Brooklyn’s in the House: Exploring The Borough’s Local Hip Hop History, Part 2

In the mid-1980s, two foundational Brooklyn rap crews emerged that forged enduring legacies in hip hop -- Stetsasonic, known as the “original live hip hop band,” and the First Priority Records crew that included label cofounder Milk Dee, his family group Audio Two, and MC Lyte. These two groups helped to solidify Brooklyn’s growing hip hop reputation in the 1980s. In the words of Stetsasonic’s Daddy-O, they “put Brooklyn on their back” in the era of gold ropes and Cazals. The Center for Brooklyn History joined in on a conversation with Daddy-O (Stetsasonic), Milk Dee (Audio Two), and producer King of Chill (Alliance), as they journeyed through the golden era of Brooklyn hip hop. Moderated by Dr. Will Fulton.
Recorded May 4, 2023.