Kurtis Blow on Being 1st Rapper Signed to Major Label, 1st Rap Single to Go Gold
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2016
- Kurtis Blow broke boundaries in the hip-hop world and set records along the way, which he spoke about extensively in a recent interview with VladTV. The legendary rapper spoke about what it was like being the first rapper signed to a major label, which he accomplished at the young age of 19 when he signed with Mercury. He explained that his college friend Russell Simmons had a part in helping him get the deal, where he released his first single, "Christmas Rap." The track was the fourth hip-hop album ever released, and it has lasted the test of time as it's still played every year during the holidays.
During the conversation, Kurtis also spoke about having the first certified gold album in hip-hop with his track "The Breaks." When asked about Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" being the first gold album, Kurtis explained that while the album sold millions, it was never officially certified.
Check out more of what Kurtis had to say, including going on the first national hip-hop tour. 
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Kurtis is a legend and rap wouldn't be where it is today for solo acts if not for him! He's a true OG pioneer! Respect
Wrong, it wouldnt be the way it was in the 80s,90s,2000s. Only thing alive rn is undergound rap
+Tweaked818 cringe
+Tweaked818 Just dropped a new video on my RUclips channel
"HIP HOP: The Cerebral Sabotage Of A Culture
Go check it out.
“ for solo acts”…..:nah…..rap period. Everyone knows. He was the one who brought rap outta the shadows.
Kurtis Blow is so humble and well spoken.
He speaks educated and is a great representation
for black people.
Salute Brother.
I love the interviews with the Legends. Less Savage, more history.
true
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you can learn a whole lot of nothing from a 21 savage interview.... check it out;)
Khary Robertson facts....it was ruff back then too ... but they are more about the music less about the bull
Most underrated rapper ever. This generation probably doesn't know who he is.
King of RUclips I have heard ‘The Brakes’ but didn’t know about him I’m 14.
Millions do Dont believe how tv and media view young people
King of RUclips nice name ... king of RUclips
I'm 15
And I know who he is.... he created the breaks 1980, he is one of the most influential rappers of all time, but kids just dont know hip hop shit
He's not he's Superstar back then! Good thing he's not attention Seeker like the other old artist
This man is a legend, and he's so cool and chill, with zero ego. He helped create and build an art form that I've loved my whole 28 year's of life.
Robert Ryan thats right rappers today get 2 gs and floss like its a 100k or get a car on lease and floss then they claim they didnt like the car so they just returned it to hide it got repoed😂
Everyone should watch this - this laid the framework for Hip-Hop today
One of the best interviews u could of done vlad. Good work.
thats y u da man vlad--release rrrreggienobleshit nooow
The new generation don't care. If it ain't Chief Keef, Young Thug, Lil Yachty and the rest of them funny niggas then it's relevant.
Definitely, these kids dont know!
But yo, Vlad; is it possible to inteview Irv Gotti? Not necessarily to focus on the Murder Inc vs. 50 Cent/Eminem bs but just his history in the game at Def Jam, with DMX, Ja Rule, Jay-Z etc. Would be dope.
Dope 👍👍👍
In the 80s, Kurtis Ruled The World!
What a fucking legend. This guy is a huge part of rap history. Would love to meet this guy and just shake his hand. Man he made hip hop what it is today.
CLAP YA HANDS EVERYBODY IF YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES. CAUSE IM KURTIS BLOW AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT.. THESE ARE THE BREAKS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Break it up break it up break it up
Heyyy
Interviews with true OGs like this preserves the roots and origin of hip-hop. It's essential and thank you Vlad. Keep this up and you could almost be considered a journalist. 😉
Haha word
hip hop informant... more like it
Hip hop gone of a cliff now
so we basically owe this man everything!
Right!
Blow was fine af when he was in his prime. I'm glad I met him at least once in my lifetime. Respect!
I don't understand how could someone dislike this video..Maybe they didn't watch it
kurtis blow the first superstar of hip hop i remember buying the breaks i still have that record much respect to you sir
Just dropped a new video on my RUclips channel
"HIP HOP: The Cerebral Sabotage Of A Culture"
Go check it out.
