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  Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance was awarded from 1991 to 2002, alongside the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
Previously a single award was presented for Best Rap Performance.
In 2003 this award was split into separate awards for Best Female Rap Solo Performance and Best Male Rap Solo Performance.
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 Grammy Award - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The awards are named for the trophy which the winner receives—a small gilded statuette of a gramophone, handcrafted by Billings Artworks.
Christopher Cross (Grammy Awards of 1981) is the only artist to receive the "Big Four" (Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist) in a single ceremony.
Best Performance by an Orchestra or Instrumentalist with Orchestra - Primarily Not Jazz or for Dancing
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Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male
Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus
Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
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 Grammy Awards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Performance by a Chorus
However, the Grammys, usually held in February, (last of what are considered the big three music awards shows, including the BMA and AMA shows) are considered the approximate equivalent to the Academy Award, in the music world.
Unlike the Academy Awards, for which the eligiblilty period begins January 1, the eligibility period for the Grammys begins October 1, which results in September being considered the Christmas sales period for the music industry (in which artists generally release big albums to qualify for the next years Grammy).
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 Rock On The Net: LL Cool J
Rap was empowering, it gave me the opportunity to experience power 'cause I was helpless living in an abusive home.
Rap provided an escape; it was the first time I heard people articulating things I could relate to, and that I wanted to say.
LL had achieved a lot of "firsts" and accolades by the time he entered his 20's, including a performance on Saturday Night Live, a profile in Ebony magazine (both firsts for a fl rapper), and he was asked by Nancy Reagan to headline an anti-drug concert for her infamous "Just Say No" campaign.
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 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance was awarded from 1989 to 1990.
In 1991 this award was replaced by separate awards for Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince for "Parent's Just Don't Understand"
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 Rock On The Net: Will Smith
By bringing comedy and positive meaning into his rap music, Smith has shown himself to be one of the few true role models for the youth that buy hip hop music.
The interview stated that Smith and rap partner DJ Jazzy Jeff were intimidated into signing a record contract when the unnamed promoter placed a gun on the dashboard.
Smith was nominated for 2 MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Male Artist (which he won) and Best Hip-Hop Artist.
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"Crossroad"--re-titled "Tha Crossroads" when it was released as a single--won a 1997 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group.
"1st Of Tha Month" was nominated for a 1996 Grammy for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group.
Not only are Bone Thugs-N-Harmony vocally unique (the a capella "Me Killa" is the rap equivalent of doo-wop), but the beats represent both the East and West coast rap schools.
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LIFE AFTER DEATH was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
"Hypnotize" was nominated for a 1988 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.
Biggie Smalls, as he was known, quickly became one of rap's most respected MCs after the 1994 release of his debut album, READY TO DIE.
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 Will Smith :: Back in the Day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Smith was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance ("Wild, Wild West").
Smith was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama for Ali.
Smith was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for Ali.
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After a short stint as a Burger King employee, Queen Latifah made her breakthrough as a rapper when she was just 18 years old.
Queen Latifah is diligent in her pursuit of excellence, as evidenced by the awards she has received for her work in film and music.
Grammy Award-winning recording artist, star of television and film, published author, artist manager, business owner, talk show host and executive producer, Queen Latifah is an entertainment triple-threat, twice over.
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 WILL SMITH - offizielle homepage | © Universal Music
Smith won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video ("Miami") and was nominated for Best Special Effects and Best Cinematography ("Miami"), Video of the Year, Best Video from a Film, and Best Choreography ("Wild, Wild West").Smith was nominated for a VH1 Fashion Award for Most Fashionable Artist (Male).
Smith was nominated for 2 MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Male Artist (which he won) and Best Hip-Hop Artist.Smith released his next LP, Willennium and won a MTV European Music Award for Best Male Artist.
Smith was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama for Ali.Smith was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for Ali.
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 LL Cool J Online | The Greatest Of All Times
LL earliest memories are of music - the jazz albums his grandfather would play, the randb and rap tracks he heard on the syndicated television dance show, "Soul Train." Burning with the need to create rhymes, he was rapping by the time he was 9 years-old.
Perhaps one of his most distinguished honors was being selected to perform at both Presidential Inaugural celebrations as well as the 50th Birthday celebration for President Clinton.
LL says that, "I was extremely honored to perform for the Prince, it was one of the most exciting moments of my recording career." His album entitled "Phenomenon, " was another masterful synthesis of accessible rhythm and sublime rhyme.
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 Coolio - Book The Coolio for Corporate Events, Fund Raisers
Coolio demonstrated that you could have a successful rap LP without a parental sticker label on the cover.
In 1996, Coolio won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, Solo for "Gangsta's Paradise." In 1997, Coolio's "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance, and the LP, Gangsta's Paradise was nominated for Best Rap Album.
Coolio (Artis Ivey) began rapping when he was still in high school in the late 70s.
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"Still D.R.E." was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By Duo Or Group.
DRE 2001 was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
"The Next Episode" was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
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 Awards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
In 1992, Smith and Townes were honored at the NAACP Image Awards as Outstanding Rap Artists.
In 1989, they earned a Grammy nomination for the song "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson," from the album "And in This Corner." They won a Grammy for which was released in 1991 and went platinum.
Will is congratulating his now ex-wife Sheree Zampino with her award for "Wife with the Nicest Husband" at the MTV-Movie Awards.
