The motley crew of Berklee School of Music graduates didn’t perform at Oakland’s Fox Theater on Saturday; they graciously allowed thousands of fans to witness one of their jam sessions.

The prodigious producer was up for a Best Rap Album trophy for his collaboration with Common, "The Auditorium Vol. 1," and Best Rap Performance for "When the Sun Shines Again" featuring Posdnuos.

The list we present here follows love’s movement through nearly four decades of hiphop, from Man Parrish to Missy Elliott.

Ada Rook is best known for her musical work as one half of the experimental pop duo Black Dresses with fellow musical artist Devi McCallion.