The Radio Crew emerged as a pivotal force in the early 1980s, blending the burgeoning sounds of hip-hop with the electronic beats that would come to define a generation. Comprised of influential figures like Ice T, Henry G, Chris "The Glove" Taylor, Egyptian Lover, and Super AJ, this group became synonymous with the West Coast's nascent electronic music scene. Operating out of the iconic Radiotron (formerly known as the Radio Club), The Radio Crew carved out a niche that straddled the lines between rap, electro, and dance music.
Their most notable contribution to the genre came in 1983 with the release of the 'Radio Crew' EP, a project that emerged from their participation in the documentary "Breakin' 'n' Enterin'" directed by Topper Carew. This EP, which was Egyptian Lover's first foray into studio recording, comprises five tracks that encapsulate the raw energy and innovative spirit of early West Coast hip-hop and electro. Due to its extremely limited pressing—only 25 copies were made for the cast of the documentary—this EP has become one of the most sought-after vinyl records in hip-hop history, a testament to the lasting impact of The Radio Crew on the evolution of electronic and dance music.
