The Cream of the Rapping Scene from Sounds ’82


Fascinating feature on New York Rap from an old issue of Sounds in 1982. Check the feeling towards the Sugarhill Gang and the sense that some feel that the movement was already on the wain.

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  1. Thanks Kev, very interesting reading, feeding names into youtube whilst reading makes a great soundtrack as well. Funky four – Thats the joint. Now I know where the Beastie Boys got their sample for shake your rumpah. Great track! Keep up the good work mate.

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