When and where did the Cold Crush Brothers form?
The Cold Crush Brothers formed in 1978 within the Bronx borough of New York City. The original lineup included Supreme Easy A.D., Whipper Whip, Mr. Tee, and Dot-A-Rock.
Questions about The Cold Crush Brothers
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Grandmaster Caz lose credit for his rhymes on Rapper's Delight?
Big Bank Hank took Grandmaster Caz's rhymes without any agreement from Caz to use them on the song Rapper's Delight by the Sugar Hill Gang. Caz never received credit or compensation for the words he contributed despite the track reaching the Top 40 charts in 1979.
Who won the lyrical battle between the Cold Crush Brothers and the Fantastic Romantic Five on the 3rd of July 1981?
The Fantastic Romantic Five won the official battle against the Cold Crush Brothers with a grand prize of $1000 cash. Grandmaster Caz stated that the Cold Crush Brothers won the war regardless of the result and tapes of their performance established them as one of the strongest underground hip-hop crews of all time.
What happened during the Cold Crush Brothers tour of Japan and Europe in 1983?
The group brought 25 MCs, DJs, breakers, and bombers to Tokyo in 1983 marking one of the earliest foreign markets for hip-hop outside of La Belle France. The tour proved successful despite existing linguistic and cultural barriers.
Which record label deal did the Cold Crush Brothers secure after releasing Fresh Wild Fly Bold in 1984?
A distribution dispute between Tuff City Records and Profile Records hindered sales potential for their most successful single Fresh Wild Fly Bold which sold 16000 units in its first week. They secured a CBS record deal through the Tuff City Label making them the first crew to do so.
When was DJ Tony Crush inducted into the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture?
DJ Tony Crush received induction into the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on the 24th of September 2016. That date marked the day the museum officially opened its doors to the public.