Kurtis Blow is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and DJ. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of hip-hop music and is credited with being the first commercially successful rapper. He released his debut album, The Breaks, in 1980, which was the first certified gold rap album. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Kurtis Blow on power, music, education.
The Bronx is famous for two things. Hip-hop, and 26 world championships. — Kurtis Blow
Pete Dj Jones was the first person that I saw with 2 turntables. This was 1972. — Kurtis Blow
My first jam was at Hotel Diplomat opening for Hollywood. — Kurtis Blow
I was signed when I was 19 years old, in 1980. I went to Germany and France. Seeing the world at that time was just an awesome experience for a teenager. — Kurtis Blow
I was called Kool Dj Kurt Walker... but they wanted tocall me Kurtis Blow. — Kurtis Blow
Just like I'm the king on the microphone, so is Dr. J and Moses Malone
I like slam dunks, take me to the hoop my favorite play is the alley-oop
I like the pick-and-roll, I like the give-and-go
Cause it's basketball, uh, Mister Kurtis Blow. — Kurtis Blow
When I was 13 I had a fake Id that said that I was 19. I was getting in all the clubs. — Kurtis Blow
Hip Hop is thee dominant youth culture in the world right now. — Kurtis Blow
Yeah when I was 7 or 8 my moms would have little parties, and I would play the music. — Kurtis Blow
The music business is really a spiritual business whether we know it or not. — Kurtis Blow
I used to date Latoya for awhile, I was a close freind of the family. — Kurtis Blow
I started DJing, breakdancing and MCing in the '70s and I got my record deal in 1979 with 'Christmas Rap.' — Kurtis Blow
The dude in red's back at the pole,
Up North where everything is cold.
But if he were right here tonight,
He'd say 'Merry Christmas! And to all, a good night!' — Kurtis Blow
That's the job of the entertainer, to entertain, not to motivate or inspire people to get violent! — Kurtis Blow
Life Lessons by Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow's work teaches us the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve success in the music industry.
He also emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and one's artistry, even when faced with industry pressure to conform.
Finally, Kurtis Blow's work serves as a reminder of the power of collaboration, as he was one of the first rappers to collaborate with other genres of music.
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