Big Daddy Kane
Big Daddy Kane is a boom-bap artist from Brooklyn, New York.
Brooklyn MC of the Juice Crew, known for his smooth delivery, sharp wordplay and style on classics like "Ain't No Half-Steppin'".
Who is Big Daddy Kane?
Big Daddy Kane (Antonio Hardy) is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York, and a member of the legendary Juice Crew around producer Marley Marl.
Known for
His debut Long Live the Kane (1988), with "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" and "Raw", and the follow-up It's a Big Daddy Thing (1989) with "Smooth Operator".
Style
Fast, precise rhymes and complex wordplay, delivered with a smooth, confident voice. He combined hard battle rap with a charming, ladies' man image.
Impact
Kane raised the bar for lyrical skill in the golden age of hip-hop. His speed and wordplay influenced a whole generation of MCs, and a young Jay-Z toured with him early in his career.
Influences
- Grandmaster Caz
- Kool Moe Dee
Big Daddy Kane: quick answers
What genre is Big Daddy Kane?
Big Daddy Kane’s music falls under Boom-Bap. Big Daddy Kane is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1980s.
Where is Big Daddy Kane from?
Big Daddy Kane is from Brooklyn, New York.
What is Big Daddy Kane’s real name?
Big Daddy Kane’s real name is Antonio Hardy.
When did Big Daddy Kane start?
Big Daddy Kane has been active since 1987.
Who did Big Daddy Kane influence?
Big Daddy Kane influenced Jay-Z.
Which artists are similar to Big Daddy Kane?
If you like Big Daddy Kane, listen to Kool G Rap, KRS-One, LL Cool J, Rakim, Roxanne Shanté and Slick Rick.
