Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five – The Message 12” (black /???)

This song made me pay attention to hip hop. This single from 1993 is a perfect intro into both Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five and hip hop. ‘The Message’ carries a powerful message of what the streets are like while ‘It’s Nasty’ (the b-side) is fun and upbeat.

FFO: The Sugar Hill Gang and The Beastie Boys

Website: http://grandmasterflash.com/