The Message by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five spent seven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 6 (week 20 of 1983). It entered in week 17 of 1983 and was last in the chart in week 23 of 1983. On points it is number 95 in the 1983 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Hip Hop Collected (2022).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (7)
- week 17, 1983 29 new
- week 18, 1983 16 ▲ 13
- week 19, 1983 8 ▲ 8
- week 20, 1983 6 ▲ 2
- week 21, 1983 6 =
- week 22, 1983 17 ▼ 11
- week 23, 1983 33 ▼ 16
On the album
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About The Message by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of The Message in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 6, in week 20 of 1983.
How long was The Message in the Top 40?
Seven weeks, from week 17 of 1983 to week 23 of 1983. That adds up to 172 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did The Message enter the Top 40?
In week 17 of 1983, at number 29.
How does The Message rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 95 in the 1983 year chart.
Which album is The Message on?
In the collection on Hip Hop Collected by Various (2022).
Can I listen to The Message?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:14); the recording was released on 1 January 1982.