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In 1982, Allison Smith appeared in the film Annie, where she performed the song Its a Hard Knock Life as one of the orphans. While the number was written as a Broadway style ensemble piece, the way it was delivered stood out. The rhythm, spoken emphasis, and call and response structure gave it a raw, percussive feel that closely resembled what would later be recognized as rap. At the time, it was simply viewed as a theatrical performance, but in hindsight it feels surprisingly ahead of its momen
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Allison Smith, born in 1969, started acting young, starring in “Annie” on Broadway. She’s known for TV roles in “Kate & Allie” and “The West Wing.” In 1982, she unknowingly performed one of the best rap openings of all time, “It’s a Hard Knock Life” on “The Oxford Road Show” from Manchester, England. | Historyinmemes
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