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Golden age of new school hip-hop music... Slick Rick...
Golden age of new school hip-hop music... Slick Rick...
Item # 720797
May 30, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 30, 1989
* Slick Rick - Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters
* Golden-age of new-school hip hop - rap music
* One of greatest storytelling song rappers
* Just after the release of "Children's Story"
Page 71 has a editorial by Cathy Campbell with heading: "Rappin' His Balls Off", with a corresponding photo. (see images) Text continues on the following page.
AI notes: Slick Rick, born Richard Walters in London and raised in the Bronx, is widely celebrated as one of hip-hop’s greatest storytellers, known for his distinctive British accent, smooth flow, and cinematic narratives. Rising to fame in the mid-1980s with Doug E. Fresh on the beatbox-driven classic "La Di Da Di," Rick helped shape the golden era of rap with vivid, character-driven tales full of humor, caution, and streetwise insight. His 1988 debut album, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, remains a seminal work in hip-hop, featuring enduring tracks like "Children’s Story" and "Mona Lisa" that combined moral lessons with masterful lyricism. Rick’s eye patch—resulting from a childhood injury—became a signature part of his image, complementing his extravagant fashion sense that influenced generations of rappers. Despite legal troubles that interrupted his career, his impact never faded; artists from Nas and Snoop Dogg to Kendrick Lamar have acknowledged his influence, cementing his legacy as a pioneer who brought storytelling to the forefront of hip-hop.
Page 70 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming "GRATEFUL DEAD" concerts at Giants Stadium.
And page 57 has the opening day review for the film "Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade" with heading and photo. An ad for the movie is on page 63. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 152 pages, tabloid size, one fold along the center, very nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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