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Chubb Rock (Richard Simpson) is a rapper that was based in New York. This single was released in 1989. Read More

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MC Shy-D (Peter Jones) started his career in Bronx, New York in the late 1980s. The song "Rapp Will Never Die" was one of the first single released by MC Shy D. Read More

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Originally on the albumAround the World in a Day,"Raspberry Beret" was turned into a 12" single and released in the US with the song "She's Always In My Hair" on the B-side. Read More

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Aleem is an R&B and Dance trio formed in New York City. The group consists of twin brothers Taharaqa Aleem and Tunde Re Aleem as well as Leroy Burgess. They released the single, "Release Yourself" in 1984, which was the fourth single they…

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LL Cool J released "Rock the Bells" in 1985. It was the third single that was released from LL Cool J's debut album, "Radio." Read More

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"Rockit" is a jazz composition performed and recorded by pianist Herbie Hancock. Read More

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Roxanne Shante' (Lolita Shante Gooden) started her career in Queens, New York in 1984. "Roxanne's Revenge" was the debut album by Roxanne Shante' and was released in 1984 and produced by Marley Marl. Read More

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"Saturday Love" was a single that was performed by R&B singers Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal. The song was released in October of 1985 and swiftly gained a spot as #2 on the US R&B chart. Read More

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Arkade Funk is a group that blends the genres of electronic, hip hop, funk, and soul. In 1983, they released the single "Search and Destroy."

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Steady B (Warren Sabir McGlone) was a part of the first wave of Philidelphia-based EMC's to gain notoriety.Read More
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