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Flier for “The Amphitheatre Jam!!!” designed by Fab 5 Freddy

Designed by:
Fab 5 Freddy, American, born 1959  Search this
Printed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1988  Search this
Grand Wizzard Theodore, American, born 1963  Search this
Fantastic Five, American, 1979 - 1994  Search this
Angelo T. King, American, born 1959  Search this
DJ Charlie Chase, American, born 1959  Search this
The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978  Search this
Double Trouble, American  Search this
Lil' Rodney C!, American  Search this
The Voice of K.K., American  Search this
Double Trouble, American  Search this
Kool DJ AJ, American, died 2015  Search this
Busy Bee Starski, American, born 1962  Search this
East River Park, American, founded 1939  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 8 7/16 × 10 7/8 in. (21.4 × 27.7 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place used:
Lower East Side, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
October 10, 1981
Topic:
African American  Search this
Design  Search this
DJs (Musicians)  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.1.21
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
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Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f6996540-f168-457d-aa8a-53044c1125e9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.1.21
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Flier for “Chief Rocker Busy Bee’s Birthday”

Designed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Busy Bee Starski, American, born 1962  Search this
Lovebug Starski, American, 1960 - 2018  Search this
Kool DJ AJ, American, died 2015  Search this
Grand Wizzard Theodore, American, born 1963  Search this
Fantastic Five, American, 1979 - 1994  Search this
MC Sha-Rock, American, born 1962  Search this
Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957  Search this
Spoonie Gee, American, born 1963  Search this
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1989  Search this
DJ Breakout, American  Search this
Funky 4 + 1, American, 1977 - 1983  Search this
Mercedes Ladies, American  Search this
Crash Crew, American, founded 1977  Search this
DJ Mean Gene, American  Search this
Ecstasy Garage Disco, American  Search this
Printed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 8 3/16 × 6 1/4 in. (20.8 × 15.9 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place used:
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
October 25, 1980
Topic:
African American  Search this
Design  Search this
Disco (Music)  Search this
DJs (Musicians)  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.1.22
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c64f0b55-9605-43e7-ba35-adeea0d19564
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.1.22
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Flier for “Black History Month Annual Cultural Freebee Jam” by Kool Lance

Designed by:
Kool Lance, American  Search this
Distributed by:
Nubian Productions, American  Search this
Subject of:
Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957  Search this
The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978  Search this
DJ Charlie Chase, American, born 1959  Search this
Angelo T. King, American, born 1959  Search this
DJ Kool Herc, Jamaican American, born 1955  Search this
DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961  Search this
Soul Power 82, American  Search this
Kool DJ Red Alert, American, born 1956  Search this
Soulsonic Force, American, founded 1980  Search this
Cosmic Force, American  Search this
Jazzy Five, American  Search this
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1989  Search this
Kool DJ AJ, American, died 2015  Search this
Busy Bee Starski, American, born 1962  Search this
Fantastic Five, American, 1979 - 1994  Search this
DJ Breakout, American  Search this
Funky 4 + 1, American, 1977 - 1983  Search this
Treacherous Three, American, 1978 - 1985  Search this
Double Trouble, American  Search this
Afrika Islam, American, born 1967  Search this
Billy Boy, American  Search this
Mark V, American  Search this
The Just Four, American  Search this
Grand Mixer DXT, American  Search this
Infinity 4, American  Search this
Elijah Muhammad, American, 1897 - 1975  Search this
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., American, 1929 - 1968  Search this
Malcolm X, American, 1925 - 1965  Search this
Clarence 13X, American, 1928 - 1969  Search this
Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982  Search this
Stokely Carmichael, Trinidadian American, 1941 - 1998  Search this
Frederick Douglass, American, 1818 - 1895  Search this
Marcus Garvey, Jamaican, 1887 - 1940  Search this
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909  Search this
Bronx River Houses, American, founded 1951  Search this
Printed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 8 3/8 × 6 3/8 in. (21.3 × 16.2 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place used:
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
February 25, 1982
Topic:
African American  Search this
Civil Rights  Search this
Design  Search this
DJs (Musicians)  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
United States History  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.1.7
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
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Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Movement:
Black Power (Black Pride)
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ca07c8f4-8810-4ce3-87f8-720a154a1605
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.1.7
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Flier for a rap battle in the Bronx designed by Buddy Esquire

