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Captain Rock
9,486 listeners
In the early 80's underground electro/hip-hop artist (real name Ronnie Green) became CAPTAIN ROCK. Some of his Classic hits include &q… read moreIn the early 80's underground electro/hip-hop artist (real name Ronnie Green) became CAPTAIN ROCK. Some of his Classic hits include "Captain Rock To the Future Shock", "House of Rock" and "Cosmic Blast"… read moreIn the early 80's underground electro/hip-hop artist (real name Ronnie Green) became CAPTAIN ROCK. Some of his Classic hits include "Captain Rock To the Future Shock", "House of Rock" and "Cosmic Blast". Captain Rock was produced by Aleem (Taharqa & Tunde-ra… read more
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Twilight 22
15,853 listeners
Twilight 22 was the brainchild of Gordon Bahary with some help from lead singer and co-songwriter Joseph Saulter. Gordon created the group… read moreTwilight 22 was the brainchild of Gordon Bahary with some help from lead singer and co-songwriter Joseph Saulter. Gordon created the group initially through a love of computers and synthesizers. At the age of 16 he sat in with Stevie Wo… read moreTwilight 22 was the brainchild of Gordon Bahary with some help from lead singer and co-songwriter Joseph Saulter. Gordon created the group initially through a love of computers and synthesizers. At the age of 16 he sat in with Stevie Wonder during the recording of Songs In The Key Of Life. Impre… read more
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Jonzun Crew
21,452 listeners
Jonzun Crew was a seminal electro and early funk hip hop group from Boston, Massachusetts. Florida-born brothers Michael, Soni, and Larry Johnson (better known as Maurice Starr) formed Jonzun Crew in Boston, Massachusetts in 1981, with G… read moreJonzun Crew was a seminal electro and early funk hip hop group from Boston, Massachusetts. Florida-born brothers Michael, Soni, and Larry Johnson (better known as Maurice Starr) formed Jonzun Crew in Boston, Massachusetts in 1981, with Gordy Worthy and Steve Thorpe filling out the lineup for diff… read more
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West Street Mob
31,165 listeners
West Street Mob, formed in New York, USA, in the late 70s, were one of the less celebrated of Sugarhill Records' acts, despite the fac… read moreWest Street Mob, formed in New York, USA, in the late 70s, were one of the less celebrated of Sugarhill Records' acts, despite the fact that Sugarhill owners Joe and Sylvia Robinson's son, Joey Jnr., was once a member. Their mo… read moreWest Street Mob, formed in New York, USA, in the late 70s, were one of the less celebrated of Sugarhill Records' acts, despite the fact that Sugarhill owners Joe and Sylvia Robinson's son, Joey Jnr., was once a member. Their most significant release was 1983's electro classic "… read more
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Bobby Nunn
5,279 listeners
Nunn got his start as a protege of Rick James, and contributed to Rick's early successes by playing synthesizer. On his own with Motow… read moreNunn got his start as a protege of Rick James, and contributed to Rick's early successes by playing synthesizer. On his own with Motown in the '80s, he released several LPs but never matched the success of his mentor. View wikiNunn got his start as a protege of Rick James, and contributed to Rick's early successes by playing synthesizer. On his own with Motown in the '80s, he released several LPs but never matched the success of his mentor. View wiki
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Newtrament
1,016 listeners
Newtrament was a DJ in London credited with releasing the first ever British hip hop record in the UK. Newtrament started out working with … read moreNewtrament was a DJ in London credited with releasing the first ever British hip hop record in the UK. Newtrament started out working with a band, Krew, getting involved in the new electronic music and breakdancing. In 1983, he recorded … read moreNewtrament was a DJ in London credited with releasing the first ever British hip hop record in the UK. Newtrament started out working with a band, Krew, getting involved in the new electronic music and breakdancing. In 1983, he recorded London Bridge is Falling Down (Jive, 1983). Although the pio… read more
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General Caine
2,644 listeners
American funk group, led by Mitch McDowell. They signed with Groove Time Records in 1978, releasing two albums: “Let Me In” (1978) and “Get… read moreAmerican funk group, led by Mitch McDowell. They signed with Groove Time Records in 1978, releasing two albums: “Let Me In” (1978) and “Get Down Attack” (1980). The group then moved to Tabu Records. The third album entitled “Girls” featu… read moreAmerican funk group, led by Mitch McDowell. They signed with Groove Time Records in 1978, releasing two albums: “Let Me In” (1978) and “Get Down Attack” (1980). The group then moved to Tabu Records. The third album entitled “Girls” featured the hit song “For Lovers Only” which was used by the rad… read more
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B.B. & Q. Band
17,098 listeners
B. B. & Q. Band (Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens Band) was an American funk and soul band formed in 1981 in New York City. Music producer J… read moreB. B. & Q. Band (Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens Band) was an American funk and soul band formed in 1981 in New York City. Music producer Jacques Fred Petrus and songwriter wizard Mauro Malavasi founded the band. The group was composed o… read moreB. B. & Q. Band (Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens Band) was an American funk and soul band formed in 1981 in New York City. Music producer Jacques Fred Petrus and songwriter wizard Mauro Malavasi founded the band. The group was composed of vocalist Ike Floyd, guitarists Abdul Wali Mohammed and Doc… read more
