Big Daddy Kane

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Big Daddy Kane (born Antonio Hardy, September 10, 1968) is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in the notorious Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn. During his career, he has worked with artists including Biz Markie, Marley Marl, Teddy Riley, Rudy Ray Moore and Barry White. Part of Marley Marl’s legendary Juice Crew, he also penned lyrics for fellow members Biz Markie and Roxanne Shante. Kane was responsible for jump-starting the career of Jay-Z, now a hugely commercially successful rapper who got his start as Kane’s hypeman.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers during the ‘golden age’ of hip hop (1986–1993), Kane’s experimentation with r&b beats and his alignment to the Five Percent faction drew criticism. Later albums, such as Looks Like a Job For…, were acclaimed, but he was never able to return to the commercial and artistic success of It’s a Big Daddy Thing. However, he still tours extensively and is involved in several upcoming projects. He recently featured in Morcheeba’s hip hop trip song ‘What’s your Name’.

During 1996, before the murder of 2Pac, it was said that Pac intended to start his own label, Makaveli Records, featuring promintently East Coast acts; one of the artists he intended to sign was Kane, and the two even recorded a song before the rapper’s death, entitled Wherever U Are.

Big Daddy Kane has posed for Playgirl and Madonna’s Sex book. As an actor, he debuted in Mario Van Peebles’ western, Posse.

Big Daddy Kane is famous for his pimp persona that is portrayed in his lyrics. He is famous for the title of his song, “Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy”. The backronym “King Asiatic Nobody’s Equal,” is often applied to his moniker.

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1	Ain't No Half-Steppin'	1,148
2	The Jump Off full track	376
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6	Rhymin w/ KID full track	87
7	Rap Summary (Lean on Me)	83
8	Warm It Up Kane	77
9	Ain't No Half Steppin' [Promo Mix]	76
10	Raw	68
10	Smooth Operator	68
12	Warm It Up, Kane	67
13	I Get the Job Done	45
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jeffjeffrey wrote:
Sunday afternoon

The best rapper on this goddamn planet.

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daniel_martman wrote:
18 days ago

and Biggie as well of course

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spreadblood4 wrote:
20 days ago

most influential

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PWNdestroyPWN wrote:
November 2009

You forgot Kool G Rap on that list I believe.

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Onyx_is_here wrote:
November 2009

There 3 the most vigorous MC's....Rakim,Big Dadrdy Kane,Krs one.....they r irreplaceable

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Onyx_is_here wrote:
November 2009

Yes I agree,But actually when it comes to legendary album,it is Prince of Darkness.and one more thing,Veteranz day is not old school and it's something like hardcore,That's is why its not so popular among the listeners of Big Daddy Kane

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hurricane_mario wrote:
November 2009

I'm curious as to why no one likes Veteranz Day, its one of his smoothest and most focused albums imo.

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ckypissdrunk wrote:
November 2009

"Don't worry I converted a friend to BDK the other day. " Good jobb bro

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SeroPL wrote:
October 2009

Aw f*ck it, the kane is invincible

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wwwaaasssiiimmm wrote:
October 2009

i agree with flesh n bone

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Flesh-n-Bone wrote:
September 2009

It just reached 600k but for a legend and a top 5 material MC like Kane, less than 1 mil is not enough. One thing that bothers me most is the fact only 4 or 5 of his songs are available on the last.fm radio.

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Flesh-n-Bone wrote:
September 2009

lol @ 500k plays.. [5]

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mishamaruseev wrote:
September 2009

крутой хуле

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Tupac_PaC wrote:
September 2009

lol @ 500k plays.. [4] shaking my head last.fm

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Music-Ninja wrote:
September 2009

lol @ 500k plays.. [3] shaking my head last.fm

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ckypissdrunk wrote:
August 2009

lol @ 500k plays.. [2] shaking my head last.fm

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itschewbac wrote:
August 2009

See you tomorrow BIG DADDY! Prospect Park baby!!!!

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fmsus wrote:
August 2009

The only one who really inspired me up to this day. He is probably THE BEST!

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icecube3 wrote:
August 2009

definitely one of the best..

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Dziura111 wrote:
July 2009

Aint no half steppin, get em daddy!!!

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