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The Rappers Rapp Group
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The Rappers Rapp Group is one of the first West Coast rap acts. The group was founded in 1981 by Duffy Hooks, founder of Rappers Rapp Records. Even though the group had a short fame, they had an impact on the West Coast hip hop scene. The Begining The year is 1981. Hip hop has started gaining national appeal. Duffy Hooks, influenced by Sugarhill Records realized that Hip hop is going to be one of the greatest music genres in the world. In the same year, he held auditions in Hollywood for a 6 member act. The group consisted of King MC, DJ Flash, Lovin C, MC Fosty, Mr. Ice and Macker Moe. The End In 1982, they released "Rappers Rapp Theme". In 1983, the group changed its name to Dark Star and they signed with AVI Records to make the EP Sexy Baby which was released only in Europe. The group broke up because MC Fosty & Lovin C went solo and released Radio Activity Rapp and When Doves Cry Rapp. In 1984, DJ Flash & MC Fosty regrouped as The Future MCs who would release "State of Shock Rapp", "Beverly Hills Cop Rapp", "Erotic City Rapp". In 1986, King MC returned with What Have I Done for You Lately Rapp and Nasty Boy Rapp. Members °DJ Flash (Lee Johnson) - producer for the group and the first white rapper °King MC (Robert Marshall) - one of the first MCs on the West Coast °MC Fosty °Lovin C °Mr. Ice °Macker Moe 
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