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Kurtis Walker (born August 9, 1959), professionally known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label. "The Breaks", a single from his 1980 self-titled debut album, is the first certified gold record rap song ...
Kurtis Blow helped legitimize Hip Hop, and now, he intends to help redeem it. Having made a deep commitment to the ways and teachings of Jesus Christ, Kurtis has been successful in attending Ministry classes at NYACK College. As Co-founder of the Hip Hop Church, Kurtis serves as rapper, DJ and worship leader and now licensed Minister.
Jul 25, 2023 · American rapper, singer and songwriter Kurtis Blow, circa 1980. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. What were the most important albums in hip-hop history? Rap was different before that album —...
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Kurtis Blow. @KurtisBlow. •. 1.26K subscribers • 50 videos. Kurtis Blow's official YouTube channel is your go-to destination for the best of the best in hip-hop. Here you'll find all of...
Dec 3, 2019 · How a rap record made by a reporter and a writer in 1979 became a classic and a catalyst for the genre. Learn the story behind the song, its impact and legacy, and its place in the Smithsonian collections.
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Jul 25, 2023 · Hip-hop is 50 years old. An official anniversary is coming next month, so we asked cultural critic Kiana Fitzgerald to identify some of the game-changing moments in hip-hop history. She starts with...
Nov 11, 2019 · Learn about Kurtis Blow's early days of breakdancing, DJing, and rapping in Harlem and the Bronx, and his role in the history of hip-hop. He also talks about his faith, his music, and his current tour with the Hip-Hop Nutcracker.
