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Self Destruction is the only single that was produced by the Stop the Violence Movement which was a collective of artists and songwriters that was formed by KRS-One in 1988 to respond to the increasing and alarming amounts of violence within the hip…

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Pumpkin (Errol Bedward) started his career in the late 1970s, working with artists such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Funky Four, and Dr. Jeckyll & Mr.Hyde to name a few. In 1983, Pumpkin collaborated with Profile All-Stars for his…

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M.C. A.D.E. is a rapper and producer who pioneered hip hop in Miami bass music. His single, "Bass Rock Express" is said to be the song that helped to start and create Miami Bass.Read More

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K.M.D. (Kausing Much Damage also known as A Positive Kause in a Much Damaged Society) was formed in the early 1990s. The group was originally formed by Daniel Dumile, Dingilizwe Dumile, Rodan, and Zev Love X. Read More

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The Showboys released their song "Drag Rap" in 1986. The song is popular for creating the Triggerman beat, which has been used by Drake, Chris Brown, Young Thug, T.I., and Lil Wayne.

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Kool G Rap & DJ Polo first started collaborating in the late 1980s. They used the studio of Juice Crew producer, Mr. Magic, and DJ Marley Marl to record their first single which was titled "It's a Demo." Because of how impressed Marly Marl was,…

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MC Shy D (Peter Jones) was a rapper and producer from the Bronx, New York. He started his career in 1986 and released this single in two years. Read More

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UTFO ( Untouchable Force Organization) was created in 1983. The members of the group were Doctor Ice, Educated Rapper, Kangol Kid, and Mix Master Ice. Their best know song is "Roxanne, Roxanne." Their single "Ya Cold Wanna Be With Me" was released in…

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Bigger and Deffer (BAD) is the second studio album of LL Cool J. The album was released in 1987 and was the biggest hit during the summer. The album charted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 pop chart. Read More

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Three Times Dope was a hip-hop/ rap group that was formed in the 1980s. Their band consists of Robert Waller, Walter Griggs, and Duerwood Beale. These singles were released in 1988 and were originally released as songs on their albumOriginal Stylin'.…
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