NW MUSIC: HIP-HOP / RAP

BELOW ARE LINKS to essays about the early history of hip-hop culture & rap music in the Northwest. From 1980s Seattle shows by touring stars such as Grandmaster Flash, Kool Moe Dee, D.J. Jazzy Jeff, Fresh Prince, and 2 Live Crew; to the rise of DJ Nasty Nes' trail-blazing Rap Attack radio show; to the emergence of local talents including Sir Mix-A-Lot, Vitamix, and Kid Sensation...