At a glance
- Artist
- Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
- Released
- 1982
In the issue
Early New York Hip-Hop
Start here · 1973-1986 · Members
It became the first hip-hop single to draw widespread critical acclaim for its social commentary and grim narrative realism.
Released in 1982, 'The Message' became the first hip-hop single to draw widespread critical acclaim for its social commentary, produced by Sugar Hill's in-house team with lyrics largely written by Duke Bootee.
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