Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1) b/w The Breaks (Part 2) (1980) - single

Kurt Walker (born August 9, 1959), professionally known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper and record producer. He is the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label.
"The Breaks", a single from his 1980 debut album, is the first certified gold record rap song. Throughout his career. It was one of the earliest hip-hop hits hitting its peak at #87 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was the first certified gold rap song for Hip Hop, and the second certified gold 12 inch single in the history of music.

A - The Breaks (Part 1)
Written-By – J. Moore, K. Walker, L. Smith, R. Ford, R. Simmons / Producer – J.B. Moore, Robert Ford Jr.
B - The Breaks (Part 2)
Written-By – J. Moore, K. Walker, L. Smith, R. Ford, R. Simmons / Producer – J.B. Moore, Robert Ford Jr.

Label:  Mercury Records
Genre:  Hip Hop
Catalog#  6167964

(P) 1980