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Big Daddy Kane began his career as a member of Juice Crew in 1986. His MC skills were widely regarded as influential within Hip Hop. He released the song "Cause I Can Do It Right" and "Dance With The Devil" in 1990. A year later he would win a Grammy…

Captian Rock (Ronnie Green) started his career in the 1980s. In the year 1984, Captian Rock released the single "Capt. Tock To the Future Shock" which was produced by Aleem.

This 12" was released in 1982. Originally from the albumDuck Rock the song, "Buffalo Gals" uses square dancing calls and scratching. Read More

Crash Crew is a hip-hop group that was formed in 1980 and based in Harlem, New York City. The members of the band were: G Man, La Shubee, Barry Bistro, Ek Mike C., and Reggie Reg. Crash Crew released,Breaking Bells (Take Me To The Mardi Gras) which…

M.C. Cool Rock & M.C. Chaszy Chess was a group that collaborated on several singles which included the album,Boot The Bootywhich was released in 1988.

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 "Bite It" was released in 1985, the same…

Whodini is a hip hop group from Brooklyn, New York that was formed in the early 1980s. The group consisted of the members, Jill Hutchins, John "Ecstasy" Fletcher, and Drew "Grandmaster Dee" Carter. The song "Big Mouth" was from the group's 1984…

This album was released in 1984. It was recorded by the Sugar Hill LAbel and featured Mr. Ness (Edward Ness).

Egyptian Lover (Gregory Broussard) is a musician, vocalist, producer, and DJ who was based in L.A. in the early music scenes in the 1980s. The single, "Baddest Beats Around" was released in 1988. Read More

Bad Boys is a group that was created in the 1980s. The members consisted of Anthony Dick (currently looking for the names of other members of the group. They released the song "Bad Boys" featuring K Love in 1985.