10 Reasons to Love Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

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10 Reasons to Love Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - When it comes to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' rise to fame, everything happened quickly, but in the most respectable way possible. Good music speaks for itself and this hip hop collective had the right idea from jump. Click on to see the top 10 reasons you should love Macklemore!1. Macklemore Never Stopped Grindin'  Macklemore has been an emcee for over 10 years. He patiently waited and struck while the iron was hot. And boy aren't we glad that he did!  Don't miss Macklemore & Ryan Lewis tonight on 106!(Photo: Eve Traetto/WENN)

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10 Reasons to Love Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - When it comes to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' rise to fame, everything happened quickly, but in the most respectable way possible. Good music speaks for itself and this hip hop collective had the right idea from jump. Click on to see the top 10 reasons you should love Macklemore!1. Macklemore Never Stopped Grindin' Macklemore has been an emcee for over 10 years. He patiently waited and struck while the iron was hot. And boy aren't we glad that he did! Don't miss Macklemore & Ryan Lewis tonight on 106!(Photo: Eve Traetto/WENN)

2. "Thrift Shop" Is Bangin' and Ironic - The now 5x platinum single "Thrift Shop" was produced by Ryan Lewis and Macklemore laced it with some bars. The beat is incredible and the lyrics are ironic. Think about it: Macklemore is rapping about being broke and fly, now he's rich and fly from the song. Crazy! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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2. "Thrift Shop" Is Bangin' and Ironic - The now 5x platinum single "Thrift Shop" was produced by Ryan Lewis and Macklemore laced it with some bars. The beat is incredible and the lyrics are ironic. Think about it: Macklemore is rapping about being broke and fly, now he's rich and fly from the song. Crazy! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

3. He Proved - Macklemore's buzz had been bubbling under for a minute. During that time he gained a new legion of fans after his XXL "Show and Prove" feature.   (Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

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3. He Proved - Macklemore's buzz had been bubbling under for a minute. During that time he gained a new legion of fans after his XXL "Show and Prove" feature.  (Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

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4. Young Dreams - If you follow Macklemore's path, it's evident that if you stick to your dreams you can make it. The emcee started writing rhymes when he was 14 despite friends mocking him. They're definitely not mocking now. (Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images for iHeartradio)

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4. Young Dreams - If you follow Macklemore's path, it's evident that if you stick to your dreams you can make it. The emcee started writing rhymes when he was 14 despite friends mocking him. They're definitely not mocking now. (Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images for iHeartradio)

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5. Chemistry - Like Timbaland and Justin Timberlake, Ryan Lewis and Macklemore share a chemistry that can't be duplicated. It's absolutely perfect and can't be duplicated by any other rapping/producer combo.(Photo: Macklemore LLC Records)

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Newcomers to the music scene, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are nominated for our Best Group award, with their debut album, The Heist, selling 78,000 copies in its first week. Although still new to music, Macklemore and Ryan's The Heist debuted at number two on US Billboard 200 chart, making them worthy candidates for such a nomination. (Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images for iHeartradio)

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6. The Obvious - The obvious we're talking about here is about their looks, not the music! Good music combined with two great looking dudes is always a winning combination!(Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images for iHeartradio)

7. Lyrical Ability - Any rapper can sound amazing with stellar production, but Macklemore can stand alone if need be. His lyrical ability and style sets him apart from most of the hip hop you hear on the radio these days. A fresh flow and fresh lyrics wins. (Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

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7. Lyrical Ability - Any rapper can sound amazing with stellar production, but Macklemore can stand alone if need be. His lyrical ability and style sets him apart from most of the hip hop you hear on the radio these days. A fresh flow and fresh lyrics wins. (Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

8. Real Music - Instead of leaning on tracks that rely heavily on electronic sounds, Ryan Lewis created music with sassy horns tonking, heavy drums and other authentic sounds that lend themselves to a dope live performance with a live band.    (Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

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8. Real Music - Instead of leaning on tracks that rely heavily on electronic sounds, Ryan Lewis created music with sassy horns tonking, heavy drums and other authentic sounds that lend themselves to a dope live performance with a live band.   (Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

Ryan Lewis & Macklemore - After years of relentless touring built a devoted fanbase, Seattle rapper-producer duo Ryan Lewis & Macklemore cashed in in 2012. Macklemore was selected as one of XXL’s Freshmen, the duo joined BET’s Music Matters tour and, most impressive of all, their self-released studio debut, The Heist, hit the charts at No. 2. With their single “Thrift Shop” currently crossing over to rock and pop radio stations, look for the twosome to make even bigger inroads next year. (Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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9. Seattle Reppin' - Besides Bill Gates and Starbucks, Americans often times forget about Seattle. Be clear though, that's Macklemore's hometown and you'll never forget it!(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

10. Their Visuals Are Awesome - In an age where music videos are less art and more necessity, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have managed to keep the art in the process. Gotta appreciate them for being thoughtful.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET).

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10. Their Visuals Are Awesome - In an age where music videos are less art and more necessity, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have managed to keep the art in the process. Gotta appreciate them for being thoughtful. (Photo: John Ricard / BET).