Big Daddy Kane

Big Daddy Kane

Big Daddy Kane is the stage name of Antonio Hardy, a rapper, producer, actor and songwriter from Brooklyn, United States. He is associated with east coast hip hop and hip hop, and he begins his career in 1986 as part of the Juice Crew. He is also linked with Las Supper, Legends of Hip Hop, Listen Up and Heavy D. & The Boyz With Friends.

Career

He becomes known for technical skill, lyricism and stage presence, and is widely cited as an influential figure in hip hop. His work places him among the key artists of hip hop’s late 1980s period, and he influences later generations of rappers.

Key recordings

His song “Ain’t No Half-Steppin’” appears on Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time. His studio albums include Long Live the Kane (1988), It’s a Big Daddy Thing (1989), Taste of Chocolate (1990), Prince of Darkness (1991), Looks Like a Job For... (1993), Daddy's Home (1994) and Veteranz Day (1998).