Urban DictionaryĪ person who acts like a host in a special occasion or in a show Urban Dictionary most emcees drop the "MC" when they hit the mainstream & what not. basically, a rapper, mainly, a hip hop artist in the underground. Spelled out version of "MC" (Microphone Controller). Urban DictionaryĪ 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.Īn emcee is, in effect, the person(s) who speak and are the head of a show or performance. A step above just a rapper an emcee not only writes great lyrics, but also rocks the stage equally well. Considered by most to be more than just an ordinary rapper. MC (Master of Ceremonies), a lyricist, Rapper. Is President " to Rakim, an MC was any rapper who was able to control the crowd that he was presiding over.Ī rap lyricist who is good/great Urban Dictionary and Rakim) on his 1986 urban hit "Eric B.
Originally proclaimed by the legendary emcee Rakim (of the group Eric B. Various individuals claim that MC stands for the following:ġ: Master of Ceremonies, generally the speaker presiding over a formal gathering, or the host of a Jamaican gameshow.Ģ: Move the Crowd. 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. Contrasted to Imum Coeli.ĭerived 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. Initialism of medium coeli, the midheaven or highest point in the sky. nounĪ person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) noun Variation of MC, master of ceremonies (host of a game show or function).
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