Craig Mack

90s New York Hip-Hop Artist

Craig Mack was an American rapper who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his distinctive voice and flow. He is best known for his 1994 hit single "Flava in Ya Ear," which was released under Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs' Bad Boy Records. The track was a significant success, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance. Craig Mack's debut album, "Project: Funk da World," followed the single's success and was also released in 1994. Although his subsequent work never reached the same level of commercial success as his debut, Mack's influence on the early stages of Bad Boy Records and his contribution to the East Coast hip-hop scene have been recognized by fans and peers alike. Craig Mack passed away on March 12, 2018, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer of the '90s rap era.