A: The Funky Four Plus One
(Q: What group gave the first hip-hop performance on national television?)
Nope, not the Treacherous Three. Or the Furious Five. Or the Audio Two, for that matter
The Funky Four Plus One introduced American television audiences to hip-hop back in 1981. As musical guests for a Debbie Harry-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live, the group performed their classic hit “It’s The Joint”.
That night was only one of several firsts for Funky Four + One. The group was also the first with a female member (Sha Rock) and the first to sign a recording deal, with the legendary old school imprint Sugarhill Records.
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notice how the DJ is showcased IN FRONT of the mc’s? this is too fresh for that detail alone