Kurtis Blow on The Birth of Hip-Hop, Evolution from the DJ to the MC
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2016
- Legendary pioneer rapper Kurtis Blow spoke with VladTV about witnessing the start of hip-hop in New York, and how James Brown and other artists of the 60s and 70s were heavy influencers of the genre. He also detailed how he and his friends would go through their mother's record stash in the 70s to search out specific funk songs to use for their b-boy songs.
During the conversation Kurtis also spoke about how DJs were initially the focal point of hip-hop, adding that emcees were a "dime a dozen" during this time. It wasn't until Grandmaster Flash started developing modern hip-hop beats by extending the break and playing it on repeat for five minutes.
Check out more of what he had to say in the above clip, including how he's trying to unite hip-hop churches around the world. 
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Finally someone who has knowledge about Hip-Hop. Kurtis Blow is a king.
Kurtis Blow
He is the true king of Hip Hop
THE FIRST RAP ARTIST SIGNED TO A MAJOR RECORD LABEL (MERCURY)
Facts
I don't care what anyone says this man was and still is important to Hip-hop. #Salute
NO DOUBT. SALUTE
Amen!...........He was there
Yep
Ice t poscast interviews old school kats too salute to ice t show and vladtv
And combat jack
This just goes to show how important James Brown was to the creation and foundation of hip-hop music and culture. Dude was bigger than Elvis and inspired generations of artists including giants like Michael Jackson and Prince. Says a lot about the man and his music!
Every Hip-Hop artist out now should give thanks to people like Kool Herc, Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Caz, Melle Mel, etc!
Sadley they wouldnt know any of them cuz they were born in the 90s
Thank you
Better interview dim before they die of old age
Dj Mario?
As a young dude that listens to Old School and 90's Hip-Hop, I have nothing but the upmost respect for Kurtis Blow. He's one of many men that's responsible for originating the Culture of Hip-Hop.
Nah Chief Keef revolutionize Hip Hop
Indeed!!
Most kids these days won't give an damn
Very true,their arrogance wont let them acknowledge,but that's okay. It will happen to them when they get older! When no one cares,it hurts. Believe me............But for folks like us,great memories,fills our souls and minds.........
I hope so,cause the new hip hop head seems to be dumb down,as if being clueless is the norm........Is there hope?
Notice how he ain't talking about how people dressed, sexual preference or any irrelevant shit like that. He talks music and the science behind it. Great stuff!
yessss
This was one of the best Vlad TV interviews of all time. This really exhibits how this platform can be used to educate people about the history and growth of Hip-Hop/Rap.
Word
Hopefully more interviews like this like DJ Hollywood too.
#TrueStory #KurtisBlow #HipHopLegend
true
The True Rap/Hip Hop Mount Rushmore:
James Brown, George Clinton, DJ Flowers, DJ Hollywood, Disco King Mario, The Black Spades, Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham, The Jubalaires, Luis Armstrong, The Mills Brothers, The 1st Gen. New York B-Boys and many many other FBA'S who inspired them.
None were Jamaican, Bahamian or Puerto Rican!
Such a cool and humble dude..a true OG in hip hop. The interview was clear and precise, like a 20 min history lesson. Bigups to Vlad for not interrupting with simpleton questions.
This man is a legend
The breaks definitely is a hip hop anthem!!
Great interview!!
Yup. No doubt!
"I'm Feelin' Good" is a slept-on Hip Hop gem!!!
The Breaks is a great song, but the national Hip Hop Anthem is "Apache" by the Incredible Bongo band.
This is the seed of the culture. I give you shit, but thanks for this one Vlad.
The real seed!!
Yes indeed, he just redeemed himself
wow vlad..you hit another milestone
ha... thanks
+djvlad really struck gold this time stay hard my friend
legendary.
Im gonna try sttend ghe Art of Rap Hip Hop
Event good lineup
Demonkai Mugen u gb o6
Jamaicans claim that reggae and dancehall music birthed hip-hop music yet when I listen to old school hip-hop songs from the the late 1970s and 1980s I hear the Disco, Soul, and Funk influence.
Because all those things was used in hip hop
The early record labels wanted a watered down disco/funk party records with rapping not to be mistaken for the real hip hop of the time which was based around the break beats which were lifted from all genres of music as long as it had a hard beat..
I don't think any Jamaican claimed reggae and dancehall birthed it. Only a handful of Jamaican immigrants and Jamaican sound system culture played a part in its early development.
Blacks in America were always rhyming way before hip hop existed. It was called “The Dozens” like how in the show “The Jeffersons” when George and Helen would snap on each other.
