15 Minutes the Show Gives Tiz on Iconic Rapper Kurtis Blow and Master of Spoken Word Gil Scott-Heron

Ankh Entertainment’ producers of 15 Minutes the Show a monthly entertainment, arts and culture based show and because of the recent Covid-19 pandemic we have all had to revamp how we do things. Thus and henceforth, Osiris Munir show host and 2020 influencer will continue to give the tiz on the biz of iconic and emerging artists from behind the scenes and in front of the camera. Also’ for those of you who like Astrology we will give just a teenie bit of information on the astrological sun sign of the artist that get the tiz on our show. ​is one of the founders and creators of recorded rap. A timeless artist and hip hop legend, Kurtis blazed the trail for early hip-hop artists and continues to carry the torch for hip hop music in new arenas.​ ​Kurtis is credited with many accolades, and was the first rapper signed to a major label, release a certified gold rap album (​The Breaks​), tour the United States and Europe, record a national commercial (Sprite), use the drum machine, sample and sample loop, release a rap music video, and become a millionaire. In 1979, at 20, Kurtis Blow became the first rapper signed by a major label. He released ​Christmas Rappin’​, which sold over 400,000 copies and became an annual classic. Its gold follow-up, ​The Breaks​, helped ignite an international “rap attack,” solidifying the new art form.​ ​He released 10 albums over 11 years and his early projects made him an instant success at home and across Europe. Pioneering records like ​Party Time​ introduced the fusion of rap and go-go. Hit songs like“8 Million Stories”, “AJ”, and “Basketball” were simply ahead of their time, and still get spins by DJs today. Fellow rap legend Nas debuted at #1​ ​on the Billboard Charts with a cover of Kurtis’ “If I Ruled the World” in 1997. Beyond his own hits, Kurtis contributed to the success of The Fat Boys and Run DMC. In fact, Run began his career billed as “The Son of Kurtis Blow.” Among countless others, Wyclef Jean, Love Bug Starski, Sweet Gee, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Full Force, and Russell Simmons all have been produced by or have worked with Kurtis in the past. Kurtis’ multidisciplinary skill set has taken him across the country and overseas to score, produce, and act in various films. Most notably, he played a large role in the production of the hit film, ​Krush Groove​. Kurtis is born under the Sun Sign of Leo, representing all things royal, and Sun ruled. He is the King because who else but a King would be the first. Gil Scott-Heron, The master of Spoken Word and wizard of manifesting truth, Gilbert Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 –May 27, 2011) was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. After meeting Brian Jackson His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, soul, and lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and mesmerizing vocal styles by Scott-Heron. His own term for himself was “bluesologist” which he defined as “a scientist who is concerned with the origin of the blues”. World Anew. Scott -Heron worked until his death and recorded his final album. I’m New Here”. Source: Wikipedia