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“I needed to be able to hear the mix before you do - that's when I came up with the "peek-a-boo" system.”

Quote by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

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Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five are a highly influential hip-hop music group from the late 1970s to the early 1980s. Known for their unique DJ skills and street culture style, they have had a profound impact on the development of hip-hop music. more

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