DJing\toasting
apping was first put on a record by a Jamaican DJing\toaster (Jamaican rapping) called U Roy way back in the late 60's. The only difference with Americans rap is the accent. Kool Herc who was born in Jamaica was raised in New York brought this style of Jamaican DJing\toasting to the Bronx. So Hip Hop today was very much influenced by Jamaican DJing\toasters.
I have listened to early Hip Hop from it's humble beginnings and many rapping styles\influences from KRS1, Busta Rhymes, Chubb Rock, Leaders Of The New School, Tribe Called Quest, Heavy D, Special Ed, Lords Of The Underground, Poor Righteous Teachers, Da Bush Babies, Wreckx N Effect, Smiff N Wessun etc. I hear in many of these early Hip Hop rappers style Jamaican influence for sure.
Wow as a huge hip hop head that's only 17 I am so jealous not being born around the time to appreciate people like Rakim and Nas and see my parents reminisce over people like Kurtis Blow, salute and may real hip hop live on
Kurtis Blow is a National Treasure. A true pioneer of Hip-Hop and a talented NYC Historian as well!
SO MUCH HISTORY IN THIS! This is the kinda content the culture needs!!
Daaaaaamn Kurtis Blow! My uncle would blast his music when I was a kid!
This man shoud be inducted into the Rap Hall of Fame . He is a living legend 🙌. He literally sounds like a historian who loves to bring important facts from a cultural perspective to life.
The way My G just broke down Hip Hop was crazy... Wow!!! Kurtis Blow
KB, is old school. brother has aged well, hope he's well, and healthy..
Legend of Hip Hop, Mr. Kurtis Blow.
This is beautiful information on Hip-Hop culture. This is where you get the science to the genre or to the game. when the pioneers drop it like that you got to love it. The original cannot be beaten. peace
AND THESE ARE THE BREAKKKKS 👊 #Legendary
One of the most legendary legends of all time. Out of all the rappers, Kurtis Blow is at the top of the list of rappers I respect the most. Not only did he pioneer Hip-Hop and it's 3 different forms in the 80s (Disco Rap, Electro-funk Hip-Hop and Mid-School), he pioneered the music industry by creating the first looped sample.
"Back by Popular Demand" is one of my favourite albums ever.
Thank you for making music, Kurtis, and your contribution to REAL Hip-Hop music. 🙏
I love listening to this Harlem legend of my era ❤
What a great spirit and clarity on this history. Thanks Kurtis Blow and Vlad!
Kurtis is clearly not doing Blow. RESPECT.
Super glad.
Nothing but respect to Kurtis Blow. Thanks Vlad for educating the young heads.#Oldschool4life
Legendary Emcee. Gotta show nothing but respect to the originators
Kurtis Blow produced one of my favorite albums The Fat Boys self titled first album.
This is a milestone. One of Vlad's greatest videos ever!
Another Classic! Thank you Kutis Blow and Vlad.
The wisdom of Hip Hop. Big Respect and Gratitude 2 Kurtis Blow for droppin Knowledge.🙏🏻 Thank you for your work Mr. Vlad🙏🏻
These are the BREAKS! Vlad I gotta salute you. You are on your shit. Youve been interviewing a lot of key people who have great stories and good info but had few outlets to share it. Keep this type of shit coming... Need that Rico Wade and Dungeon Family interview....
I wasn't expecting to get a good history lesson today
Dope Interview!...more old school interviews, PLEASE!..70'S THRU 90'S
Great interview for one of the first rap pioneers Kurtis Blow...respect
Every rapper in the game owes him, Africa Bambaataa and Kool Herk $10.000 each. ''Nah nigga.. why should they, it's their money so fuck em!" Who do you think deserves it more the foundation...or a stripper in Atlanta on a weekly basis?
Need more of these interviews with the OG's Vlad. Salute homeboy for knocking this one out!
That's why I loved rap then for Kurtis and the Sugarhill Gang. Thank you for your music, Kurtis. I especially love "throughout your years" - remember hearing it in the early 80s and have never forgotten it. Great sound and lyrics.
Disco, Funk, and Soul music birthed hip-hop music.
Still Amazing he’s around Thank You for The Memories.
Blow look like that one uncle at the BBQ just chilling, Good dude,
WOW! What a good look, Vladimir. Way before my time, so I'm just happy to sit back, watch and listen. Great interview, fellas. #anditsstillallgood
he is a legend!
Favorite interview Vlad. That could have gone 5 hrs easy. Kurtis Blow just defined the hip-hop origins for me. Sweet.
Nice interview, what a legend.
Much appreciated Vlad! Kurtis is a legend. I was blessed to have him on my album in '08. The Big Shank Redemption on a song called 'Life Party." - Good Dude.
