1983 Grand Master Flash's The Message/Rise of Hip Hop (jan 1, 1973 – 12h 38min, jun 21, 2025 y)
Description:
Grand Master Flash's song exemplifies what was the new age of hip hop. "The Message" is widely regarded as the first song to tell, with hip hop's rhythmn and vocal support, the truth about black communities in the inner cities. The seven-minute hip-hop/rap song touches apon prostitution, widespread poverty, drugs, prison, and many other issues that plagued black society during the 60's and 70's.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1973
12h 38min, jun 21, 2025 y
~ 52 years