1979 in hip-hop

none 1979 1979 hip-hop This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip-hop for the year 1979. Releases March Fatback Band – King Tim III (Personality Jock) On March 25, 1979, the Fatback Band released the single "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" which is often cited as the first recorded hip hop song.William Jelani Cobb, To the Break of Dawn: A Freestyle on the Hip Hop Aesthetic (New York University Press, 2007) p.44 However, a song called "Enterprise" was released on July 7, 1978, as part of the record album from the Broadway musical play Runaways (Original Broadway Cast Recording).Joseph Papp Presents - Runaways https://www.discogs.com/master/1569678-Joseph-Papp-Presents-Runaways fr 2022-08-29Runaways – Original Cast Recording 1978 https://masterworksbroadway.com/music/runaways-original-cast-recording-1978/ 2022-08-29 The Official Masterworks Broadway Site en-US is also considered as the first recorded hip hop song. However, the exact origins of hip hop remain debated, with various recordings and performances from the 1970s contributing to its early development. Regardless of the specific milestone, these early releases laid the foundation for the vibrant and influential genre that hip hop would become.HIP HOP HISTORY: FROM THE STREETS TO THE MAINSTREAM https://www.iconcollective.edu/hip-hop-history September The Sugarhill Gang – Rapper's Delight On September 16, 1979, The Sugarhill Gang released the single Rapper's Delight, which became the first commercially successful hip-hop song. It was the first rap song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 37, and peaked at number 4 on the R&B charts.Murphy Keith 2023-08-07 'I said a hip-hop, the hippie, the hippie / to the hip, hip-hop and you don't stop...' https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-08-07/sugar-hill-records-gang-sylvia-robinson-rappers-delight-1979-50th-anniversary-hip-hop 2024-04-30 Los Angeles Times en-US It is often mistaken as the first recorded hip hop song. The song was increasingly popular outside of the United States especially in the United Kingdom and Canada-it exceeded over $3.5 million in sales and over two million in copies within the first few weeks of its launching. In 2011, the song was preserved into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress stat, especially in the United Kingdom and Canada. It exceeded over $3.5 million in sales and over two million in copies within the first few weeks of its launching,Reese Eric 2011 "Rapper's Delight"-- Sugarhill Gang (1979) https://www.loc.gov/static/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/documents/RappersDelight.pdf Library of Congress (.gov) the infectious dance number might have launched an entire genre.https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-12-107/ Recordings by Donna Summer, Prince and Dolly Parton Named to the National Recording Registry The Library of Congress 2017-07-25 en In 2014, "Rapper's Delight" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Over 14 million copies of "Rapper's Delight" have been sold since 1979. December Kurtis Blow – Christmas Rappin' Russell Simmons decided that he wanted to create a rap record with Kurtis Blow. He realized that the best way of earning money was by creating a Christmas record as it would be played every year. After playing the song for 22 labels, they finally got it released on Mercury Records.http://hiphopevolution.com/articles/hhe-transcripts-kurtis-blow-and-russell-simmons-tell-the-story-behind-christmas-rappin-to-hip-hop-evolution/ HHE Transcripts: Kurtis