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Kurtis Blow is an American musician born on August 9, 1959. He is known as one of the pioneers of hip-hop music, gaining fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Blow's hit song "The Breaks" was one of the first hip-hop tracks to receive gold certification. He is recognized for his energetic performances and contributions to the development of rap music. Kurtis Blow continues to be active in the music industry, inspiring new generations of artists with his work and passion for hip-hop culture.
"I was signed when I was 19 years old, in 1980. I went to Germany and France. Seeing the world at that time was just an awesome experience for a teenager."
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