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15 FORGOTTEN 1980s HIP-HOP ONE-HIT WONDERS YOU NEED TO HEAR Before the superstars you know ruled hip-hop, the 1980s underground was packed with artists who dropped fire, moved serious units, and built the foundation of rap music — then disappeared from history. This documentary uncovers 15 incredible tracks from one-hit wonders and forgotten pioneers who deserved so much more. From Roxanne Shanté's legendary battle rap to Captain Rapp's conscious social commentary, from Egyptian Lover's West Coast electro innovation to the Fearless Four's Bronx party-rocking energy, these tracks prove the 1980s was the most creative and diverse era in hip-hop history. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - #15: West Street Mob "Break Dance – Electric Boogie" (1983) 2:02 - #14: Jimmy Spicer "The Bubble Bunch" (1982) 3:18 - #13: LA Dream Team "Dream Team Is in the House" (1985) 4:35 - #12: World Class Wreckin' Cru "Surgery" (1984) 5:50 - #11: Masterdon Committee "Funk Box Party" (1983) 7:04 - #10: Boogie Boys "A Fly Girl" (1985) 8:22 - #9: Double Dee & Steinski "Lesson 2" (1984) 9:35 - MID-VIDEO: Subscribe! 10:10 - #8: Sequence "Funk You Up" (1980) 11:28 - #7: Treacherous Three "The New Rap Language" (1980) 12:43 - #6: Spoonie Gee "Spoonin' Rap" (1980) 13:58 - #5: Fearless Four "Rockin' It" (1982) 15:15 - #4: Egyptian Lover "Egypt, Egypt" (1984) 16:32 - #3: Newcleus "Jam On It" (1984) 17:48 - #2: Captain Rapp "Bad Times (I Can't Stand It)" (1983) 19:05 - #1: Roxanne Shanté "Roxanne's Revenge" (1984) 20:42 - Conclusion These artists influenced the legends you know but never got their proper recognition. It's time to change that. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Hip Hop Legends Archives for more forgotten hip-hop history every week! 💬 COMMENT: Which track surprised you most? What forgotten 1980s gem should we cover next? 👍 LIKE this video if you're learning something new about hip-hop's foundation! #HipHop #1980sRap #OneHitWonders #RoxanneShanté #OldSchoolHipHop #HipHopHistory #ForgottenGems #80sMusic #UndergroundHipHop #HipHopDocumentary #RapHistory #ClassicHipHop #HipHopCulture #GoldenEra #HipHopLegends