emcee
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
CheckaEt cetera.
emcee
by Eric Sermon on Nov 09, 2002 17:09:01
Example:
emcee
by jak on Dec 25, 2003 20:29:59
Example:
you hear about that new emcee? He has he'll
challenge anybody
what you know about a sweet emcee?
in
the 313,
none of these skills you bout to see come free.
Emcee
by AwareNess on Mar 09, 2004 13:52:10
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.
Emcee
by the quick brown fox jumps over on Jul 03, 2009 10:10:55
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.
Emcee
by Marshall Mirzada on Dec 05, 2003 02:16:38
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 &
what not.
Example:
when
Marshall Mathers was underground, he was known as
MC Eminem, but since he's become popular, he's just plain old Eminem aka
Slim Shady, ya got me?
Emcee
by Legendheart on Dec 28, 2016 07:52:39
Example:
The Emcee was introducing the performers at
the show.
Emcee
by DatGuywhostalks on May 31, 2018 18:49:45
Example:
He's such an Emcee
in bed
Emcee
by Lauren on Mar 29, 2005 04:52:36
emcee call
by Chris Hemsworth on Sep 09, 2013 18:04:47
Example:
Human 1: is that the
emcee they call 'CALL'?
Human 2: nah, son... that's a CALLogram
Human 1: say huh?
Human 2: it's a
3-D rendering of the emcee call... it's for our protection... no mortal has ever looked
CALL in the eyes and survived to tell the tale