Emcee
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noun; Ehm-Cee.
Derived from the original abbreviation MC, now used as the generic term for anyone who speaks over a beat, or performs songs that could be termed hip-hop. Afrika Bambaataa and his contemporaries at the Universal Zulu Nation were the first to exemplify this term.
Originated as a term for the only individual at a party who could speak on the microphone while the DJ (Disk Jockey) was looping the hook or the beat. Various individuals claim that MC stands for the following:
1: Master of Ceremonies, generally the speaker presiding over a formal gathering, or the host of a Jamaican gameshow.
2: Move the Crowd. Originally proclaimed by the legendary emcee Rakim (of the group Eric B. and Rakim) on his 1986 urban hit Eric B. Is President; to Rakim, an MC was any rapper who was able to control the crowd that he was presiding over.
3: Microphone Controller.
4: Mic Checka
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MC (Master of Ceremonies), a lyricist, Rapper. Considered by most to be more than just an ordinary rapper. A step above just a rapper an emcee not only writes great lyrics, but also rocks the stage equally well. one who raps with skill.
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A word derived from [MC], meaning either Master of Ceremonies or Microphone Controller. The elongated word emcee is used mainly as a more formal way to write it, and MC can be used for instant messaging and emailing.
An emcee is, in effect, the person(s) who speak and are the head of a show or performance. -
spelled out version of MC (Microphone Controller). basically, a rapper, mainly, a hip hop artist in the underground. most emcees drop the MC when they hit the mainstream
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see MC
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a rap lyricist who is good/great
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A person who acts like a host in a special occasion or in a show
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