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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Interviews (Audio)
In '92, Lord Finesse Interviews Fresh Off The Release of "Return Of The Funky Man"


Veteran radio host Billy Jam is always a source of classic Hip Hop interviews, and this meeting with The Funkyman is no exception. Revisit the year of '92 in this talk with Lord Finesse who's fresh off the release of his sophomore album "Return Of The Funky Man". Finesse shows he has a lot on his mind regarding present and future goals, showing the calculated approach of an Underboss at a young age. Add this one to your enjoyment of this album, one of which is the most explicit and punchline-packed ever.

Above, enjoy "The Remixes - A Midas Era Retrospective" which features some remixes of songs from "Return Of The Funky Man" plus the instrumentals.

 

Large Professor & K-Cut Delve Deep Into Crate Digging, Beats, Main Source & More


It ain't hard to tell that each of these interviewers are on the same wavelength and level of enthusiasm about Hip Hop as their guests. Listen as Large Pro and K-Cut go deep as ever into the art and culture of Hip Hop with these interviews from the 2020's. Reflecting on their innovative and groundbreaking approaches to beats and cuts, the Main Source collaborators go back in time to share memories behind the making of classics. From Large's recollection of the studio session for "In The Sun" with Q-Tip, to the intricate SP-1200 techniques used to make "Breaking Atoms" which K-Cut explains. Enjoy a wealth of Hip Hop history by a couple of the culture's esteemed scientists of sound. 


You might have seen the Large Pro Mulberry set on YouTube, but probably didn't know it was also uploaded to Apple Music with a complete tracklist. Enjoy the complete set below in audio form and get the limited-edition reissue of Large Pro's remix of "Stress" here at my eBay storefront.

Labi Siffre Shares His Heartfelt Approach To Song In A Chat With Sodajerker


Labi Siffre talks with Sodajerker about his career in music and his songwriting process. The celebrated singer-songwriter reflects on his love of blues, jazz, and the Great American Songbook, shares the stories behind beloved hits like ‘(Something Inside) So Strong’ and ‘It Must Be Love’, and explains why, after many years away from music, he still has an enduring passion for writing meaningful songs.

🎧 Listen: Labi Siffre Interview

MF DOOM Speaks With Kevin Beacham In '04, "MM..Food" 20th Anniversary Vinyl Available


Alongside Rhymesayers Entertainment, Dissect is honored to premiere an unreleased interview with MF DOOM as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of MM..FOOD. Recorded in 2004 just weeks before FOOD's release, the interview spanned DOOM's entire career, including his origins as Zev Love X, his approach to writing and production, and thriving as an independent artist. 

Get yourself a look inside the mind of Hip Hop's Madvillian, which includes a journey through classic Hip Hop music and memories dating before the formation of KMD. 

I've got some DOOM collectors items here at my eBay storefront including the "Madvilliany" promo poster and the "MM..Food" shown poster above.
Stream/Download MM..FOOD (20th Anniversary Edition) here at Apple Music


Interviewed by Kevin Beacham

Produced by Kevin Beacham & Rob Vanvranken

Mixed by Rob Vanvranken

In '93, The Guru & Fat Joe Visit The Baka Boys on Power 106 For "Jazzmatazz"





The originator with the flavor who put the Jazz in The Funk aka The Guru gets busy for his '93 promo run of "Jazzmatazz". Adam Dristle provides this rare radio recording that transports us back to a time when people used slang like "skinz" and "phat". A time when Hip Hop classics were nearly inescapable depending on where you were. So press play and enjoy one of the great breakthroughs of fusion in Hip Hop history.

If you didn't get it already, the 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (3×LP Box Set) of Jazzmatazz is still available here at Amazon, released in 1993 via Universal Music Canada. Features the complete original album, an instrumental LP, and a third vinyl of rare B-sides and remixes. Packaged in a custom slipcase with a 12-page glossy booklet. Available as a 3×LP box set.

Apple Music also has the Deluxe Edition streaming with 22 tracks.

Here is the track list for the above audio of The Guru's 1993 appearance on stations KBBT and Power 106:

Guru - Live at the Palace 1993-06-04 Musi from Jazzmatazz FT Lonne Liston Smith and Brandford Marsalis? More info needed. As heard on 92.3 KBBT

Side B Power 106 1993-06-04 Baka Boys and Guru

-No Time to Play
-Slicker Than Most
-Freestyle 
-Outro

-Promo

Live DJ Set from The Pallace:
-EPMD - It's my thang (cut)
-Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Ill Street Blues
-??? Pee Wee Herman Dance?
-Eric B. & Ralim - Eric B. Is President
-Big Daddy Kane - Ain't No Half-Steppin'
-A Tribe Called Quest - Hot Sex
-Kleeer - Tonight
-Aaron Hall - Don't Be Afraid

SIDE B:

Power 106 Baka Boys in Studio
Naughty By Nature - It's on
A Tribe Called Quest - Hot Sex
KRS-One - "P" Is Still Free
Justin Warfield - K Sera Sera
Baka Boys Chatter
Trends of Culture - Off & On
Shoutouts/Ladies

Commercial Break 

Hip Hop News W/Baka Boys
Erick Sermon - Hittin' Switches
Cypress Hill - Hand On the Pump
Funkdoobiest - Freak Mode
Yo-Yo - IBWin' Wit My CREWin'
Common - Breaker 1/9
Fat Joe - Flow Joe

Fat Joe in Studio with Guru 

Commercial Break

Interview with Guru - Great apartment story, Donald Byrd shoutout
Guru FT Donald Byrd - Loungin'
Album talk, mixing issues
Talk about starting rapping with Big Shug
Tape runs out.

Phantasm of Cella Dwellas Announces 30th Anniversary Events For Cella Dwellas' Debut


Hear about an upcoming expanded reissue of "Realms N Realty", stories behind The Dwellas albums, plus more on the Live From Fayettenam podcast. This podcast is one to watch if you are a deep-digging Hip Hop head who dwells in the underground. The host invites guests and brings out information behind the classics we love. If the walls of Fat Beats record store could talk, this show expresses that side of Hip Hop.

To celebrate the upcoming anniversary and events of "Realms N Realty", revisit a classic episode of the Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show featuring Cella Dwellas and Lord Digga.

In 2G, The Dwellas Visit Westwood Radio To Promote "The Last Shall Be First"


This audio is courtesy of The Daily Beat Drop. You can support their channel at https://www.ko-fi.com/thedailybeatdrop. Here's what they have to say about this recording of The Dwellas promoting their sophomore release.

"Hold tight, the audio quality starts off a little muddy but gets better - some cassette highlights from a hectic Westwood show broadcast and recorded in August 2000. Part of a series of shows with Westwood hosting alongside the legend Marley Marl in NYC. Cella Dwellas were in the building for an interview and freestyle to promote their soon-to-be released second album (as The Dwellas) - "The Last Shall Be First". Then there is some confusing mixed mash-up with some sections from a Green Lantern mixtape and I think Max Glazer on the turntables, followed by 30 minutes of Cipha Sounds on the decks. Links and timestamps below."