Johnny-D and Gangsta-G
Visual image
Master Don
Datec. 1980
Mediumchromogenic color prints
DimensionsOverall (HW): 5 × 3 1/2 in. (12.7 × 8.89 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number1999.733.126
Text EntriesImage of Johnny D and Gangster G from Master Don and The Death Committee.
Master Don and The Death Committee was a Hip-Hop group from Harlem, New York. Members included Master Don/Johnny D, Pebbly Poo, Gangster G, Keith KC and Boo Ski. The Death Committee was one of the first truly diverse groups incorporating the Latin and female rappers. They released their famous single “Funkbox Party” in 1983 on Enjoy records. Other tracks they released on Enjoy were “We’re Gonna Get You Hot” and “Music Gram” which were produced by Pumpkin and Bobby Robinson.
Two men posing in front of a graffiti wall. Man in front is sitting down with a white headband, leather vest and pants with knee pads. Man standing in back is wearing a leather jacket and pants with leather hat and black eye patch.
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