Artist · United States
Kurtis Blow
Since 1959
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Kurtis Walker (born August 9, 1959), known professionally by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Walker 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. Over his career he released 17 albums. He is an ordained minister. He also serves as leader of the group Hip Hop Alliance.
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Kurtis Blow, de son vrai nom Kurtis Walker, né le 9 août 1959 à Harlem, New York, est un rappeur et producteur américain. Il est le premier rappeur ayant atteint le succès et le premier à avoir signé chez une major. The Breaks, un single issu de son premier album, publié en 1980, est la première chanson hip-hop certifié disque d'or par la RIAA.
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Discography
Albums
- 1980 Kurtis Blow
- 1981 Deuce
- 1982 Tough
- 1983 Party Time?
- 1984 Ego Trip
- 1985 America
- 1986 Kingdom Blow
- 1988 Back By Popular Demand
