Harlem has a rich history in Hip-Hop which is often overlooked. Home to the historic Audubon Ballroom and Harlem World Entertainment Complex, Harlem has always been known as the "fly borough" that makes money, but the history of Harlem Hip-Hop is largely unknown.

DJ Hollywood, The Magnificent 7, Master Don, The Harlem World Crew, The Sapphire Crew, B Fats, Doug E. Fresh, Teddy Riley and The Treacherous 3 are just a few of the legendary artists that Harlem gave the world.

Below are 8 legendary Harlem artists who you may not know.

1. Master Don

The late Master Don was a producer, DJ and the head of the Masterdon Committee whose members were Pebblee Poo, Gangster G, Keith KC, Boo Ski and Johnny D. Master Don was popular for his "Funk Box" drum machine which was featured in the groups 1982 hit "Funk Box Party". Like many Harlem rap acts the Masterdon Committee began their career on Bobby Robinson's Enjoy Records. At Enjoy they released "Funk Box Party", "Musicgram" and "Gonna Get You Hot". As many Enjoy acts did, The Masterdon Committee left Enjoy and went to Profile where they released "Funk Box 2" and "Get Off My Tip!" Masterdon released "Paid The Cost To Be The Boss" in 1985 and Pebblee Poo released the answer record "Fly Guy" in the same year, both on Profile.

2. Spoonie Gee

Spoonie Gee is one of Hip-Hop's original and greatest storytellers. He debuted on record in 1979 with "Spoonin' Rap" on Peter Brown's Sound of New York Records before signing with his uncle Bobby Robinson's Enjoy label with his Harlem brothers in rhyme, the Treacherous 3.

Spoonie, who told Rock The Bells that he earned his moniker because he ate all of his food with a spoon as a child, released "The Love Rap" and "The New Rap Language" with the Treacherous 3 before moving to Sylvia Robinson's Sugar Hill Records and later Aaron Fuchs' Tuff City Records.

At Tuff City, Spoonie experienced one of rap music's biggest comeback stories with 1987's The Godfather of Rap. Singles like the Marley Marl produced "Take It Off" and "The Godfather" placed Spoonie back in the spotlight and on tour with Queen Latifah, The Jungle Brothers, Public Enemy and the class of 1988.

3. The Disco 4

The Disco 4 are part of Harlem's legendary Sapphire Crew, which included B Fats and Donald Dee. The group consisted of DJ Al B, Country, Mr. Troy, the late Ronnie D (son of Enjoy Records founder Bobby Robinson) and the late Greg Marius, founder of the Entertainers Basketball Classic at Rucker Park.

On Enjoy Records, The Disco 4 released "Move To The Groove", "Country Rock & Rap" and "Do It,Do It" before moving to Profile and releasing "At The Party," "Whip Rap" and "School Beats." The Group released "Get Busy" and "Stomp Stomp Clap" on Reality Records in 1986.

4. Johnny Wa & Rayvon

Johnny Wa & Rayvon were part of a Harlem crew called The Magnificent 7. The duo is a perfect example of an act that never made records, but were nevertheless extremely talented. Johnny Wa & Rayvon are revered for their chemistry on live tapes. The duo met in high school, where they were in the same history class. When they found out that they both rhymed, they started writing together and soon formed a crew.

One of their earliest performances together was a battle against Dr Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, Rayvon told Troy L. Smith of Historical Hip Hop. Johnny Wa and Rayvon were immortalized on record when Kool Keith mentioned them in "Bust The Facts" from Ultramagnetic MCs 1992 album, Funk Your Head Up.

5. Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde and DJ Ronnie Green were part of The Harlem World Crew who released "Love Rap" and "Rappers Convention" on Tayster and Rojac Records. On Profile Records, Andre "Dr Jeckyll" Harrell and Mr. Hyde released "The Challenge," "Genius Rap," "Gettin Money" and "AM/PM."

Their DJ, the late Ronnie Green, went on to record on NIA Records as Captain Rock, while Andre Harrell founded Uptown Records, launching the careers of Heavy D, Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Al B. Sure, and Sean "Puffy" Combs. Alonzo "Mr. Hyde" Brown continues to enjoy success in television and received an Emmy for his work as executive producer on Judge Mathis.

6. The Crash Crew

The Crash Crew is part of the larger Poison Clan and are an integral part of Harlem Hip-Hop. The crew consists of the late DJ Darryl C, EK Mike C, La Shu Bee, G Man, Reggie Reg and Barry Bistro.

In 1980, The Crash Crew released their debut underground hit, "Hi Power Rap" on Mike & Dave Records. They continued with a string of hits including, "We Wanna Rock," "Breaking Bells," "Here We Are" and "On The Radio" via Sugar Hill Records.

The Crash Crew are known for their harmonizing and high level showmanship on stage. The hook for "Breaking Bells" is the influence for LL Cool J's mega hit "Rock The Bells."

7. The Treacherous 3

The Treacherous 3 consists of front man Kool Moe Dee, L.A. Sunshine, Bronx MC Special K and DJs Dano B and Easy Lee. Spoonie Gee was an early member before he pursued a solo career. The Treacherous 3 are known for their witty wordplay and expansive vocabularies.

On Enjoy Records, The Treacherous 3 found success with "The New Rap Language", "At The Party," "Body Rock" and "Heartbeat." They later moved to Sugar Hill Records where they released "Whip It," "Yes We Can," "Action" and "Gotta Rock."

In the mid-1980's, Moe Dee pursued a successful solo career releasing "Go See The Doctor," "How Ya Like Me Now," and "Wild Wild West," as well as several albums on Jive Records.

8. The Fearless 4

The Fearless 4 are DJs OC and Krazy Eddie and Microphone Wizard DLB, The Great Peso, Tito and The Mighty Mike C. The Fearless 4 are the first rap group to score a record deal with a major label (Elektra Asylum Records). On Enjoy Records they released "Rockin It" and "Its Magic." 1982's "Rockin it" was such a success on New York's WBLS that it broke records for its time on the charts.

On Elektra, The Fearless 4 released "Just Rock"/"Got To Turn Out," "Problems of The World," "F-4000" and "Fearless Freestyle." Like their neighbors, the Treacherous 3, their extended vocabulary and clever word play were well documented.

In 1994, they released their first full length project, "Creepin' Up On Ya" on Easy Lee Records under the name Fearless.