Famous lyrics by »

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were an American hip hop group formed in the South Bronx of New York City in 1978. The group's members were Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel, Kidd Creole (not to be confused with Kid Creole), Keef Cowboy, Scorpio, and Rahiem. The group's use of turntablism, breakbeat DJing, and conscious lyricism were significant in the early development of hip hop music. In the late 1970s, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five built their reputation and achieved local success by performing at parties and live shows. By 1980, the group had signed with Sugar Hill Records. Under Sugar Hill Records, the group rose to prominence in the early 1980s with their first hit "Freedom". It was not until the release of the song "The Message" in 1982 and the album The Message that they achieved mainstream success. The song provided a political and social commentary and went on to become a driving force behind conscious hip-hop. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five split into two separate groups in 1983 until a brief reunion in 1987 led to the release of the original line-up's second album On the Strength. Afterwards, they disbanded permanently. Today, the group's legacy continues as Grandmaster's Furious Five with only Melle Mel and Scorpio as remaining members. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five are widely regarded as one of the greatest groups of all time. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007; the first hip hop group to be inducted. They have been ranked as one of the greatest rap groups of all time by Billboard (2023). In 2002, "The Message" was one of the 50 inaugural recordings chosen by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry. Rolling Stone ranked "The Message" number 59 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2021.

0 fans

Albums by Grandmaster Flash & the Furious FiveSort:By AlbumA - Z


Back to School Classics [2015]

SongDuration
The Message7:12

Greatest Ever R&B [2015]

SongDuration
The Message3:11

Hip Hop Fundamentals [2015]

SongDuration
The Message7:12

Absolute 80's [Warner] [2014]

SongDuration
The Message7:12

Rewind: The 80s Album [2014]

SongDuration
The Message3:14

Heart 80s Club Classics [2013]

SongDuration
The Message3:13

Roller Rink Rewind [2013]

SongDuration
The Message4:44

Skyrock Party People [2011]

SongDuration
The Message3:05

12"/80s/Electro: Pop [2009]

SongDuration
The Message7:12

Essential Hip Hop [2006]

SongDuration
The Message6:32

Greatest Ever!: Eighties [2006]

SongDuration
Message 

Hip Hop Essentials, Vol. 5 [2006]

SongDuration
Freedom8:17

Hip Hop: The Collection [2004]

SongDuration
The Message3:06

The Hip Hop Box [2004]

SongDuration
The Message7:12

VH1: I Love the '80s [2004]

SongDuration
The Message4:47

Listen & Learn [2003]

SongDuration
The Message3:24

Bar Culture, Vol. 3 [2002]

SongDuration
The Message3:09

Hip Hop, Vol. 2 [2002]

SongDuration
The Message3:10

Sexy: Rap Nation [2002]

SongDuration
The Message 

Step Off [2001]

SongDuration
Step Off7:09
Pump Me Up4:44

New Millennium Party [2000]

SongDuration
Message4:45

Rhymes Galore [2000]

SongDuration
The Message3:11

12" Dance Party Anthems [1999]

SongDuration
The Message7:11

Now: 1982 [2 CD] [1999]

SongDuration
The Message4:00

Rappaz 'n Da Hood [1999]

SongDuration
The Message3:16

Rockit [1998]

SongDuration
The Message7:10

Old Skoolin' [1996]

SongDuration
The Message6:31

From Hip to Hop, Vol. 2 [1995]

SongDuration
The Message7:11

Planet Funk, Vol. 1 [1995]

SongDuration
The Message 

Thank You [1995]

SongDuration
White Lines (Don't Do It)5:31

Old School Jams, Vol. 1 [1994]

SongDuration
The Message7:12

Touch My Soul, Vol. 1 [1994]

SongDuration
The Message4:43

Rap: Hall of Fame [1992]

SongDuration
The Message4:46

The Message [1982]

SongDuration
It's Nasty4:19
The Message7:12

Freedom/Superappin'-EP [1980]

SongDuration
Freedom8:16

Share your thoughts on Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five with the community:

0 Comments

    Missing lyrics by Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five?

    Know any other songs by Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which song begins with the line, ‘I thought love was only true in fairy tales’?
    A Wonderland by Natalia Kills
    B Fairy Tales by The Mills Brothers
    C Fairy Tale by Frank Sinatra
    D I’m A Believer by The Monkees

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!