The Breaks (song)
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For other songs with similar titles, see Break (disambiguation) § Songs.
"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.[4] It was the first certified gold rap song, and the second certified gold 12-inch single.[5][6] In 2008, the song ranked #10 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs.[7]
Quick Facts Single by Kurtis Blow, from the album Kurtis Blow ...
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Single by Kurtis Blow | ||||
from the album Kurtis Blow | ||||
B-side | "The Breaks" (Instrumental/Do It Yourself) | |||
Released | June 14, 1980[1] | |||
Recorded | 1980[2] | |||
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Label | Mercury | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kurtis Blow, Robert Ford Jr., James B. Moore, Russell Simmons, Larry Smith | |||
Producer(s) | J.B. Moore, Robert Ford Jr. | |||
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