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Grandmaster Flash is a hip-hop recording artist and DJ. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of hip-hop DJing, cutting, scratching, and mixing. Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
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Grandmaster Flash | |
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 Grandmaster Flash performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Saddler |
| Born | January 1, 1958 Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, old-school hip hop, breakbeat, funk, electro |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, DJ |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Sugar Hill, Enjoy, Elektra |
| Associated acts | Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five The Sugarhill Gang |
| Website | grandmasterflash |
AJ Woodson is Editor-In-Chief at Black Westchester and Co-Owner at Urban Soul Media Group, the parent company. He is a father, author, writer, rapper, radio personality, hip-hop historian, and a freelance journalist.
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Freddie Jackson is an American soul singer. Among his well-known hits are "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", "Have You Ever Loved Somebody", "Jam Tonight", "Do Me Again", and "You Are My Lady".
Alee Opuiyo is a 2005 Howard University School of Communications graduate. She majored in Broadcast Journalism and minored in Political Science. While Alee attended Howard, she interned with the cable network Fox News.
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Brendon Hamilton has been writing and performing since he was a young child. Influenced by some of rock, pop, and R&B's greatest recording artists, he sought to create his own style and forge ahead into the music scene.
Twelve-year-old Douglas Baldeo was a principal cast member of the award-winning Broadway Musical, "Kinky Boots". Following his run in "Kinky Boots", he was cast as a vacation swing for "Motown the Musical" on tour.
