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August 13, 1986 - MC Hammer Drops His Debut Album Feel My Power
On this day August 13, 1986, MC Hammer released his debut album Feel My Power, marking his entrance into the music scene. The album’s energetic beats and catchy lyrics resonated with audiences, helping it reach #30 on the US Billboard charts. Feel My Power laid the foundation for Hammer’s future...- Pete
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- 1986 80s hip hop 80s music feel my power mc hammer
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Move Somethin' (1987)
Title: Move Somethin' Artist: The 2 Live Crew Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1987 Tracks: 1 - Introduction - 2 - Drop the Bomb - 3 - Move Somethin' - 4 - Ghetto Bass II - 5 - With Your Badself - 6 - P-A-N - 7 - H-B-C - 8 - S & M - 9 - Do Wah Diddy - 10 - Word II - 11 - Feel...- Pete
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- 2 live crew 80s hip hop 80s music move somethin'
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HipHop 80s Wednesdays 07/24/24: Herbie Hancock's "Rockit"
For this week's **Hip-Hop 80s Wednesdays** on our forum, let's dive into the classic instrumental track "Rockit" by Herbie Hancock. Released in 1983, "Rockit" is a pioneering fusion of hip-hop and electronic music. Known for its groundbreaking use of turntablism, this track brought the...- Pete
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- 1983 80s hip hop 80s music herbie hancock rock it
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By All Means Necessary (1988)
Title: By All Means Necessary Artist: Boogie Down Productions Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1988 Tracks: 1 - My Philosophy - 2 - Ya Slippin' - 3 - Stop the Violence - 4 - Illegal Business - 5 - Nervous - 6 - I'm Still #1 - 7 - Part Time Suckers - 8 - Jimmy - 9 - T'Cha - T'Cha -...- Pete
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- 80s hip hop 80s music boogie down productions by all means necessary
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Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays 07/03/24: "Paid in Full" by Eric B. & Rakim
Hey everyone, welcome to another Hip Hop 80s Wednesday! Today, we’re diving into a classic that redefined the genre and set a new standard for lyrical excellence and production: "Paid in Full" by Eric B. & Rakim. The Song and Its Impact Released in 1987 as the title track of their debut album...- Pete
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- 80s 80s hip hop eric b. & rakim paid in full
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July 1, 1988: The Fat Boys Release “Coming Back Hard Again”
On July 1, 1988, The Fat Boys released their fifth studio album, “Coming Back Hard Again.” The album achieved commercial success, reaching #33 on the Billboard charts. Known for their playful and entertaining style, this album continued to showcase the group’s unique blend of hip hop and humor...- Pete
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- 1988 80s hip hop 80s music coming back hard again the fat boys
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80s Hip Hop Wednesdays 06/26/24: Spotlight on "Girl I'll House You" by Jungle Brothers
Hey everyone, welcome to another 80s Hip Hop Wednesday! Today, we're diving into a track that brilliantly fuses hip hop with house music: "Girl I'll House You" by the Jungle Brothers. Released in 1988, "Girl I'll House You" stands out as a pioneering track that brought together the energy of...- Pete
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- 80s 80s hip hop 80s music girl i'll house you hip hop jungle brothers
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Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays 06/19/24: Spotlight on "It Takes Two
Hey everyone, welcome to another Hip Hop 80s Wednesday! Today, we’re diving into a track that’s an absolute classic and a cornerstone of 80s hip hop: "It Takes Two" by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. Released in 1988, "It Takes Two" quickly became a dancefloor anthem and is often credited with...- Pete
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- 80s 80s hip hop 80s music dj ez rock it takes two rob base
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Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays 06/12/24: “Action” by The Treacherous Three
Welcome back to another edition of Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays! This week, we’re diving into a classic from 1984: “Action” by The Treacherous Three. “Action” is a prime example of the raw energy and lyrical prowess that defined early hip hop. The Treacherous Three, consisting of Kool Moe Dee, LA...- Pete
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- 80s 80s hip hop 80s music action hip hop the treacherous three
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Big Tyme (1989)
Title: Big Tyme Artist: Heavy D. & The Boyz Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1989 Tracks: 1 - We Got Our Own Thang - 2 - You Ain't Heard Nuttin Yet - 3 - Somebody for Me - 4 - Mood for Love - 5 - Ez Duz It, Do It Ez - 6 - A Better Land - 7 - Gyrlz, They Love Me - 8 - More...- Pete
