Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow | |
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Kurtis Blow performing in Hannover, Germany on March 30, 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kurtis Walker |
| Born | August 9, 1959 New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1979–present |
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Kurtis Walker (born August 9, 1959), known professionally by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Walker is the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label. "The Breaks", a single from his 1980 self-titled debut album, is the first certified gold record rap song. Over his career he released 17 albums. He is an ordained minister.