Kurtis Walker (born August 9, 1959), professionally known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record/film producer, b-boy, DJ, public speaker and minister. He 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. Throughout his career he has released 15 albums and is currently an ordained minister.
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The Fat Boys
American hip hop trio
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Larry Smith
American musician and record producer (1952-2014)
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Too Short
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Run-DMC
American hip hop group
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LL Cool J
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DJ Tomekk
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Donald D
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Mantronix
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band
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The Dangerous Crew
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Darren Robinson
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DDG
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Twista
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Easy Mo Bee
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Tyrese Gibson
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