Grandmaster Melle Mel

The year? 1961. The day? May 15. The place? Bronx, New York.

Grand Master Melle Mel began his career in hip hop with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. As the first person to call himself a “MC” Melle Mel was always ahead of the curve. From his outrageous fashion to his extroverted personality, Grandmaster Melle Mel was an icon in the Hip Hop Era.

In 1982 he began to become more socially aware and, through his music, informed the community of his observations. The hit single, “The Message” was the last hit Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Melle Mel and the Furious Five made. This song is a powerful piece that tells of drama many young and underprivileged minorities experience. The idea is for them to get the message and change the their situations

After Grandmaster Flash left the group, Grandmaster Melle Mel and the Furious Five continued their path in hip hop history with hits like, “White Lines” and Pump Me Up”. The song, “White Lines” is an informative song that calls people not to buy, use, or sell cocaine because of its destructive power.

Aside from music, Melle Mel has appeared in Beat Street, a mainstream hip hop dramatic film. He performs a song in the movie with The Furious Five. Besides being the first “MC”, Grandmaster Melle Mel became the first rap artist to ever receive a Grammy for record of the year. At this point, Hip hop, but specifically rap was in America’s culture to stay.

Although Grandmaster Melle Mel has not been as prominent in today’s version of his creation, he still is seen ahead of the curve. He produced his first solo album, “Muscles” on January 30, 2007. Also, one day before my birthday on March 12, 2007, DJ Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Melle Mel, and the Furious Five became the first and only rap group to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.

Grandmaster Melle Mel is a person who has contributed his life to hip hop and the bettering of the lives of hip hop’s listeners. He has earned much respect from new age rappers and is mentioned continuously from many of today’s icons. His outrageous style granted him the attention he wanted and deserved.

The year? 2009. The Day? January 26th. The Place? Bethlehem, PA.

Where would hip hop be without Grandmaster Melle Mel?

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