When Being The Best was all there was
From encyclopedia Hip Hop by encyclopedia Hip Hop
April 7, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 255
About this episode
The episode discusses the era when emcees and rap groups focused solely on being recognized as the best in their craft.
Remember when Emcees and Rap Groups just wanted to be seen as or known as the best? The best lyrics, Best Beats, Best DJ, Best Dancers? No one cared about a record sold or a chart.
People in this episode
Host: encyclopedia Hip Hop
Topics covered
- hip hop
- emcees
- rap groups
- music history
- competition
- culture
Keywords
- best emcees
- rap history
- music competition
- hip hop culture
- best lyrics
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