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Stetsasonic
103,424 listeners
Stetsasonic was an American hip hop group formed in 1981 in Brooklyn, New York. They are remembered as one of the first hip hop crews to us… read moreStetsasonic was an American hip hop group formed in 1981 in Brooklyn, New York. They are remembered as one of the first hip hop crews to use a live band, and their positive, uplifting lyrics have made the group forerunners of alternative… read moreStetsasonic was an American hip hop group formed in 1981 in Brooklyn, New York. They are remembered as one of the first hip hop crews to use a live band, and their positive, uplifting lyrics have made the group forerunners of alternative hip hop and jazz rap. The members are Prince Paul, Wise, DB… read more -
T La Rock
23,254 listeners
T La Rock (b. Terry Keaton) is a legendary emcee from the Bronx NY, and the brother of Kevin Keaton, better known as Special K of The Treac… read moreT La Rock (b. Terry Keaton) is a legendary emcee from the Bronx NY, and the brother of Kevin Keaton, better known as Special K of The Treacherous Three. His first record was "It's Yours" (prod. Rick Rubin) which was record… read moreT La Rock (b. Terry Keaton) is a legendary emcee from the Bronx NY, and the brother of Kevin Keaton, better known as Special K of The Treacherous Three. His first record was "It's Yours" (prod. Rick Rubin) which was recorded for Arthur Baker's Streetwise Records but was the fi… read more -
Just-Ice
37,752 listeners
Just-Ice (b. Joseph Williams) a former bouncer at punk clubs, was the first of the New York MCs to embrace gangsta rap (although he hardly ever used foul language), and when he burst out of Ft. Greene, Brooklyn, as Just-Ice, he gained instant notoriety. Muscle-bound, tattooed, aggressive—he resem… read more -
Whodini
144,599 listeners
Whodini is a hip hop group formed in the 1980s, made up of Jalil (Jalil Hutchins), Ecstasy (John Fletcher) and Grandmaster Dee (Drew Carter… read moreWhodini is a hip hop group formed in the 1980s, made up of Jalil (Jalil Hutchins), Ecstasy (John Fletcher) and Grandmaster Dee (Drew Carter). Along with Run-D.M.C. and Fat Boys, Whodini were among the first rap groups to cultivate a high… read moreWhodini is a hip hop group formed in the 1980s, made up of Jalil (Jalil Hutchins), Ecstasy (John Fletcher) and Grandmaster Dee (Drew Carter). Along with Run-D.M.C. and Fat Boys, Whodini were among the first rap groups to cultivate a high-profile national following for hip-hop music, and made sign… read more -
Hashim
52,263 listeners
Jerry Calliste Jr. (born Gerald C. Calliste Jr., November 26, 1965, Bronx, New York) is an American entrepreneur, music industry executive … read moreJerry Calliste Jr. (born Gerald C. Calliste Jr., November 26, 1965, Bronx, New York) is an American entrepreneur, music industry executive producer, songwriter, record producer, music publisher and former DJ who is best known for the int… read moreJerry Calliste Jr. (born Gerald C. Calliste Jr., November 26, 1965, Bronx, New York) is an American entrepreneur, music industry executive producer, songwriter, record producer, music publisher and former DJ who is best known for the internationally renowned, seminal 1983 hip hop, electro-funk an… read more -
MC Shan
31,215 listeners
Shawn Moltke (born September 9, 1965) is an American rapper who uses the stage name MC Shan. Born and raised in the Queensbridge Projects l… read moreShawn Moltke (born September 9, 1965) is an American rapper who uses the stage name MC Shan. Born and raised in the Queensbridge Projects located in Long Island City a section in Queens, New York City on September 9, 1965. Shan is the co… read moreShawn Moltke (born September 9, 1965) is an American rapper who uses the stage name MC Shan. Born and raised in the Queensbridge Projects located in Long Island City a section in Queens, New York City on September 9, 1965. Shan is the cousin of old school hip-hop producer Marley Marl. Shan got a … read more -
Afrika Bambaataa
230,747 listeners
Afrika Bambaataa (born April 10th or October 4th, 1957 or 1960; though his birth-date is hotly debated as he refuses to comment on his age)… read moreAfrika Bambaataa (born April 10th or October 4th, 1957 or 1960; though his birth-date is hotly debated as he refuses to comment on his age) is a community leader, DJ, and Hip-Hop musician from the South Bronx, New York. He was instrumental in the early development of Hip-Hop throughout the 70s, a… read more -
Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five
365,726 listeners
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were one of the first hip-hop groups to come out of NYC in the late 70s early 80s. Backed primarily by the Sugar Hill house band early on, the group wrote party-friendly anthems. At the same time, they gained noteriety thanks to socially conscious singles li… read more -
Eric B. & Rakim
737,119 listeners
Eric B. & Rakim were a hip-hop duo from New York City, New York, United States composed of DJ Eric Barrier (born November 8, 1965) and … read moreEric B. & Rakim were a hip-hop duo from New York City, New York, United States composed of DJ Eric Barrier (born November 8, 1965) and MC Rakim (born William Michael Griffin Jr.). The duo went on to release 4 studio albums with their 1987, Paid in Full being regarded as one the most influenti… read more -
Kurtis Blow
235,964 listeners
Curtis "Kurtis Blow" Walker, (born on August 9, 1959, in Harlem, New York) is one of the pioneer rappers in the recording industr… read moreCurtis "Kurtis Blow" Walker, (born on August 9, 1959, in Harlem, New York) is one of the pioneer rappers in the recording industry, and hip hop's first mainstream star. "The Breaks" (1980) is one of hip hop'… read moreCurtis "Kurtis Blow" Walker, (born on August 9, 1959, in Harlem, New York) is one of the pioneer rappers in the recording industry, and hip hop's first mainstream star. "The Breaks" (1980) is one of hip hop's undisputed classics, with its catchy disco tune and rappin… read more