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Divine Sounds

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Hip-Hop/Rap and Electronic

Old school rap group from Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. Under the names DJ Mike Music, Disco Ritchie and Shelton D, they hit the scenes in 1984 with "What People Do For Money". Before Divine Sounds made it into the recording studio, DJ Mike Music was frequently seen playing music in Bedford Stuyvesant Lafayette park where he brought funk into hip-hop. DJ Mike Music is also claimed to be the first DJ ever to rap on a record.

     
Popular Tracks   
What People Do For Money - Extended Version on What People Do For Money by Divine Sounds
What People Do for Money on Electro compiled by Joey Negro by Joey Negro & Dave Lee
What People Do For Money - Dollar Bill Dub on What People Do For Money by Divine Sounds
Do Or Die Bed Sty on Changes by Divine Sounds
Musicanta on Eye For An Eye by Ubuntu Brothers & Deep Saints
Sebenza on Eye For An Eye by Ubuntu Brothers & Deep Saints
Changes (We Go Through) on Changes by Divine Sounds
iSbongo on Eye For An Eye by Ubuntu Brothers & Deep Saints
The Book of Life (Instrumental) on The Book of Life by Divine Sounds
What People Do For Money - Ben Liebrand Electro Radio Edit on What People Do For Money by Divine Sounds & Ben Liebrand

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Band Membership
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Me & My PosseDivine Sounds1986Album
My MotherDivine Sounds1986Album
How Fast Money GoesDivine Sounds1985Album
Changes / Do Or Die Bed StyDivine Sounds1984Album
What People Do For MoneyDivine Sounds1984Album
Money's Too Tight (To Mention) / What People Do For MoneyThe Valentine Brothers / Divine SoundsAlbum
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