Event Watch:
On Saturday, March 15, 2014, Resorts World Casino in Queens will be hosting a “legendary” Hip Hop concert “Legends of Hip Hop Vol 1.” featuring an all-star lineup of legendary talent such as Naughty By Nature, Kurtis Blow, DJ Kool, Black Sheep, DJ Marley Marl, DJ Skribble and special host Ray Dejon.
Headlining the Legends of Hip Hop show will be Grammy Award winning, Platinum-album selling, New Jersey super-group Naughty By Nature, known for their twenty-year track record of creating the hits and party anthems that have become the soundtrack to our lives. It will also include Queens hometown duo Black Sheep who debuted in 1991 with the hit song “Flavor of the Month.” History making Kurtis Blow will also appear to thrill crowds with his single “The Breaks” from his 1980 debut album. Kurtis Blow was the first rapper to sign with a major record label and had the first rap song with a certified gold record.
DJ Kool joins the legends with his hip hop anthem “Let Me Clear My Throat” from his 1996 release as well as other renowned songs. The show will also include hip hop producer DJ Marley Marl. Marley Marl was the house producer of the Juice Crew in the golden age of hip hop with Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shanté, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, Craig G, MC Shan and Masta Ace. Rounding out the legendary acts is DJ Skribble. Since 1980 DJ Skribble has revolutionized the music industry with his own persona and by launching countless musicians on the scene. Skribble has worked on MTV’s The Grind, Total Request Live, Spring Break, Hip Hop Night and the Millennium Special Live. DJ Skribble was the first “Celebrity DJ” and one of the first DJ’s to have his face associated with his name.
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