As a young dude that listens to Old School and 90's Hip-Hop, I have nothing but the upmost respect for Kurtis Blow. He's one of many men that's responsible for originating the Culture of Hip-Hop.
Very true,their arrogance wont let them acknowledge,but that's okay. It will happen to them when they get older! When no one cares,it hurts. Believe me............But for folks like us,great memories,fills our souls and minds.........
This was one of the best Vlad TV interviews of all time. This really exhibits how this platform can be used to educate people about the history and growth of Hip-Hop/Rap.
The True Rap/Hip Hop Mount Rushmore: James Brown, George Clinton, DJ Flowers, DJ Hollywood, Disco King Mario, The Black Spades, Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham, The Jubalaires, Luis Armstrong, The Mills Brothers, The 1st Gen. New York B-Boys and many many other FBA'S who inspired them. None were Jamaican, Bahamian or Puerto Rican!
This just goes to show how important James Brown was to the creation and foundation of hip-hop music and culture. Dude was bigger than Elvis and inspired generations of artists including giants like Michael Jackson and Prince. Says a lot about the man and his music!
James Brown inspired everybody. He's the Godfather of Soul and really one of the pioneers of rock and roll. He's in the same group of rock pioneers like Ike Turner, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Big Mama Thornton, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Such a cool and humble dude..a true OG in hip hop. The interview was clear and precise, like a 20 min history lesson. Bigups to Vlad for not interrupting with simpleton questions.
Wow as a huge hip hop head that's only 17 I am so jealous not being born around the time to appreciate people like Rakim and Nas and see my parents reminisce over people like Kurtis Blow, salute and may real hip hop live on
Notice how he ain't talking about how people dressed, sexual preference or any irrelevant shit like that. He talks music and the science behind it. Great stuff!
This is beautiful information on Hip-Hop culture. This is where you get the science to the genre or to the game. when the pioneers drop it like that you got to love it. The original cannot be beaten. peace
This man shoud be inducted into the Rap Hall of Fame . He is a living legend 🙌. He literally sounds like a historian who loves to bring important facts from a cultural perspective to life.
These are the BREAKS! Vlad I gotta salute you. You are on your shit. Youve been interviewing a lot of key people who have great stories and good info but had few outlets to share it. Keep this type of shit coming... Need that Rico Wade and Dungeon Family interview....
That's why I loved rap then for Kurtis and the Sugarhill Gang. Thank you for your music, Kurtis. I especially love "throughout your years" - remember hearing it in the early 80s and have never forgotten it. Great sound and lyrics.
Much appreciated Vlad! Kurtis is a legend. I was blessed to have him on my album in '08. The Big Shank Redemption on a song called 'Life Party." - Good Dude.
The 2nd rap song I ever heard was "I'm Chillin" by Kurtis Blow. Transformers. The 1st rap song I ever heard was "The Show" by Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick. Inspector Gadget. I was in elementary school. How could I not get hooked for life. I knew the dialogue to the entire Krush Groove film starring Kurtis Blow and used to watch it all the time.
Props to you for this interview Vlad...You should see if you can get Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) on a video conference interview!!! Would definitely be DOPE!!!
Let me just say...in 18 minutes, he explained how the 2 elements started and it was filled with knowledge. I would also like to say that Kurtis Blow, had everything to do with where rap is today. Run was his DJ for awhile, he produced the Fat Boys 1st LP and there was a time KB reigned supreme. He was instrumental in the game and I love his music.
Nice interview with music rapper Kurtis Blow. Kurtis Blow, Run DMC(RIP Jam Master Jay), LL Cool J, Redman, Ice T, 2Pac Shakur(RIP), Willie D of Geto Boys, Scarface of Geto Boys, MC Ren of NWA, Ice Cube of NWA, Gang Starr(RIP Guru), Tim Dog(RIP), LL Cool J, Foxy Brown, Lady Luck, A Tribe Called Quest(RIP Phife Dawg), Naughty By Nature, KRS One, Nas are my favorite rappers.
I met curtis blow back in 1983 or 84 in sumter south carolina, aj (rip) was the dj that night. Me and curtis did a short break dance battle. shout out to KB, still putting the work in. you got some exclusive shit vlad
What I like about this interview is Kurtis broke down the difference between the Hip Hop DJ's (The Bronx) and the Disco DJ's (Queens & Brooklyn) In the beginning of Hip Hop the music centered on the break part of the record and the b-boys. This is what separated The Bronx from Queens and BK which are claiming to be the founding father's of hip hop
Such a great person , he was in my cuntry Bulgaria like ...10 years ago, B-boys had event and bring him like a "bonus" in small town called Smolyan. Kurtis Blow made the best show which I have seen, he is master of ceremony, big time!
