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Egbodo Benjamin – Founder & CEO of This Is Hip Hop HQ Egbodo Benjamin is the visionary founder and CEO of This Is Hip Hop HQ Magazine, a premier platform dedicated to amplifying voices in the hip-hop industry. His commitment to authentic music journalism and artist promotion has positioned This Is Hip Hop HQ as a trusted space for rising talents and industry discussions. In 2024, Benjamin was recognized as a Founder of the Year (Under 30) Nominee by FOYA.Africa, a testament to his impact and entrepreneurial excellence in the digital media and entertainment space. Beyond music and media, he is also a Quantity Surveyor, bringing precision, strategy, and analytical thinking to every project he undertakes. His diverse expertise bridges the gap between structured business growth and creative storytelling, making him a dynamic force in both industries. Under his leadership, This Is Hip Hop HQ continues to grow as a global hub for hip-hop culture, artist reviews, and industry insights.
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Bramsam – Move Your Body
a Single by Bramsam. Released in 1979 on New Wave Dis-Go ( catalog no. BS-0001; Vinyl 12″). Song Lyrics: [Intro] Okay, we’re gonna have a party tonight I’m gonna rock you all down to the funky sound Now let’s do it, do it, do it You know I feel so good tonight I think I’m really gonna turn this…
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Kurtis Blow – Christmas Rappin’ (Mercury Records 1979)
A collaboration of Russell Simmons and Kurtis Blow in 1979, this came about as a need by Russell to make money and the easiest way yo make money back then was through music. It was released on December 7th and also the first Hip Hop song to be released on a major record label. Kurtis…
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Rapper’s Delight
The first commercially successful hip hop song, a track by the Sugar Hill Gang and produced by Sylvia Robinson in August 2, 1979. While it was not the first single to include rapping, “Rapper’s Delight” is credited for introducing hip hop music to a wide audience, reaching the top 40 in the United States, as…
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King Tim III (Personality Jock)
Referred to as the official first hip hop song to be ever recorded back in 1979. Released by the Fatback Band from the disco album Xii in March 25. The song was originally the B-Side of the 7-inch single, with the A-Side “You’re My Candy Sweet” a mid-tempo disco song. However the song stalled at #67…
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SquizThaTrigg – Survival
After dropping when I come through some few months ago, Squiz is back again with yet another fire. Stream the song below
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TeeBlaiz Kim – Break Through
One of the fastest rising upcoming artist from Jos the home of hip hop music in Nigeria drop yet another great tune titled ‘Breakthrough’. In this song, he talks about his struggles and aspirations. Do endeavor to be a fan and stream the song