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J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E. — “STRONG ISLAND” (1987)

🌊 LONG ISLAND IN THE HOUSE. BEFORE THE WORLD CAUGHT ON.

Before the island became a name-drop in countless Hip-Hop conversations, J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E. put it on wax and made sure everybody heard it.

“Strong Island” is pure late-’80s East Coast energy. DJ Curt Cazal lays down a heavyweight funk backdrop while AJ Rok and B-Luv trade bars with that raw, back-and-forth chemistry that made early Hip-Hop feel like a block party captured on vinyl.

And that horn blast? Absolutely unmistakable.

The production flips Freda Payne’s “The Easiest Way to Fall” and “Unhooked Generation” into a rugged, rolling groove. Then comes the iconic “Strong Island!” shout from Chuck D’s “Rebel Without a Pause” — a perfect connection between two sides of New York’s Hip-Hop identity.

But this record was about more than samples and a catchy hook.

J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E. helped put Long Island on the underground Hip-Hop map at a time when New York’s boroughs dominated the conversation. Their anthem gave the local scene a voice, a rallying cry and an identity of its own.

Released as a single in 1987 and featured on their 1988 debut album Doin’ Damage, this is the kind of record that reminds you how much history can live inside one break, one horn stab and two MCs trading lines.

No fancy tricks. No overthinking. Just funk, personality and hometown pride.

LONG ISLAND STAND UP. THE CRATES HAVE RECEIPTS.

🎧 Dig deeper with the Crates Don’t Lie Spotify playlist for more timeless underground gems and Hip-Hop history.

Follow Crates Don’t Lie for daily doses of real Oldschool Underground Hip-Hop.

#JVCForce #StrongIsland #GoldenEraHipHop #OldSchoolHipHop #CratesDontLie

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When I say "Strong" you say "Island"... JVC FORCE performing "Strong Island" at The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Saturday Sept 26, 2026

#Strongisland #JVCForce #BLUV #AJROK ##LongIslandMusicHallOfFame

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Snippet from Throwback Tuesday on Tik-Tok.
#tiktok #dj #djmix #music #vibes

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Congratulations to Archie Snowden aka Amazing A on your Documentary #longislandundergroundlegendsofhiphop @longislandhiphopfilm @jvcforce

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#jvcforce #doindamage #jvcforcestrongisland #jvcforcedoindamage #vinylhiphop

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@archiesnowden brought Strong Island OG Hip Hop to Stonybrook last night! @longislandhiphopfilm

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Amazing Tribute | Sept 26th @ The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame. Honoring Long Island’s four Major Pillars: DJ Nelson PR, DJ Pleasure, Spectrum & DJ Mechanic (aka Joe Davis)!!!

And most importantly the well-documented screening of the “Long Island Underground Legends of Hip-Hop” produced by Film Producer 🎥 Archie Snowden..

Followed by some Great Performances: JVC Force, Divine Sounds, Master Mind and Sport G, Superstar with Horror City, DJ Kaos, DTA Experience & MC Glamorous!!

#longislandmusichalloffame #hiphoplegend #hiphopculture #goldenerahiphop

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@jvcforce #longislandhiphopfolm #longislandmusichalloffame

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A historic performance with Long Island Hip Hop artists who all released music before 1990 and never got the credit or distribution they deserved. You can only get this kind of show here at LIMEHOF!

All thanks to @archiesnowden who directed his film celebrating these Long Island legends. Keep an eye out for “The Long Island Underground Legends of Hip Hop” @longislandhiphopfilm.

Photos by Steve Leung (@alwaysfilltheframe)

Panel after “The Long Island Underground Legends of Hip Hop.”

LIMEHOF inductee DTA Diamond the Artist (@dtaexperience) as a DJ. He’s Dave Chappelle’s DJ and has worked with @beyonce and @prince.

@mrajwoodson @jvcforce

William Taylor @b_luv_of_jvc_force

@iammcglamorous.

@halfpintnsc and @iammcglamorous. Photo by Steve Leung.

@halfpintnsc and @iammcglamorous. Photo by Steve Leung.

Sport G.

@mastermindmcr

Divine Sounds. Photo by Steve Leung.

Divine Sounds. Photo by Steve Leung.

Superstar with @the_real_horrorcity. Photo by Steve Leung.

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When we say strong, you say ISLAND! 💪

More than 100 people packed our Hall of Fame room for “The Long Island Underground Legends of Hip Hop,” (@longislandhiphopfilm) screening and celebratory concert. These old school artists were making hip hop records on Long Island before 1990 and never got the credit they deserved.

The film is directed by @archiesnowden.

Thank you to the legends:
🎤 Our DJs @the_djchaos and LIMEHOF inductee @dtaexperience
🎤 @jvcforce
🎤 Sport G & @mastermindmcr
🎤 @iammcglamorous and @halfpintnsc
🎤 Divine Sounds
🎤 Superstar @the_real_horrorcity

#hiphopmusic #rapmusic #longislandhistory #musicdocumentary

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Checked out the @longislandhiphopfilm at the @limusichalloffame 🎬🎤

Highlighting Long Island rap music pioneers and their contributions in the 1970s and ’80s. Much respect to everyone involved. 🫡🔥

Me with @iammcglamorous

Me with @decosta.tracy

Me with @archiesnowden

Me with @dtaexperience

Me with @jvcforce — @mrajwoodson & @b_luv_of_jvc_force

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DAY 2! WE ARE HERE! WE ARE OPEN! 🎸

Real rockstars don't leave the stage until the last note rings out, and that's exactly what we're doing. 🤘 The Music Doc Film Festival is ON and the doors at LIMEHOF are open.

There's no better way to spend the weekend than great music docs on the big screen. 🎬 Folks are already here, so come join them!

Song: Strong Island by JVC Force (@jvcforce) — who will be playing here tonight after “The Long Island Underground Legends of Hip Hop” (@longislandhiphopfilm) directed by Archie Snowden (@archiesnowden).

🎟️ Tickets are still available.

#MusicDocumentary

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