One of the best legends ever.... met him at a FREE show for the USO for military members serving in Kyrgyzstan in 2002. He was older but still put on a great performance. Was very humble and has a genuine smile! Cool dude fo sho.
For being literally one of THE Undisputed OG Icons of Hip-Hop, Kurtis Blow remains an incredibly gracious and humble human being. I love hearing directly from his unique perspective.
I remember watching an Interview with Kurtis Blow in the mid 1990s and he was asked what he disliked about the rappers today and he said he doesn't condone the violent and misogynistic lyrics.
Absolute legend and could of let it all go to his head but you can tell he is a genuine humble guy who's grateful for every opportunity and luxury he was every afforded. This is what rap is missing today! Brilliant interview Vlad.. More legends please 👍🏽
Kurtis looks just like my dad's twin! I just love Kurtis! He seems really cool and humble! :)
Step on the road to family tree research! :)
one of the greatest of all time
+42nROck12
no not really. it kinda doesn't make sense (logically nor theologically) Adam wasn't the first man and nor did he contribute anything to civilization (or hip hop in this sense). nor was there anyone trying to be like Adam, better than Adam, or trying to get Adam to get them in good with god.
hip hop is more than just rhyme. its about leaving a legacy and this man has left an amazing legacy (among many other artist of his time who have been forgotten and the elders have to actually rack their brains to remember.
I love his excitement when speaking on his experiences. He really appreciated the opportunities he was given. More interviews like this vlad.
Kurtis Blow consistently looks like he's amazed he can recollect anything.
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could be the 'blow' maybe
lol
Freddy Cupples 😂😂😂
Don Cheadle lookin ass Boi🤣
Omg ! I remember having a huge crush on Kurtis Blow when I was younger 😍😍😍
Thank you for this 1 Vlad!!!! When I met Kurtis Blow at Sam Ash on 48th St in Manhattan back in 2002 I thanked him and he just said "You're welcome, brotha"
Kurtis Blow is so sharp; hip hop encyclopedia...
Toda vez que ligo o som, eu escuto Blow. Tenho 47 anos e curto desde a minha infância. ✌🏿🇧🇷
Kurtis blow has 8 million stories
....and A Tribe Called Quest (RIP Phife) has 8 million more.......:)
+Eric Allen Jett underrated comment of the year
you have to think, hes been around since day 1 of hiphop. hes been around for everything and every era
absolutely true shit
Strange how we have one of the first rappers to ever bless the planet, yet so many rappers have been dead for decades :(
YOung people do not understand how legendary this man is and the contributions he made to rap.
very humble man
Kurtis Blow! I've loved you since I was a child. You are the true GOAT!
He said cats were rapping for 6 or 7 years before Rapper's Delight even came out! That's the story I want to hear: hip-hop in the '70s!
Watch the get down on Netflix it's all about that
'pigmeat markham - here comes the judge' came out in 1968
Wow, heard about that jam as a child but only now hearing and that's definitely emceeing!
Troy L. Smith is one source, to get the stories from the original players. The Foundation is another.
Well then you need to watch hip hop evolution on netflix. You welcome
Just met him Saturday... Cool guy...legend!
I love these interviews with Kurtis. I would love if Vlad could also bring in Doug E. Fresh and have a sit-down to talk Hip Hop.
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slick rick too
doug died bruh
***** Dougie is only 49 and very much alive.
Also bring in eric wright and get proof's take on where Eminem is at in his career
Kurtis Blow should receive a Soul Train Legends Award. He should also host some of these music shows. He sounds good and looks good. Thanks for some of the greatest music of our time
He looks so happy :) I want to meet him
KB seems like a really good dude. Salute to him & you Vlad
History, first hand... Vlad deserves a salute for this video
Kurtis Blow is The real king. I Had The pleasure to see him live in 1988 here in Brazil. Lots of hits. An amazing show.
