Duke Bootee
| Duke Bootee | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ed Fletcher |
| Origin | New York City |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1982–1992 |
| Labels | Sugar Hill Records |
Edward G. Fletcher, known as Duke Bootee, is an early hip hop and rap producer,[1] who produced some of the most early and important rap records
His best known single was "The Message". Produced for Sugar Hill Records, this record featured legendary rapper Melle Mel and Duke Bootee. The label on the record marketed the song as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, although the actual performers were Melle Mel and Duke Bootee. Later, he collaborated again with Melle Mel on the singles "Message II (Survival)",[2] and "New York New York", in which the latter was credited to Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.
Discography
- Bust Me Out (1984)[3]
References
- ↑ "DUKE BOOTEE". oldschoolhiphop.com. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ↑ Melle Mel & Duke Bootee Of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Message II (Survival) (Vinyl) at Discogs
- ↑ Duke Bootee - Bust Me Out (Vinyl, LP, Album) at Discogs
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