Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 120th & Riverside, New York, NY 10027 When: Spring 1979 What: The legendary DJ becomes the first to play Rap on the radio with the debut of “The Mr. Magic Disco Showcase.” « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding […]
One year ago today hip-hop lost one of its pioneers, John “Mr. Magic” Rivas. Chuck Chillout, Funkmaster Flex and Positive K share their earliest memories of the late John “Mr. Magic” Rivas. Props to Nahright…. RELATED POSTS REWIND: Sean C & LV Remember Grandmaster Roc Raida Spike Lee Celebrates Michael Jackson’s Birthday In BK [VIDEO]
Founded by producer Marley Marl and the late NY hip-hop radio DJ, Mr. Magic, The Juice Crew were one of the hottest hip-hop collectives in the mid to late ’80s.
