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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…

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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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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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Michael Jackson released his song "Smooth Criminal" in 1987 on the albumBadwhich was the seventh studio album by Jackson. This album was the final collaboration between Jackson and producer, Quincy Jones. Read More

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Sweet Trio released their single "Non-Stop" in 1985 of an album of the same name, Non-Stop,which was released by producer Tommy Boy.

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Apollonia 6 is a female singing group that was created in 1983 by Prince. The group consisted of the members Patricia Kotero (Apollonia), Brenda Bennette, and Susan Moonsie. Their song "Sex Shooter" was released as a single in 1984 after appearing on…

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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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Biz Markie (Marcel Theo Hall) started his rap career in the late 1980s. His single "Just a Friend" became a top 40 hit in several countries and was the lead single from his album titledThe Biz Never Sleeps. The song samples and interpolates the 1968…

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Ice-T (Tracy Lauren Marrow) is a rapper, songwriter, actor, and producer. He started his career as a rapper in the early 1980s. The songs on this record, are from his second album, Power,which was released in 1988.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 "Bite It" was released in 1985, the same…
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