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American hip hop band
UTFO (an abbreviation for Untouchable Force Organization) was an American hip-hop group from Brooklyn, New York City. The group consisted of Kangol Kid
UTFO
American rapper
were engaged in the Roxanne Wars, a series of answer records inspired by UTFO's hit song "Roxanne, Roxanne", being the officially sanctioned artist in response
The_Real_Roxanne
1985 studio album by UTFO
UTFO is the debut studio album by American hip-hop group UTFO, released in 1985 by Select Records. The most notable track on the album is "Roxanne, Roxanne"—the
UTFO_(album)
American record label
sub-label called Active Records. 1982: Gary Private: Reach Out 1985: UTFO: UTFO 1986: UTFO: Skeezer Pleezer 1986: Whistle: Whistle 1988: Whistle: Transformation
Select_Records
American R&B and hip hop singers
vocals. The group produced and wrote music for numerous artists including UTFO, Doctor Ice, Samantha Fox, Patti LaBelle, The Force M.D.s, Britney Spears
Full_Force
American hip hop musician (1966–2021)
emcee. Kangol is best known as a member of the old school hip hop group UTFO. Kangol Kid was the first hip-hop artist to endorse a product through his
Kangol_Kid
American hip hop group
rap concerts with the participation of breakdance dancers from the group UTFO. Russell Simmons was the manager of the group in the 1980s. The group released
Whodini
1984 single by Roxanne Shante
name is Lolita Shanté Gooden, responds to UTFO's hit song "Roxanne, Roxanne". In addition to her feud with UTFO, this also caused between 30 and more than
Roxanne's_Revenge
American musician (born 1950)
most-sampled drum breaks, used by artists such as Run-DMC, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, UTFO, and Dizzee Rascal. "The Stroke" is sampled in Eminem's 2013 hit "Berzerk"
Billy_Squier
Percussion using voice
Fat Boys (1984) Doug E. Fresh – "The Show" & "La Di Da Di" (1985) UTFO - "Bite It (UTFO song)" (1985) Stephen Wiley - "Rappin for Jesus", "Damiyon Everly
Beatboxing
1990 soundtrack album by various artists
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, LL Cool J, Marley Marl, The Art of Love, Today and UTFO. The soundtrack made it to number 104 on the Billboard 200 and number 20
House_Party_(soundtrack)
Records formerly Zoo) Travis Porter Trina Tupac Shakur Tyrese UGK Usher UTFO (UTFO/Jive) Vitamin C Wakefield Wee Papa Girl Rappers Whodini "Weird Al" Yankovic
List_of_Jive_Records_artists
Series of hip-hop rivalries in the 1980s
about how U.T.F.O. had canceled a show that the men had promoted. Gooden offered to record a hip-hop song that would exact revenge on U.T.F.O. The original
Roxanne_Wars
American heavy metal band
further indulged its appreciation for rap by appearing on the title track of U.T.F.O.'s album, Lethal, and their worship for the genre was also attributed to
Anthrax_(American_band)
American rapper (born 1969)
housing project. They discussed U.T.F.O., since the rap trio had failed to make an appearance at a concert. U.T.F.O. had recently released a single called
Roxanne_Shante
American soul musical group
Imaginations (after Lamont left) and later the song was recorded by Doctor Ice of UTFO featuring Full Force and Cheryl Pepsii Riley. In addition, "Love Jones" was
Brighter_Side_of_Darkness
American singer
said of her moniker "I guess they had the type of idea like, okay, [the U.T.F.O. hit] 'Roxanne, Roxanne' worked, why not Lisa Lisa? I thought it was cute
Lisa_Lisa
1999 live album by Meat Puppets
back catalogue. The album includes covers of Elvis Presley, Lionel Hampton, UTFO, Roy Orbison, Holocaust and Black Sabbath. All songs written by Curt Kirkwood
