Get a free Gigulate account now

Join Gigulate,
it's free!

Start tracking your favourite bands and get access to automagical music news!

Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” Became The First Rap Single To Be Certified Gold 45 Years Ago Today

45 years ago today, Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” became the first rap (and second 12-inch) single to be certified gold. Clap your hands, everybody. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Blow, Suzanne Vega, Kris Kristofferson, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus: The post Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” Became The First Rap Single To Be Certified Gold 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.

Read full article Share article

1 story in this thread

Order thread by:
Importance
Date published

17:45 on August 19 2025

Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” Became The First Rap Single To Be Certified Gold 45 Years Ago Today

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” became the first rap (and second 12-inch) single to be certified gold. Clap your hands, everybody. Read our Sound Che... more info