Treacherous Three

USA, 1978–1984

New York old-school group (Kool Moe Dee, L.A. Sunshine, Special K, DJ Easy Lee) active from 1978. Known for fast, complex rhyming that pushed early MC technique forward; released 'The New Rap Language' and 'Feel the Heartbeat'.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Treacherous Three and 0 artists Treacherous Three influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Treacherous Three?

• Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five — The Furious Five's group-routine style set the template the Treacherous Three built their fast-rap technique on.
• DJ Kool Herc — Like their peers, the group came up in the Bronx park-jam tradition Kool Herc created.