D.C. Scorpio facts for kids

Lanard Thompson, known by his stage name D.C. Scorpio (or DC Scorpio), is a talented hip-hop artist from Washington, D.C.. He is famous for his songs like "Stone Cold ..." and "Beam Me Up, Scotty". D.C. Scorpio is seen as a very important person in the early days of hip-hop music in Washington, D.C. He is especially known for mixing the local music style called go-go into his hip-hop songs. He also appeared in a movie called Streetwise in 1998.

Who is D.C. Scorpio?

D.C. Scorpio's real name is Lanard Thompson. He started making music in 1986 and is still active today. He is a rapper, which means he performs rhythmic spoken words over music. His music often tells stories or shares ideas. He has worked with record labels like Kolossal and I Hear Ya!.

The Go-Go Sound

One of the coolest things about D.C. Scorpio's music is how he blends hip-hop with go-go music. Go-go is a unique style of music that comes from Washington, D.C. It's known for its continuous, live percussion beats and call-and-response singing. By adding go-go elements, D.C. Scorpio helped create a special sound for D.C. hip-hop. This made his music stand out and helped define the local music scene.

D.C. Scorpio's Music

D.C. Scorpio has released several popular songs and appeared on important albums. His music helped shape the sound of hip-hop in the Washington, D.C. area.

Hit Singles

D.C. Scorpio is best known for these songs:

• "Beam Me Up, Scotty" (released in 1988 by I Hear Ya!)
• "How You Like Your Rhymes to Be" (released in 1990 by Creative Funk)

Featured Albums

He also contributed to these important go-go albums:

• Go Go Live at the Capital Centre (released in 1987 by I Hear Ya!)
• The Go Go Posse (released in 1988 by I Hear Ya!)

See also

• Hip hop in Washington, D.C.