Greatest Messages

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

Greatest Messages

RELEASED: January 01, 1984
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Freedom 8:14 2. Birthday Party 5:42 3. Flash to the Beat 4:27 4. It's Nasty 4:20 5. The Message 4:44 6. Scorpio 4:55 7. Message II (Survival) 6:37 8. New York, New York 7:24
Historical Archive
Greatest Messages is a compilation album by hip hop pioneers Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, released in 1988. The album features some of the group's most iconic tracks, showcasing their innovative blend of rapping, DJing, and social commentary. The sound is characterized by its rhythmic beats, clever lyrics, and the group's charismatic delivery, making it a significant contribution to the hip hop genre and its history. The album has been praised for its influence on future artists and its role in bringing hip hop into the mainstream.