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Ed Lover is a rapper, actor, comedian, musician, radio and television personality who gained a loyal following as a host of Yo! MTV Raps. He has continued on radio most recently hosting Backspin on XM/Sirius. He coined the phrase “C’mon, SON!” and is a member of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame. Ed Lover has been and continues to be an iconic figure in the world of entertainment.
Ed’s co-host, Grammy nominated Monie Love is an MC and radio personality. Born in England, she moved to the United States where audiences have embraced her wit and her love for Hip Hop. Songs like “Monie in the Middle” and “It’s a Shame (My Sister)” laid the foundation for her status as a Hip Hop icon.
Often, when our favorite artists get popular, their come-up gets obscured behind their explosion onto the scene. But the truth is, your favorite artist was hustling long before their “overnight success.” In The Ed Lover Show‘s “Behind The Hip Hop” segment, you get a close look into the hustle of today’s most legendary and hottest artists and how they worked to make a name for themselves.
Click on the audio player above to hear about Run-D.M.C.‘s come up, from how they got the initial green light from Russell Simmons, to their hottest single, “Walk This Way,” to their eventual disbanding.
Behind The Hip Hop: Run-D.M.C. [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]
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