Hip Hop Legends Honored in NYC
Mar12

Hip Hop Legends Honored in NYC

The New York City Council is honoring several hip hop legends this week with official proclamations for their contributions to NYC history. The honorees include Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, Kurtis Blow, Melle Mel, and the recently past Pete “DJ”...

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Fresh Fest 1985 Video Footage
Sep09

Fresh Fest 1985 Video Footage

Our friends from the Old Schoolers Crew recently posted a very cool video of the Fresh Fest 1985 tour. It’s more of documentary style production.

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Old School Feature – “The Message”: A Classic That Almost Never Was
Jun03

Old School Feature – “The Message”: A Classic That Almost Never Was

“Don’t push me, cause I’m close to the edge, I’m trying not to lose my head.” It doesn’t take too long for someone to delve into the realm of Old School Hip Hop before that line comes crashing into your consciousness. “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five was released in summer of 1982. It went on to peak at #4 on the R&B Chart and #62 on the Pop Chart and changed...

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The Show

Click to Buy it From Amazon.Com DIRECTOR: Brian Robbins PRODUCER: Robert A Johnson, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins WRITER: N/A COMPANY: Columbia/Tri Star YEAR: 1996 Synopsis This is a documentary type film that features many rappers from the 1990’s and interlaces commentary from a round table of old school personalities.  Run DMC is highlighted. HIGHLIGHTS As far as old school talent involved, most of it is seated around a table...

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When Hip Hop Was An Art…Volume 1: The Legends – Various Artists

No Cover Art Label: White Label Year: 19?? Not Available from Amazon.Com Song Listing 1.Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel – Recorded live at Jamaica Queens Armory, 1979 2.Force MC’s: Stevie Dee, Mercury, Lord K-Whan w/Dj Dr. Shock – Recorded live at Broadway Intl., 1983 3.Johnny Wa and Rayvon w/Dj Tastic – Recorded live at PAL, 1982 4.Spoonie Gee, LA Sunshine, Kool Moe Dee w Dj Easy Lee – Recorded live at...

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