Live_in_Montana
Release Date Artist Album January 1 UTFO UTFO January 21 Run-D.M.C. King of Rock February 18 Boogie Boys City Life April 17 Schoolly D Schoolly D April
1985_in_hip-hop
American DJ (1964–2025)
DJ and producer of Jamaican origin. He was best known for his work with U.T.F.O, Chubb Rock, Special Ed, and The Real Roxanne. Howie Tee was born in London
Howie_Tee
1986 studio album by UTFO
Skeezer Pleezer is the second album by the American musical group UTFO, released in 1986 on Select Records. Due to personal issues, Educated Rapper was
Skeezer_Pleezer
English clothing company
such as Grandmaster Flash, Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Kangol Kid of UTFO, and The Notorious B.I.G. The brand was popularised even more by the 1991
Kangol
1983 single by Soulsonic Force and Afrika Bambaataa
and leader of the metal band Body Count. Roxanne Shanté: hip-hop artist. UTFO: hip-hop group. Tommie Smith, John Carlos, and Peter Norman: 1968 Summer
Renegades_of_Funk
1985 studio album by Full Force
contributions from Howie Tee, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, The Real Roxanne and UTFO. The album peaked at number 160 on the Billboard 200 and number 29 on the
Full_Force_(Full_Force_album)
1985 American film by Michael Schultz
"Fat Boys", "Pump It Up (Let's Get Funky)" Sheila E. – "A Love Bizarre" UTFO – "Pick Up the Pace" (released as the B-side of "All You Can Eat" on Warner
Krush_Groove
1980 studio album by Billy Squier
Steppin'", Jay-Z's "99 Problems", Dizzee Rascal's "Fix Up, Look Sharp", U.T.F.O's "Roxanne, Roxanne" and Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire". The song also featured
The_Tale_of_the_Tape
American record producer and DJ (born 1966)
"Marley Marl is my number-one inspiration. Jam Master Jay, Mix Master Ice, and UTFO. Grandmaster D, and Whodini. DJ Cheese, Grandmaster Flash, Kool Herc, Afrika
DJ_Premier
1984 single by Whodini
get that was part funk, part freak." The video features appearances from UTFO and Run-DMC, who are seen leaving a tour bus in Baltimore, and future rapper
Freaks_Come_Out_at_Night
Topics referred to by the same term
Split Personalities (album), by 12 Rods, 1998 "Split Personality", a song by UTFO from the 1986 album Skeezer Pleezer "Split Personality", a song by Pink from
Split_Personality
The Underachievers U.N.L.V. Unc & Phew Unlogic Skill Uptown Us3 U.S.D.A UTFO UTP U-N-I Violadores del Verso Vistoso Bosses The Visionaries Vulgarnyj toNN
List_of_hip-hop_groups
1980 song by Billy Squier
(1992) Run-D.M.C – “Here We Go,” "Jam-Master Jammin'" Unkle – “The Knock” UTFO – "Roxanne, Roxanne" Red Hot Chili Peppers – "Higher Ground (X-Ecutioners
The_Big_Beat_(song)
Hip-hop music from around 1985–1995
DJs" by Dimples D. Soon after came 14-year-old Roxanne Shanté's answer to UTFO's "Roxanne Roxanne", "Roxanne's Revenge" (1985), sparking off the huge wave
Golden_age_hip-hop
American television talk show
national television. The episode included a performance by the hip hop group UTFO. On September 15, 1985, Donahue and his program moved to New York City. They
The_Phil_Donahue_Show
Electronic dance music genre
acts. Their records were produced by Full Force, which had also worked with UTFO and James Brown. Several primarily freestyle artists released ballads during
Freestyle_music
Release Date Artist Album March 2 Grandmaster Flash The Source March 15 UTFO Skeezer Pleezer March 31 Boogie Boys Survival of the Freshest April 29 Whodini
1986_in_hip-hop
Public housing development in Queens, New York
