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Blackalicious was an American hip-hop duo from Sacramento, California, made up of rapper Gift of Gab and DJ/producer Chief Xcel. They are noted for Gift of Gab's often tongue-twisting, multisyllabic, complex rhymes and Chief Xcel's soulful production.
- 1994–2021
- Chief Xcel, Gift of Gab (deceased)
- Sacramento, California, U.S.
Jun 25, 2021 · The hip-hop duo of Gift of Gab and DJ Shadow, known for their clever wordplay and tongue-twisting rhymes, has died of natural causes at the age of 50. The rapper, who suffered from kidney failure, was a member of the Bay Area collective Quannum MCs and released several solo albums. He was known for his track "Alphabet Aerobics" and his collaborations with other artists.
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Check out our amazing premiere and feature on XXL. “For many, the appeal of Blackalicious comes not from Gift of Gab’s mind-boggling delivery or the crisp, diverse energy of Chief Xcel’s beats but from the spirit that drives their music.
Jun 25, 2021 · Fri 25 Jun 2021 15.21 EDT. Timothy J Parker, AKA Gift of Gab, one half of the American rap duo Blackalicious and known for his acrobatic flow and dexterous wordplay, has died at the age of 50.
Jun 25, 2021 · 19:29. Gift of Gab, the verbally dexterous rapper known as half of the Bay Area hip hip duo Blackalicious, has died. He was 50. "It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the...
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Blackalicious is a rap group composed of Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel, who met in high school and formed the group in 1992. They are known for their complex rhymes, spiritual lyrics, and collaborations with other alternative rap artists.
Hyper-conscious Bay Area hip-hop duo who burst from Quannum to the majors in the '00s. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1990s - 2010s. Formed. 1992 in Davis, CA. Genre. Rap. Styles. Underground Rap, West Coast Rap. Group Members. Chief Xcel, Gift of Gab. Related Artists. All Related Artists. Jurassic 5. Lyrics Born. De La Soul. Q-Tip.
Hyper-conscious Bay Area hip-hop duo who burst from Quannum to the majors in the '00s. Wikipedia
- Chief Xcel, Chief Xcel, Gift of Gab
- 1992
- United States of America
- Rap, Underground Rap, West Coast Rap
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