His hip hop music is nice as shit.He was Kool as ice,and still is legendary 🙌👌
Crazy how rap has changed so much. Back then you could get away with such simple lines and now it's all about being complex and having extraordinary flows. Wonder how hip hop will be in 30 years.
There is still a lot of simple rapper, but there is also a lot of complex rappers as well. Hip Hop started off as just simple party music, but it has evolved into numerous sub genres.
Yeah because Drake has complex lines. Because "Panda" has complex lines (although you could argue that due to that nigga's gibberish way of speaking, it can be considered 'complex'). Hip-Hop is still simple. Very few are on the you-need-a-master's-in-English lane of Hip-Hop in actuality.
+I Provide Useless Statistics for Your Pleasure I'm saying what the real hip hop fans respect as true hip hop is what is getting more complex. It's because there are still these simple rappers why we look for people who are more complex with their lyrics.
Only rappers i'd consider complex on the extreme is Aesop Rock. Not to be confused with Asap Rocky
A legend! Kurtis Blow is the man!
Really beautiful interview!!!!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
wow, mind blown. thanks for sharing this story
This is the first rapper known rapper spread the word. He is awesome and I'm a rock metal guy love his jams.
I love the relationship that he has with God!
Thanks for the Louisiana acknowledgement. We appreciate you
I would tell the teacher my name was Kurtis Blow when I got a Detention slip.
LMFAO
WE LOVE YOU BRO. K.B. ! ✊
Don't forget about the Crash Crew !
"Spoonin Rap" that was straight OG talk
TRUTH + FACTS
Glad someone said it
Very intelligent man! Im glad he is doing well! I grew up with him
His expressions\demeanor are that of your real cool\mannerly uncle that you chill with when you don't wanna be with the ratchet family members at the cookout.
Lol! Why is this true?! My Uncle Ramsey is that dude.
Well-spoken, unassuming, cool, and laid back. OLD-SCHOOL.
I met Kurtis back in 1984 him and AJ a real cool brother
RIP Aj Scratch
To y'all youngstas when Rick Ross said he sat front row next to Curt Blow this is the legend he was talking about. Much Respect🍻
Kurtis Blow was the greatest rapper of the rap’s early years.
kurtis blow ..amazing kat!
much respect.
Kurtis Blow Thank you for all you done for Hip Hop.
Thanks for this interview.
Nice interview with music rapper Kurtis Blow. Kurtis Blow, Run DMC(RIP Jam Master Jay), LL Cool J, Redman, Willie D of Geto Boys, Scarface of Geto Boys, MC Ren of NWA, Ice Cube of NWA, A Tribe Called Quest(RIP Phife Dawg), 2Pac Shakur(RIP), Tim Dog(RIP), Gang Starr(RIP Guru), Naughty By Nature, KRS One, Ice T, Foxy Brown, Lady Luck, Freddie Foxxx are my favorite rappers.
We love the basketball
Bro is a Triple Platinium Grandfather OG of Rap and HipHop.
The Breaks is the greatest hip hop song of all time. This is the song that turned me on to RAP.
"Break it up, break it up, break down"!
Ive meet and worked with kurtis blow on the set of the get down were having a convo on how they made krush groove!
"The Breaks" is one of my top 10 old-school rap songs. I still listen KB today and have been since the 80's.
Awwww, I love Kurtis Blow ❤️❤️❤️
Kurtis Blow has been never underrated. There was a time he was the king of the hill. He moved the culture forward.
Great interview!
