He also performed under the pseudonyms Biggie Smalls and Frank White.
Kanye West, Kanye Omari West is an American music producer and rapper and multiple Grammy Award winner. He released his debut album, The College Dropout, in 2004, his second album, Late Registration, in 2005, his third album, Graduation, in 2007, and his fourth, 808s & Heartbreak, in 2008.
Ludacris (Ludacris), Ludacris started his musical career as a DJ at a radio station in Atlanta under the name Chris Lova Lova. Thanks to his work on the radio, the famous hip-hop producer Timbaland found out about him and offered to collaborate. The first recording featuring Ludacris was the track "Phat Rabbit" from Timbaland's 1998 album Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment. Soon after, Ludacris released his first album, Incognegro.
