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Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes's Genre:

East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap, Rap, Alternative Rap

Biography

The most idiosyncratic personality in rap and possessor of its most recognizable delivery, a halting, ragga-inspired style with incredible complexity, inventiveness, and humor, Busta Rhymes formed Leaders of the New School in 1990 and released two albums with the group before breaking out with a 1996 solo hit single, "Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check."

Born in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, in 1972 of Jamaican heritage (a definite influence on his rapping style), Busta moved to Long Island in 1983 and, at Uniondale High School, met up with MCs Charlie Brown, Dinco D., and Cut Monitor Milo. Inspired by fellow Long Islanders Public Enemy and Eric B. & Rakim, the foursome united as Leaders of the New School and signed a deal with Elektra Records right out of the gate, when Busta was only 17 years old. Much respected in the hip-hop underground for their Afrocentric philosophy and tough rapping styles, Leaders of the New School debuted in 1991 with Future Without a Past... but released only one more album, 1993's T.I.M.E., before breaking up the following year.

Out on his own for the first time, Busta called on some friends, appearing on A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario," the incredible remix of Craig Mack's "Flava in Ya Ear" (also featuring Notorious B.I.G. and LL Cool J), as well as other projects with Boyz II Men, Mary J. Blige, and TLC. He also appeared in the 1995 John Singleton film Higher Learning and earned a solo contract with Elektra. Busta's first album, The Coming, proved a huge hit; the single "Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check" hit the Top Ten and pushed the album into gold-record territory. His second album, When Disaster Strikes, debuted at number three in September 1997. Extinction Level Event followed a year later, and in mid-2000, Busta released Anarchy while appearing on the silver screen in a remake of the blaxploitation classic Shaft. 2002's It Ain't Safe No More and 2006's Aftermath-released The Big Bang followed. While shooting a video for a remix of the latter album's "Touch It," Busta's bodyguard was shot to death. Creative differences with Interscope kept his career on hold until 2009 when Back on My B.S. became his first album for Universal/Motown. ~ John Bush

AOL Radio Stations Busta Rhymes is Featured on (18)

'90s Hip Hop

'90s Hip Hop on Slacker Radio is dedicated to the era when Hip Hop became a worldwide music revolution. You'll hear the bling-bling sounds of the South, the West Coast G-Funk and the hardcore East Coast rhymes. Artists include everything from the one hit wonders to the genre-defining greats like The Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, Nas, Dr. Dre and many more.

Hip Hop Workout

Hip Hop Workout on Slacker Radio features songs selected for their powerful beats and aggressive rhymes. If you need to go hard in the gym, or in the paint- this is your soundtrack. Featuring new music and classic tracks from Eminem, T.I., DMX, and more.

Masters Of Hip Hop

This station represents the G.O.A.T. of hip hop. Your Slacker curators have created a station with only two criteria: is it one of the greatest hip hop tracks of all time? And is it from one of the greatest MCs of all time? If the answer is yes to both, then you'll hear it on Slacker's Masters Of Hip Hop. Only the hottest jams and biggest hits from 4 decades of rap and hip hop.

New Hip Hop First

Beats, rhymes, and swagger from the future- that's New Hip Hop First on Slacker Radio. This is where you will hear artists on the come-up, new releases, and only brand new Hip Hop.

New York Sounds

Slacker Radio and Windows 8 collaborated on "New York Sounds" for the global launch from NYC and in celebration, this radio station is available with limited commercial interruption. On New York Sounds, we sought to combine NYC’s musical legacy and DNA with songs that convey the excitement and urgency of being in the city. Equal parts metropolitan and gritty, this station is the contemporary soundtrack to The City of Dreams. Check out the new Slacker Radio app on Windows 8 today.

Karmin Showcase

This is the Karmin Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Kamrin including music hand-picked by Amy and Nick as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

Backpack Rap

The term "backpack rap" provokes many different reactions. Some hip hop fans think of it as pretentious, while others find it truly authentic. Slacker's Backpack Rap features tracks from classic artists like the Native Tongues collective through contemporary poets like those on the Def Jux roster. Lyricists and the craft; less boasting, more reality--that's Backpack Rap on Slacker.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop not only represents a genre of music, but a social culture. It’s the collective talent of all the artists that have made it what it is today. On Hip Hop on Slacker you’ll hear deeper album cuts as well as the hits, including Jay-Z, Run DMC, Kanye West, Notorious B.I.G and Common. The evolution of Hip Hop is here on Slacker.

