Showing posts with label Lord Finesse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lord Finesse. Show all posts

Sunday, 24 November 2013

Deal Real & B-Boy Documents present LordFinesse of D.I.T.C. and DJ BOOGIEBLIND (X-Ecutioners) for a B-Boy Special


Deal Real & B-Boy Documents present @LordFinesseDITC and  @BOOGIEBLIND for a B-Boy Special - This Saturday 30th November 2013



Last year LORD FINESSE rocked one of the best
LIVE HIPHOP SHOWS in the U.K
ask anyone who was there. Now here's your chance to see him if you missed him or wanna see him again......

DEAL REAL & B-BOY DOCUMENTS
UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION UK
PRESENTS

LORD FINESSE (D.I.T.C) NYC
DJ BOOGIE BLIND ( X - Ecutioners) NYC
Plus special Guests

DJ's on the night
Sarah Love
DJ Snuff
Pete Real
DJ Fingers
Bunny Bread
Aidan Orange
Kuku
Kid Dyno

Sat 30th Nov 2013
The Flyover
3-5 Thorpe close, Ladbroke Grove, w10 5xl

Time 9- 2AM
Tickets: 12.50 - More on the door
Buy Tickets online http://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/11859/chk/bfd8 or http://zulunation.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/214686352036649/?fref=ts
Lord Finesse Documentary

LORD FINESSE - BIOGRAPHY

Lord Finesse is a Hip hop artist and producer, hailing from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. rap crew. In 1989, Finesse and his former partner DJ Mike Smooth signed to Wild Pitch Records, home to other popular Hip Hop artists like Gang Starr, Main Source, Chill Rob G, Percee P, and O.C.. In 1990, the duo released their debut album Funky Technician. The album featured production from future star beat-makers DJ Premier, Diamond D and Showbiz. Soon after, Finesse formed the popular New York underground crew D.I.T.C., an acronym for 'Diggin In The Crates', together with Showbiz & AG and Diamond D. Future members included Fat Joe, O.C., Buckwild and the late Big L.
Lord Finesse & Percee P (The legendary rap battle 1989) CLASSIC!!! 

Finesse returned as a solo artist in late 1991 with his second effort, Return of the Funky Man. The album featured guest appearances from Percee P and AG. The album's title track peaked at #13 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. 'Return of the Funky Man' also included a couple of songs that was produced by Finesse himself and this would be the start of a career as a much respected hip-hop producer. In 1994, Finesse made a production appearance on The Notorious B.I.G.'s classic debut Ready to Die, on the track 'Suicidal Thoughts'. In 1995, he produced a big portion of Big L's debut album Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous, including the single ''M.V.P.'. He finally returned as an artist in 1996 with the now rare 12' single 'Check The Method' and then the acclaimed album The Awakening. Finesse produced the entire album himself, and enlisted a large number of guests, including O.C., KRS-One, MC Lyte, Akinyele, Showbiz and A.G., Diamond D, and Kid Capri. The underground single 'Actual Facts,' featuring Sadat X, Grand Puba and Large Professor, was included as a hidden track on the album.
Lord Finesse (with Big L) with freestyle Yo! MTV raps YouTube

Finesse hasn't released a studio album since this effort, but has continued his production work. In 1997, he produced the title track to O.C.'s acclaimed effort Jewelz. Finesse released a mixtape called Diggin' On Blue in 1999. Later in the year, he produced the track 'The Message' on Dr. Dre's seminal 2001 album. Finesse is currently working on a Funky Technician remix project, as well as a new D.I.T.C. album. Along with these projects, he and DJ Premier are working on a posthumous Big L album.
Lord Finesse - Return Of The Funky Man 

In 1998, Finesse provided the vocal sample on the hook to 'The Rockafeller Skank', a hit single by British musician Fatboy Slim from his album You've Come a Long Way, Baby. The song features Finesse's repeated line 'Right about now, the funk soul brother. Check it out now, the funk soul brother.'
Lord Finesse's Vinyl Collection - Crate Diggers

Lord Finesse returned to the mic on Handsome Boy Modeling School's album 'White People' in 2004. He was featured on the song entitled 'Rock 'N' Roll (Could Never Hip-Hop Like This) pt. 2, collaborating with famous old-school DJ's as QBert, Grand Wizard Theodore and Jazzy Jay. Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park make appearances as well as Rahzel of The Roots.


DJ Boogie Blind @ Bronx Jam

See You there!