Why don't they have this guy on TV. He blew my mind when he brought up James Browns Drummer Clyde Stubbelfield. This guy changed music and never gets mentioned, not too many people are hep to that. I always liked Kurtis, he has a lot of class and is very humble, good job MOM and Step Dad!!!
Coke la Rock the first mc in hip-hop, when he said break boys 🇵🇷🇵🇷 in the South Bronx, Kool Herc, Grandmaster flash, bambatta all said back in the early 1970’s and 80s it was the Latinos breakdancing in the floors 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
KB, was in the early to mid 80's rapper, about 3 albums If I remember. his voice is what blew him up. "Basket ball is my favorite Sport!". But he wasn't a gangster rappper, believe he went to L.A. for a while recorded out there if I remember correctly.
Me & Kurtis are the same age. When I was stationed in GERMANY in 1979/80 with the U.S. AIR FORCE the GERMAN CLUBS would play his song THE BREAKS to DEATH!!! NON- STOP!!!! 🙌🏽💪🏽💯🏈
Finally someone who has knowledge about Hip-Hop. Kurtis Blow is a king.
Kurtis Blow
He is the true king of Hip Hop
THE FIRST RAP ARTIST SIGNED TO A MAJOR RECORD LABEL (MERCURY)
Facts
I don't care what anyone says this man was and still is important to Hip-hop. #Salute
NO DOUBT. SALUTE
Amen!...........He was there
Yep
Ice t poscast interviews old school kats too salute to ice t show and vladtv
And combat jack
Every Hip-Hop artist out now should give thanks to people like Kool Herc, Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Caz, Melle Mel, etc!
Sadley they wouldnt know any of them cuz they were born in the 90s
Thank you
Better interview dim before they die of old age
Dj Mario?
Disco King Mario @@youngnation23
As a young dude that listens to Old School and 90's Hip-Hop, I have nothing but the upmost respect for Kurtis Blow. He's one of many men that's responsible for originating the Culture of Hip-Hop.
Nah Chief Keef revolutionize Hip Hop
Indeed!!
Most kids these days won't give an damn
Very true,their arrogance wont let them acknowledge,but that's okay. It will happen to them when they get older! When no one cares,it hurts. Believe me............But for folks like us,great memories,fills our souls and minds.........
I hope so,cause the new hip hop head seems to be dumb down,as if being clueless is the norm........Is there hope?
This was one of the best Vlad TV interviews of all time. This really exhibits how this platform can be used to educate people about the history and growth of Hip-Hop/Rap.
Word
Hopefully more interviews like this like DJ Hollywood too.
#TrueStory #KurtisBlow #HipHopLegend
true
The True Rap/Hip Hop Mount Rushmore:
James Brown, George Clinton, DJ Flowers, DJ Hollywood, Disco King Mario, The Black Spades, Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham, The Jubalaires, Luis Armstrong, The Mills Brothers, The 1st Gen. New York B-Boys and many many other FBA'S who inspired them.
None were Jamaican, Bahamian or Puerto Rican!
This just goes to show how important James Brown was to the creation and foundation of hip-hop music and culture. Dude was bigger than Elvis and inspired generations of artists including giants like Michael Jackson and Prince. Says a lot about the man and his music!
James Brown inspired everybody. He's the Godfather of Soul and really one of the pioneers of rock and roll. He's in the same group of rock pioneers like Ike Turner, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Big Mama Thornton, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Such a cool and humble dude..a true OG in hip hop. The interview was clear and precise, like a 20 min history lesson. Bigups to Vlad for not interrupting with simpleton questions.
SO MUCH HISTORY IN THIS! This is the kinda content the culture needs!!
This man is a legend
The breaks definitely is a hip hop anthem!!
Great interview!!
Yup. No doubt!
"I'm Feelin' Good" is a slept-on Hip Hop gem!!!
The Breaks is a great song, but the national Hip Hop Anthem is "Apache" by the Incredible Bongo band.
Wow as a huge hip hop head that's only 17 I am so jealous not being born around the time to appreciate people like Rakim and Nas and see my parents reminisce over people like Kurtis Blow, salute and may real hip hop live on
Notice how he ain't talking about how people dressed, sexual preference or any irrelevant shit like that. He talks music and the science behind it. Great stuff!
yessss
Kurtis Blow is a National Treasure. A true pioneer of Hip-Hop and a talented NYC Historian as well!
