On this day, May 28, in hip-hop history...
1984: On May 29, 1984, Brooklyn trio The Fat Boys released their self-titled debut album under Sutra Records.
Though they were considered by some as a hip-hop novelty, The Original Fat Boys proved they had rhymes to back up the gimmick with their '84 premiere...
Whenever folks start talking about the dope talent of rap’s first “Golden Age,” The Fat Boys are often written out of the history. Granted, the trio of big Brooklyn boys, who went by the monikers Prince Markie Dee (Mark Morales), Kool Rock-Ski (Damon Wimbley) and the show-stealing Buff, a.k.a. The Human Be...
TV One is celebrating Black Music Month with six episodes of its Unsung series, which will feature Kane as well as The Fat Boys and George Clinton, among others...