{"id":2088,"date":"2009-11-16T16:37:11","date_gmt":"2009-11-16T15:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blackouthiphop.com\/?p=2088"},"modified":"2009-11-17T22:07:54","modified_gmt":"2009-11-17T21:07:54","slug":"derek-b-r-i-p","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/derek-b-r-i-p\/","title":{"rendered":"Derek B R.I.P."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pioneering UK Hip-Hop artist Derek B died after suffering a heart attack over the weekend. Derek B launched his career at the age of 15 as a DJ on various pirate radio stations that were flourishing in the United Kingdom in the early 80’s. In 1986 Derek B recorded his first rap track title Rock the Beat<\/em>. The success of the single led to high profile appearances on a number of UK shows, including Top Of The Pops. In 1988, Derek B. linked with United States based management company Rush Artist Management, which was owned by Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons. Derek B.’s best known album was titled Bullet From a Gun<\/em> which was released on the record label Tuff Audio in 1988. Additionally Derek B experienced success as a producer and a re-mixer working with girl group The Cookie Crew, as well as rap pioneers Eric B. and Rakim.
\nDerek B would have celebrated his 45th birthday on January 15th.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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