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**Grandmaster Flash** Real Name: Grandmaster Flash Born: January 1, 1958, in Barbados, West Indies Grandmaster Flash is a DJ and producer of Barbadian origin, renowned for his pivotal role in DJ and Hip Hop history. He became the first Hip Hop act to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Flash moved to New York City with his family in the early 1960s, where he was influenced by the block parties and DJs in his Bronx neighborhood. He adopted DJ Kool Herc's "merry go round" technique, which involved looping the break off a record, and combined it with Grand Wizard Theodore's scratch technique, a fusion that became known as 'cutting the break'. In the mid-70s, Flash showcased his innovative style at block parties and, after initial setbacks, incorporated several MCs to energize the crowd. These early collaborators included Melle Mel, Cowboy, Scorpio (Mr. Ness), Rahiem, and Melle Mel's brother Kid Creole, eventually forming the group Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five. This collaboration is recognized as a defining moment in Hip Hop history, influencing generations of Hip Hop enthusiasts, MCs, rappers, and DJs worldwide. Following the breakup of the group, Flash recorded three albums for the Elektra label before reuniting with the Furious Five for the 1988 album 'On The Strength'. After overcoming struggles with drug addiction

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