Widely regarded as a milestone in the genre, Kurtis Blow marked a defining moment in hip-hop history with its 1980 debut. Featuring chart-topping hits like "The Breaks," Kurtis Blow helped lay the foundation for rap's mainstream breakthrough and established himself as the first commercially successful rapper signed to a major label.
This special reissue honors the 50th Anniversary of hip-hop, bringing the energy and innovative spirit of Kurtis Blow to a new generation. Remastered from the original analog tape, each track captures the pioneering sound and vibrant creativity that helped shape decades of music to come.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Mercury
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Release Date: 2023
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TRACKS
A1. Rappin' Blow (Part 2)
A2. The Breaks
A3. Way Out West
B1. Throughout Your Years
B2. Hard Times
B3. All I Want In This World (Is To Find That Girl)
B4. Takin' Care Of Business
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