York Times, March 20, 2018. Accessed April 7, 2021. "In 1984, prompted by UTFO’s "Roxanne, Roxanne," about a woman who had spurned that rap trio’s romantic
Queensbridge_Houses
by Odyssey "Hang Up Your Hat on Broadway" by Frank Fay "Hanging Out" by UTFO "Happy Days In New York City" by Lobo "The (Happy) Heaven of Harlem" (from
List of songs about New York City
List_of_songs_about_New_York_City
Musical artist
albums and negotiating licensing rights with labels for artists such as UTFO, Whodini, Run-DMC, and the Fat Boys. After six years working at major labels
Bryan_Turner_(businessman)
1978 single by the Police
The remix, titled "Roxanne '97", featured raps from Pras and samples from UTFO's "Roxanne, Roxanne". "Roxanne '97" peaked at No. 59 on the Billboard Hot
Roxanne_(The_Police_song)
American rapper and record producer (born 1964)
to become a rapper after hearing Grandmaster Caz, and being inspired by UTFO's "Roxanne, Roxanne". Raised in the same projects as Jay-Z, the two would
Jaz-O
American hip hop group
rappers that "he was accepting all diss records and he wanted to start a U.T.F.O. style of dissing like the "Roxanne Roxanne" era. DJ Mike T got infuriated
Compton's_Most_Wanted
Song produced to verbally attack another person
Revenge", a diss track aimed at the trio U.T.F.O. "Roxanne's Revenge" was a quick success, leading U.T.F.O. to compose a response: they joined forces
Diss_track
American hip hop group
tour, The Jamatron. Other rap artists included Kurtis Blow, Doug E. Fresh, UTFO, Lisa Lisa, Roxanne Shante, Whodini, and The Real Roxanne. The Dynamic Three
Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three
Rock_Master_Scott_&_the_Dynamic_Three
1999 experimental rock album by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Through" Contains samples of "Zealots" by The Fugees and "Roxanne Roxanne" by UTFO "The 'Nice People' Argument" Contains samples of "Major General Despair"
Tej_leo(?),_Rx_/_pharmacists
1990 single by Dino
is a song written and produced by Dino, featuring a rap by Doctor Ice (of UTFO). The song is the opening track on his second album Swingin' and was issued
Romeo_(Dino_song)
1986 studio album by Afrika Bambaataa
cliched, and boring. Robert Christgau commented that, while it "tops the UTFO albums" musically, he was "grieved to report that only "Kick Out the Jams"
Beware (The Funk Is Everywhere)
Beware_(The_Funk_Is_Everywhere)
2004 American film
profiled, they include KRS-One vs. Nelly Roxanne Shante and Marley Marl vs. U.T.F.O. (see The Roxanne Wars) LL Cool J vs. Canibus K-Solo vs. DMX Cypress Hill
Beef_II
1984 compilation album by various artists
No. Title Artist Length 1. "Roxanne, Roxanne" UTFO -:-- 2. "The Real Roxanne" The Real Roxanne (With UTFO) -:-- 3. "Cosmic Blast" Capt. Rock -:-- 4. "Roxanne's
Street_Sounds_Electro_6
1997 studio album by Mack 10
"B-Fine" George, Paul Anthony George and Lucien George and performed by UTFO Track 7 contains a sample from "Buffalo Gals" written by Trevor Horn, Malcolm
Based on a True Story (Mack 10 album)
Based_on_a_True_Story_(Mack_10_album)
1989 studio album by Roxanne Shanté
630. Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. 1995. pp. 348–349. "UTFO". Trouser Press. Retrieved June 18, 2021. Hope, Clover (2021). The Motherlode:
Bad_Sister_(album)
List of songs that verbally attack another person
and war, casting him as a Nazi. 1984 "Roxanne's Revenge" Roxanne Shante U.T.F.O. "Roxanne, Roxanne" "Roxanne's Revenge" was a 7-minute response to "Roxanne
List_of_diss_tracks
2007 studio album by T.I.
The two go back and forth at points and Nelly uses an old-school flow like UTFO on "Roxanne Roxanne." Lil Wayne appears on "Yeah" and drops lines such as
T.I._vs._T.I.P.
