The firm represents numerous artists and record labels such as Busta Rhymes, Stained and Capitol Records.

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It therefore seems appropriate that Busta Rhymes was at this week's launch.

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At the BDC, where there are many African American and Asian dancers, the sounds of the genre's Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes reverberate.

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In the summer of 2003, Jay-Z spent much of his time on the road, playing 33 dates with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott on the Rock the Mic tour.

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National festivals such as Casablanca's Casa Music Festival and capital city Rabat's Mawazine increasingly showcase the talents of both domestic and international musicians, including the likes of Busta Rhymes and Kanye West.

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There's also Common, E-40, Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Scarface, Slick Rick and Q-Tip -- again, a poetic bunch who've been in the game for more than a minute -- but none is Nas.

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Detroit musician James Yancey also known as J Dilla and Jay Dee was one of the music industry's most influential hip-hop artists, working for big-name acts like De La Soul, Busta Rhymes and Common.

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There's also Common, E-40, Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Scarface, Slick Rick, KRS-One, Chuck D and Q-Tip -- again, a poetic bunch who've been in the game for more than a minute -- but none is Nas.

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Mona Scott-Young is a former hip-hop dancer who later managed hit-making producers Trackmasters before becoming one of the most influential women in music, overseeing the careers of Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Maxwell and Fantasia at Violator Management.

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