Designed by:
Buddy Esquire, American, 1959 - 2014  Search this
Subject of:
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
MC Sha-Rock, American, born 1962  Search this
Melle Mel, American, born 1961  Search this
Mr. Ness, American  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 14 × 8 1/2 in. (35.6 × 21.6 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place used:
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1979
Topic:
African American  Search this
Design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2014.219.4
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bfb27354-d9d9-483f-a79a-694d6e35df82
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.219.4
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Photograph of Grandmaster Flash at the Chrysler Building, NYC

Photograph by:
Al Pereira, American, born 1963  Search this
Subject of:
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Printed by:
Bill Adler, American, born 1951  Search this
Medium:
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 7/8 in. (35.4 × 27.6 cm)
H x W (Image): 13 × 8 11/16 in. (33 × 22.1 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
Place captured:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
August 27, 1991; printed 2003
Topic:
African American  Search this
Architecture  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Photography  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2015.132.280
Restrictions & Rights:
© Al Pereira
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Collection title:
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51d8617b8-07bd-4610-8712-67eb9a816aba
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.280
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Grandmaster Flash & Judi outside of Russell Simmons Roast at Chelsea Piers 1999

Photograph by:
Ricky Powell, American, 1961 - 2021  Search this
Subject of:
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Judi Rosen, American  Search this
Russell Simmons, American, born 1957  Search this
Medium:
dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (Sheet): 15 1/8 × 18 5/8 in. (38.4 × 47.3 cm)
H x W (Image): 9 3/8 × 14 in. (23.8 × 35.6 cm)
Type:
chromogenic color prints
Place captured:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1999
Topic:
African American  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Photography  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2015.132.344
Restrictions & Rights:
© Ricky Powell
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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Collection title:
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d98fa105-3083-47fa-94cc-4cedf02b5be9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.344
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Grandmaster Flash Onstage at The Ritz, NYC

Photograph by:
Harry Allen, American, born 1964  Search this
Subject of:
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
The Ritz, American, 1980 - early 1990s  Search this
Medium:
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (Sheet): 19 13/16 × 15 15/16 in. (50.4 × 40.5 cm)
H x W (Image): 17 15/16 × 12 1/16 in. (45.5 × 30.7 cm)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Place captured:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
early 1980s
Topic:
African American  Search this
Fashion  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Photography  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2015.132.38
Restrictions & Rights:
© Harry Allen
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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Collection title:
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c9777cb-665c-4571-b0c2-b2ef4f779767
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.38
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Break-Master Featuring New York City Breakers

Published by:
K-tel, Canadian, founded 1962  Search this
Subject of:
Michael Holman, American, born 1955  Search this
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Melle Mel, American, born 1961  Search this
Planet Patrol, American, founded 1982  Search this
The Jonzun Crew, American, 1981 - 1990  Search this
Twilight 22, American  Search this
Laid Back, Danish, founded 1979  Search this
Midnight Star, American  Search this
The Deele, American, founded 1981  Search this
Medium:
vinyl , ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 12 5/16 × 12 3/8 in. (31.3 × 31.4 cm)
Type:
record covers
long-playing records
Place depicted:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1984
Topic:
African American  Search this
Break dancing  Search this
Dance  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2016.31.4.3ab
Restrictions & Rights:
© K-tel International Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Audio Recordings
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd561ed0a50-ab89-4c6d-8cc9-56dbf8648dfa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2016.31.4.3ab

Flier/ballot for the "Rappers Academy Awards 1983"