Damn I been waitin for this one....Thanks VLAD....Lets celebrate the forefathers while theyre here see how much we appreciate them.
One of your best interviews. 🙌🏽 Really dope stuff.
The Kanye's of the world owe a lot of respect to pioneers like Mr blow and others, I would love to visit the hip hop museum one day
Excellent interview!
Kurtis Blow seems like a decent guy, and he speaks very well.
Peace Dj Vlad, keep the interview with the pioneers coming my brotha *thumbs up*
Surprised this has notched up only 74k views. You’d think people would be interested in the beginnings of hip hop
Automatic like for Kurtis Blow. Legend!
Respect for this well articulated man!
great great interview waiting for episode 234
Dope interview Vlad. I like that your content is always positive and not all over the place like worldstar
Thanks for sharing, Vlad.
And these are the breaks !Legendary MC ! Much respect also to the late. DJ AJ & Larry Smith !!!!
Wow. Great interview. Love Curtis Blow.
Awesome interview !!!!! Kurtis Blow is the man !!!
These are legends one needs to hung around and get some serious knowledge....I've read history of hiphop his input would be unmatched
I love Kurtis Blow. Fan since day one.
True legend, man. There's gotta be a part two.
So many jewels. Thank you, Fore Father Kurtis Blow. Aka The Great Globetrotter
Props to you for this interview Vlad...You should see if you can get Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) on a video conference interview!!!
Would definitely be DOPE!!!
That was dope history from the horse's mouth. Excellent work.
Nice interview with music rapper Kurtis Blow. Kurtis Blow, Run DMC(RIP Jam Master Jay), LL Cool J, Redman, Ice T, 2Pac Shakur(RIP), Willie D of Geto Boys, Scarface of Geto Boys, MC Ren of NWA, Ice Cube of NWA, Gang Starr(RIP Guru), Tim Dog(RIP), LL Cool J, Foxy Brown, Lady Luck, A Tribe Called Quest(RIP Phife Dawg), Naughty By Nature, KRS One, Nas are my favorite rappers.
This was so informative.
Hip Hop legend
Aww, definitely one of the first rappers I heard and adored 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💕💕💕💕
This was a really good interview. Nice on Vlad.
Awesome sacred history of hip hop. Thanks kurtis.
More of this real shit . Best interview in a while
Salute to one of the moment important figures in Hip Hop history !!! 👏👏👏
I remember poppin' and lockin' to Kurtis Blow, the name belts...
HE WAS THERE PUTTING IN THE WORKS. BIG BIG BIG VERY BIG FAN. LOVE HIM VERY VERY VERY MUCH. FIRST TO DO EVERYTHING. 😍😍😍😍
Kurtis Blow. You the man bro. God Bless.
Great lesson on the history of music
Great interview!!!!
Classic interview!
amazing interview!
The 2nd rap song I ever heard was "I'm Chillin" by Kurtis Blow. Transformers. The 1st rap song I ever heard was "The Show" by Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick. Inspector Gadget. I was in elementary school. How could I not get hooked for life. I knew the dialogue to the entire Krush Groove film starring Kurtis Blow and used to watch it all the time.
Wow! Great interview, Vlad.
This is what the people want!! Great interview
I met curtis blow back in 1983 or 84 in sumter south carolina, aj (rip) was the dj that night. Me and curtis did a short break dance battle. shout out to KB, still putting the work in. you got some exclusive shit vlad
Whoa he reminded me of the top 10 chart thanks for interview!
Such a great person , he was in my cuntry Bulgaria like ...10 years ago, B-boys had event and bring him like a "bonus" in small town called Smolyan. Kurtis Blow made the best show which I have seen, he is master of ceremony, big time!
Bill Russell of Hip Hop lol
Og reference
Hey bill Russell is a champions-champion lol
W cause that was a real great comparison.
W cause that was a real great comparison.
James Brown of Hip Hop 😉
finally someone worthy watch since king tee and lazyie bone interview
dope informative interview. feeling the vibes of these syncopated rhythm's,
give a funk about your "ism's" or religions💯
Vladtv great interview!!! These stories need to be told by the legends in their own words
Kurtis dropped some knowledge on this one, respect to a legend.
Excellent interview
great interview.
Great interview
Let me just say...in 18 minutes, he explained how the 2 elements started and it was filled with knowledge. I would also like to say that Kurtis Blow, had everything to do with where rap is today. Run was his DJ for awhile, he produced the Fat Boys 1st LP and there was a time KB reigned supreme. He was instrumental in the game and I love his music.
Whoa this is just what I needed to see before I go to bed.
Amen break is my #1 since I heard it.
respect to Kurtis blow, still watch crush groove