The King’s
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THE KING’S EXHIBITION / HIP-HOP CULTURE

Cipher of Sounds at Sky Jammers

1980-02-15 · Sky Jammers, 106-24 Pinegrove

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MSG-F014 / THE PRINTED RECORD

Cipher of Sounds at Sky Jammers

1980-02-15

Documents a Queens sound-system/MC network and a separately billed light show by Disco Derick.

Printed venue
Sky Jammers, 106-24 Pinegrove
Advertised billing
DJ Understanding; DJ Prince; Fabulous Five MCs (Arnie Arn, Kevie Kev, Rapper K.C., Spanky, Young God); special attraction M.C. Mr. Sweety G. T.R. Productions.
Attribution
Frohman Printing Co. printed credit visible; designer not established.
Sources & interpretation

The image documents an advertised event. It does not confirm attendance, endorsements or the authenticity of a physical copy.

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25 designs

MSG-F001 / 1983-02-20

First Annual Rappers Awards

Jamaica Roller Dome, 92-07 New York Blvd., Queens

MSG-F002 / 1981-12-31

Citywide Boro Boogithon

Audubon Ballroom, Manhattan

MSG-F003 / 1983-04-03

Easter Sunday at the Empire

Empire Roller Disco, Empire Blvd. & Bedford Ave., Brooklyn

MSG-F004 / February 6, probably 1982

Boogie Boys / Master Don / Mr. Sweety G

Old Terrace Ballroom, 26 E. 125th St., Manhattan

MSG-F005 / November 24; year unknown

Big Three Spectacular

Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village

MSG-F006 / Undated; Wednesdays

Wild Wednesday

Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village

MSG-F007 / 1982-11-19

Super Big Bad High School & College Throwdown

Olympia Palace, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens

MSG-F008 / 1980-12-21

Entertainer's Press Party & Award Ceremony

The Palace Discotheque, 518 Main St., New Rochelle

MSG-F009 / 1982-12-04

NYC's Great M.C. Showdown

Martin Van Buren H.S., 231 St. / Hillside Ave., Queens

MSG-F010 / 1981-12-25

It's the Fly Girl Celebrational

Martin Van Buren High School, Hillside Ave. / 232nd St., Queens

MSG-F011 / Undated; Friday/Saturday sessions

Special Weekend Sessions

The Rink, 500 Main St., New Rochelle

MSG-F012 / 1982-12-24

Second Annual Hip Hop Anniversary

Skatin' Palace, 930 Soundview Ave., Bronx

MSG-F013 / 1979-08-17

Edwin Birdsong at Dance Connection

Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village

MSG-F014 / 1980-02-15

Cipher of Sounds at Sky Jammers

Sky Jammers, 106-24 Pinegrove

MSG-F015 / October 7; year unknown

T-Shirts & Jeans Night / Guardians of Power

Dance Connection, Francis Lewis Blvd. / Hillside Ave., Queens

MSG-F016 / 1981-07-09

Award Presentation / Love Spell Associates

Jamaica Roller Dome, 92-07 New York Blvd., Queens

MSG-F017 / Undated; every Friday night

Disco Extravaganza

Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village

MSG-F018 / Printed June 25, 1981; verify original

Tribute to Mr. Sweety G / At the Place to Be

Jamaica Roller Dome, 92-07 New York Blvd., Queens

MSG-F019 / Undated; every Friday

Free Style Dance Contest

Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village

MSG-F020 / Undated; every Friday night

Good Times

Dance Connection, 206-10 Hillside Ave., Queens Village

MSG-F021 / 1980-07-18

The Sweety G Show

Olympia Palace, 206-10 Hillside Ave. / Francis Lewis Blvd., Queens

MSG-F022 / 1981-04-18

Blue Magic & The Trammps

Springfield Gardens High School Auditorium, 143-01 Springfield Blvd., Jamaica, Queens

MSG-F023 / 1983-04-03

Night of the Leather Freaks

Jamaica Roller Dome, 92-07 New York Blvd., Queens

MSG-F024 / 1980-09-12

NY's Best in Concert

Audubon Ballroom, Manhattan

MSG-F025 / 1983-02-25

Party With the Stars '83

Biltmore Theatre, Church Ave. between Bedford & Flatbush, Brooklyn