Funky 4 + 1
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Funky 4 + 1 was an American hip hop group from The Bronx, New York, composed of Jazzy Jeff, Sha-Rock (b. Sharon Green), D.J. Breakout, Guy Williams, Keith Keith, The Voice of K.K. and Rodney Stone. The group originally started with K.K Rockwell, Keith Caesar, Rahiem and Sha Rock, the rest of the members joined at later times.[1] The latter two members also performed together as the duo Double Trouble, notably in the film Wild Style. They were the first hip hop group to receive a record deal, as well as the first to perform live on national television. The group was also the first to start selling their records commercially.[2] The group was also notable for being the first to have a woman MC, Sha-Rock.
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Origin | Bronx, New York City |
Genres | Hip hop |
Years active | 1977–1983 |
Labels | Enjoy Records Sugar Hill Records |
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