Blow and Russell Simmons Tell The Story Behind "Christmas Rappin'" to Hip-Hop Evolution Hip-Hop Evolution 2016-12-19 Hip-Hop Evolution 2017-07-25 en The record was eventually sold over 500,000 times.https://books.google.com/books?id=GgHIe-GFjZUC&pg=PT193 The Death of Rhythm and Blues George Nelson 2003-08-15 Penguin 9781101160671 en There were obstacles in their way as they tried to make "Christmas Rappin'" widely available. Even with the song's obvious popularity, record labels refused to support Simmons and Blow because they doubted rap music could succeed, particularly when it comes to Christmas music. They continued anyhow, playing the song for a number of labels before they eventually signed a record deal with Mercury Records. Kurtis Blows "Christmas Rappin'" gave hip-hop an exciting sound by mixing rap with the happy feelings of Christmas. The song sold than 500,000 copies. This showed that hip-hop could connect with people who were not usually, into the genre. Russell Simmons saw the chance to bring rap into holiday music. He worked with Kurtis Blow to make the idea happen. Unknown month Bramsam – Move Your Body https://www.discogs.com/Bramsam-Move-Your-Body/release/1387116 Bramsam - Move Your Body Discogs en 2017-07-25 Dr. Superman / Lady Sweet – Can You Do It (Superman) / Back to Metropolis https://www.discogs.com/Dr-Superman-Lady-Sweet-Can-You-Do-It-Superman/release/428624 Dr. Superman & Lady Sweet – Can You Do It (Superman) Discogs en 2017-07-25 David Lampell – I Ran Iran https://www.discogs.com/release/1288642-David-Lampell-I-Ran-Iran David Lampell – I Ran Iran Discogs en 2017-07-25 Eddie Cheba – Lookin' Good (Shake Your Body) https://www.discogs.com/Eddie-Cheba-Lookin-Good-Shake-Your-Body/master/188829 Eddie Cheba – Lookin' Good (Shake Your Body) Discogs en 2017-07-25 Family – Family Rap https://www.discogs.com/Family-Family-Rap/master/430578 Family (4) – Family Rap Discogs en 2017-07-25 First Class – Rappin' It Up https://www.discogs.com/First-Class-Rappin-It-Up/release/1387090 First Class (8) – Rappin' It Up Discogs en 2017-07-25 Funky Constellation – Street Talk (Madam Rapper)https://www.discogs.com/Funky-Constellation-Street-Talk-Madam-Rapper/master/169952 Funky Constellation – Street Talk (Madam Rapper) Discogs en 2017-07-25 Funky Four Plus One – Rappin' and Rocking the House https://www.discogs.com/Funky-Four-Plus-One-More-Rappin-And-Rocking-The-House/master/153224 Funky Four Plus One More* – Rappin And Rocking The House Discogs en 2017-07-25 Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five – SuperRappin' https://www.discogs.com/Grandmaster-Flash-And-The-Furious-Five-Superappin/release/4964039 Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five* – Superappin' Discogs en 2017-07-25 Jocko – Rhythm Talk https://www.discogs.com/Jocko-Rhythm-Talk/master/150010 Jocko – Rhythm Talk Discogs en 2017-07-25 Jocko – The Rocketship https://www.discogs.com/Jocko-The-Rocketship/master/150011 Jocko – The Rocketship Discogs en 2017-07-25 Jazzy 4 MC's – MC Rock https://www.discogs.com/Jazzy-4-MCs-MC-Rock/release/361023 Jazzy 4 MC's – MC Rock Discogs en 2017-07-25 Joe Bataan – Rap-O Clap-O / El Rap-O Clap-O https://www.discogs.com/Joe-Bataan-Rap-O-Clap-O/master/111334 Joe Bataan – Rap-O Clap-O Discogs en 2017-07-25 Lady B – To The Beat Y'all https://www.discogs.com/Lady-B-To-The-Beat-Yall/master/156738 Lady B (2) – To The Beat Y'all Discogs en 2017-07-25 Lady D / MC Tee – Lady D / Nu Sounds https://www.discogs.com/Lady-D-2-MC-Tee-Lady-D-Nu-Sounds/release/136250 Lady D (2) / M.C. Tee* – Lady D / Nu Sounds Discogs en 2017-07-25 Little Starsky – Gangster Rock https://www.discogs.com/Little-Starsky-Land-Of-Hits-Orchestra-Gangster-Rock/master/297228 Little Starsky / Land Of Hits Orchestra – Gangster Rock Discogs en 2017-07-25 Mr. Q – D. J. Style https://www.discogs.com/Mr-Q-D-J-Style/release/370341 Mr. Q.