Fat Boys

Fat Boys were an American hip-hop trio from Brooklyn, New York, who emerged in the early 1980s. The group was composed of Mark "Prince Markie Dee" Morales, Damon "Kool Rock-Ski" Wimbley and Darren "Buff Love" Robinson. Robinson's ability to vocalize percussive sounds earned him the nickname "The Human Beatbox", and was a signature of the Fat Boys' music. Beloved for their comedic self-deprecating rhymes, the group released seven studio albums, four of which were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Fat Boys starred in three feature films in the 1980s: Krush Groove (1985), Knights of the City (1986) and Disorderlies (1987).

History

The Tin Pan Apple After Dark Dance & Rap Contest! In a quest for talent for his newly formed record label, Tin Pan Apple, Swiss-born promoter Charles Stettler decided to hold a hip-hop talent contest. Stettler approached New York urban radio station WBLS, which recommended a couple of sponsors to him. In the end, he persuaded Coca-Cola to finance the contest. For the next three months, contests were held to identify a winner in each borough of New York City every Saturday afternoon. On May 23, 1983, the final...