Designed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Printed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Distributed by:
Cousins Productions, American  Search this
Fly Guys and Fly Girls Productions, American  Search this
Godfather Productions, American  Search this
Subject of:
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957  Search this
DJ Kool Herc, Jamaican American, born 1955  Search this
Master O.C., American  Search this
DJ Easy Lee, American  Search this
Davey D, American  Search this
Whiz Kid, American  Search this
DJ Charlie Chase, American, born 1959  Search this
Afrika Islam, American, born 1967  Search this
Crazy Eddie, American  Search this
MasterDon, American  Search this
Grand Mixer DXT, American  Search this
DJ Reggie Wells, American  Search this
DJ Von-K, American  Search this
DJ Easy E, American  Search this
Kool DJ AJ, American, died 2015  Search this
DJ Mike, American  Search this
Sugar Daddy, American  Search this
Eddie Cheba, American  Search this
DJ Starchild, American, died 2012  Search this
T.J. Swann, American  Search this
DJ Master Supreme, American  Search this
DJ June Bug, American, 1958 - 1983  Search this
Kurtis Blow, American, born 1959  Search this
Sweet G, American  Search this
Busy Bee Starski, American, born 1962  Search this
Jimmy Spicer, American, 1958 - 2019  Search this
Spoonie Gee, American, born 1963  Search this
Lovebug Starski, American, 1960 - 2018  Search this
Kool Kyle, American  Search this
Spyder D, American  Search this
Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1989  Search this
Treacherous Three, American, 1978 - 1985  Search this
The Fearless Four, American, 1977 - 1994  Search this
Soulsonic Force, American, founded 1980  Search this
Jazzy Five, American  Search this
Awesome Foursome, American  Search this
The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978  Search this
Master Don and the Death Committee, American  Search this
Disco Four, American  Search this
Crash Crew, American, founded 1977  Search this
Funky 4 + 1, American, 1977 - 1983  Search this
Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this
Jalil Hutchins, American, born 1963  Search this
Ecstasy, American, born 1964  Search this
Guys Around the Block, American  Search this
West Street Mob, American, 1981 - 1984  Search this
Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, American, 1980 - 1987  Search this
The Force M.D.'s, American, founded 1981  Search this
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this
Romantic 4, American  Search this
The Fat Boys, American, founded 1982  Search this
Quicksilver and the Super Lovers, American  Search this
Famous M.C.s, American  Search this
Blade and Fortune, American  Search this
Imperial Brothers, American  Search this
Addida Dolls, American  Search this
Sugar Hill Records, American, 1979 - late 1980s  Search this
Tommy Boy Music, American, founded 1981  Search this
Streetwise, American  Search this
Profile Records, American, 1981 - 1997  Search this
Mercury Records, American, founded 1945  Search this
Mr. Magic, American, 1956 - 2009  Search this
The World's Famous Supreme Team, American, 1979 - 1991  Search this
Jazzy Jay Show, American  Search this
Sweet Gee Show, American  Search this
The Afrika Islam Show, American  Search this
Dip Lite Productions, American  Search this
Mike and Dave Productions, American  Search this
Baby Jay Productions, American  Search this
Black Door Production, American  Search this
KLB Fun Productions, American  Search this
Carl TN’T  Search this
High School of Graphic Communication Arts, American, 1925 - 2012  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 10 7/8 × 8 3/8 in. (27.6 × 21.3 cm)
Type:
ballots
fliers (printed matter)
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
June 11, 1983
Topic:
African American  Search this
Design  Search this
DJs (Musicians)  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Radio  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.1.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f224c12f-5454-4700-a8db-592e01f030cd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.1.2
Online Media:

