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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kurtis_BlowKurtis Blow - Wikipedia

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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 ...

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3. www.kurtisblow.org › biographyBiography — Kurtis Blow

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   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.

4. www.npr.org › 2023/07/25 › 1189060953Kurtis Blow breaks hip-hop nationally with his 1980 debut - NPR

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   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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   Was Kurtis Blow a rapper?

   • American rapper, singer and songwriter Kurtis Blow, circa 1980. What were the most important albums in hip-hop history? Rap was different before that album — and afterwards, it was forever changed? That's the question that Morning Edition posed to cultural critic Kiana Fitzgerald for its new series Hip-Hop's Game Changers.

   Kurtis Blow's first album in 1980 changed the game for hip-hop - NPR

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   Did Kurtis Blow get an album deal?

   • Blow got that album deal. And his 1980 debut stands as one of rap's foundational achievements. Kurtis Blow the album and Kurtis Blow himself were really the blueprint for the format of hip-hop that we know and love today. Hip-hop is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

   Kurtis Blow's first album in 1980 changed the game for hip-hop - NPR

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   Where did Kurtis Blow come from?

   • Coteau, Louisiana. My God, I was everywhere, going everywhere. A lot of radio supported the major label. For years, I was the only one played on radio from, like, ’80 to ’83. Kurtis Blow definitely my songs would be on the radio. You were one of the originators of hip-hop in New York.

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   Would Kurtis Blow be on the radio?

   • Kurtis Blow definitely my songs would be on the radio. You were one of the originators of hip-hop in New York. Is there a memorable conversation or hang you had with your contemporary artists discussing the genre’s early challenges? I had a lot of memories like that.

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6. www.youtube.com › @KurtisBlowKurtis Blow - YouTube

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   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 Kurtis' classic videos and albums, as well as exclusive...

7. www.smithsonianmag.com › smithsonian-institutionEvery Year Just 'Bout This Time, Kurtis Blow Celebrates With ...

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   Dec 3, 2019 · December 3, 2019. The 1979 "Christmas Rappin'" was "so witty" says rapper Kurtis Blow (above in 2016 at the Art of Rap festival in Los Angeles). "I welcomed the opportunity to do it.” Scott...

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9. www.npr.org › 2023/07/25 › 1189780610Kurtis Blow breaks hip-hop nationally with his 1980 debut

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   Jul 25, 2023 · The History of Hip-Hop. Kurtis Blow breaks hip-hop nationally with his 1980 debut. July 25, 20237:53 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. Hip-hop is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year....

10. www.popmatters.com › kurtis-blow-interviewHip-Hop Legend Kurtis Blow: The Interview | PopMatters

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    Nov 11, 2019 · Kurtis Blow was there at the beginning of hip-hop. Without him, the genre may never have become the worldwide phenomenon that it is today. To list off, Blow was the first rapper to sign to a...