In the early 80s, Doug E. Fresh performed alongside pioneering acts like The Treacherous Three before forming his own crew, the Get Fresh Crew. He teamed up with a young Bronx-based Englishman named MC Ricky D—later known to the world as Slick Rick. Together, they created the 1985 classic “The Show,” a groundbreaking record that remains a cornerstone of Hip Hop history. Its B-side, “La-Di-Da-Di,” powered by Doug’s human beatbox and Slick Rick’s storytelling, became an instant classic that helped propel both artists to legendary status.