Biography
Years Active: 1980-1988
Genre: Rap
“Spyder D” (Duane Hughes) was a classic “old school” rapper and producer from New York City who combined elements of jazz and funk in his live instrumental backing tracks. “Big Apple Rappin’” was perhaps his most famous 12″ from post-disco era, released on his own Newtroit Records in 1980, becoming the first rapper to do so. Another notable release was “I Can’t Wait (To Rock The Mike)”, released in 1986 as single—a version of the Nu Shooz hit “I Can’t Wait”. Other Spyder D releases include Buckwheat’s Rap (Profile, 1985), and the house party hit Smerphie’s Dance, now an often-sampled cult classic (not to be confused with another early 80’s song called “The Smurf”, performed by Tyrone Brunson). Spyder D’s brand of music was characterized by a laid back attitude, humor, and skills on the microphone. He released a full length album in 2000 entitled True Dat, which didn’t earn the acclaim of his early work.
Discography
1980, Big Apple Rappin’, Newtroit
1980, Rollerskaterrap / Spinnin’ Webs & Rappin’ Rhymes, Delmar International Records Inc.
1982, Smerphies Dance, Telestar Cassettes, ASIN: B001M9HHRW, Amazon
1984, Placin’ The Beat, Profile Records
1985, Rap Is Here To Stay, Profile Records
1986, I Can’t Wait (To Rock The Mike), Profile Records
1986, Matt’s Mood, Carrere
1987, B-Boys Don’t Fall In Love / My Whole Life Flashed… , Fly Spy Records
1987, How Ya Like Me Now, Profile Records
1988, Hooked On Your Love, Rock Candy Records
1988, Try To Bite Me Now, B-Boy Records, ASIN: B000K52UXA, Amazon
1990, Gangsta Wages, ZYX Records, ASIN: B0029CT3OQ, Amazon | iTunes
1995, Woppit / Spinnin’ Webs & Rappin’ Rhymes, Ol’ Skool Flava
2000, Yes, Yes Y’all, Mecca / Propane Records
2000, True Dat, Mecca Records, ASIN: B00004TDZN Amazon
2004, Spinnin’ Webs & Rappin’ Rhymes, Ol’ Skool Flava,
