By Towncriernews
This is wishing American rapper, singer, songwriter, record/film producer, b-boy, DJ, public speaker and minister Kurtis Walker, know professionally by his stage name Kurtis Blow a happy birthday today (born August 9, 1959).
From available information, Kurtis is the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label.
“The Breaks”, a single from his 1980 self-titled debut album, is the first certified gold record rap song for Hip Hop.
Throughout his career he has released 15 albums and is currently an ordained Minister of God
Happy birthday DJ Kurtis Blow.