Disco Dave and the Force of the 5 MCs, later known as the Crash Crew, emerged from Harlem's vibrant hip-hop scene in 1977. The group featured DJ Daryll C, G-Man, La Shubee, Barry B-Stro, EK Mike C, and Reggie Reg. They debuted with "High Powered Rap" in 1980, blending dynamic rhymes with harmonious vocals, a pioneering move in hip-hop. Signing with Sugar Hill Records, they released influential tracks like "We Wanna Rock" and "Breaking Bells (Take Me to the Mardi Gras)," the latter sampling Bob James's "Take Me to the Mardi Gras." Their innovative fusion of rap and melody has left a lasting imprint on the genre. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crash_Crew?utm_source=openai))