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Fat Boys + Human Beat Box / Fat Boys (Instrumental)

Fat Boys + Human Beat Box / Fat Boys (Instrumental)

Performing artist Fat Boys
Producer Kurtis Blow
Date1984
Mediumpolyvinyl chloride; paper (fiber product); ink
DimensionsOverall (HW): 12 5/16 × 12 3/8 in. (31.274 × 31.433 cm)
Overall (Diameter): 11 7/8 in. (30.163 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number2001.482.11.A,.B
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“Fat Boys + Human Beat Box / Fat Boys (Instrumental)” is a three-track vinyl released in 1984 by Fat Boys. Released under Sutra Records, this vinyl was produced by Kurtis Blow.

The Fat Boys were an American Hip-Hop trio from Brooklyn, New York, that emerged in the early 80s. The group was known originally as the Disco 3 and was composed of Prince Markie Dee (Mark Morales, 1968-2021), "Kool Rock-Ski (Damon Wimbley, b. unknown) and (Darren Robinson, 1967-1995). The trio is widely known for using beatbox in their songs. The group opened doors for beatboxers like Biz Markie and Doug E. Fresh. Known for their comedic, self-deprecating rhymes, the group released seven studio albums, four of which went Gold by RIAA. The first two albums of the group were produced by Kurtis Blow.

Flashy is printed in a gold metallic cursive font on a black background. A record logo is printed on the bottom in white font. 
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