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01 FUNKMASTER FLEX & KOOL DJ RED ALERT – LIVE ON HOT 97 – MR. MAGIC TRIBUTE by djrellyrell
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Mr. Magic debuted in 1981 on WHBI-FM in New York City with the first exclusive rap radio show to be aired on a major station. Billing itself as Rap Attack, Magic’s show featured Marley Marl as the DJ and Tyrone “Fly Ty” Williams as the show’s co-producer. Magic moved to WBLS-FM in July 1982. Magic’s reign on the New York City airwaves lasted six years and was instrumental in broadening the scope and validity of hip-hop music.[2] Mr. Magic recorded one 12″ single as an artist “Magic’s Message (There’s A Better Way)” [3] , produced by Spyder D for Posse Records in 1984.
During the mid-80s there was a rivalry between Mr. Magic and Kool DJ Red Alert, who hosted a weekly show on WRKS-FM. The feud also played out between proxy rap groups, the Juice Crew and Boogie Down Productions (see The Bridge Wars). The Juice Crew – headed by Mr. Magic’s on-air assistant, DJ Marley Marl – was named after one of Magic’s aliases, “Sir Juice.”[4] In April 2000, Mr. Magic began to take on a new role, with new faces; Kdabra, and Mah Gambino (aspiring rap artists). Mr. Magic first met Kdabra then was introduced to Mah Gambino, and soon discovered their lyrical capabilities. He then took them under his wing as their manager and offered them positions to become interns at Hot 97 FM on his then show “The Classic Showcase” with Fly Ty, and DJ Mr. Cee.
Biggie rapped about him in juicey
I was very happy listening to Funk Flex and Red Alert’s tribute to Mr. Magic. It took me back to youthful days of just having fun dancing to the “freshest beats and jamming new rap records.”. Notice the 80’s language. It was the best. Thanks Flex for telling me some of my own history on this site. Like most audiences, I didn’t know Marley Marl was Magic’s assistant. I always heard Mr Magic Marly Mall thinking it was one person. Nor did I know his significant contribution to Hip Hop.
RIP Magic! And Flex, you had me rolling! You are hilarious! I so needed that! The don Red Alert. Thank you! Good music, good vibes, brings happiness to the soul. An overall great entertainment. I know Magic is smiling. Well done! Love ya!
I used to catch FunkFlex’s Saturday night tribute to BIG each year but I moved out of NY couple years ago. Now, most Saturday nights I’m at work so it is difficult to catch any Saturday Flex. So last night was a double treat for me cause I was home and I got to go back with Flex and Red Alert and Mr Magic.
Normally I’m doing several things all at once (habit), but last night I’m sitting in front of the computer (I listen online), my book is closed and the television is off (Yankees/Red Sox). The base is up, volume is up, and I’m laughing like crazy just listening not only to the great Raps from the past but hearing Flex’s running commentary while the jam is on. I should have said triple-treat.
Great going Flex! I can’t wait to move back to New York.
Thanks for a great night.
Mr. Magic: R.I.P.
was off to work but i recorded this and trust me it was an awesome show…..keep it going Flex we respect U…!NICE
That show IS HIP HOP!!!!
Gentlemen….thank you all so much for that I loved every minute if it!! It brings back so many memories. Thank you for honoring Magic I know that he was smiling and bopping on Saturday night.
thanks red alert and flex this reminded me the the golden rea of hip hop when i used to go to the rooftop roller disco ,latin qauters,union square those were the days and all the music red was pining took my back to that era so thanks guys and mr magic you will be missed .
This is true hip hop, RIP Mr. Magic