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    • MTV Resurrects "Yo! MTV Raps" With Special to Air Feb. 19

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:47:20

    MTV Resurrects "Yo! MTV Raps" With Special to Air Feb. 19 - It's a 30-minute retrospective

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    Here's a reminder that MTV has resurrected Yo! MTV Raps with MTV2 Presents: Yo! MTV Raps Classic Cuts. The special will be hosted by Sway Calloway and it is a 30-minute retrospective that will classic era of hip-hop. We're talking about Doug E. Fresh, Melly Mel, The Beastie Boys, Run-D.M.C., N.W.A., right? What about Rob Base and Young MC? I know, that's pop rap! Having a little fun here.

    Find out who gets featured when you tune in on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 10 PM.

    Who or what is your favorite classic or golden era rap artist?

    —Katie Sheehan
    01.27.12

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