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The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's hit 'The Message' spoke to how people were truly living and feeling. Melle Mel gives background to the lyrics he rapped in the song.
Clip Season 1 Episode 1 Length 03:05 Premiere: 01/31/23

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