Marley and Magic spin early hip-hop and electro, back when the songs were long, drums had thump, and bass had some slap.
It's kind of crazy all these years later to hear the "worrrrld premiere!" of Run-DMC's "Hard Times."
Legendary New York DJ Mr. Magic (born John Rivas, aka Sir Juice) started his career in 1979 with The Mr. Magic Disco Showcase. Over time as more hip-hop was pressed to vinyl, Magic's show changed and became what is widely considered the first all hip-hop radio show, Rap Attack, in 1983 on community radio WHBI.
It wasn't long before Magic made the transition to a commercial station, WBLS thanks to the help of NYC stalwart Frankie Crocker. With Marley Marl by his side, Mr. Magic remained on WBLS until 1989.