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2002 In Hip-hop
This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 2002. Events April * On April 25, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes died in Honduras May * On May 26, The Eminem Show released June *On June 15, Big Mello died. October *On October 30, Jam Master Jay died in New York City Released albums Highest-charting singles Highest first-week sales All critically reviewed albums ranked (Metacritic) See also *Previous article: 2001 in hip-hop *Next article: 2003 in hip-hop References {{DEFAULTSORT:2002 In Hip Hop 2000s in hip-hop Hip hop Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip- ... Hip-hop by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop Music
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music Music genre, genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African Americans, African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire hip-hop culture, subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and hip hop production, instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly The Bronx, Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental Break (music), breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life As A Rider
''Life as a Rider'' is the seventh studio album by American rapper C-Bo, released January 29, 2002, on West Coast Mafia and Warlock Records. It peaked at number 41 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 8 on the ''Billboard'' Top Independent Albums. Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( Life as a Rider > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-02. It was produced by Bosko, Floss P, Mike Mosley and Rhythm D. The album features guest performances by West Coast heavy-weights: Kokane, Outlawz, Killa Tay, CJ Mac, Dresta, Tray Dee and Yukmouth. Track listing #"Cowboy" (featuring Kokane) #"What U No Bout" (featuring Outlawz) #"West Coast" (featuring 151, Killa Tay & Spade) #"I Am C-Bo" (Skit) #"Creep" (featuring Yukmouth) #"Undadawgs" (featuring CJ Mac & Dresta) #"Who Bangin'" (featuring Boo Capone, Jamal, Lil Daddy, Speedy & Young Meek) #"If It Ain't Ruff" #"Let Me Ride" (featuring Don ) #"Routine Check" #"Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gateway Entertainment
Gateway often refers to a gate or portal. Gateway or The Gateway may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Films * ''Gateway'' (film), a 1938 drama * ''The Gateway'' (2015 film), a horror film * ''The Gateway'' (2017 film), a science-fiction film * ''The Gateway'' (2021 film), a crime thriller Music * Gateway (band), a jazz trio featuring John Abercrombie, Jack DeJohnette, and Dave Holland ** ''Gateway'' (Gateway album) (1976) * ''Gateway'' (Bongzilla album) * ''Gateway'', an album by Erik Wøllo Literature * ''Gateway'' (novel), a 1977 science-fiction novel by Frederik Pohl * Gateway (comics), a supporting character in Marvel's ''X-Men'' series * ''The Gateway'' (student magazine), the student magazine at the University of Alberta, Canada * ''The Gateway'' (student newspaper), a UK student business and careers newspaper * SF Gateway, a science-fiction imprint of British book publisher Victor Gollancz Ltd * Gateway Editions, a philosophy imprint of American book publish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All I Want (PSD Album)
''All I Want'' is the fourth album by American rapper PSD. It was released on February 12, 2002, for Gateway Entertainment and was produced by PSD, Studio Ton, Mike Mosley, E. Lee, Willson Hankins, D-Bone, Lev Berlak and Phillip Armstrong. Track listing #"Nasty Boy" - 4:28 #"My Business" - 3:28 #"Interlude" - 0:29 #"Shitchyeah" - 3:23 #"Golden State" - 4:55 (featuring E-40) #"Puff It" - 3:40 #"All I Want" - 4:46 #"Streets or Rap Game" - 4:08 (featuring Keak da Sneak) #"Fast Way" - 3:44 (featuring San Quinn, Mac Dre) #"Shiesty" - 3:17 #"I Want That Thang" - 4:20 #"Pink Part" - 4:14 (featuring Mac Mall) #"Some Thangs" - 4:20 (featuring Dubee) #"Callin Me" (The Green Room) - 4:28 (featuring Vital) #"When Them People Want You" - 4:45 References 2002 albums PSD (rapper) albums Albums produced by Studio Ton {{2002-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PSD (rapper)
Steve Davison, better known as PSD, PSD Tha Drivah or Stevie Dee, is a rapper and producer from Vallejo, California Vallejo ( ; ) is a city in Solano County, California, United States, and the second largest city in the North Bay (San Francisco Bay Area), North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, Bay Area. Located on the shores of San Pablo Bay, the ci ..., who is closely associated with the late Mac Dre. Career PSD tha Drivah first appeared on Mac Dre's 1996 compilation album ‘The Rompalation’, appearing on the track "Menage A Trois" and "Ghetto World", and producing the stand-out tracks "Uninvited" and "Gumbo". After that, he would appear on N2Deep's 1997 album ‘The Golden State’ and release his debut album ‘Game Costs’ that same year. PSD tha Drivah would later release several more albums: ‘Bread Head' as well as 'What It Is’ in 1999, 2002's ‘All I Want’, 2003's ‘You Ain't Heard of Me?’, and 2005's ‘The Guru’ and ‘PSD Classic’ be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eternal Affairs
''Eternal Affairs'' is the second album released by Heather B. It was released on February 12, 2002 through independent label Sai Records. Track listing References 2002 albums Albums produced by DJ Premier Albums produced by Pete Rock {{2002-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heather B
