Artist Bio:
Kurtis Blow, born Kurtis Walker on August 9, 1959, in Harlem, New York City, is considered one of the pioneering artists in the hip-hop genre. He rose to fame in the early 1980s with hits like "The Breaks" and "Basketball," becoming the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label. Kurtis Blow is often credited with helping to popularize hip-hop music and culture on a mainstream level.
Aside from his music career, Kurtis Blow has also been involved in various ventures within the music industry. He has worked as a record producer, radio host, and music executive. Kurtis Blow's contributions to hip-hop have earned him a well-respected place in the genre's history, and his influence can still be felt in today's music landscape.
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