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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'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...
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.
A true pioneer and one of the most influential rap artists of all time. The first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label–Kurtis Walker, AKA...
Dec 3, 2019 · The talented and ambitious Harlemite Kurtis Blow—born Curtis Walker (above ca. 1979)—said his role model was the actor, singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson.
Aug 9, 2023 · Evolving from Kool DJ Kurt to Kurtis “Sky” Walker and finally Kurtis Blow (thanks to prodding by his former partner in party promotion-turned-manager Russell Simmons), Curtis was barely 20...
Jul 25, 2023 · KURTIS BLOW: (Rapping) Clap your hands, everybody, if you've got what it takes. 'Cause I'm Kurtis Blow, and I want you to know that these are the breaks. KIANA FITZGERALD: Kurtis Blow...
Jul 25, 2023 · Hip-hop started at block parties in the Bronx 50 years ago, but it took nearly a decade before the top DJs and MCs immortalized their sound in recording studios. Kurtis Blow's 1980 debut LP...
As one of the founding fathers of Hip-Hop, Kurtis Blow has been lighting up stages since 1979. Kurtis was just 20 years old when he signed Rap's first record deal, igniting a movement that now dominates popular culture.
Jan 28, 2019 · As the first rapper to sign a major record deal and earn a gold plaque, Blow is now fighting to preserve the history of the world's most popular genre as the chairman of the Universal Hip-Hop...