Open Sesame September 13 Grandmaster Flash Ba-Dop-Boom-Bang September 15 UTFO Lethal October 13 Steady B What's My Name October 17 The Skinny Boys Skinny
1987_in_hip-hop
notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) "U.T.F.O. - The Best of U.T.F.O." AllMusic. TiVo Corporation. Retrieved 5 March 2026. "Muskabeats
MC_Lyte_discography
Tru-Life Trugoy U-God Ultramagnetic MCs UMC's Uncle Murda The Underachievers UTFO Uncle Louie Vado Vast Aire Vinny Cha$e Vordul Mega Warp 9 The Weathermen
List of hip-hop musicians from New York City
List_of_hip-hop_musicians_from_New_York_City
1992 studio album by Bobby Brown
Go-Go)", written by Full Force, Howard Thompson, Adelaida Martinez and U.T.F.O., and performed by The Real Roxanne featuring Howie Tee; and a bass sample
Bobby_(Bobby_Brown_album)
Illinois 1825–1835 Kangol Kid (Shaun Fequiere, 1966–2021) – rapper, member of UTFO Chris Kanyon (1970–2010) – professional wrestler\ Anna Kaplan (born 1985)
List of people from New York City
List_of_people_from_New_York_City
Scottish folk guitarist (The Humblebums) Kangol Kid, 55, American rapper (UTFO) Renée Martel, 74, Canadian country singer 19 Billy Conway, 66, American
2021_in_music
– Patrick Sky Thursday Afternoon – Brian Eno The UB40 File – UB40 U.T.F.O. – UTFO Vassar Clements, John Hartford, Dave Holland – Vassar Clements, John
1985_in_music
Starpoint, Music Video: Paul Young November 2, 1985 6 488 Rick Dees, U.T.F.O. November 9, 1985 7 489 New Edition, Lushus Daim and the Pretty Vain November
List_of_Soul_Train_episodes
1984-1985 concert tour by New Edition
1984) Whodini (December - March 1985) The Fat Boys (February - March 1985) UTFO (March - July 1985) Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam (July 20) Vocalists/Dancers Ralph
Fantasy_Tour
American rapper
14-year-old rapper Roxanne Shante released "Roxanne's Revenge", a response to U.T.F.O.'s record "Roxanne, Roxanne", a song about a woman who would not respond
Sparky_D
American hip-hop collective
resulted in their breakout hit "Roxanne's Revenge". A scathing attack on UTFO's "Roxanne, Roxanne", the song became so popular that it not only garnered
Juice_Crew
American hip hop group
and Transformation (released in 1988) were produced by the Kangol Kid from UTFO and DJ Howie Tee. Kangol and Howie brought in keyboardist/sound wizard Gary
Whistle_(group)
Topics referred to by the same term
metal band Lethal (Argentine band), an Argentine heavy metal band Lethal (UTFO album), 1987 Lethal (Cockney Rejects album), 1990 Lethal (Rico Nasty album)
Lethal_(disambiguation)
Species of carnivorous plant
Observation.org: 234963 Open Tree of Life: 3883216 Plant List: kew-2446939 PLANTS: UTFO POWO: urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526759-1 SANBI: 3467-13 Tropicos: 18300090
Utricularia_foliosa
SuperSonic Pulse "Roxanne Roxanne (The New Chapter)" 2014 Full Force, Lou$tar, UTFO With Love from Our Friends "1989 (Just Like Old Times)" 2016 —N/a Trois souvenirs
Roxanne_Shante_discography
1984 studio album by Whodini
Two and a half weeks into this tour, they were joined by Kangol Kid and UTFO. The group had also planned to tour in Israel and Australia following their
Escape_(Whodini_album)
Movement in hip-hop music
rap concerts with the participation of breakdance dancers from the group UTFO. Russell Simmons was the manager of the group in the 1980s. The group released
New-school_hip-hop
Smooth Special Ed Youngest in Charge May 23 Chill Rob G Ride the Rhythm UTFO Doin' It May 30 Kool Moe Dee Knowledge Is King June 1 Egyptian Lover King
1989_in_hip-hop
Beats February 5 Stetsasonic Blood, Sweat & No Tears Lifers Group #66064 UTFO Bag It & Bone It February 11 Another Bad Creation Coolin' at the Playground
1991_in_hip-hop
2003 American TV series
and "Oh Sherrie" by Steve Perry Hip-Hop Jam of 1984: "Roxanne, Roxanne" by UTFO PSA of 1984: McGruff the Crime Dog's "Take A Bite Out of Crime" (subject:
I_Love_the_'80s_Strikes_Back
Coast rap, has died at age 28". NPR. 2021-12-18. Retrieved 2021-12-22. "U.T.F.O. Legend Kangol Kid Has Died Just 10 Months After Cancer Diagnosis". 2021-12-08
List of 2021 deaths in popular music
List_of_2021_deaths_in_popular_music
2014 studio album by Full Force
