Slick Rick

Undoubtedly one of the most influential emcees ever to spit out a verse, not to mention the original king of bling, Slick Rick is hip-hop's premier storyteller. On Behind Bars, his third LP, the Ruler serves up captivating tales of life and love, delivered in his unmistakably smooth flow. Check "Sittin' In My Car" and "It's A Boy (Remix)."

Not even incarceration for second-degree attempted murder can prevent the enigmatic
Slick Rick from being a presence of great importance on the hip-hop scene. His name and
voice pop up everywhere. If a young buck isn't citing him as an influence, a DJ is cutting
up a catch phrase from "La Di Da Di" or "Hey Young World." Much to the chagrin of some rap
conservatives, Snoop Doggy Dogg paid his mentor the ultimate form of respect b... More >