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 Famous People - celebrity and historical
One of these new tracks was the single "The Whole World", which won a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
OutKast was one of the headlining acts at the show, and gave two performances: Patton performed "The Way You Move" during a medley with George Clinton and P-Funk and Robert Randolph and the Family Band, while Benjamin performed "Hey Ya" as the show closer.
In February 2004, Benjamin's performance, which featured dancers moving wildly around a green teepee in war paint and feathered headdresses, was criticized by the Native American Cultural Center, which called for a boycott of OutKast and of CBS, the broadcaster of the awards show.
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 GRAMMY.com - 48th Annual Grammy Awards Nominee List
(Award to the Conductor and to the Orchestra.)
(Award to the Ensemble (and to the Conductor.))
(Award to the Artist(s) and/or to the Conductor.)
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 CoverGirl   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Grammy Award-winning artist, television and film star, published author, manager, business owner, talk show host and producer, Queen Latifah is an entertainment triple-threat, twice over!
A 1994 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for the song "U.N.I.T.Y." firmly established Latifah as a positive voice in hip-hop, as well as a model of empowerment and pride for her generation.
CG Vibes combines music and volunteerism, uniting CoverGirl with popular performers who are committed to charitable causes, while supporting women who are involved in improving their communities.
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 Rock On The Net: Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes was born, Trevor Smith, on May 20, 1972 in New York.
Busta began performing with the Leaders Of The New School before hitting it big solo.
Although he never sold the millions of LPs his rapping counterparts sold, Busta remains one of the most original hip hop artists with his rapid-fire rapping style and innovative videos.
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 BEAUTY SHOP - Cast or Crew Bio...CinemaReview.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
She received rave reviews, an Oscar® nomination for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe nomination and a SAG Award nomination for her portrayal of Mama Morton in Chicago.
From her ground breaking 1989 debut All Hail the Queen, which set the visual and contextual standard for female rappers, to her bold foray into RandB, Latifah continues to define what a woman in the music industry should be.
She has earned three Grammy nominations as well as a Grammy Award for Best Solo Rap Performance in 1994.
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 Queen Latifah - CinemaReview.com....Cast/Crew   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
She received rave reviews, an Oscar® nomination for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe nomination, and a SAG Award nomination for her portrayal as Mama Morton in Miramax’s “Chicago.” Next, Latifah starred in Disney’s box office hit “Bringing Down the House,” on which she also acted as executive producer.
She starred in “Set it Off,” which earned her a nomination for a Spirit Award in the Best Actress category and co-starred with Holly Hunter and Danny DeVito in the critically acclaimed “Living Out Loud.” In 1999, she was seen in “The Bone Collector” directed by Philip Noyce starring Denzel Washington.
Queen Latifah is diligent in her pursuit of excellence, as is evident by the awards she has received for her work in film and music.
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 Buy Online Music CD's & DVD's: Townsend Records Shop
He's best mates with James Blunt and Damien Rice, and now after a lot of hype in the press Gary Cooke looks set to become the UK's new favourite male singer-songwriter.
Songsforeverydayuse, Gary's brilliant debut album, is packed to the brim of highly personal and affectionate songs which tackle a variety of areas, from the complexities of love to the mother of all hangovers.
Geordie In Wonderland (The Best Of The Wildhearts)
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Grammys aren't the only awards on Will's mantelpiece.
Will Smith got his start in show business in Philadelphia at the age of 12 when he began to rap at house and block parties.
In 1991, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince won a second Grammy, this time in the "Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group" category for "Summertime."
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 Queen Latifah
In 1993 she landed a regular role on the new sitcom Living Single, which ran for five years before going into syndication.
She hadn’t given up her rapping career however, and in 1994 she won a Grammy Award for Best Solo Rap Performance.
Meanwhile, Latifah was also racking up more feature credits for her resumé, including My Life (1993) starring Nicole Kidman, Hoodlum (1997) starring Laurence Fishburne, and Sphere (1998) starring Dustin Hoffman.
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 Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Out of the limelight for some time, Butler has dropped his Digable Planets' nickname "Butterfly" in favor of picking up the new performance handle "Cherrywine." There is a significance behind the name he said, but declines to reveal it.
Butler's smooth and subtle rap deliveries ride well over funky beats of varying tempos, and there are enough textured guitar lines and keyboard fills to recall the old-school soul music of the mid-'70s.
An art student when rap music exploded in the 1980s, Butler became enthralled with the fresh sound of the street.
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 The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air
A native of Philadelphia, Smith began rapping for fun at parties when he was 12 years old.
The duo won a 1988 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance and a 1991 Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
Shortly thereafter, Ross was cast in a national television commercial for a breakfast cereal.
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 Queen Latifah - Biography, pictures, photos, photo, images, latest news, horoscope, lyrics, photo gallery, links
She the first female rapper to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Ranked #72 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll On February 1993, Latifah was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance and on Februry 1995, she won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.
One of the rap industry's most influential female rappers, Queen Latifah appeared on the scene in 1989.
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 Sean 'Diddy' Combs 2003 - 2004 History - Diddy Bad Boy Fan Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Diddy was honored at the Vibe Awards with the Style Maverick Award.
Diddy was honored with the Patrick Lippert Award at the Rock The Vote Awards.
The hip-hop mogul, rap artist, producer, actor and activist was chosen by users as BET.com's 2004 Person of the Year.
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 Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem CD
THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Album Of The Year.
While his horror/shock rap can be unsettling, it's more often hilarious, as he and his Slim Shady character skewer anyone and everyone, notably the MTV-based world that surrounded him after the success of his first record.
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