Freedom - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

Freedom - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - This is definetly a party-starter. If this don't get U up off ur azz nothing will! Reconize true Hip-Hop.

[@michaelp_42]

This was the Jam that I always requested at my local Roller Skating Rink back in 1980 / 1981 it never gets old. “Flash 3 Times !!!” 😂

[@tazaman2009]

And we still rocking this at the rink mixed in with all the other music and I'll be 60 in February 2022.

[@ericdavis2928]

Agreed

[@kennethgarrett2948]

WAY AHEAD OF THEIR TIME ONE OF THE FIRST MULTI SKILLED RAPPING GROUP OF ALL TIME ✊✌️

[@ATLienForLife]

True dat

[@jacqueline4514]

Driving to work this morning with a huge smile on my face, singing every word ❤❤❤ Best times!

[@dpkvwells]

my 18 year old son listens to old school rap........im soooo proud of him

[@sroyalty.0480]

Donald Wells lol I'm 12 and I listen to this, Prince , the gap band , etc. I thank God for real music. Kinda wish I was born in a different generation 🤷🤦😔

[@cianob3654]

I'm 13

[@tomeuamengualadrover8782]

ciano b congratulations

[@foxygrandpa_9139]

sroyalty .04 it’s been 2 years, you probably look back at this comment and cringe at yourself

[@williamgray5491]

@@cianob3654 same my guy

[@reelrebelsradiohq9956]

I first heard this in Queens in 1979... the bassline and horns still give me goose bumps, even now!!! Gotta get up and get down!!!

[@anthonytaylor7928]

It's a sample duh?

[@hip-hoprapstorage4440]

@@anthonytaylor7928 It's from Freedom - Get Up

[@bytheway1031]

@Hip-Hop Rap Storage 👍🏿 👍🏿

[@rickjason1786]

​@@anthonytaylor7928 Wood, Brass and Steel on instruments. Nice horns and bass.

[@ekreeman]

I used to listen to this song alot when I was a kid in Calabar, Nigeria. My parents had this Album. Haven't heard it since I was about 11 years old. Brings back memories.

[@christopherstroman7513]

THIS STORY HIT ME IN THE HEART BRINGS BACK MEMORIES AS WELL MY BROTHER

[@trentyoungersr.4478]

I was about 12 years old laying in my bed one saturday morning and this song came on the radio. My life's not the same since. I ❤ Hip Hop #kangols #fatlaces #B BOY

[@Jermthatormentor]

Damn that's magical

[@mario_galvn]

+jeremy x2

[@TonyRyad]

A lot of respect for u OG

[@doncatalog]

Same here. I was eight years old!!!!

[@bobbymartin7767]

Man I was in the six grade and it still sound good to this day

[@cozycool3505]

Yes Freedom - we rocked this hard in Bmore Md back in 1980

[@chilblain1]

The bass playing is crucial.

[@keyscored3710]

At first when I heard this, I was like "Wait, 8 MINUTES!? That's way too long for a song...wait the song is already over? That was too short!"

[@Power-9Hunnid]

Happy 63rd Birthday to Grandmaster Flash 2021!!!!

[@renmoneybags4649]

now this was real music and the beginning of real rap

[@shejmacfyoutuization]

Yes, Yes! Flash one time! Oh my god. I love it. It takes me back. I've got my 12"

[@benjitheratboi8025]

Ren moneybags yes

[@foxygrandpa_9139]

Ren moneybags “real music”

[@evamiller3021]

@@shejmacfyoutuization 1

[@haroldmorris6810]

@@shejmacfyoutuization ⁿ

[@russelladams7134]

People have slept on this rap group for a long time. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five have to be in the top five rap groups of all time in Hip Hop. Melle Mel is very underrated lyricist.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

If he's underrated then why is he in the rock and roll hall of fame and rap on so many iconic hits and why do folks use the word underrated on KZbin so darn much

[@rickjason1786]

@@anthonytaylor7928 Funny

[@russelladams7134]

@@anthonytaylor7928 A lot of the younger generation don't know about Melle Mel that's why.

[@DinkLink]

Not anymore lol too much roids fried his brains

[@anthonytaylor7928]

​@@russelladams7134to hell with the younger generation they are not the measurement if a group is underrated or not

[@DrJamesFeelgood]

1983, The Tube live at 6pm on a Friday night, 8 years old, sat with my fish fingers and beans watching people from another planet, singing about "The Ghetto" and "drugs", none of which I knew about growing up in rural Herefordshire. But I connected with these people like I've rarely done with anyone, music doesn't have borders or obstacles. This music made me dance and smile and love life and it still does, God bless the Grandmaster.

[@sweatymurphy6562]

You got a werid watched view but your right. The ghetto is only where black folks are standing at. Lol

[@kimcham9949]

DrJamesFeelgood: I love the way music can do that. Intersect the boxes in which society says we have to live. And musicians love it, too. They don't care who likes their music. They think everyone should.