Heather B. Gardner (born November 13, 1970), billed professionally as Heather B., is an American rapper, reality television personality, and a radio host who first gained fame as a member of the hip hop group Boogie Down Productions before becoming a cast member on '' The Real World: New York'', the 1992 inaugural season of MTV's reality show ''The Real World''. Career From February 16 to May 18, 1992, Gardner filmed '' The Real World: New York'', the first season of MTV's reality television series, ''The Real World'', on which she appeared as a cast member."SoHo Loft" realworldhouses.com. November 28, 2010 The series premiered May 21 that year. On the show, she was depicted as a artist with the group [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Definitive Jux
Definitive Jux was a record label based in New York City. It was co-founded in 1999 by El-P and Amaechi Uzoigwe. History Definitive Jux was initially known as Def Jux. However, popular hip hop label Def Jam Recordings sued Def Jux over the name similarity in 2001. This lawsuit was settled out of court and the name was officially changed to Definitive Jux. In February 2010, El-P announced that the label, although it will carry on selling its catalog and merchandise, would be put "on hiatus" as a traditional record label, and that it would be going through some changes in order to keep up with the evolution of the music industry. He also announced that he was stepping down as artistic director of Definitive Jux to focus on producing and being a full-time artist. Roster * Aesop Rock * Cage * Camu Tao * Cannibal Ox * Company Flow * Cool Calm Pete * C-Rayz Walz * Danny! * Del the Funky Homosapien * Despot * El-P * Hangar 18 * Mike Ladd * Mr. Lif * Murs * Party Fun Action ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daylight (EP)
''Daylight'' is an EP by American hip hop artist Aesop Rock. It was released via Definitive Jux on February 5, 2002. It is also the title of a single from his 2001 album, ''Labor Days''. The song is included on the EP, along with a reworking entitled "Night Light". Critical reception In 2015, ''Daylight'' was ranked at number 68 on ''Fact (UK magazine), Fact''s "100 Best Indie Hip-Hop Records of All Time" list. Track listing Charts References External links * {{Authority control 2002 EPs Definitive Jux EPs Aesop Rock albums Albums produced by Aesop Rock Albums produced by Blockhead (music producer) Albums produced by El-P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American rapper and producer from Long Island, New York. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to El-P's Definitive Jux label until it went on hiatus in 2010. In a 2010 retrospective, betterPropaganda ranked him at number 19 at the ''Top 100 Artists of the Decade''. He released his first album, '' Music for Earthworms'', in 1997, with '' Float'' following three years later. '' Labor Days'', his third studio album, was released in September 2001. His next release, titled '' Bazooka Tooth'', released 2 years later in September 2003. His fourth studio album, '' None Shall Pass'', was released in August 2007. Its titular song became one of Ian's most popular and well-known songs. His sixth record, '' Skelethon'', was released in July 2012. His seventh release, '' The Impossible Kid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop. The label has a London-based, UK arm known as 0207 Def Jam (formerly Def Jam UK in the 1990s until the mid-2000s) and is currently operated through EMI Records. It has a Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria-based arm known as Def Jam Africa. As of 2025, Def Jam's current roster includes Gelo Ball, Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Alessia Cara, Big Sean, Dave East, Wale, Jeremih, Fabolous, Jhené Aiko, Coco Jones, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Jadakiss, YG, Muni Long, Buju Banton, Fridayy, Benny the Butcher, Trinidad Cardona, Fredo Bang, Nasty C, Armani White, and Hit-Boy among others. Company history Founding and CBS Records Group era (1983–1994) Def Jam was co-founded by Rick Rubin in his dormitory in Weinstein Hall at Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roc-A-Fella Records
Roc-A-Fella Records was an American record label and music management company founded in 1994 by record executives and entrepreneurs Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Carter issued his debut album, '' Reasonable Doubt'' (1996), as the label's first release, in a joint venture with Priority Records. The label signed and released albums for acts including Kanye West, Cam'ron, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, Juelz Santana, Freeway, Jadakiss, DJ Clue?, State Property, and The Diplomats before its dissolution in 2013. History 1994–2000: Formation and early years Roc-A-Fella Records was founded in 1994. After Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter had been rejected by major record labels, it began as an independent outlet for the rapper's debut album. Carter, Damon Dash and Kareem Burke started the label through Priority Records, using finances from Payday Records due to their singles-only deal. The name "Roc-A-Fella" was conceived by rapper Tone Hooker as a dou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