Flier for “The International Heavyweight Rappers Showdown Part II” by C. Rock 84

Designed by:
C. Rock  Search this
Distributed by:
Fly Guys and Fly Girls Productions, American  Search this
Subject of:
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978  Search this
Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1989  Search this
The Fearless Four, American, 1977 - 1994  Search this
Soulsonic Force, American, founded 1980  Search this
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this
Crash Crew, American, founded 1977  Search this
CD III, American  Search this
Treacherous Three, American, 1978 - 1985  Search this
Fresh 3 MC’s, American  Search this
Master Don and the Death Committee, American  Search this
The Fat Boys, American, founded 1982  Search this
Kid Nice MC's, American  Search this
The World's Famous Supreme Team, American, 1979 - 1991  Search this
The Force M.D.'s, American, founded 1981  Search this
Disco Four, American  Search this
Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this
Rock Master Scott and the Dynamic Three, American, 1981 - 2008  Search this
The B-Boys, American, 1983 - 1985  Search this
Awesome Foursome, American  Search this
Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, American, 1980 - 1987  Search this
Fantasy Three, American  Search this
Double Trouble, American  Search this
Finesse 4, American  Search this
Kevie Kev, American  Search this
Busy Bee Starski, American, born 1962  Search this
Kool Kyle, American  Search this
Doug E. Fresh, American, born 1966  Search this
DJ Starchild, American, died 2012  Search this
Jimmy Spicer, American, 1958 - 2019  Search this
D’Lura, American  Search this
Spyder D, American  Search this
The Rake, American  Search this
Les Love, American  Search this
The Roxy, American, 1978 - 2007  Search this
Printed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 7 3/8 × 5 1/4 in. (18.8 × 13.4 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place used:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
April 22, 1984
Topic:
African American  Search this
Design  Search this
Disco (Music)  Search this
DJs (Musicians)  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.1.23
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd510756284-5287-4f96-9813-b950a3d33e8e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.1.23
Online Media:

Flier for “The International Heavyweight Rappers Showdown Part 1”

Designed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Kurtis Blow, American, born 1959  Search this
Kool DJ AJ, American, died 2015  Search this
New York City Mission Society Cadet Corps, American  Search this
Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1989  Search this
The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978  Search this
The Fearless Four, American, 1977 - 1994  Search this
Soulsonic Force, American, founded 1980  Search this
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this
Crash Crew, American, founded 1977  Search this
CD III, American  Search this
Treacherous Three, American, 1978 - 1985  Search this
Fresh 3 MC’s, American  Search this
Master Don and the Death Committee, American  Search this
The Fat Boys, American, founded 1982  Search this
Kid Nice MC's, American  Search this
The World's Famous Supreme Team, American, 1979 - 1991  Search this
The Force M.D.'s, American, founded 1981  Search this
Funky 4 + 1, American, 1977 - 1983  Search this
Disco Four, American  Search this
Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this
Rock Master Scott and the Dynamic Three, American, 1981 - 2008  Search this
The B-Boys, American, 1983 - 1985  Search this
Awesome 4, American  Search this
Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, American, 1980 - 1987  Search this
Fantasy Three, American  Search this
Double Trouble, American  Search this
Finesse 4, American  Search this
Kevie Kev, American  Search this
Busy Bee Starski, American, born 1962  Search this
Sweet G, American  Search this
Kool Kyle, American  Search this
Doug E. Fresh, American, born 1966  Search this
DJ Starchild, American, died 2012  Search this
Jimmy Spicer, American, 1958 - 2019  Search this
D'Bora, American  Search this
Spyder D, American  Search this
The Rake, American  Search this
Les Love, American  Search this
CMCC Warriors, American, founded 1937  Search this
The Roxy, American, 1978 - 2007  Search this
Printed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 8 1/8 × 5 3/4 in. (20.6 × 14.6 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place used:
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
March 30, 1984
Topic:
African American  Search this
Design  Search this
Disco (Music)  Search this
DJs (Musicians)  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Youth  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.1.6
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a1205d8b-c02f-4cb5-b65d-b701e8e15464
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.1.6
Online Media:

Flier for “The Sprite New York City Fresh Festival II”

Designed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Distributed by:
Herman M. and Friends, American  Search this
Kiss 98.7, American, founded 1972  Search this
Subject of:
Shabba Doo, American, 1955 - 2020  Search this
Michael Chambers, American, born 1967  Search this
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this
The Fat Boys, American, founded 1982  Search this
Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Dynamic Breakers, American  Search this
Fantastic Four Double Dutch, American, founded 1978  Search this
Chad Elliot, American  Search this
Jermaine Dupri, American  Search this
Ricky Walker, American, born 1953  Search this
Russell Simmons, American, born 1957  Search this
Rush Productions, American  Search this
Kurtis Blow, American, born 1959  Search this
Newcleus, American  Search this
The Magnificent Force, American  Search this
Uptown Express, American  Search this
Printed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 in. (27.5 × 21.5 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
August 24, 1985
Topic:
African American  Search this
Design  Search this
DJs (Musicians)  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.2.11
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54209fd77-db78-4d66-ad43-c24cc9258b91
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.2.11
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Flier for "The 13th Annual Zulu Nation Anniversary"

