R.I.P. Mr. Magic

Another legend passes this year. He debuted in 1983 on WBLS-FM in New York City with the first ever rap show on radio called "Rap Attack"

Shouted out by Biggie ("Every Saturday, Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl" on Juicy), Nas ("I miss Mr. Magic" on Halftime), 2Pac ("cut up the hits" on Thug Style), Lauren Hill ("Peace to Mr. Magic, things are getting tragic." on the Nappy Heads Remix), and even having his own show in the game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Mr. Magic helped paved the way for hip-hop radio.

Magic's show featured Marley Marl as the DJ and Tyrone "Fly Ty" Williams as the show's co-producer. Magic's reign on the New York City airwaves lasted six years and was vital in broadening the validity of hip-hop music.

Here's a RAP ATTACK fo dat ass!

Magic's Wand