Video Music Box
Video Music Box is an American music television program. The series is the first to feature hip hop videos primarily, and was created in 1983 by Ralph McDaniels and Lionel C. Martin, who also serve as the series' hosts. It aired on the New York City-owned public television station WNYC-TV (now WPXN-TV) from 1984 to 1996.
| Video Music Box | |
|---|---|
Title card | |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | Ralph McDaniels |
| Opening theme | "Five Minutes of Funk", performed by Whodini |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | WNYC-TV (1983–1996) WNYE-TV (1996–present) |
| Release | 1983 – present |
In 1996, the program moved to WNYE-TV after WNYC-TV was sold by the city to a private company. Presenting new R&B music alongside popular rap videos, the show appealed to teens and young adults.
Many artists from the Golden Age of Hip Hop made their debuts on Video Music Box. Although it is ostensibly a local show, its influence has been very widespread, and it has been considered a major factor in the growth of Hip hop music and culture.