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When did 1st Down start making music?
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1st Down's first song “Front Street (Radio Version)” released on January 1, 1995.
Detroit-bred hip-hop duo 1st Down comprised of producer extraordinaire James Dewitt Yancey, more commonly known as “Jay Dee” or “J Dilla” and Ron Christopher Watts aka Phat Kat. In 1995, the duo signed with Pay Day Records home to acts, Jeru The Damaja, Yasiin Bey / Mos Def and JAY-Z. They released their first single “A Day Wit' The Homies” /... Read More
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