In case I never get to write about this

[c3pomeara]

So, I'm working on a project about singing in early hip-hop. I'm not sure how it will work out, BUT I just found this quote from Robert Christgau on Rahiem from the Furious Five:

he can actually sing, thus distinguishing himself from Kurtis Blow, Joseph Bowie, and the entire population of the United Kingdom.

Best part in bold.

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[handstil]

HAHAHAHA, what year was that? Amazing.

Ryan LOVES old hip-hop.

[c3pomeara]

That's from 1982. He must be talking about SOMETHING specific, but because I got it from his web site I have no context (it doesn't even say which issue of the Village Voice it was originally in).

I am giving a talk at 1pm on campus tomorrow about early hip-hop and the Tom Tom Club!

[nongamer]

I still think someone could have a lot of fun with Robert Christgau reviewing baby pictures posted by insanely proud parents.

Not my baby though.