At first, there was no message. Rap was all bluff and bluster. Party stuff, straight up. Hip hop, you don't stop. Throw your hands in the air, and wave 'em like you just don't care. Somebody scream.

Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five's impact on rap music and hip-hop culture is undeniable. Having released arguably the most influential rap song song ever "The Message" in 1982 - and becoming ...

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