Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes is a boom-bap artist from Brooklyn, New York.
Brooklyn-born MC with one of the most energetic and fastest flows in hip-hop, from "Scenario" to "Break Ya Neck".
Who is Busta Rhymes?
Busta Rhymes (Trevor Smith Jr.) is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York, with Jamaican roots. He first became known as a member of Leaders of the New School.
Known for
His show-stealing verse on A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario" (1992), followed by a solo career with hits like "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check" (1996), "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" and "Break Ya Neck". His wild, colorful music videos are just as legendary.
Style
Explosive energy, a booming voice and rapid-fire flows that switch speed in the middle of a verse. Dancehall influences from his Jamaican background run through his music.
Impact
Busta is the benchmark for energy and speed in rap. Decades later he is still a go-to guest for anyone who wants a verse that blows the roof off.
Influences
- Chuck D (who mentored Leaders of the New School)
- Jamaican dancehall
Busta Rhymes: quick answers
What genre is Busta Rhymes?
Busta Rhymes’s music falls under Boom-Bap. Busta Rhymes is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
Where is Busta Rhymes from?
Busta Rhymes is from Brooklyn, New York.
What is Busta Rhymes’s real name?
Busta Rhymes’s real name is Trevor Smith Jr..
When did Busta Rhymes start?
Busta Rhymes has been active since 1989.
Which group is Busta Rhymes part of?
Busta Rhymes is a member of Leaders of the New School.
Which artists are similar to Busta Rhymes?
If you like Busta Rhymes, listen to Ol' Dirty Bastard, Fat Joe, Method Man, Missy Elliott and Redman.
