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When did Schoolly D start making music?
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Schoolly D's first song “Gangster Boogie” released in 1984.
The Pioneer of Gangsta Rap, Schoolly D first came out in 1984 with his song “Gangster Boogie.” Although later overshadowed by artists like NWA and Ice T, his album “Schoolly D” remains the blueprint of gangsta rap.
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