![]() ![]() Additionally, Kurtis Blow is the first rapper to use the drum machine, sample, and sample loop. Kurtis Blow went on to become the first rapper to tour the U.S. ![]() His first album “Christmas Rappin’” sold more than 400,000 copies and his second album, “The Breaks” went gold. By the end of the 1970’s, his career took off. He went from spinning his own tracks under the name Kool DJ Kurt in high school to signing a record deal with Mercury Records, making him the first rapper signed to a major label. This week, Hyundai announced the appearance of rap legend and hip-hop trailblazer, Kurtis Blow. Last week (August 23), Hyundai Motor America announced author and journalist Roland Martin as the host for the Hyundai Soundstage followed by international party rocker and DJ to the stars, Brian “DJ B-Hen” Henry. The 13th annual Taste of Soul Family Festival is less than 50 days away and the artist lineup is getting hotter. ![]()
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