Reppin' Long Island
Don't miss Reek da Villian's New Joint tonight on 106!
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Reek Da Villian - Rap newcomer and Long Island native Reek Da Villian has a New Joint on 106 & Park tonight featuring Kendrick Lamar and Ace Hood titled "Go Off." With that watch tonight and click on to see how we go off about Long Island's finest. Don't miss a minute of 106 tonight at 6P/5C! (photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Eric B. and Rakim - Perhaps, some of the most legendary Long Island emcees to ever touch a mic are Eric B. and Rakim. The duo has been noted as the most influential DJ/MC combo in music history, and for good reason. Eric B. was an early pioneer of music sampling and mixing, and Rakim has been referred to as a "God emcee" if that makes it easier to understand the influence that he's had on the game of hip hop.(Photo: Courtesy of RakimandEricB.com)
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EPMD - Hailing from Brentwood, NY on Long Island, emcees Erick Sermon and Parish Smith joined forces to form the group EPMD that stood for "Erick and Parish Making Dollars." The duo has performed together for roughly three decades and as of now, they have seven albums under their belt. Not too bad for rap legends.(Photo: Def Jam Recordings)
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Roc Marciano - Hailing from Hempstead, Long Island, emcee Roc Marciano first tasted fame as a part of Busta Rhymes' Flipmode Squad. After parting ways with the FMS in 2001, he went on to work with Wu Tang, Pete Rock, and The Alchemist. He holds down a cult following on the internets. Photo: myspace.com/rocmarci)
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Busta Rhymes - Busta Rhymes needs no introduction with his signature speedy cadanced raps. But, although he reps BK to the fullest, he has some roots in Long Island, NY. Besides, Brooklyn is an extension of the island anyway! (photo: John Ricard / BET)
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