http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61537&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rssAs the first emcee recruited by Grandmaster Flash for the Furious Five, Melle Mel's distinctive vocal style became one of the most recognizable of the Old School Rap era. The group recorded infectious and socially important records, including monumental classics "The Message" and "White Lines." One of the most popular and critically acclaimed crews of the early 1980s, the Furious Five filled clubs, converted fans, and built Sugarhill Records' rep. Melle Mel split from Flash shortly after they recorded yet another classic hit, "New York, New York." After the breakup, Mel released "The Message II" with Duke Booty and "Jesse." He continued to work with members of the Furious Five, rapping and producing sporadically throughout the '80s and '90s. While his latter day releases may not burn up the charts, Melle Mel remains one of the most important emcees in hip-hop's history. With his flashy outfits and characteristic delivery, he commanded attention in a time when tight rhymes outweighed gun talk and ice, and he'll always be known for his trademark verses and original style. - Brolin WinningEast Coast Old Schoolen720Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:10:35 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61537&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss As the first emcee recruited by Grandmaster Flash for the Furious Five, Melle Mel's distinctive vocal style became one of the most recognizable of the Old School Rap era. The group recorded infectious and socially important records, including monumental classics "The Message" and "White Lines." One of the most popular and critically acclaimed crews of the early 1980s, the Furious Five filled clubs, converted fans, and built Sugarhill Records' rep. Melle Mel split from Flash shortly after they recorded yet another classic hit, "New York, New York." After the breakup, Mel released "The Message II" with Duke Booty and "Jesse." He continued to work with members of the Furious Five, rapping and producing sporadically throughout the '80s and '90s. While his latter day releases may not burn up the charts, Melle Mel remains one of the most important emcees in hip-hop's history. With his flashy outfits and characteristic delivery, he commanded attention in a time when tight rhymes outweighed gun talk and ice, and he'll always be known for his trademark verses and original style. - Brolin Winning http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.28589726&variant=play&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss East Coast Old School Tue, 6 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Melle Mel on Rhapsody Online 28589726 tra.28589726 Melle Mel art.61537 0.99 Paid In Full alb.28576803 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/4/7/5/1695742_170x170.jpg 2005-09-06 00:00:00.0 2005-09-06 00:00:00.0 true Blaze tra.28589726 243000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.28589726&variant=play&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.28589726&variant=data&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.21423735&variant=play&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss East Coast Old School Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:07:18 -0700 Top Tracks by Melle Mel on Rhapsody Online 21423735 tra.21423735 Melle Mel art.61537 0.99 Bless Da Mic tra.21423735 229000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.21423735&variant=play&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.21423735&variant=data&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.15269353&variant=play&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss East Coast Old School Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Melle Mel on Rhapsody Online 15269353 tra.15269353 Melle Mel art.61537 0.99 Blazin' Hip Hop alb.15258252 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/5/8/0/1120857_170x170.jpg 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 true On Lock tra.15269353 241000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.15269353&variant=play&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.15269353&variant=data&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16912187&variant=play&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss East Coast Old School Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Melle Mel on Rhapsody Online 16912187 tra.16912187 Melle Mel art.61537 0.0 Downtown 81 (Original Sountrack) alb.16896044 2007-10-14 00:00:00.0 2007-10-14 00:00:00.0 true 81 tra.16912187 64000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16912187&variant=play&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16912187&variant=data&rws=%2Fmelle-mel%2Ftop-tracks.rss