Returning to the fun of hip-hop Oct 3, 2008
Working years in a record store helped MC study the classics, using early LL Cool J and Kurtis Blow albums as textbooks. After the duo premired their live act at a friend's house party, MC/VL was born. (Daily Iowan, IA)
MURPHY'S LAW: Comic swears 50 Cent is based on "CB4" character Aug 21, 2008
But what erks Murphy more these days is how all the famous people he met in the '80s - when Kurtis Blow, Afrika Bambaataa and DJ Kool Herc were first flipping James Brown samples and Murphy was only known as Eddie's little brother, chuckled pretty much in his face when he proclaimed rap music as the next big thing to invade the music industry. "I'm not going to mention any names because they are famous and very rich people. But I remember when we were in a room and they were very famous and rich... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Lohan quiet; pal makes some noise Jul 25, 2008
Lohan didn't venture out for Ronson's star turn at The Estate, where the stepdaughter of Foreigner's Mick Jones jokingly told us her favorite love song is the band's power ballad "I Want to Know What Love Is." (Her actual fave: Stevie Wonder's "I Don't Know Why I Love You.") Ronson was a hit at the club, where she seamlessly spun old-school classics, from Prince to Kurtis Blow, as rain-drenched partiers, all decked out in white, writhed on the dance floor. Amid the revelry, half a dozen models... (Boston Globe)
Youth Explosion focuses on positive Jul 19, 2008
Headliners are Kenny Bobien, the self-proclaimed "King of Gospel House Music," and old-school rapper Kurtis Blow. "We'll get the teenagers jamming to music with good, clean positive messages. We'll require respect and appropriate dress," said Sharon Harris, a motivational speaker and CEO of Safe Haven Youth Outreach Ministries of Albany. (Albany Times Union)
Carol L. Scott, 50; activist pastor led hip-hop church in Inglewood Oct 11, 2007
It offers poetry, dance, music and artists such as hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow. Scott preached sermons of uplift and encouragement, urging young people to pursue education and high aims. (Los Angeles Times)
Today in History August 9 Aug 9, 2007
Rapper Kurtis Blow is 48. Singer Whitney Houston is 44. (MSNBC -- Race)
NAACP aims to bury the 'N-word' Jul 10, 2007
"I've been in hip-hop for about 35 years, and I've never used the N-word," said Kurtis Blow. "You guys buy the rap records. They wouldn't make the rap records if you didn't buy them. Stop supporting stuff you don't want to hear. People go around and say 'hip-hop this,' 'hip-hop that,' well, it ain't about hip-hop -- it's about you.". (SunSpot.net)
50 Million Pound Challenge Tops 260,000 lbs in 10 wks . Stars Come Out in Houston for Historic Campaign by African-American Community to Take Control of Health, Fight Toll of Excess Weight Jun 29, 2007
Joining Dr. Ian Smith are Grammy-winning R ny's Child founder Kelly Rowland, Grammy-nominated gospel/soul singer Kelly Price, Grammy-nominated R Omarion, pioneer rapper/hip hop star Kurtis Blow, Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams, radio personality J. Anthony Brown z Markie. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, get free health screenings, learn more about The Challenge and its free fitness and weight-loss tips , sign up online, and join Dr. Ian on a Challenge walk. (PR Newswire)
Christian Music Awards event moves to the Save Mart Center Jun 10, 2007
Fresno rapper Tha GIM (God in Me) has been on a nationwide tour with legendary rap- per Kurtis Blow. National performers include Byron Cage, Joann Rosario, Masada and Marilyn Fernandez, a Valley resident. (Fresno Bee)
Things to do Jun 1, 2007
com/thagimFresno rapper Tha GIM is in the middle of a nationwide tour with legendary rapper Kurtis Blow, known for one of rap's early hit singles, "The Breaks."Blow is also the first rapper to record an album for a major label. Blow, now 47, recently released a compilation, "Hip Hop Ministry," casting a spotlight on religious hip-hop, or holy-hop. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Sharpton Marches For 'Decency' In Rap Lyrics... May 5, 2007
