Ego Trip’s Book of Rap Lists
Sacha Jenkins, Elliott Wilson, Chairman Mao, Gabriel Alvarez and Brent Rollins
THE ORIGINAL FLYER COLLECTION
OLD SCHOOL
CLASSIC FLYERS.
Twenty-five original flyers. Open one, zoom into the details and follow the names, rooms and neighborhoods that held the culture.
Click or tap a flyer to view its record at The King’s Exhibition and use its inquiry link to ask about collecting.
Explore flyers at The King’s ExhibitionThese scans come from the existing Mr. Sweety G collection. Dates are transcribed only where legible or supported by a collection record. Historical ticket prices and contacts are part of the artwork.
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MSG-F001First Annual Rappers Awards
1983-02-20 · Jamaica Roller Dome, 92-07 New York Blvd., Queens
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MSG-F002Citywide Boro Boogithon
1981-12-31 · Audubon Ballroom, Manhattan
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MSG-F003Easter Sunday at the Empire
1983-04-03 · Empire Roller Disco, Empire Blvd. & Bedford Ave., Brooklyn
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MSG-F004Boogie Boys / Master Don / Mr. Sweety G
1982-02-06 (year inferred) · Old Terrace Ballroom, 26 E. 125th St., Manhattan
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MSG-F005Big Three Spectacular
November 24; year unknown · Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village
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MSG-F006Wild Wednesday
Undated; Wednesdays · Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village
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MSG-F007Super Big Bad High School & College Throwdown
1982-11-19 · Olympia Palace, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens
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MSG-F008Entertainer's Press Party & Award Ceremony
1980-12-21 · The Palace Discotheque, 518 Main St., New Rochelle
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MSG-F009NYC's Great M.C. Showdown
1982-12-04 · Martin Van Buren H.S., 231 St. / Hillside Ave., Queens
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MSG-F010It's the Fly Girl Celebrational
1981-12-25 · Martin Van Buren High School, Hillside Ave. / 232nd St., Queens
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MSG-F011Special Weekend Sessions
Undated; Friday/Saturday sessions · The Rink, 500 Main St., New Rochelle
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MSG-F012Second Annual Hip Hop Anniversary
1982-12-24 · Skatin' Palace, 930 Soundview Ave., Bronx
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MSG-F013Edwin Birdsong at Dance Connection
1979-08-17 · Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village
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MSG-F014Cipher of Sounds at Sky Jammers
1980-02-15 · Sky Jammers, 106-24 Pinegrove
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MSG-F015T-Shirts & Jeans Night / Guardians of Power
October 7; year unknown · Dance Connection, Francis Lewis Blvd. / Hillside Ave., Queens
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MSG-F016Award Presentation / Love Spell Associates
1981-07-09 · Jamaica Roller Dome, 92-07 New York Blvd., Queens
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MSG-F017Disco Extravaganza
Undated; every Friday night · Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village
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MSG-F018Tribute to Mr. Sweety G / At the Place to Be
Printed June 25, 1981; verify original · Jamaica Roller Dome, 92-07 New York Blvd., Queens
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MSG-F019Free Style Dance Contest
Undated; every Friday · Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village
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MSG-F020Good Times
Undated; every Friday night · Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village
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MSG-F021The Sweety G Show
1980-07-18 · Olympia Palace, 206-10 Hillside Ave. / Francis Lewis Blvd., Queens
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MSG-F022Blue Magic & The Trammps
1981-04-18 · Springfield Gardens High School Auditorium, 143-01 Springfield Blvd., Jamaica, Queens
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MSG-F023Night of the Leather Freaks
1983-04-03 · Jamaica Roller Dome, 92-07 New York Blvd., Queens
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MSG-F024NY's Best in Concert
1980-09-12 · Audubon Ballroom, Manhattan
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MSG-F025Party With the Stars '83
1983-02-25 · Biltmore Theatre, Church Ave. between Bedford & Flatbush, Brooklyn
View exhibition recordTHE COLLECTION IN PRINT
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50 Years of Hip Hop Flyers
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The Rap Records
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