Arnette Audio

Welcome to Arnette Audio, brought to you by Arnette Eyewear, a station for artists that were bold enough to do things differently and ended up changing the game—from Bad Brains to Del The Funky Homosapien to Slayer. That’s why we still turn their songs up to ten. That’s what it means to Live Arnette.

Far East Movement Showcase

This is the Far East Movement Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Far East Movement including music hand-picked by Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif and DJ Virman as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

ZZ Ward Showcase

This is the ZZ Ward Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by ZZ Ward including music hand-picked by her as well as commentary about the songs that influenced her music and her life.

Party Hip Hop/R&B

Party Hip-Hop/R&B Radio plays the hottest new and upbeat classic Hip Hop and R&B hits to keep the party going all night long.

Hip Hop/R&B Hits

On Slacker Radio's Hip Hop and R&B Hits, you'll hear a mix of everything from Young Money, Eminem and Kanye West to Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. We feature everything that is HOT right now; from the club to the house parties.

Hip Hop/R&B

Hip Hop and R&B on Slacker Radio- the name says it all. Who says new music has no soul? The R&B is covered by artists like Maxwell, Keyshia Cole and Usher. On the Hip Hop front you'll hear Ludacris, Jay-Z, Timbaland and more!

R&B Hits

R&B Hits features the hottest songs that are burning up the charts, with the greatest superstars of today and emerging artists that will soon by household names. Connect with R&H Hits to stay on top of what's happening now!

Underground Hip Hop

Underground Hip Hop is something that rap fans could easily define in the 90's. However, as rap music has grown, it has branched off into many sub-genres. So, to keep it simple, this station features artists you won't find too often in the mainstream. It features true lyricism, bangin' beats, dj's cutting up vinyl, and music that embraces the original gritty sound made popular in the mid 90's. The station spans the 80's, 90's and today. Yes, underground hip hop is alive and well today. You'll find it right here.

'00s Hits

Hits of the 2000s on Slacker brings the best hits that the decade has to offer from 2000 right up to today!

Busta Rhymes

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Redman, Method Man, Onyx, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Lost Boyz, Mase, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Big Punisher, Black Rob, Craig Mack and more.

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Busta Rhymes's Selected Discography (49)

#TWERKIT

20131 Songs

#TWERKIT

20131 Songs

The Big Bang

(C)(P) 2006 Aftermath Records200615 Songs

The Big Bang

(C)(P) 2006 Aftermath Records200615 Songs

It Ain't Safe No More

(P) 2002 BMG Music LLC200219 Songs

It Ain't Safe No More

(P) 2002 BMG Music LLC200219 Songs

Genesis

(P) 2001 BMG Music LLC200120 Songs

Genesis

(P) 2001 BMG Music LLC200120 Songs

Anarchy

Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front

1998 Elektra Entertainment Group199819 Songs

When Disaster Strikes

1997 Elektra Entertainment Group.199718 Songs

When Disaster Strikes

1997 Elektra Entertainment Group, A Division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.199718 Songs

The Coming

1996 Elektra Entertainment199613 Songs

Back on My B.S. [16 Tracks]

DIGITAL200916 Songs

Back on My B.S. [16 Tracks]

DIGITAL200916 Songs

Touch It Remixes [4 Tracks Clean]

(C)(P) 2005 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope RecordsDIGITAL20064 Songs

Rhino Hi-Five: Busta Rhymes

2006 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group CompanyDIGITAL20065 Songs

Touch It Remixes [2 Tracks Clean]

(C)(P) 2005 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope RecordsDIGITAL20064 Songs

Where's Your Money [Digital Single]

(C)(P) 2005 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope RecordsDIGITAL20053 Songs

#TWERKIT

DIGITAL20131 Songs

#TWERKIT

DIGITAL20131 Songs

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