1984
9 dated moments · 2 marquee.
Marquee moments (2)
- 1984 — Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin co-found Def Jam Recordings from an NYU dorm
- 1984 — Swatch Watch presents Fresh Fest — the first national hip-hop arena tour
On This Day entries (7)
- 1984 — LL Cool J releases 'I Need a Beat' — the first 12-inch on Def Jam
- Mar 27, 1984 — Run-D.M.C. is released
- Jun 1984 — UTFO releases 'Roxanne, Roxanne' — triggering the Roxanne Wars
- Jun 1, 1984 — "Roxanne, Roxanne" is released
- Jun 8, 1984 — 'Beat Street' premieres
- Sep 18, 1984 — Dizzee Rascal is born
- Dec 1, 1984 — "Roxanne's Revenge" is released