1982 Electro Mix: Classic Hip-Hop & Breakdance 🎶

Alright, B-Boys & B-Girls 😁, time to step up—you’re in for a treat!

This week, we’re diving deep into the early ‘80s Hip-Hop, Breakdance, and Electro scene. If you’ve got the moves, now’s your time to shine. If not, you’ve got a full hour to practice!

We kick things off with a classic—the track that pulled me into early electro (but, unfortunately, not into breakdancing 😃): Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don’t Stop) by Man Parrish. That’s followed by High Noon, one of his productions for Two Sisters. And there’s more Man Parrish magic coming your way, alongside a few gems from Arthur Baker—another key figure in this era.

Midway through, expect some crossover anthems like Harold Faltermeyer’s Axel F, Herbie Hancock’s Rock It, and Malcolm McLaren’s Buffalo Gals. The second half shifts focus to the early rap scene before we wrap things up with Freeez and Dan Hartman.

Get ready—it’s gonna be a ride!

Featuring : Man Parrish/Two Sisters/Rama/Tina B/Slack/Shannon/Harold Faltermayer/Herbie Hancock/Kamikaze/Key-Matic/West Street Mob/Sugarhill Gang/Malcolm McClaren/G.L.O.B.E. & Whiz Kid/C.O.D./Awesome Foursome/Freeez/Dan Hartman

I write a weekly newsletter on substack, dedicated to the history of dance music between 1975-1995. Every week I tell the story of one twelve inch. And every week this newsletter is accompanied by a 1 hour mixtape that starts with the twelve inch discussed.
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