You might be wondering where the Busta Rhymes name came from. The fact is that Trevor Smith, Jr. was given the name of Busta Rhymes by actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy. The idea came up after wathching him perform at a concert. Busta Rhymes started his career back in 1996 when he was part of the Leaders of the New School. Together they release the first album entitled The Coming.

But it was not until his seventh studio album, The Big Bang, that Busta Rhymes accomplished notoriety. The Bing Bang became the first #1 album of his career. In fact the CD sold over 209,000 copies in its first week to earn the top spot on The Billboard Top 200. However, success was not only confined to the US. In the United Kingdom his album also took over the charts. Recently, it was announced that music house Universal Motown will be releasing Busta Rhymes 8th studio album "Back on My B.S." on May 19, 2009. The scheduled release date happens to be the date of Malcom X's birthday.

As for the controversy related to the single "Arab Money" perceived by some as racist , Busta says is not meant as a slight to the Arab culture, but rather a nod to their spiritual and financial wealth. The "Arab Money" video shows cameos from the likes of Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, Estelle, Pharrell Williams, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Common, T.I. and Akon.

At Red Karaoke, we have a selection of Busta Rhymes tracks for you to sing to it. So if you are into hip hop and can't wait to the release of "Back on My B.S.", grab the mic and have fun singing to Busta Rhymes hits.

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