Sugarhill Gang, DJ E-Z Rock & more to be honored at The Hip Hop Hall Of Fame Awards
The Hip Hop Hall Of Fame will be honoring a number of hip-hop legends at this years awards ceremony being held at Stage 48 in New York City. Whether you’re a hip-hop crate digger or not you will know some of the classic tracks made by those who are being honored. Rodney Bryce AKA DJ E-Z Rock, passed late last month but will forever be remembered for the smash hit he produced with Rob Base called “It Takes Two.” Of course it rings a bell, hitting No. 3 on the Billboard charts and No. 1 on any 90s playlist. The late will be memorialized with an all-star performance at what is set to be a historic moment for hip-hop fans.
Honorees being inducted this year include The Sugarhill Gang, director Charles Ahearn and his film Wildstyle, Mr. Magic, Busy Bee, Spoonie G & The Treacherous Three, Sequence, Cornbread, Mercedes Ladies, DJ Hollywood, The Twins, Stay High 149, and Ernie Paniccioli.
On Monday, May 19th Talib Kweli, Brand Nubian, Slick Rick, MC Busy Bee, Nine and Rakim will all take be in the spotlight at the awards ceremony, which is set to take place at Manhattan’s Stage 48 and will hosted by legendary female rapper Roxanne Shanté and DJ Mell Star.
Via OKP.
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