1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore
1999 single by DJ Tomekk
"1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore" is a single by DJ Tomekk and Grandmaster Flash, released in 1999. It was Tomekk's debut single. It features raps by Flavor Flav, MC Rene and Afrob. Flavor Flav raps in English and Afrob and MC Rene both rap in German. The song peaked at No. 6 in Germany and No. 9 in Switzerland.
Music video
The music video begins with Afrob being detained by airport security in Berlin for unknown reasons. When he is left alone in an interview room, he makes a phone call.
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