He was host and co-producer for Das Leben Amerikanischer Gangs (1995), an international film production focusing on the West Coast gang scene. In 2002, he traveled to the Middle East to tour the Armed Forces bases performing seventeen shows for the troops. He was an active participant in the Artists Against Apartheid record “Sun City”. Kurtis Blow was born on August 9, 1959 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA as Kurt Walker. Kurtis Blow was born on August 9, 1959 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA as Kurt Walker. Christmas is on the way and I’m ready for Vlogmas. In 2016 Kurtis was unanimously elected as Chairman of The Universal Hip Hop Museum. Kurtis Blow was born on August 9, 1959 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA as Kurt Walker. [2] The song went on to double platinum. He hosted The Old School Show on Sunday nights, featuring hits from the past. Kurtis Blow, Soundtrack: It's Kind of a Funny Story. The museum is slated to open in 2023 in the Bronx point section of NYC. Explore Kurtis Blow's biography, personal life, family and real age. [11] He became an ordained minister on August 16, 2009. He has duet with rock icon Bob Dylan called "Street Rock", which appeared on Blow's 1986 album, Kingdom Blow. The others mentioned were. Lovebug Starski, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Full Force, Russell Simmons and Wyclef Jean all have been produced by, or collaborated with, Walker. He also worked for Sirius Satellite Radio on the Classic Old School Hip Hop station Backspin (Channel 46) from 2000-2004. [10] Big Ups to The Great Kurtis Blow Bless Request my next reaction gang. [3] He released ten albums over the next eleven years. He was the first rapper to record a full length album on a major label (1979). [5], He lived in Co-op City in the Bronx in the mid-1980s. The show has presently been up and running with 50-60 sold-out performances during the holidays. In the same year, rapper Nas debuted at #53 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his version of Blow's "If I Ruled The World". Was the first hip-hop MC to be signed by a major label, which in this case was Mercury/PolyGram Records. [3] Run began his career billed as 'The Son of Kurtis Blow'. Kurt Walker net worth is. Official Sites. Publicity Listings They have three children. [6] Its follow-up, "The Breaks", also sold over half a million copies. He has been married to Shirley Stewart since September 2, 1984. [4], In 1979, at the age of twenty, Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to be signed by a major label, Mercury, which released "Christmas Rappin'".