Kurtis Blow, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Kurtis Blow

American rapper

Date of Birth: 09-Aug-1959

Place of Birth: Harlem, New York, United States

Profession: composer, disc jockey, singer, record producer, musician, rapper, beatboxer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Kurtis Walker (born August 9, 1959), professionally known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record/film producer, b-boy, DJ, public speaker and minister.
He is the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label.
"The Breaks", a single from his 1980 self-titled debut album, is the first certified gold record rap song for Hip Hop.
Throughout his career he has released 15 albums and is currently an ordained minister.