Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five were an American hip hop group formed in the Bronx in 1976 and active until 1988. Led by DJ Grandmaster Flash, the group combined innovative DJ and turntable techniques with multiple MCs delivering rapid, conversational rhymes and often socially aware lyrics. Their music emphasized DJ-driven beats, vocal interplay, and a performance-focused approach that helped shape early hip hop's sound and live presentation.