Jimmy Spicer
A figure in the early days of recorded hip hop, Jimmy Spicer released “Adventures of Super Rhymes” in 1979 on Dazz Records. It is a thirteen minutes song that features extremely visual and imaginative storytelling. Thus, he was a precursor to more well known storytellers coming later like Slick Rick and Dana Dane. He also recorded a song called “Money (Dollar Bill Ya’ll)” which is also a funky track and...
Count Coolout
Count Coolout came out of New York. His real name is James Minor His style was heavily influenced by Jimmy Spicer and began his career as a background singer for him. His first record came out in 1980 on Boss Records and was produced by Billy Nichols & the Count. He recorded on WMOT records. “Rhythm Rap Rock” and “Here To Stay” were his two big records “Touch The Rock” was released in 1980....
