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'''Talib Abdul Keyante''', professionally known as '''Roc Steady''', is a Sierran rapper. Born in [[Porciúncula]] and raised in Bernheim, [[San Joaquin]], Keyante initially gained recognition as a battle rapper in the local Bernheim hip hop scene, and achieved mainstream attention with hip-hop supergroup The Throne. Noted for his intricate wordplay, Keyante is regarded as one of the most influential rappers of Styxie hardcore hip hop. | '''Talib Abdul Keyante''', professionally known as '''Roc Steady''', is a Sierran rapper. Born in [[Porciúncula]] and raised in Bernheim, [[San Joaquin]], Keyante initially gained recognition as a battle rapper in the local Bernheim hip hop scene, and achieved mainstream attention with hip-hop supergroup The Throne. Noted for his intricate wordplay, Keyante is regarded as one of the most influential rappers of [[Styxie rap|Styxie hardcore hip hop]]. | ||
Prior to forming The Throne, Roc Steady gained a local buzz as a lyrical battle rapper at The Cave in Bernheim. After performing in various different rap groups, Roc Steady would form the rap group The Throne with rappers Genesys, Zaa, Killer Woo, and MAC-12, as well as producers H.E.S. and C-Side in 1995. Following the release of The Throne's debut release ''Truly Humbled Under God'' (1995), Roc Steady would pursue a solo career under Genesys' nuwrld record label, releasing his debut album ''Meet The Roc'' (1996) to critical acclaim admist the ongoing East Coast–West Coast hip hop rivalry. His following two studio albums, ''The Roc Father'' (1997) and ''Meet The Roc 2'' (1999) were national successes with the former being nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. | Prior to forming The Throne, Roc Steady gained a local buzz as a lyrical battle rapper at The Cave in Bernheim. After performing in various different rap groups, Roc Steady would form the rap group The Throne with rappers Genesys, Zaa, Killer Woo, and MAC-12, as well as producers H.E.S. and C-Side in 1995. Following the release of The Throne's debut release ''Truly Humbled Under God'' (1995), Roc Steady would pursue a solo career under Genesys' nuwrld record label, releasing his debut album ''Meet The Roc'' (1996) to critical acclaim admist the ongoing East Coast–West Coast hip hop rivalry. His following two studio albums, ''The Roc Father'' (1997) and ''Meet The Roc 2'' (1999) were national successes with the former being nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. | ||