[@TLDavis1230]

Ahh..this was (and still is) a true hip hop classic. Back in the day when all you had to do was come out, be yourself, and have a good time. Also, no tie or jacket required! :)

[@ozziemolina7465]

Spoonie gee

[@russelladams7134]

T.L. Davis Grandmaster Flash promoted fun. They partied and chanted "Your the one that is #1..Back then it different times.

[@walterquinones1735]

This was the joint back in the day miss those days

[@sroyalty.0480]

Walter Quinones wish I was born back in those days 😔🤦🤦

[@xrayfalconx2528]

sroyalty .04 same music nowadays is so crap

[@chilblain1]

Hiphop Kazoo? You goddamn right. And you know that.

[@HipHop-dd1or]

1980 and the beat, flows, deliveries are still fresh in 2019!

[@phenixcitymack]

Yes, this was a TRUE PARTY STARTER.Even today, this cut still moves the CROWD.GRAND MASTER FLASH and THE FURIOUS 5: G.O.A.T

[@detroit8v715]

These guys, Sugarhill Gang, and Run-DMC are the pioneers of rap and their music will always be better than crap you call rap today. These guys kept their music clean and made their point in their songs without all the ridiculous vulgarity.

[@Regreviews]

Treacherous three too

[@Trianglewitch.]

Love this! back when it was still black

[@kjam360]

Old school Jams still Hitting hard in 2023.

[@TheSecurityCamChannel]

Hip Hop and house party classic if their ever was one!!!!

[@johnmoore42]

Facts

[@chrishall9030]

I remember when cowboy (rip) said he was a 8 1/2 29 waist, medium shirt take a look in my face..... 1980 14 years old I was wearing the same size!!!

[@lindabenford4237]

Not sure if I want to cry or bust a move, great memories , friend I've lost , came out my senior year, still a JAM y'all

[@aaronwasserman3637]

Man this takes me back! "Melle Mel with the clientele - I'm gonna rock your chime and ring your bell!"

[@bingeltube]

One of the best rap songs ever!

[@SS-ii6nz]

These legends are the masters of Hip Hop. Grand Master Flash and The Furious Five Happy 50th Anniversary to the pioneers of this amazing music. Hip Hop Forever😅😅😅

[@joycepriest5949]

Everyone got up on the dance floor when this song came on. Partay !!!

[@Randyg1959]

This jam ALWAYS packed the floor at OUR house parties, rented hall or wherever we were spinning.

[@junejones9819]

Happy New Year 2023. Grandmaster Flash and The get Fresh Crew. Partayyyy. PRINCESS/GEMINI .🎺📯

[@odinostar]

My favorite rap song , on early 80 we were so crazy when the dj started this song ,and u know that..real old school rap

[@Ballerina-Girl]

Block party favorite at the time.

[@bklynsummer]

Brings back some great memories being on the block or the typical "house party" where EVERYONE was welcome to come!

[@ellencoleman8115]

The first time I fell in love with hip hop

[@dewaynecoleman1989]

The definite jam! Basement Parties good women, good wine!

[@joylannetter2451]

I've been trying to remember what this song was called for the past 5 years and just now learned what it was called y watching Hip Hop Uncovered!! Hayo Yaaayuh!!! 🤜🏾💃🏿🎶🕺🏿🤛🏾 This was the baddest sound and rap I had EVAH heard back in the day!!!!

[@michellerameau311]

I was at every party and jam with my crew.Bxriver.Soundview and Bronxdale projects# Wow the memories and last but not least my home.The rooftop and Disco Fever#Shoutout to Hip Hop#

[@cleocatra1242]

Everyone can appreciate hip hop thanks to G.M.F.

[@dpkvwells]

my name is raheem, im the son of a queen, im king of my castle, dont give me no hassle...i freaking love it...this is rap

[@marcbolanlives1972]

Try something else, go for yourself, what's your sign, you and the crew hold it. Great summer jam of 1980. Arizona house party scene ruled! 😼

[@markdixon453]

He is one of the artist that open the door for today R&B and rappers how can anybody forget about history

[@SnappingTurtle801]

This song is so much fun. I can't dance, but can't stay still every time I hear it even if I'm just bobbing my head or tapping my feet.

[@seanclothier495]

100% a cookout song after the sun has gone down.

[@lordnasty8160]

Back in the day of no pants sagging!

[@kayvancooten4657]

This was the first record that I bought on my travels from UK to NY as a 14 year old in 1980. Great nostalgia. ❤️🎶

[@sassymasassyma5169]

The marching band at my son's college played this song during their Homecoming game in October 2023.

