In this legendary sit-down on Sway’s Universe, Lord Finesse takes a journey through the golden era of hip-hop, sharing the untold stories behind his rise on Wild Pitch Records. The conversation heats up when the iconic DJ Premier calls in to reminisce about discovering Finesse’s demo tape with Guru, the organic formation of the DITC crew, and the magic created within the walls of D&D Studios. Finesse also addresses the vintage friction with Lords of the Underground and explains the “compound” rhyme style that defined a generation. Don’t miss this masterclass on rap history, the importance of authentic collaboration, and the legacy of the Funky Technician
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Lord Finesse Hip-Hop Impact
01:15 – Guru Gang Starr Discovery
03:34 – D.I.T.C. Crew Origins
06:07 – Akinyele Hip-Hop Career
07:01 – Lords of the Underground Beef
10:08 – Notorious B.I.G. Biggie Smalls
11:55 – DJ Premier Production
12:38 – DJ Premier Finesse Collaboration
18:16 – Mass Appeal Hip-Hop
22:05 – Hip-Hop History Importance
25:49 – Artist vs Record Labels
27:18 – Organic Rap Collaborations
28:12 – DJ Premier Tribute Salute
28:40 – DJ Premier Special Appearance
29:10 – DJ Premier Live Performance
29:30 – DJ Premier LA Concert
29:43 – Concert Tickets and Tour
29:59 – Lord Finesse Birthday DJ Set
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