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"The Breaks" is a song by American rapper Kurtis Blow from his self-titled debut album. It was released as a single in June 1980 and peaked at No. 87 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the first certified gold rap song, and the second certified gold 12-inch single. In 2008, the song ranked #10 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs.
Kurt Walker (Harlem, 9 August 1959), better known as Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper and producer. His first and best-known hit is 'The Breaks'. One of his most successful songs was...
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Apr 27, 2024 · Since its release in 1980, “The Breaks” by Kurtis Blow has become an iconic anthem of hip-hop culture. The song’s catchy beat and lyrics about the struggles and triumphs of everyday life have resonated with fans for decades.
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The Breaks by Kurtis Blow song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position
The Breaks Lyrics: Clap your hands everybody / If you got what it takes / 'Cause I'm Kurtis Blow and I want you to know / That these are the breaks / Brakes on a bus, brakes on a car / Breaks...
Dec 16, 2018 · The Breaks. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group The Breaks · Kurtis Blow Funk Classics The 80's ℗ 1980 UMG Recordings, Inc. Released on: 2001-01-01 Producer: Johnny B. Moore Producer...
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Jun 27, 2020 · Blow’s hit single did not remain an American homegrown treasure. The love of “The Breaks” and the iconic dance styles it encouraged made its rounds around Europe and Asia.
