Released: 30/10/26
Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five were a pioneering hip-hop group formed in the South Bronx, New York City, known for their innovative DJ techniques and socially conscious lyrics. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
This compilation features some of the most influential hip-hop singles of all time, including “The Message”, alongside “Scorpio” — widely regarded as one of the greatest electro recordings ever produced.
A gritty, plain-spoken and vividly cinematic portrait of Black street life in New York circa ’82, the album is also a fascinating time capsule of rap’s early attempts at the album format, earning respect entirely on its own terms.