In this rare and raw conversation, Kahlil Lundy and Stevie D Lundy, two founding voices of the legendary Force MCs, break down the untold story of how R&B and hip-hop first merged in the streets of the Bronx and Staten Island. From the iconic Bronx River parties to the pivotal audition with Tommy Boy, this is the real origin of hip-hop’s musical diversity.

Hear how Mr. Magic discovered them first as The LDs. When they performed for Tommy Boy, he was blown away by their singing… then stunned when they rapped. That moment? One of the first true fusions of R&B and hip-hop.

Shout to the late Afrika Bambaataa🕊️ — a true pioneer who embraced them as the first from Staten Island in those early days.

This is for the heads who know — and for the new generation learning the roots.

⏱️ Timestamps:

[0:00] Shoutout to the Bronx River & Afrika Bambaataa

[0:09] First from Staten Island at the scene

[0:14] Afrika Bambaataa’s support through the name change to Force

[0:21] Pioneers of singing over hip-hop beats — the real architects

[0:37] Not getting credit, but staying true to the culture

[0:52] Force MCs — the stepping stone for many

[1:07] Mr. Magic discovers the LDs singing group on the Staten Island Ferry

[1:25] The audition with Tommy Boy — singing first, then rapping

[1:49] Mighty Mike C’s crucial recommendation to Mr. Magic

[2:05] The moment Magic realizes he has two groups in one room

[2:19] The birth of R&B hip-hop fusion

[2:34] Merging into Force MDs — Musical Diversity

[2:50] Passing the torch, keeping the story alive

🔍 Keywords:

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