"The Last Poets" were the real first rappers back in the late 60's,they were Public Enemy before Public Enemy
TRIPLE OG OF HIP HOP
Big ups 2 kurtis blow a pioneer 2 hip-hop should get his due from 2day generation 4 laying down the blueprint he and other's made hip-hop fun back in the day I'm a witness 2 back when the early days of rap and he's still here with us because his respect 2 the art form always kept it positive ✌🙏💯💯🎤🎶🎵
Legendary👌
I enjoyed seeing him at this church in rock Hill SC and he's a great preacher better known now as Dr Kurtis blow but will always be a ledgen
Thanks for interviewing some legends and pioneers Vlad! I like a few of these new rappers, but there's nothing like hearing some Hip-Hop history straight from the source. I'd like to see more of this type of interview. Kool Moe Dee, LL, Grandmaster Flash, UTFO, Doug E Fresh, Whodini, Fat Boys, Beastie Boys, Run-DMC etc... R.I.P. Cowboy, Buffy The Human Beatbox, MCA, Jam Master Jay, Heavy D and all the other legends from the 70's and 80's that we lost
kurtis blow you a legend in real hiphop music mane im a fan im from da 90s when i was little but heard alot about you
He gives his thanks still! So humble
born 96, know your history for own good. bless up
i met Kurtis in front of Manny's Music on 48th st back in the 2Ks. He seemed to be surprised to be recognized, it's was like he had no idea what a Fucking Legend he is.. Nice Cat. LEGENDARY
Great! So positive! Compared to other interview guests it`s refreshing to not hear about the regular who shot who and who is more of a savage
Bless you Mr. Blow U ROCK 💋
Este tío es el puto amo del rap!!!! Bravo Kurtis....saludos desde España
A special thanks for this video to you really enjoyed it Word!!!!
Peep the videos of these Kurtis Blow classic singles: Christmas Rappin', The Breaks, Basketball, 8 Million Stories, AJ Scratch, Party Time, If I Ruled the World, and Tough. These jams will also show anyone how diverse his skills are, and how lethal his talent is, even though Kurt never laid down bars about killin', sellin' drugs, takin' drugs, how much money he has, how many shorties he's smashing', and all that other nonsense... Even though he had it going on like Drake in a strip club, because he was the #1 soloist artist for many years back-n-the-day. BTW, Vlad didn't touch on the subject in this interview, but Kurt is a well known hit music producer also. Check the logistics of the statistics.
Kurtis Blow is so humble with zero ego like a comment above said, Vlad doesnt do enough research on his guest to know about the great music production talent of the genius he is interviewing.
I never heard of this rapper until my grandson Owen was singing this tonight for my bday on FaceTime from Lake Tahoe. Owen is 6 yrs old. How does he know this? I love that he appreciates great artists.
RESPECT!!!...I remember his appearance on Merv Griffith show
Kurtis Blow, you can never be weak Ha ha ha
People should watch the 1985 movie "Krush Groove" and pay attention to The King of Rap, he really bust through the scene in the 1980s with America, Basketball, Xmas Rappin, If I Ruled the World, Save Your Love For #1 (Rene & Angela),Sun City, The breaks, The 1986 Martin Luther King charity song " King Holiday" yeah with Run DMC, Fat Boys, Whitney Houston, Full Force /LisaLisa, New Edition, James JT Taylor, Stephanie Mills, Menudo feat Ricky Martin, Whodini, Melle Mel
Man dropping so many jewels, history and knowledge, naturally captivating
Legendary pioneer 😍😍😍😍😍
met curtis blow's son in spanish harlem. cool dude.
Rudy Ray Moore, aka Dolemite was the first rapper to make a record.
A True LEGEND....Do your homework...
I would LOVE TO MEET THIS AMAZING MAN TRULY A BLESSING TO HEAR HIS MUSIC
Good Interview.
wow Kurtis Blow The Man I remember those days beautiful days. representing 313
Yes Mr Curtis blow, one of my finest memories of him is in crush grooving ,he was on stage performing in that white suit so fine if I rule the world that was the name of the song that memory never left my head he was looking so good 🔥🔥🔥🔥💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Happy 50th Anniversary to Hip Hop. Curtis Blow, Grand Master Flash, Fat Boys and the Sugar Hill Gand are the legends that introduced the world to a new sound of music 🎶 that would change the world. Hip Hop forever
He might have initially only sole 840.000 copies but I swear I played The Breaks 1.000.000 times. LOL