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- 80s hip hop 80s music big tyme heavy d & the boyz
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Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays 06/05/24: Spotlight on “Strictly Business” by EPMD
Welcome to Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays! This week, we’re diving into “Strictly Business” by EPMD, a track that helped define the sound of late 80s hip hop. Released on June 7, 1988, as the title track of their debut album, “Strictly Business,” EPMD (Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith) brought a fresh...- Pete
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- 80s hip hop 80s music epmd strictly business
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Strictly Business (1988)
Title: Strictly Business Artist: EPMD Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1988 Tracks: 1 - Strictly Business - 2 - I'm Housin' - 3 - Let the Funk Flow - 4 - You Gots to Chill - 5 - It's My Thang - 6 - You're a Customer - 7 - The Steve Martin - 8 - Get Off the Bandwagon - 9 - D.J. K...- Pete
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- 80s hip hop 80s music epmd strictly business
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This Weeks Hip Hop 80s Wednesday Tribute 05/29/2024 “Supersonic” by J.J. Fad
**Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays: Spotlight on "Supersonic" by J.J. Fad** Welcome to Hip Hop 80s Wednesdays! This week, we're diving into "Supersonic," the electrifying hit by J.J. Fad that took the hip hop scene by storm in 1988. "Supersonic" is an iconic track that perfectly encapsulates the energy...- Pete
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- 80s 80s hip hop 80s music j.j. fad supersonic
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Don't Stop Rappin' (1983)
Title: Don't Stop Rappin' Artist: Too $hort Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - Don't Stop Rappin' - 2 - Shortrapp - 3 - Girl - 4 - Female Funk - 5 - Playboy Short - Overview:- Pete
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- 80s hip hop 80s music don't stop rapping too $hort
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Rock the House (1987)
Title: Rock the House Artist: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1987 Tracks: 1 - Girls Ain't Nothing but Trouble (1988 extended remix) - 4:50 2 - Just One of Those Days - 5:43 3 - Rock the House - 4:21 4 - Taking It to the Top - 5:21 5 - The Magnificent Jazzy...- Pete
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- 80s hip hop dj jazzy jeff and the fresh prince rock the house
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Jam on Revenge (1984)
Title: Jam on Revenge Artist: Newcleus Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - Computer Age (Push the Button) - 7:40 2 - Automan - 5:47 3 - I'm Not a Robot - 4:49 4 - Destination Earth (1999) - 5:00 5 - Jam on Revenge (The Wikki Wikki Song) - 6:36 6 - Jam on It - 6:24 7...- Pete
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- 80s hip hop 80s music jam on it jam on revenge newcleus
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Criminal Minded (1987)
Title: Criminal Minded Artist: Boogie Down Productions Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1987 Tracks: 1 - Poetry - 5:00 2 - South Bronx - 5:10 3 - 9mm Goes Bang - 4:18 4 - Word From Our Sponsor - 3:52 5 - Elementary - 4:04 6 - Dope Beat - 5:13 7 - Remix for P Is Free - 4:19 8 - The Bridge...- Pete
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- 80s hip hop 80s music 80s rap boogie down productions criminal minded
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Sugarhill Gang (1980)
Title: Sugarhill Gang Artist: The Sugarhill Gang Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1979 Tracks: 1 - Here I Am - 5:09 2 - Rapper's Reprise (Jam-Jam) - 7:40 3 - Bad News - 6:45 4 - Sugar Hill Groove - 9:52 5 - Passion Play - 5:10 6 - Rapper's Delight - 4:55 Overview:- Pete
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- 80s hip hop 80s music 80s old school hip hop rapper's delight sugarhill gang
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It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988)
Title: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back Artist: Public Enemy Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1988 Tracks: 1 - Countdown to Armageddon - 1:40 2 - Bring the Noise - 3:45 3 - Don't Believe the Hype - 5:19 4 - Cold Lampin' With Flavor - 4:17 5 - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic -...- Pete
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- 80s hip hop it takes a nation of millions to hold us back public enemy
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A Salt With a Deadly Pepa (1988)
Title: A Salt With a Deadly Pepa Artist: Salt-N-Pepa Genre: Hip-Hop Released: 1988 Tracks: 1 - Intro Jam - 0:39 2 - A Salt With a Deadly Pepa - 3:32 3 - I Like It Like That - 4:06 4 - Solo Power (Let's Get Paid) - 3:28 5 - Shake Your Thang (It's Your Thang) (feat. E.U.) - 4:04 6 - I...- Pete
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- 80s hip hop 80s music a salt with a deadly pepa salt-n-pepa
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