Maurice Starr has been played on NTS in shows including Timetable, featured first on 2 April 2021. Songs played include Electric Funky Drummer.

Starr, originally from Florida, moved to Boston with his brother Michael in the early 1970s. After moving to Boston he recorded two unsuccessful R&B albums, Flaming Starr and Spacey Lady.

He was also a member of the seminal electro group Jonzun Crew with his brothers Michael Jonzun and Soni Jonzun. Has so recorded as Starr's Computer Band.

In 1982, Starr found the band New Edition on his talent show. After losing New Edition, Starr needed a new band to record his songs. In 1984, he created New Kids on the Block.