Song
Christmas Rappin'
by Kurtis Blow
Christmas Rappin' is a 1979 song by Kurtis Blow, 3:57 long. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1979 Length 3:57
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Holiday rap released by Mercury Records in 1979, after Kurtis Blow became the first rapper signed to a major label. It sold over 400,000 copies, making it one of the first commercially successful hip-hop singles.
Performance tips
- It's all rhythm and breath, so practice the long verses before stepping up.
- Talk to the crowd like an MC at a block party.
- A fun change of pace for holiday hip-hop fans.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
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