Brooklyn City Councilwoman Darlene Mealy and rap legend Kurtis Blow walked arm-in-arm with Sharpton as they made stops at the Warner Music Group headquarters at Rockefeller Plaza and then the Universal Music Group building on 8th Avenue and 50th Street. "This march cannot hurt," said Blow. (Billboard.com)
Exclusive Interview: DMC Apr 18, 2007
Before rap records were made, Cold Crush, Afrika Bambaataa, Treacherous Three, Kurtis Blow did what was called routines; what we did wasn't called a song, it was a rap routine put to a particular beat. It's what we would have done anyway. (IGN)
Kurtis Blow and The Trinity in concert Apr 7, 2007
Rap legend Kurtis Blow and his "holy hip-hop" trio The Trinity performs tonight at Greater Union Baptist Church ... Kurtis Blow and The Trinity, a holy hip-hop recording group featuring hip-hop legend Kurtis Blow, will be performing gospel hip hop as well as hits from Blows long career. (Pensacola News Journal)
Holy hip-hop Apr 7, 2007
Check out Weekender for an interview with hip-hop legend Kurtis Blow. Hear more of Kurtis Blow in his own words on Popcast Magazine, our weekly entertainment webcast, at pnj ... "Cherry was on Al Sharpton's show talking about the lack of support for black promoters and artists, and I was so inspired that I contacted him. I said I was looking for a way to get involved and he said, 'I've got the perfect person for you -- Kurtis Blow.' ". (Pensacola News Journal)
Kurtis Blow spreads the hip-hop gospel Apr 6, 2007
Kurtis Blow, one of the originators and innovators of rap music, will bring his "holy hip-hop" trio The Trinity to Pensacola on Saturday. Special to the News Journal Hear Kurtis Blow in his own words Get more with Kurtis Blow on this week's edition of Popcast Magazine, our weekly entertainment webcast ... Saturday, we'll see just that when Kurtis Blow performs at Greater Union Baptist Church. (Pensacola News Journal)
'Pastor Flo' and the hip-hop church Apr 2, 2007
The event featured hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow, who tours the country establishing hip-hop churches. "We were messing with some fire codes that night," Flo says. (Los Angeles Times)
Holy hip-hop ascending, music industry takes notice Mar 3, 2007
Gospel rap now claims as its own Kurtis Blow, the first rap artist accepted by the mainstream (remember 1980's The Breaks. . (The Clarion-Ledger)
City Council Approves Symbolic Ban Of 'N-Word' Mar 1, 2007
In announcing the resolution a month ago, Comrie was joined by hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow Walker, who said everyone needs to stop using the word so "we can elevate our minds to a better future.". Backers of the resolution say it is impossible to paper over the epithet's origination and ugly history of humiliating and demoralizing blacks. (CBS New York, NY)
Full Story from FSView & Florida Flambeau Feb 13, 2007
I listen to hip-hop, whether it's Jay-Z, N.W.A., Common, Kurtis Blow, Weezie, Eric B. & Rakim or someone else. Though all of these artists may have different personas, they all represent hip-hop. (U-Wire.com)
City Council discusses 'N word' Feb 9, 2007
"We can't take away that pain, we need to keep it in our hearts and remember where it came from," said hip-hop pioneer Curtis "Kurtis Blow" Walker. Comrie said he decided to introduce the resolution after watching a clip of the actor Michael Richards - he played Kramer on "Seinfeld" - who recently delivered a racially tinged tirade at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles. (Astoria Times, NY)
Teens Don’t See N Word Going Away Any Time Soon Feb 9, 2007
Hip hop pioneer Curtis Kurtis Blow Walker, a native of Harlem who became popular in the 1980s music scene, joined Comrie on the steps of City Hall last week an effort to bolster the moratorium. He said in a statement after the event, As one of the founding fathers and creators of hip hop, I believe if you change your mind, you can change your environment. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
NYC considers n-word resolution Feb 3, 2007
Councilman Leroy Comrie, who spearheaded the nonbinding measure, was joined at a news conference by hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow Walker and community leaders. They said they hope the resolution will begin a awareness about the word, which has gained a level of acceptance among entertainers and youths that they said is troubling. (MSNBC -- Race)