[@DavidB44230]

I USE TO CLUB DANCE OFF THIS BACK IN PHILLY IN THE 90'S

[@michaeljohnson5684]

1980 The Beginning Of Foot Stomping Hip Hopping Party Music!

[@bradnobl]

Barbados in the house....peace to Grandmaster Flash.

[@68NYC]

Yep Definate hip-hop classic!! ~Thanks for the memories of ny block Parties.

[@williesimmons4068]

Large Professor brought me here.

[@GiselaNYC1]

Love this jam, back in da days when I was a kid, chillin in Coney Island having fun.

[@castortroykrb]

This was my 1st Rap 12' album i bought. I was 17 & Had to BUS alot of table's (my waitress'es name was LISA, She was going to The University of Md.), She told me, "The way you make money doing what u are doing, GET MY TABLES CLEANED QUICK THE MORE MONEY I MAKE THE MORE U MAKE ! She gave me enuff to purchase this single. This song used to PISSED my parents off ! My gf @ the time would come over & We'd listen to this over & over in my room. They thought we were crazy...(:0) RIP Dad, I miss ya !

[@mitchwinthrop]

still remember when this came out. we lost our shit. get up and dance by freedom is still a party jam too.

[@skeeta1068]

I had this 12 inch when I was a kid and I could never remember the name of it. So happy I found it! Love the horns in it.

[@sparklej76]

One of THE best party songs, in fact, I remember this song being played at my 8th birthday...skating party~ HO!!! If you hear this song and aren't shaking your ass or at least tapping your feet, then you have no soul....NONE

[@derrickholmes2024]

We Should All Thank GrandMaster Flash 📸 and the Furious Five. If You love Hip Hop and If You love Rap Music Thank them.

[@mookeychase0907]

"We're slick we're bad we're powerful we'll freak with our hour full of the music that's proclaimed the best in town, to the funky sound,now clap your hands do the freak dance become a victim of circumstance" My man Creole freaked that last verse this is a classic tune man this is what every rap group wanted to be...salute

[@junejones9819]

✊😷❤

[@c.moorejr190]

Kid Creole killed that verse !

[@sherryprescott393]

The music is sampled from a group called Freedom from Jackson, MS...thats why the song is called Freedom...😊

[@adeletamin7606]

Freedom get up and dance

[@EwClubb1]

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[@seanclothier495]

Love learning gems like this.

[@maryburrell3948]

This is what I danced to in the club in my day. I still love it.

[@michaeljohnson9018]

1980 I BEGAN 2 PARTY OFF THIS SONG!

[@gregory88843]

Hey! this is the best song from the old school line up. Like The Message. Keep jammin! . Thanks! . G.G. .

[@chinita41]

wow you gone done it, this was the jam i think i have the most memories with.. thank you. wow *smiles* *screams* lol

[@TheDocTats]

The late great Cowboy really deserves to be in the G.O.A.T. conversation. My favorite Furious Five member

[@russelladams7134]

Cowboy was a great lyricist but Melle Mel is perhaps the best that ever did it. Kool Moe Dee came out with a book that had the 50 best MCs and he put Melle Mel as #1. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious five has to be in the top five rap groups of all time. Rest in peace Cowboy.

[@teeharrison2928]

we had some fun dancing to this one.

[@soichisasada8486]

Freedom is my one of the best classic lyric of old school!

[@rodshaw8472]

Any jam with timbales gets me up off the wall!

[@cleocatra1242]

We still love you and the entire G.M.F domain.

[@ivalinapasse2469]

The Base is in Your Face!!!!!

[@yerocal30]

Allstar took this song to another level when he re did it for SWV-Anything.

[@Mary_305]

Hip hop classic hands down. Club banger.

[@lunupe83]

1980 was a great year!

[@oldsoldier8139]

Back in the day, I headed out to NY from Philly because it was the Birth-place of RAP/Hip-Hop. This Sh@#t spread like Wild Fire.

[@ShihanBarbee]

Who's here from the Large Professor interview?

[@khalilalamin]

@Shihan Barbee I had to hear it again...Large P was right this song is timeless...the horns and guitar are crazy!!!!

[@vinnyferraro8234]

Facts... I'm a big fan of truth & our great historic relevance world wide. I google WHBI ect ect.. to the absorb true essence of our culture... Peace @Shihan Barbee. & Peace Large Pro & to the all the Gods, Earths & people of the Universe !!!

[@zoo05zoo]

I am and what's funny is that, I actually never knew the name of the song or who sang it. I just know it's one of my earliest memories of a song clearly being hip-hop.

[@grafeebabee]

Everyone used to stand in a circle breaking and boogeying!

[@KMIL84]

Which interview?

[@willg8796]

THEE SONG that made me fall in love with the great Kulture that we call Hip Hop!

[@belovedmidget]

THIS IS FOR BROTHERS NOT HERE R.I.P GOOD TIMES 80'S

[@belovedmidget]

AT THE POLO GROUND BRONX!!!!