Kane with Najee 5:23 12. "Roxanne Roxanne (The New Chapter)" Lou$tar with UTFO and Roxanne Shanté 4:49 13. "Can't Thank You Enough" Force MDs 4:12 14. "I
With_Love_from_Our_Friends
2004 compilation album by various artists
C. Larry Smith, Russell Simmons, Rod Hui Run-D.M.C. 7 "Roxanne, Roxanne" UTFO Roxanne Roxanne 12" 8 "Roxanne's Revenge" Roxanne Shante Marley Marl Roxanne's
The_Hip_Hop_Box
1986 concert tour by New Edition
1986 End date December 15, 1986 Legs 1 Supporting acts Whodini Fat Boys UTFO Attendance unknown Box office unknown New Edition concert chronology Fantasy
All_4_Love_Tour
also known as "Trugoy the Dove"; rapper from De La Soul Kangol Kid, rapper, UTFO Rich The Kid, rapper DJ Whoo Kid, DJ, producer Steph Lecor, singer Mach-Hommy
List_of_Haitian_Americans
December 16 − Wanda Young, 78, R&B singer December 18 − Kangol Kid, 55, rapper (UTFO) December 19 − Drakeo the Ruler, 28, rapper December 20 − Paul Mitchell,
2021_in_American_music
American judge
first cousin of the Kangol Kid (Sean Shiller Fequiere), of the hip hop group UTFO, famous for the smash hit single, Roxanne, Roxanne. As a youth, Clermont
Woody_R._Clermont
1987 compilation album by various artists
"The Manipulator" Mixmaster Gee and The Turntable Orchestra 2:27 9. "Roxanne, Roxanne" UTFO 2:48 10. "The Show" Doug E. Fresh and The Get Fresh Crew 1:54
Street Sounds Crucial Electro 3
Street_Sounds_Crucial_Electro_3
Pride) and singer, fall. Kangol Kid, 55, American rapper and songwriter (UTFO), colon cancer. Pierre Lepape, 80, French journalist, writer, and literary
Deaths_in_December_2021
Underhill (1845–1929) – banker Barbara Underwood (1932–2025) – politician UTFO – 1980s rap group Francis R. Valeo (1916–2006) – 21st Secretary of the United
List_of_people_from_Brooklyn
American breakdancer
renowned, professional b-boy (breaker) and to appear with DJ Mixmaster Ice of U.T.F.O. In the early '90s Fever One taught hip-hop to children at local community
Fever_One
American dancer
and the Furious Five, and Doug E Fresh, Double Trouble, Roxanne Shante, UTFO, Whodini, Newcleus, Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, Madonna, Brandy, Aliah, Sugar Hill
Rennie_Harris
Appolonius Flag unknown The ship sprang a leak, capsized and was abandoned off "Utfo". Chatham United States The full-rigged ship sprang a leak and was abandoned
List of shipwrecks in September 1845
List_of_shipwrecks_in_September_1845
Drakeo the Ruler, 28, rapper (b. 1993) Kangol Kid, 55, rapper and songwriter (UTFO) (b. 1966) Hans Mark, 92, German-born American aerospace engineer, secretary
2021 deaths in the United States (July–December)
2021_deaths_in_the_United_States_(July–December)
whose "Roxanne's Revenge" is a response to 1984's "Roxanne, Roxanne" by U.T.F.O. Hip hop culture comes to be strongly influenced by Jamaican dancehall
Timeline of music in the United States (1970–2000)
Timeline_of_music_in_the_United_States_(1970–2000)
American rapper
became interested in hip-hop at the age of eleven when he was exposed to U.T.F.O.'s hit "Roxanne, Roxanne". By his own admission, lyrical talent did not
Louis_Logic
Independent school in New York City, New York County, NY, USA
musician Grace Van Patten, actor Max Graham, music producer, DJ The video of UTFO’s 1984 song “Beats and Rhymes” was shot entirely on the school grounds and
Village_Community_School
UTFO
UTFO
UTFO
UTFO
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Tamil
Rishvanjas | ரிஷà¯à®µà®‚ஜாஸ
Lord Indra
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Biblical, British, Christian, English, Swedish
Twin
Male
Egyptian
, an Egyptian commander.
Girl/Female
Australian, Greek
Stone; Rock; Female Version of Peter
Girl/Female
Italian American Greek Spanish
Chaste.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Goddess Lakshmi
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Worshipper
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon
God of youth and music.
Girl/Female
Tamil
One who has only friends and no enemies
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu
The Supreme Spirit
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UTFO
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