Daaaaaamn Kurtis Blow! My uncle would blast his music when I was a kid!
wow vlad..you hit another milestone
ha... thanks
+djvlad really struck gold this time stay hard my friend
legendary.
Im gonna try sttend ghe Art of Rap Hip Hop
Event good lineup
Demonkai Mugen u gb o6
This is beautiful information on Hip-Hop culture. This is where you get the science to the genre or to the game. when the pioneers drop it like that you got to love it. The original cannot be beaten. peace
This is the seed of the culture. I give you shit, but thanks for this one Vlad.
The real seed!!
Yes indeed, he just redeemed himself
This man shoud be inducted into the Rap Hall of Fame . He is a living legend 🙌. He literally sounds like a historian who loves to bring important facts from a cultural perspective to life.
Legend of Hip Hop, Mr. Kurtis Blow.
AND THESE ARE THE BREAKKKKS 👊 #Legendary
What a great spirit and clarity on this history. Thanks Kurtis Blow and Vlad!
KB, is old school. brother has aged well, hope he's well, and healthy..
This is a milestone. One of Vlad's greatest videos ever!
Nothing but respect to Kurtis Blow. Thanks Vlad for educating the young heads.#Oldschool4life
These are the BREAKS! Vlad I gotta salute you. You are on your shit. Youve been interviewing a lot of key people who have great stories and good info but had few outlets to share it. Keep this type of shit coming... Need that Rico Wade and Dungeon Family interview....
Need more of these interviews with the OG's Vlad. Salute homeboy for knocking this one out!
Another Classic! Thank you Kutis Blow and Vlad.
great great interview waiting for episode 234
Legendary Emcee. Gotta show nothing but respect to the originators
Great interview for one of the first rap pioneers Kurtis Blow...respect
That's why I loved rap then for Kurtis and the Sugarhill Gang. Thank you for your music, Kurtis. I especially love "throughout your years" - remember hearing it in the early 80s and have never forgotten it. Great sound and lyrics.
he is a legend!
I love listening to this Harlem legend of my era ❤
I wasn't expecting to get a good history lesson today
Real Talk... Thanks for dropping nuggets, Kurtis Blow.
And these are the breaks !Legendary MC ! Much respect also to the late. DJ AJ & Larry Smith !!!!
Thanks for sharing, Vlad.
Still Amazing he’s around Thank You for The Memories.
I love Kurtis Blow. Fan since day one.
Dope Interview!...more old school interviews, PLEASE!..70'S THRU 90'S
Nice interview, what a legend.
Much appreciated Vlad! Kurtis is a legend. I was blessed to have him on my album in '08. The Big Shank Redemption on a song called 'Life Party." - Good Dude.
Respect for this well articulated man!
The 2nd rap song I ever heard was "I'm Chillin" by Kurtis Blow. Transformers. The 1st rap song I ever heard was "The Show" by Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick. Inspector Gadget. I was in elementary school. How could I not get hooked for life. I knew the dialogue to the entire Krush Groove film starring Kurtis Blow and used to watch it all the time.
The wisdom of Hip Hop. Big Respect and Gratitude 2 Kurtis Blow for droppin Knowledge.🙏🏻 Thank you for your work Mr. Vlad🙏🏻
Kurtis is clearly not doing Blow. RESPECT.
Super glad.
This was so informative.
Kurtis Blow produced one of my favorite albums The Fat Boys self titled first album.
Props to you for this interview Vlad...You should see if you can get Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) on a video conference interview!!!
Would definitely be DOPE!!!
Blow look like that one uncle at the BBQ just chilling, Good dude,
That was dope history from the horse's mouth. Excellent work.
Let me just say...in 18 minutes, he explained how the 2 elements started and it was filled with knowledge. I would also like to say that Kurtis Blow, had everything to do with where rap is today. Run was his DJ for awhile, he produced the Fat Boys 1st LP and there was a time KB reigned supreme. He was instrumental in the game and I love his music.
Surprised this has notched up only 74k views. You’d think people would be interested in the beginnings of hip hop
Favorite interview Vlad. That could have gone 5 hrs easy. Kurtis Blow just defined the hip-hop origins for me. Sweet.
Damn I been waitin for this one....Thanks VLAD....Lets celebrate the forefathers while theyre here see how much we appreciate them.
