Rare Novelty Rap Records 1980's

Right out of the gate, the second Hip Hop records began being manufactured in 1979, there were already people creating "Novelty" songs with this new catchy music culture rushing in. Many of which were not Actually MC's at all maybe R&B Or Disco Artists Maybe soul singers. Its funny how in Rap music today seems like every damn thing is a novelty record with no real concepts just trendy talk, styles and Rhetoric. In plain English "There are mostly nothing but clowns in today's music" however of course with the exceptions of the great veterans still making music and a handful of really dope upstarts we still do get great music. I don't want you guy's to think I am totally biased. I am A DJ And I spin all the new stuff as well so I enjoy many of the songs coming out today. All in all, Hip Hop music though; gaining its debut's under small independent & subsidiary labels of the early 80's Record exec's really did not know how to take it. Was the music going to hit, was it going to be some small quick fading Genres like Punk Rock Or Disco, Should we really take a chance in these guy's and their music. This is what The record companies and managers thought. But they did see there was a catch to a great degree because it captivated the youth and young adults who happened to obviously party and buy music. So any chance to capture popularity and appeal to the greater consumer even with the use of Novelties, hey they went for it. But I want to point out the actual meaning of a "Novelty". A Novelty song is a song that may have or may not have a serious appeal or may not be considered to be taken serious enough, such songs usually have an often silly theme or are expected to have a fast in and out popularity length. I am in no way saying these following records aren't dope Hip Hop records, but What I am saying is maybe they are by Unorthodox artists or may even have silly themes and or followed a trending theme, not taking away from their legendary stance in Hip Hop music history whatsoever.

So this post is simply about Novelty records and not the main stream serious Electro and Hip Hop cuts we have come to know and Love. I have great respect for these records and actually listen to them very often and laugh about the creativity. That is why there is an article here on OSA. Most of these are going to be by artist many people have not heard of unless your DJ Game; is really up on Underground Hip Hop music of yesteryear or if you are a pretty serious Music fan who has done their research & collects all the cuts from back then. I would like to call the attention to a few joints I picked out that are rather on the back burner side. I'm going to hit Y'all with a few records that you may of or may of never heard before. I mean, you know very well what Old School Archives is about with the rare stuff and if you have any great Novelties you think might fit the genre of this post, drop me your Mp3's in my drop box. The widget is on the right hand side.

Here is the linx for all the records in this entire editions crate, But I have also included each song below with some brief commentary about some of them. Enjoy

Entire Download Crate: "Rare Novelty Rap records 1980s - Crate#1

(Individual Songs Included) 

Rappin Duke - The Duke Is Back

"The return of the dukes, Da-Ha-Da-Ha only part two if you will, pretty cool and very funny record. Shawn Brown does his Usual Ponderosa rap slinging down MC's everywhere. 

Crush Groove - Yo My Lil Sister (Roxannes Brothers)

"One of the many Roxanne Answer & Return records this one actually featured her brothers getting involved and going at many people Mainly UTFO, and they flipped & rocked the record. There were more than 50 Roxanne Records floating around back then, so it's easy that this one may of  gone under the radar behind the main joints directly between Roxanne, UTFO, Sparky D, J.J. Fad and those people. Pretty interesting if you never heard it"

Betty Boo & Miss Thang - Bad Girls

"Actually whats funny about this record is, it has a lot to do with the "Bad Boys" & K Love record" If you listen in the beginning of the Bad Boys Joint, It Features A Brief statement by Betty Boo (Actually supposed to be a rapping Betty Boop). I noticed that immediately and, this record was like a sequel/answer back song. Right away when I first heard this cut a few years back I knew it had something to do with the corresponding song, I remembered the distinguishable voice of Betty Boo. It features that signature Inspector gadget melody only differently revamped and also the similar sound effects of it's Bad Boy Counter part. This record dropped afterwards. Listen to the both of them and you will understand what I'm saying"

Futura 2000 & The Clash - The Escapades Of Futura 2000 "Rap Record Attempted By Graff Legend Futura 2000 & Rock Band The Clash, It has a more disco rap feel to it, I'm Not personally crazy about this song but again Novelty purposes". 

Mr. Sweety G - We Want To Get Down
Kind of like a rhythm and blues disco rap kind of record. Very obscure, rare but Pretty cool though.

Tanganyika - Roxanne's Lil Sister

"Could this very well of been Roxanne's Little sister on the Mic? yet another Novelty joint". 

The Pack Man - I'm The Pack Man

"Pretty Cool Electro Cut inspired by none other than the Arcade hit"

The Two - The Real Grand Master

Paulette - I Want You Back

"Not even a rap record however it was a little known Electro R&B Cut that was pretty dope in my Opinion. May of not been a big record at all but I'm sure it had it's placement at parties and proms and other events. Came out around 82".

Paulette - I Want You Back

Lil Tony Marsh - Video Burnout

"Novelty Cult Electro Joint".

Lady Fresh & Ice Ice - School Time Zodiac Rap 

**Bonus Cuts**

For the bonus, I am including some extremely interesting cuts and these are by Musical legends who weren't even Rappers at all but who put their two sense into the Hip Hop world. The Dr. John's Jet Set had a video to it, around 1984 or 85 and Featured the Pianist/singer actually Rapping and The Other is By "Rufus Thomas" that's Right Mr. Funky Chicken himself. Now you wouldn't expect a rap record from an older soul funk singer, but in 84 that came as a surprise. Rufus actually did a great Job, and I have to laugh because he actually brought his A-Game, clowning many of the well established MC's In the game, but of course for fun..He proves that he can do this rap thing, and even refers to people not rapping just making noise. This one chimes in as "Rappin Rufus". Give these records aa liste nd you will have no choice but to bop and laugh. Its Hip Hop

Dr. John - Jet Set

Gary Bird & The G.B. Experience - The Crown Gary Bird was A Radio DJ personality with which he decided to randomly try this Rap thing out and put together a rather pretty good Disco Rap Record in 1983 I must say. Featuring Smooth Disco Style singing lyrics By The Gary Bird Experience's "Crystal Blake" & none other than Stevie Wonder sharing just a single verse (Stevie Wonder released the record on his label here in The US, and It was released On Motown In The UK) and Birds rhymes laid on the forefront. Gary Bird was known for actually rhyming his words on the radio air live.

Co-Real Artists - What About You

"This is More 1970's Uprise Positive, Conscious Get up and do something kind of break beat by an inner city band..So this breaks my whole 80's mantra here, However this features Rhymes therefore it is a rap record by technical aspects. It dropped around 1974, Pre-Hip Hop Music espeically on wax But Its Hip Hop if that makes sense" extra goodie enjoy it. 

Rufus Thomas - Rappin Rufus