1984 in hip-hop

This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 1984. It was a pivotal year for the popularity of hip-hop music and dance in the United States, due to the nationwide release of several films prominently featuring elements of hip-hop culture. These films included Beat Street, Breakin', and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.

Released albums Release Date Artist Album January 3 Crash Crew The Crash Crew March 1 Duke Bootee Bust Me Out March 27 Run-D.M.C. Run-D.M.C. April 27 Treacherous Three The Treacherous Three May 4 Newcleus Jam on Revenge May 29 The Fat Boys Fat Boys June 27 The Sugarhill Gang Livin' in the Fast Lane August 10 Kurtis Blow Ego Trip October 17 Whodini Escape November 30 Egyptian Lover On the Nile Unknown Various Artists Beat Street (soundtrack) Unknown T Ski Valley in the 80's Unknown Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five Grandmaster Melle Mel and the Furious Five Unknown Rock Steady Crew Ready for Battle Unknown Various Artists Street Sounds Crucial Electro Unknown Various Artists Street Sounds Crucial Electro 2 Unknown Various Artists Street Sounds Electro 3 Unknown Various Artists Street Sounds Electro 4 Unknown Various Artists Street Sounds Electro 5 Unknown Various Artists Street Sounds Electro 6 Unknown Various Artists Street Sounds UK Electro

1984 in hip-hop

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