Mr. Magic - 5 December 1986

One of the most important figures in the NY radio game, John "Mr. Magic" Rivas made his debut on NY radio in 1981.  Magic's show was the first exclusively rap radio program to hit the airwaves on a major station.  Magic ruled the airwaves for several years.  He was responsible for breaking a lot of new talent and gave routinely featured DJ Marley Marl as his on air DJ.

In 1983 Mr. Magic debuted on WBLS with Mr. Magic's Rap Attack, which changed the scope of rap and became several released records unto itself.

Magic also released his own 12" as an artist as well as produced the likes of The Force MDs.  He was an ispiration to several artists including, Biggie, Tupac, Mr. Cee and tons more, including me, who glom'd a version of his name for the mixtapes I used to make friends back in my youth, as well as the name of this blog.  It's all an homage to the man.

Sadly Mr. Magic passed away 2 october 2009.

Mr. Magic's Rap Attack - 5 December 1986