Kurtis Blow Presents the History of Rap, Vol. 1: The Genesis

Kurtis Blow Presents the History of Rap, Vol. 1: The Genesis Artist: Various Artists
Label: Rhino / Wea
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio Cassette


UPC: 081227285142
EAN: 0081227285142
ASIN: B00000343E


Release Date: 1997-08-19

Kurtis Blow Presents the History of Rap, Vol. 1: The Genesis


Related Categories:

General General
Categories | R&B | Styles | Music
General General
Categories | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
General General
Categories | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music
General General
Categories | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music
General General
Categories | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Old School Old School
Categories | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
General General
Categories | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
General General
Categories | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
General General
Categories | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music

Tracks:

  1. Give It up or Turnit a Loose [In the Jungle Groove Remix] - James Brown
  2. Get into Something - The Isley Brothers
  3. Melting Pot - Booker T. & the MG's
  4. Listen to Me - Baby Huey
  5. Scorpio - Dennis Coffey & The Detroit Guitar Band
  6. It's Just Begun - The Jimmy Castor Bunch
  7. Apache - Michael Viner
  8. Hum Along and Dance
  9. Love the Life You Live - Black Heat
  10. Theme from S.W.A.T. [Extended 7" Version] - Rhythm Heritage
  11. Dance to the Drummer's Beat - Herman Kelly & Life
  12. King Tim III (Personality Jock) - Fatback

Similar Items:

  1. Kurtis Blow Presents The History Of Rap: Vol. 2
  2. Kurtis Blow Presents The History Of Rap: Vol. 3
  3. Larry Levan's Classic West End Records Remixes (Made Famous at the Legendary Paradise Garage)
  4. Looking for the Perfect Beat: 1980-1985

Amazon.com

Or, fast grooves in the key of P--as in party. Kurtis Blow's selection of early funk and disco classics begins with James Brown's Sex Machine-era revamp of "Give It Up or Turnit a Loose" and keeps moving with both the sublime (the Isley Brothers' near-rock "Get into Something," Baby Huey's "Listen to Me") and the irresistibly cheesy (Rhythm Heritage's "Theme from S.W.A.T."--who knew?) before ending with the first rap record, 1979's "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" by Fatback. Learning is fun: dig it. <I>--Rickey Wright</I>

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Classic B-Boy Material. A must Have for HIp hop heads and music lovers.......2007-02-01

I simply must write this review based on one thing: I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THESE SONGS MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!! Plain and simple. I'm 21 and have been breakdancing since I was 12. I have heard many of these songs played a break battles and seen them on the Rock Steady Anniversary DVD's but never knew the artist or song titles becasue I am really too young and none of my friends ever knew. The following tracks are my personal favs and songs every b-boy needs in their collection.

1. James Brown - Give it up or turn it loose. "Clap your hands, stomp your feet"
2.Herman Kelly and Life - Dance to the drummer's beat. "lets dance" nuff said
3. Jimmy Castor Bunch - It's just begun. Once you hear the beat you'll know.
4. Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band - Apache. I always thought that this was originally a sugar hill gang song, but I knew a better version existed, but I thought it was a rare remix. turns out the originals always best.
5. Dennis Coffey & the Detroit Guitar Band - Scorpio . Classic as sampled by Young MC - bust a move
6. Rhythm Heritage - Theme from SWAT - has a classic break in the middle


These songs are must haves, you will not be dissappointed with Kurtis' selection as he was there when it all popped off.

Also check out Bobby Byrd-I know you got soul , as sampled by rakim.
Hoped I helped u guys out, keep it real.

4 out of 5 stars COME SAMPLE SCORPIO.......2003-12-19

While this is excellent start in this series, the best reason to buy this disc is to get the cut of Scorpio by Dennis Coffey & The Detroit Guitar Band. Why? Because this is easily the most sampled song - EVER !!! I had it on 45 as a child (still have it somewhere but nothing to play it on) and instantly recognized it when it started to pop up on a lot of the late 80's rap records (Young M.C.'s Bust A Move is a perfect example). Being an instrumental, this was the ultimate song to sample (the guitars, the bass, the congas). The only other place I've seen it available on CD is the Soul Hits Of The 70's : Didn't It Blow Your Mind! (Volume 7) CD.

5 out of 5 stars An incredible survey of samples.......2002-05-13

This collection of songs that have inspired nearly 25 years of rap music is a great sample of, er, samples that are best known today by their place in hip-hop music. While most rap fans are fully familiar with, say, the breakdown from "Apache," only the hardcore have heard the rest of the cut. Same for the "Theme From S.W.A.T.," another gem forgotten by the general public. Then there are the songs that virtually no one has heard stuff like Jimmy Castor's "It's Just Begun" or Baby Huey's "Listen To Me," but you'll immediately hear their relevance on and influence to today's hip-hop.

5 out of 5 stars The real deal.......2002-05-04

If you want to know what the Original B-Boys were listening to in the Bronx before Rap was Rap and Hip Hop was Hip Hop, this CD is right on the money. Each of these cuts was popular among the Bronx DJs like Kool Herc and Curtis Blow "back-in-the-day". I was there and I heard them all. I don't think anyone could have anticipated that Hip Hop would become a cultural phenomenon, but obviously these guys were on to something. Give it Up or Turn it Loose was THE anthem. Listen to Me by Baby Huey was a hot commodity too for any self respecting DJ back then. The others cuts were all standards of the day. This is a great tribute to the early days.

5 out of 5 stars Jamming.......2001-07-18

These are all great funk jams in their original 6-8+ minute versions and with great sound quality. Not just for rap historians but for anyone who wants to give up the funk. Excellent liner notes by Kurtis Blow, too, who puts all these tracks in their historical context.

Music Album:

  1. Back in the Game ~ Syl Johnson
  2. We Are One ~ Maze
  3. Songs in the Key of Life ~ Stevie Wonder
  4. This Is Mother Freedom ~ Mother Freedom Band
  5. The Best of Louisiana Music ~ Various Artists
  6. Force of Nature ~ Tank
  7. Orchid in the Storm ~ Aaron Neville
  8. Soul Hits of the 90's, Vol. 1 ~ Various Artists
  9. Soul Hits of the 90's ~ Various Artists
  10. Heart and Soul of Philadelphia ~ Various Artists

Music Album

Music Album

Music CD

Aqui Se Va a Bailar ~ Rebelion F

Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 26 (Bill Mays at Maybeck) ~ Bill Mays

1999 Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival ~ Jr. Kenny Drew

Portrait in Black and White ~ Eddie Higgins

Swinging the Loop ~ Vito Price

Right Now! ~ Jackie McLean

Caballo Dorado, Vol. 2 ~ Caballo Dorado

Celia Cruz: 50 Anos Cantando Para Ti ~ Celia Cruz

20th Anniversary ~ Zafra Negra

20 Exitos Nortenos ~ Grupo Miramar