The Crash Crew - The Crash Crew

micahjesse

Review by Micah Jesse

The Crash Crew’s Self-Titled Debut: A Slice of Hip-Hop History That Still Bangs Alright, so you’re probably here because you stumbled across The Crash Crew by The Crash Crew and thought, “What’s the deal with this old-school gem?” First off, let me tell ya—it’s not just another dusty relic from Sugar Hill Records’ vault. No way. This album is like that funky uncle who shows up unannounced but somehow steals the whole party. It’s raw, unfiltered hip-hop straight outta the US in an era when beats were still finding their swagger. Now, I gotta say, it’s hard to pick favorites from this tracklist, but two songs really stuck with me—“Scratching” and “We Want To Rock.” Let’s break ‘em down real quick. “Scratching” hits you right away like a DJ showing off his skills at a block party. You can almost picture someone hunched over a turntable, fingers dancing on vinyl while everyone else loses their minds. The scratches aren’t just random noise; they’ve got rhythm, purpose, soul. It’s one of those tracks that reminds you how sampling and scratching weren’t gimmicks back then—they were revolutionary. Like, yo, this wasn’t Spotify playlists or algorithm-curated nonsense. This was pure creativity under pressure, and it feels alive even today. Then there’s “We Want To Rock,” which is basically your golden ticket to a time machine. If this song doesn’t make you wanna grab a boombox and strut down the street, nothing will. The beat slaps hard enough to wake up your grandparents, and the lyrics? Simple yet iconic. It’s less about deep metaphors and more about getting people hyped—and honestly, sometimes that’s all you need. Few albums capture that raw energy quite like this one does here. But wait, what makes The Crash Crew stand out isn’t just its music—it’s the vibe. Listening to this record feels like stepping into a basement jam session where no one cares about perfection. They care about having fun, making noise, leaving a mark. Tracks like “On The Radio” and “Breaking Bells” might not hit as hard as the first two, but they round out the project nicely, giving it depth without losing its edge. Here’s the kicker though—the world has changed a ton since Sugar Hill Records dropped this bad boy. Streaming services dominate now, and most artists wouldn’t dare release something so stripped-down. But maybe that’s why The Crash Crew still resonates. In a sea of polished productions, it’s refreshingly imperfect. It’s proof that sometimes, the best art comes from throwing caution to the wind and letting loose. So yeah, if you haven’t spun this album yet, do yourself a favor and dive in. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself craving cassette tapes and graffiti-covered walls afterward. Oh, and one last thing—don’t forget to crank the volume. These guys didn’t make music for background listening. Peace out.

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Artist: The Crash Crew
Album: The Crash Crew
Rating: 4.33

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
On The Radio
We Are Known As Emcees (We Turn Party's Out)
Breaking Bells
We Want To Rock
Scratching

Video

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CRASH CREW - CRASH CREW (FULL ALBUM) (1984)

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Catalog Numbers

SH 9123

Labels

Sugar Hill Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Reissue

Companies

RoleCompany
Manufactured ByRhino Records

About The Crash Crew

DJ : DJ Larry C (Darryl Calloway) MCs : Reggie Reg (Reginald Payne), Barry Bistro (Barry Bailey), G-Man (George Belton Jr), MC La Shubee (Larry Miller), EK Mike C (Mike Fleming) Hip hop group formed in 1977 in Harlem. They have recorded between 1981 & 1985, mostly for Sugarhill Records.

Name Vars

  • C. Crew
  • Cash Crew
  • Crash
  • Crash Crew
  • Crashcrew
  • Crush Crew

Aliases

  • Disco Dave And The Force Of The 5 MCs
  • CrashCrew Disco

Members

  • Reginald Payne
  • George Belton, Jr.
  • Larry Miller
  • Barry Bailey
  • Michael Fleming

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The Crash Crew's album, released under Sugar Hill Records, played a big part in shaping early hip-hop. One of its tracks, "Scratching," highlights the innovative DJ techniques of the time. It’s wild to think this was one of the first times many listeners heard scratching as a featured element. Breaking new ground in the US music scene, it helped define hip-hop as we know it today.

Comments

uthpastorshane
uthpastorshane
2025-03-18
I was locked up with one these dudes. He use to hook me up with extra food during meal times. My o.g. new York patna ??
ocjpantoniopantaleon
ocjpantoniopantaleon
2025-03-17
GOLD HEAVEN SENT.THANK YOU FOR THE REAL HIPHOP
hashtagwhitepicketfence
hashtagwhitepicketfence
2025-03-17
?????
superlicious2013
superlicious2013
2025-03-17
Breaking bells was my shyt
anthonyfaucogney
anthonyfaucogney
2025-03-16
Yessss. This was my shit!! I was 12. My mom gave me 60 dollars. I went record shopping and this was one of them. I brought Wild Style soundtrack. Run DMC 1st album. And alot of 12 inch singles to scratch on the turntables. I was 12 with a 30 year old mind. What 12 year old In 2021 can adapt to the music like me instead of fuckin wit the gunz. I am hip hop.
mercedesruizztl
mercedesruizztl
2025-03-16
xtra xtra
thelawcodex
thelawcodex
2025-03-15
I love they beat..thanks to biz markie talks about them..this is how I found about them
techyyydude
techyyydude
2025-03-15
Wish I have that on CD ? I grew up in the 80s
ahinazar
ahinazar
2025-03-15
Old school jam..another great ? ? ? joint..WORD..please don't front on this..respect Old school hip-hop
saduman
saduman
2025-03-14
Nice whey are from
sandrastvil
sandrastvil
2025-03-14
Mob ridas ????
johannahgurl
johannahgurl
2025-03-13
Does Anyone Have The Vocal Version Of This??? They Use To Play It On WHBI In New York Late Summer '82. It's Been Said It Was A Leaked Studio Tape And The Rhymes They Said Were Later Used On "We Are Known As Emcees" Only Difference Is They Start Off Saying "We Got The Beat That Can Make You Dance, Clap Ya Hands,Clap Ya Hands" Acapella Before The Drum Roll.
javierbaruchsima
javierbaruchsima
2025-03-12
This is not the original song
yohannaelizabeth045
yohannaelizabeth045
2025-03-11
Hiphop originsss