These are legends one needs to hung around and get some serious knowledge....I've read history of hiphop his input would be unmatched
The Kanye's of the world owe a lot of respect to pioneers like Mr blow and others, I would love to visit the hip hop museum one day
Nice interview with music rapper Kurtis Blow. Kurtis Blow, Run DMC(RIP Jam Master Jay), LL Cool J, Redman, Ice T, 2Pac Shakur(RIP), Willie D of Geto Boys, Scarface of Geto Boys, MC Ren of NWA, Ice Cube of NWA, Gang Starr(RIP Guru), Tim Dog(RIP), LL Cool J, Foxy Brown, Lady Luck, A Tribe Called Quest(RIP Phife Dawg), Naughty By Nature, KRS One, Nas are my favorite rappers.
Kurtis Blow. You the man bro. God Bless.
Kurtis dropped some knowledge on this one, respect to a legend.
More of this real shit . Best interview in a while
I remember poppin' and lockin' to Kurtis Blow, the name belts...
Whoa he reminded me of the top 10 chart thanks for interview!
Hip Hop legend
Very Dope
Excellent interview!
Kurtis Blow seems like a decent guy, and he speaks very well.
HE IS SOOOO BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Please make a Kool Herc interview happen in the near future.
Great lesson on the history of music
I met curtis blow back in 1983 or 84 in sumter south carolina, aj (rip) was the dj that night. Me and curtis did a short break dance battle. shout out to KB, still putting the work in. you got some exclusive shit vlad
Taking it back to the old school! "I want you to know, that these are the breaks!"
Kurtis Blow..... OMG if I had to rate the top 10 rap careers of all time he would be in my top 10.
What I like about this interview is Kurtis broke down the difference between the Hip Hop DJ's (The Bronx) and the Disco DJ's (Queens & Brooklyn) In the beginning of Hip Hop the music centered on the break part of the record and the b-boys. This is what separated The Bronx from Queens and BK which are claiming to be the founding father's of hip hop
WOW! What a good look, Vladimir. Way before my time, so I'm just happy to sit back, watch and listen. Great interview, fellas. #anditsstillallgood
Dope interview Vlad. I like that your content is always positive and not all over the place like worldstar
Peace Dj Vlad, keep the interview with the pioneers coming my brotha *thumbs up*
HE WAS THERE PUTTING IN THE WORKS. BIG BIG BIG VERY BIG FAN. LOVE HIM VERY VERY VERY MUCH. FIRST TO DO EVERYTHING. 😍😍😍😍
Kurtis blow my man. Legend.👍✌️✌️✌️✌️
Such a great person , he was in my cuntry Bulgaria like ...10 years ago, B-boys had event and bring him like a "bonus" in small town called Smolyan. Kurtis Blow made the best show which I have seen, he is master of ceremony, big time!
Why don't they have this guy on TV. He blew my mind when he brought up James Browns Drummer Clyde Stubbelfield. This guy changed music and never gets mentioned, not too many people are hep to that. I always liked Kurtis, he has a lot of class and is very humble, good job MOM and Step Dad!!!
Wow. Great interview. Love Curtis Blow.
@vladtv. great interview
thanks
Salute to one of the moment important figures in Hip Hop history !!! 👏👏👏
finally someone worthy watch since king tee and lazyie bone interview
Coke la Rock the first mc in hip-hop, when he said break boys 🇵🇷🇵🇷 in the South Bronx, Kool Herc, Grandmaster flash, bambatta all said back in the early 1970’s and 80s it was the Latinos breakdancing in the floors 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
Automatic like for Kurtis Blow. Legend!
True legend, man. There's gotta be a part two.
Kurtis Blow painted a video vivid story!
So many jewels. Thank you, Fore Father Kurtis Blow. Aka The Great Globetrotter
RESPECT THIS MAN....
Awesome interview !!!!! Kurtis Blow is the man !!!
I can listen to these stories all day long
respect to Kurtis blow, still watch crush groove
Awesome sacred history of hip hop. Thanks kurtis.
One of your best interviews. 🙌🏽 Really dope stuff.
He said it!!! Somebody knows breaking and hip hop!!!
Aww, definitely one of the first rappers I heard and adored 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💕💕💕💕
Classic interview!
KB, was in the early to mid 80's rapper, about 3 albums If I remember. his voice is what blew him up. "Basket ball is my favorite Sport!". But he wasn't a gangster rappper, believe he went to L.A. for a while recorded out there if I remember correctly.
Me & Kurtis are the same age. When I was stationed in GERMANY in 1979/80 with the U.S. AIR FORCE the GERMAN CLUBS would play his song THE BREAKS to DEATH!!! NON- STOP!!!! 🙌🏽💪🏽💯🏈
Huge Interview