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The trailblazing album ‘The Message’ marks the debut studio release from Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five. Unveiled in 1982 by the New York-based label, Sugarhill Records, this album stands as an epoch-defining masterpiece within the hip-hop movement.
Influenced by visionary luminaries such as Gil Scott Heron and The Last Poets, ‘The Message’ is noteworthy from multiple standpoints. Musically, it firmly establishes characteristic techniques like scratching and turntablism, integral elements of the hip-hop genre. More importantly, it signifies the advent of politically conscious rap, critically portraying the living conditions in America’s urban ghettos. This ideological commitment is particularly palpable in the tracks ‘The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel’ and the chartbuster ‘The Message.’
‘The Message’ is the only studio album featuring the complete original line-up, including Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel, The Kidd Creole, Mr. Ness, Rahiem, and Keef Cowboy.
The album made significant strides on the charts, ranking 8th on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and 53rd on the Billboard 200. As such, ‘The Message’ is more than just a debut album; it is a testament to the transformative power of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, whose pioneering efforts forever altered the landscape of hip-hop.