Distributed by:
Nubian Productions, American  Search this
Designed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Scott La Rock, American, 1962 - 1987  Search this
James Brown, American, 1933 - 2006  Search this
Sly & the Family Stone, American, founded 1967  Search this
DJ Kool Herc, Jamaican American, born 1955  Search this
Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957  Search this
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Bronx River Houses, American, founded 1951  Search this
DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961  Search this
Kool DJ Red Alert, American, born 1956  Search this
Afrika Islam, American, born 1967  Search this
Melle Mel, American, born 1961  Search this
The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978  Search this
Busy Bee Starski, American, born 1962  Search this
Lovebug Starski, American, 1960 - 2018  Search this
Nasty Cousins, American, active 1987  Search this
Prince Ikey C, American  Search this
Kid Dust Shango  Search this
Easy L.G., American  Search this
Joeski Love, American  Search this
Tricky Tee, American  Search this
Grand Mixer DXT, American  Search this
Ice-T, American, born 1962  Search this
Just-Ice, American, born 1965  Search this
UTFO, American, 1983 - 1992  Search this
Kool Moe Dee, American, born 1962  Search this
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this
Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this
Salt-N-Pepa, American, founded 1985  Search this
DJ Chuck Chillout, American, born 1962  Search this
Ultramagnetic MCs, American, founded 1984  Search this
KRS-One, American, born 1965  Search this
The Fat Boys, American, founded 1982  Search this
MC Shan, American, born 1965  Search this
Roxanne Shanté, American, born 1969  Search this
DJ Jazzy Joyce, American  Search this
Jungle Brothers, American, founded 1986  Search this
Eric B., American, born 1965  Search this
Rakim, American, born 1968  Search this
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this
Spoonie Gee, American, born 1963  Search this
Steady B, American, born 1969  Search this
DJ Cheese, American  Search this
LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this
Doug E. Fresh, American, born 1966  Search this
The Force M.D.'s, American, founded 1981  Search this
Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1989  Search this
Beastie Boys, American, 1980 - 2012  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 7 9/16 × 5 5/16 in. (19.2 × 13.5 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place depicted:
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1987
Topic:
African American  Search this
DJs (Musicians)  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.2.7
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5da682c55-ee1d-4ca5-8fa6-5b86351bf209
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.2.7
Online Media:

