Kurtis Blow
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Kurtis Blow
Summary
Kurtis Blow is a human[1]. He was born in Harlem[2]. He was born on August 9, 1959[3]. He worked as a singer[4], record producer[5], composer[6], beatboxer[7], and rapper[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,628 views/month, #6,865 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Kurtis Blow was born in Harlem[2].
- Kurtis Blow was born on August 9, 1959[3].
- Kurtis Blow held citizenship in United States[10].
- Kurtis Blow worked as a singer[4].
- Kurtis Blow's professions included record producer[5].
- Kurtis Blow's professions included composer[6].
- Kurtis Blow's professions included beatboxer[7].
- Kurtis Blow's professions included rapper[8].
- Kurtis Blow worked as a disc jockey[11].
- Kurtis Blow's education included a stint at Nyack College[12].
- Kurtis Blow is recorded as male[13].
- Kurtis Blow's instance of is recorded as human[14].
- Kurtis Blow's genre is hip-hop[15].
- Kurtis Blow's record label is recorded as Mercury Records[16].
- Kurtis Blow's discography is recorded as Kurtis Blow discography[17].
- Kurtis Blow's Commons category is recorded as Kurtis Blow[18].
- Kurtis Blow's family name is recorded as Walker[19].
- Kurtis Blow's given name is recorded as Kurtis[20].
- Kurtis Blow's pseudonym is recorded as Kurtis Blow[21].
- Kurtis Blow's instrument is recorded as voice[22].
- Kurtis Blow's nominated for is recorded as Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[23].
- Kurtis Blow's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
- Kurtis Blow's topic has template is recorded as Template:Kurtis Blow[25].
- Kurtis Blow's start of work period is recorded as 1979[26].
- Kurtis Blow's copyright representative is recorded as American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1959-08-09[30]
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Genre(s): east coast hip hop, electro, hip hop, pop rap[31]
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Community tags: disco rap, east coast hip hop, electro, hip hop, mid school hip hop, pop rap[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 72eafbba-ff08-4257-9594-267d4a6fcdca[33]
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Origins and Family
Born in Harlem[2], Kurtis Blow… he was born on August 9, 1959[3].
Education
Kurtis Blow's education included a stint at Nyack College[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], record producer[5], composer[6], beatboxer[7], rapper[8], and disc jockey[11].
Why It Matters
Kurtis Blow ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,628 views/month, #6,865 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Kurtis Blow born?
Kurtis Blow's place of birth was Harlem[2].
What did Kurtis Blow do for work?
Kurtis Blow worked as singer[4], record producer[5], composer[6], beatboxer[7], and rapper[8].
Where did Kurtis Blow go to school?
Kurtis Blow was educated at Nyack College[12].