Seattle’s first rap group formed 40 years ago. They called themselves the Emerald Street Boys.

As part of Sound & Vision’s mini-series on the history of hip hop in Seattle, we look back at the Emerald Street Boys' beginnings, their distinctive performance style, their lasting impact on hip hop, and where they are now.

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