[@dahulkters1]

@@belovedmidget RIP to your Bro

[@belovedmidget]

164 Anderson Avenue Bx! School yard jam🤗

[@dahulkters1]

@@belovedmidget you still live in the Bronx?

[@belovedmidget]

@@dahulkters1 😊No longer live in the Bx

[@lancee.coleman5459]

...and you better get ready to rock my friend!!! :-)

[@44xxggaaj]

Back when rap was fun !

[@cherylcook1340]

MY BROTHERS, LOVE THEM FOREVER

[@JulianGuevaraphoto]

So freaking sick!!!! Mixing this with 2 original records takes so much skill to make it connect well. Doing this like must have been so sick to see. So raw! Much love

[@Bkballa341]

1:29-1:46......that part is so dope!

[@izsincere8445]

SWV brought me here saw somebody put in the comments where the sample was from this track is fire kids need to listen to this type of music it is straight feel good makes you want to get up and dance for real

[@williambush6434]

I. was. in. old West bury. SUNY. 1980. and. this. bumped. the. party. flash. one. time. this. was. Rao. at. it's. best

[@e1870]

The National Athemn of Hip Hop

[@sklexplorer]

This is True Rap.music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DogStarr777]

The Good Old Days! Never said anything about killing a Black Man or Disrespecting the Black Women!!!!!

[@gvpgroup]

Ya gotta love the brass blowing and the bass guitar banging!

[@taralofficial8235]

I remember being little girl in co-op city bx Section five and my aunt playing this. I fell in love with hip hop ❤

[@mindyw.1276]

Can't go wrong with this!

[@4kallday]

The Get Down

[@alfredlonzo6903]

me too

[@sweatymurphy6562]

That was cold blooded at that.

[@ezwiderbeatz5590]

R_ u should already want to explore hip hop and btw the get down was wack they were Soo off on accuracy.... rapping like it's 2017 in 1977 lmao foh

[@mrmimms1979]

Edson Sousa They were more old school in Part 1 of The Get Down. Part 2 was more like today's rap styles.

[@idunno3370]

@@ezwiderbeatz5590 they had to modernize it a little bit to appeal to audiences, if people wanted authentic rap they would listen to it or watch documentaries about it, not watch a fun tv show

[@chinita41]

thats exactly where it brings me, right back to the block parties and all the guys getting around with the cardboards to breakdance and spin on their heads LOL

[@proofavenue]

I’m the C O double U / B O Y…… man these guys ate every up to bat!!

[@Decgyrrl]

Sagittarius '59 Still awesome after all these years!

[@gregory88843]

All of the songs you all like to hear. Thanks to the artist that made it real. # Best Yet!. (Smile!).

[@gregory88843]

You are right. Good post!. Best Yet!. Smile!.

[@supastar0529]

And you know that😀😀😀

[@jbwarnock4758]

Heard this the first time at a north Philly block party ...before rap was played on radio

[@djleekids94]

Fucking good!!! oh yeah!!! rock the body body !! rock the body!!! rock the body body!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesrobinson8612]

This was our song we performed pop locking.

[@dougconley]

Think I heard the group say in an interview they recorded this in one take. Five mic's and five guys doing their thing.

[@mookeychase0907]

+dougconley Flawlessly, they were so smoove no one stuttered or stammered. It was so natural they just flowed with it...

[@TonyVazquez8265]

I was just a kid in Jr High School in the Bronx watching MCs 'rock the mic' freestyle at block parties, MCs took turns on the mic and flowed so flawlessly manipulating words like instruments while the breakers were battling on the floor showing off their mad skills. That was before rap was ever heard on the radio; and then Sugar Hill Gang was one of the first rap groups on the radio with "Rappers Delight"... That was the defining moment when Hip-Hop was destined to be heard all around the world. I try to listen to some of today's rap, but it doesn't hook me the way these old-school classics did back in the day. Today's rap sounds structured in verse chorus verse you can expect what was coming next; but back in the day with crews like the Furious Five, Cold Crush Bothers, Treacherous Three, etc. the flow was so natural and so flawless, and full of surprises galore... like being verbally raped and then dressed up again in better clothes! Good times!

[@alonso9248]

Now and then (NWA by example) rappers recorded every verse, every word, and even every syllable on ddiferent takes for emphasize the vocals. Awesome . So after you hear em on the stage and they cannot finish the verses without help.

[@thomaskaaz1]

the get down didn't bring me here.

[@ThePeppermint9]

HAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!

[@SommerIsley]

Good for you?

[@hinokami841]

@@SommerIsley Was a joke lol

[@corrimahanible8165]

Horn was sick

[@abrahammitchell5599]

MY CUT IT GET,S ME BACK TO THE OLD SCHOOL!