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The Best Rapper on the Scene

Kurtis Blow · 1983

43 min · 8 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant celebration of hip-hop with infectious grooves and catchy hooks that embody early 80s party culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant party atmosphere
  • infectious grooves for dancing
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • celebratory group listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek deep lyrical analysis

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1983, 'The Best Rapper on the Scene' marked Kurtis Blow's third studio album during a period when he was solidifying his place in hip-hop. Following his breakthrough with 'The Breaks,' this album showcased Blow's evolution as an artist while continuing to influence the burgeoning rap genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Grandmaster Flash· Afrika Bambaataa· LL Cool J

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Party Time 9:30
  • 2 Big Time Hood 3:14
  • 3 Got To Dance 4:17
  • 4 One-Two-Five (Main Street, Harlem, USA) 5:11
  • 5 Tough 6:50
  • 6 Juice 6:15
  • 7 Boogie Blues 5:26
  • 8 Baby, You've Got To Go 3:12

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