“A lot of the old-school artists didn’t even respect what’s being called freestyle now... any emcee coming off the top of the head wasn’t really respected. The sentiment was emcees only did that if they couldn’t write. The coming off the top of the head rhymer had a built-in excuse to not be critiqued as hard”
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Kool Moe Dee
Kool Moe Dee, born Lawrence Jordan, is an American rapper, music producer, DJ, and actor. Born on August 8, 1962, he is one of the key figures in hip-hop music. Kool Moe Dee became active in the early 1980s and is known for his unique rap style and musical talent. He is best known for his collaborations with Special Ed on 'Love and Hip Hop' and with Beastie Boys on 'Paul Revere'. Besides his music career, Kool Moe Dee has ventured into film and television, appearing in several films and television shows. more
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