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Debut studio album by the legendary American hip-hop group, originally released in October 1982 on Sugar Hill Records and featuring arguably the most influential hip-hop single of all time in 'The Message', together with 'Scorpio' - one of the greatest electro recordings ever produced. A gritty, plain-spoken and vividly cinematic portrait of black street life in New York circa '82 and a fascinating time capsule of rap's early attempts with the album format - this album earned respect on its own terms.
Tracklist
Side A
1 She's Fresh
2 It's Nasty (Genius of Love)
3 Scorpio
4 It's a Shame (Mt. Airy Groove)
Side B
1 Dreamin'
2 You Are
3 The Message (Extended Version)
Side C
1 The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash On the Wheels of Steel (Extended Mix)
2 The Message (Instrumental)
3 New York, New York (Extended Mix) - Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel & The Furious Five
Side D
1 Message II (Survival) - Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel & Duke Bootee
2 The Birthday Party
3 Freedom (Instrumental)