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

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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.

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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…

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

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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.

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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…

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Yellow Magic Orchestra is a Japanese-based electronic band that was formed in 1978. The band consists of Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Not only did they produce different albums, but they also worked as video game music…

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Bananarama is an all-female pop trio from London formed in 1980. The group consists of friends, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward. The group released the single "Cruel Summer" in 1983 the same year as their debut studio album,Deep Sea…

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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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UB40 is a reggae and pop group that was formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England. The songs "Dance With The Devil" and "Red Red Wine" were from the album with the same name, UB40. Read More
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