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I want to start off by saying, I was born in 1985. The year that all the rappers and old skool heads are siked about. I missed out on the dopest era ever and I grew up in the 90's. I can't say I'm a product of the 80's, because I'm really from a different era. My memories of Hip Hop stem from Public Enemy and Bel Biv Devoe. The year 1998 was my Hip Hop highlight. :0) Lately, I've been talking to my boy Teck form Brooklyn who is a Hip Hop guru, and he's skoolin' me and droppin' jewels almost every night about the times I missed.
This guy is a perfect example of a teacher. Shout out to Teck. He's appreciated. Anyway, last night we spoke about Fab Five Freddy and Blondie. He told me the passed down version of the stories Fab told him and next thing you know we're on the phone forever building. It was major.
For all the Hip Hop heads who were born in 85' or after, here's a little history:
Blondie, is one of the first fly girls from the white side...who helped bridge the gap between pop culture and Hip Hop. A lot of her inspiration came from Fab Five Freddy. Shout out to Blondie. 1981's Rapture hit number 1 on the Billboard charts and is still one of the hottest tracks of the early 80's- not to mention she's straight spittin'. :0)
Heard that beat before? Peep the KRS One version:
That track also led to a mash-up with Blondie and The Doors. Much respect to Jim Morrison.
It's amazing what Hip Hop can inspire. Follow your history. Stay connected. Peace!