* – D. J. Style Discogs en 2017-07-25 Mr. Q – Ladies Delight https://www.discogs.com/Mr-Q-Ladies-Delight/master/201092 Mr. Q (2) – Ladies Delight Discogs en 2017-07-25 Mr. Q – Love & Time / Rapping Time https://www.discogs.com/Mr-Q-Love-Time/release/646628 Mr Q* – Love & Time Discogs en 2017-07-25 Mr. Q – Party Party / Party Rapp https://www.discogs.com/Mr-Q-Party-Party/master/586687 Mr. Q.* – Party Party Discogs en 2017-07-25 Neil B / Brooklyn Express – Body Rock https://www.discogs.com/Neil-B-Brooklyn-Express-Body-Rock/release/366871 Neil "B" / Brooklyn Express – Body Rock Discogs en 2017-07-25 The Sequence – Funk You Up https://www.discogs.com/Sequence-Funk-You-Up/master/206308 The Sequence – Funk You Up Discogs en 2017-07-25 Ron Hunt / Ronnie G. & The S.M. Crew – Spiderap / A Corona Jam https://www.discogs.com/Ron-Hunt-Ronnie-G-The-SM-Crew-Spiderap-A-Corona-Jam/release/366261 Ron Hunt / Ronnie G. & The S.M. Crew – Spiderap / A Corona Jam Discogs en 2017-07-25 Paulett and Tanya Winley / Ann Winley – Rhymin' and Rappin' / Watch Dog https://www.discogs.com/Paulette-And-Tanya-Winley-Ann-Winley-Rhymin-And-Rappin-Watch-Dog/master/240998 Paulette* And Tanya Winley / Ann Winley – Rhymin' And Rappin' / Watch Dog Discogs en 2017-07-25 Scoopy – Scoopy Rap https://www.discogs.com/Scoopy-Scoopy-Rap/release/207624 Scoopy – Scoopy Rap Discogs en 2017-07-25 Sicle Cell & Rhapazooty – Rhapazooty in Blue https://www.discogs.com/Sicle-Cell-Rhapazooty-Rhapazooty-In-Blue/master/294916 Sicle Cell & Rhapazooty – Rhapazooty In Blue Discogs en 2017-07-25 Spoonie Gee – Spoonin Rap https://www.discogs.com/Spoonin-Gee-Spoonin-Rap/master/83585 Spoonin Gee* – Spoonin Rap Discogs en 2017-07-25 Steve Gordon & The Kosher Five – Take My Rap... Please https://www.discogs.com/Steve-Gordon-The-Kosher-Five-Take-My-Rap-Please/master/203248 Steve Gordon & The Kosher Five – Take My Rap... Please Discogs en 2017-07-25 T.J. Swan – And You Know That https://www.discogs.com/TJ-Swan-And-You-Know-That/master/211796 T.J. Swan* – And You Know That Discogs en 2017-07-25 Troy Rainey – Tricky Tee Rap https://www.discogs.com/Troy-Rainey-Tricky-Tee-Rap/master/56852 Troy Rainey – Tricky Tee Rap Discogs en 2017-07-25 Uno – Boogie Beat https://www.discogs.com/Uno-Boogie-Beat/release/1387125 Uno (7) – Boogie Beat Discogs en 2017-07-25 Wackie's Disco Rock Band – Wack Rap https://www.discogs.com/Solid-C-Bobby-D-Kool-Drop-2-Wackies-Disco-Rock-Band-Wack-Rap/release/425259 Solid C., Bobby D.*, Kool Drop (2), Wackie's Disco Rock Band – Wack Rap Discogs en 2017-07-25 Willie Wood & Willie Wood Crew – Willie Rap https://www.discogs.com/Willie-Wood-Willie-Wood-Crew-Willie-Rap/master/213796 Willie Wood & Willie Wood Crew – Willie Rap Discogs en 2017-07-25 Mr. Magic – Rappin' With Mr. Magic Xanadu & Sweet Lady – Rappers Delight / Rockers Choice https://www.discogs.com/Xanadu-2-Sweet-Lady-Rappers-Delight-Rockers-Choice/master/249845 Xanadu (2) & Sweet Lady – Rappers Delight / Rockers Choice Discogs en 2017-07-25 Younger Generation (early name of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five) – We Rap More Mellow https://www.discogs.com/The-Younger-Generation-We-Rap-More-Mellow/master/110885 The Younger Generation – We Rap More Mellow Discogs en 2017-07-25 See also Next article: 1980 in hip hop music References 30em Hip hop Category:Hip-hop by year