Flier for "The Biggest Hip Hop Birthday Party of the Year” for Grand Master Dee

Designed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this
Grandmaster Dee, American, born 1962  Search this
Grandmaster Jay, American  Search this
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this
UTFO, American, 1983 - 1992  Search this
The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978  Search this
The Fat Boys, American, founded 1982  Search this
Jimmy Spicer, American, 1958 - 2019  Search this
Kurtis Blow, American, born 1959  Search this
LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this
T La Rock, American, born 1961  Search this
Roxanne Shanté, American, born 1969  Search this
Marley Marl, American, born 1962  Search this
Mr. Magic, American, 1956 - 2009  Search this
Stetsasonic, American, 1981 - 1991  Search this
Dynamic Force, American  Search this
Lisa Lee, American  Search this
Master Don and the Death Committee, American  Search this
Larry Love, American  Search this
Grand Mixer DXT, American  Search this
Doug E. Fresh, American, born 1966  Search this
Divine Sounds, American  Search this
Busy Bee Starski, American, born 1962  Search this
Brenda K. Starr, American, born 1966  Search this
DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961  Search this
Mantronix, American  Search this
Choice MC's, American  Search this
High Powered MC's, American  Search this
Roxy Posse, American  Search this
Kool DJ Red Alert, American, born 1956  Search this
MC Debbie D, American  Search this
The Force M.D.'s, American, founded 1981  Search this
Dynamic Breakers, American  Search this
Captain Rock, American  Search this
Sparky D, American  Search this
Dynamite II, American  Search this
Strafe, American  Search this
Bobby Jimmy, American, born 1959  Search this
Ultimate 3 MC's, American  Search this
DJ Holiday, American  Search this
Master O.C., American  Search this
Krazy Eddie, American  Search this
New Edition, American, founded 1978  Search this
Soulsonic Force, American, founded 1980  Search this
Sweet G, American  Search this
Kid Flash, American  Search this
Melle Mel, American, born 1961  Search this
Newcleus, American  Search this
Fab 5 Freddy, American, born 1959  Search this
Mr. Wave, American, born 1965  Search this
June  Search this
Kano, American  Search this
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
The Fearless Four, American, 1977 - 1994  Search this
Crush City Rockers, American  Search this
Bad Boys, American, founded 1985  Search this
Beastie Boys, American, 1980 - 2012  Search this
Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, American, 1980 - 1987  Search this
Lovebug Starski, American, 1960 - 2018  Search this
Russell Simmons, American, born 1957  Search this
Donald D, American  Search this
Rock Steady Crew, American, founded 1977  Search this
New York City Breakers, American, founded 1982  Search this
Rosie Rose  Search this
Fantasy Three, American  Search this
Treacherous Three, American, 1978 - 1985  Search this
The Sugarhill Gang, American, founded 1979  Search this
Spoonie Gee, American, born 1963  Search this
Trouble Funk, American, founded 1978  Search this
Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957  Search this
DJ Roman Ricardo, American  Search this
The Roxy, American, 1978 - 2007  Search this
Printed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 8 3/8 × 5 3/8 in. (21.3 × 13.7 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
May 24, 1985
Topic:
African American  Search this
Art  Search this
Break dancing  Search this
Design  Search this
DJs (Musicians)  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Nightlife  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.2.8
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5691eccd3-589f-47bd-9061-aae606260233
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.2.8
Online Media:

Poster for KGFJ Master Slam Jam Dunk! concert with Grandmaster Flash

Issued by:
KGFJ Radio, American, 1926 - 1996  Search this
Subject of:
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
D Train, American, 1980 - 1985  Search this
The Fatback Band, American, founded 1970  Search this
The Chi-Lites, American, founded 1959  Search this
New Edition, American, founded 1978  Search this
The System, American, founded 1982  Search this
The Jonzun Crew, American, 1981 - 1990  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 37 13/16 × 16 15/16 in. (96 × 43 cm)
Type:
posters
Place depicted:
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1983
Topic:
African American  Search this
Funk (Music)  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Popular music  Search this
Radio  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Rhythm and blues (Music)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.38.3ab
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd509f2133a-4cbd-49c5-8d30-836f2a1c31dd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.3ab
Online Media:

Flier for "The Great DJ-MC Academy Awards Show" at the Audubon Grand Ballroom

Designed by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957  Search this
Master Don and the Death Committee, American  Search this
Jazzy Five, American  Search this
Disco Four, American  Search this
Dr. Jeckyll, American, born 1960  Search this
Fantastic Five, American, 1979 - 1994  Search this
Treacherous Three, American, 1978 - 1985  Search this
The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978  Search this
Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1989  Search this
Master Don and the Death Committee, American  Search this
DJ Easy Lee, American  Search this
DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961  Search this
DJ Master D, American  Search this
DJ Kool Herc, Jamaican American, born 1955  Search this
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this
Audubon Ballroom, American, founded 1912  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 6 15/16 × 8 7/16 in. (17.7 × 21.5 cm)
Type:
fliers (printed matter)
Place depicted:
Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1982
Topic:
African American  Search this
Communities  Search this
Design  Search this
Graphic design  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Music  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2020.54.7
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5541a1c8f-0428-4f8d-ab4a-86d15d51b19e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.54.7
Online Media:

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