Buy your tickets here: http://www.skiddle.com/e/12038608

Friday, 1 November 2013

40th Anniversary of The Mighty Universal Zulu Nation NYC Events November 2013



Universal Zulu Nation 40th Anniversry OFFICIAL FULL PROMO


Nov. 6-10: Universal Zulu Nation 40th Anniversary NYC


UZN40 Fun Passes: Just $70 flat gets you in each & every event from Nov. 6 – 10, 2013 during the Universal Zulu Nation’s 40th Anniversary. Email: uzn40nov@gmail.com for more info. Paypal accepted! Passes can be picked up at the door on any night of the UZN40 Anniv. UZN40 Fun Passes will be available for purchase on Wed. Nov. 6 and Thurs. Nov. 7 at the events. Potential savings of $60!
WED. NOVEMBER 6: ZULU JAPAN CONNECTION
5pm-10pm. DJs Yutaka, OG Chino, Zulu King Tone & Soul. Host: TC Izlam. Fat Buddha 212 Ave A betw. 13th & 14th St. NYC. Ages 18+. Trains to 14th/Union Sq. $5 or UZN $70 Fun Pass for all events.www.fatbuddhabar.com + www.zulunation.com

Afrika Bambaataa tribute VH1 hip hop honors 2006

WED. NOVEMBER 6: HOUSE OF HIPSTEP
10pm-4am. DJs Afrika Bambaataa, TC Izlam, Large Professor, Just-Ice, Baby Bam, Dynamix 2, Evil Dee, Rich Medina, Rob Swift, Wednesday, Odyssey, Randall PLUS Stick-E & the Hoodz, Wadadda, PHONY PPL, Duckdown USA and Jah Dan Blackamoor. Hosts: Freedom Williams, Bonz Malone & TC Izlam. Ages 18+. Sullivan Room 218 Sullivan St betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker NYC. Trains: A B C D E F M to W.4th. 1 to Houston. 6 to Bleecker. $20 for Ages 21+. $25 for under 21. Ladies in free before 11:30pm. UZN $70 Fun Pass for all events.www.sullivanroom.com + www.zulunation.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1377212259181733/

THURS. NOVEMBER 7: FILM SCREENING – BEAT THIS!
6-11pm. Opening words by PopMaster Fabel & film screening @ 7pm. All Ages (wine & cheese tasting for 21+). Maysles Cinema 343 Malcolm X Blvd betw. 127th & 128th. Harlem NYC. Trains: 2 3 4 5 or 6 to 125th. $10 suggested or UZN $70 Fun Pass for all events.www.maysles.org + www.zulunation.com

FRI. NOVEMBER 8 – AFRIKA BAMBAATAA & FAMILY
8pm-3am. Show @ 10pm. All Ages. Feat. Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Ice T, Naughty Nation and UltraMagnetic MCs. DJs Afrika Bambaataa, Kool DJ Red Alert, Afrika Islam, Jazzy Jay, Easy LG, Mark Luv & Luvbug Starski, Funkmaster Flex. Opening: M.C. Spice. Host: Mick Benzo. National Black Theater 2031 5th Ave betw. 125th & 126th Harlem NYC. Trains: 2 3 4 5 or 6 to 125th. $30 or $20 w/ Zulu or Moorish ID or UZN $70 Fun Pass for all events. www.zulunation.com

SAT. NOVEMBER 9 DAY - UZN FAMILY DAY
12noon-8pm. FREE! All Ages. Youth performances by Nene Ali, Hip Hop Catz, Def Groove, Miranda Writes & more. Johnson Community Center 1833 Lexington Ave betw. 113th & 114th East Harlem NYC. Train: 6 to 116th St. Free food too! www.zulunation.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/149096081955802/

SAT. NOVEMBER 9
8pm-3am: Show @ 10pm. All Ages. Feat. DITC: (OC, AG, Showbiz, Lord Finesse, DiamonD, Buckwild), MVP, Junior Demus, Joe Ski Love, Methuzulah Gem, Blahzay, Billy Ray, Jasiri X, Rebel Diaz, Sa Roc, Black UN, K-Swift, Balla Belly, L.A.W. PLUS DJs Jazzy Jay, Q Tip, 9th Wonder, GrandWizzard Theodore, Mell Starr, Mark Luv, DJ Kool D & DJ Tyrone the Mixologist. Hosts: GrandMaster Caz & Ed Lover. Opening: M.C. Spice. National Black Theater 2031 5th Ave betw. 125th & 126th Harlem NYC. Trains: 2 3 4 5 or 6 to 125th. $30 or $20 w/ Zulu or Moorish ID or UZN $70 Fun Pass for all events.www.zulunation.com

SUN. NOVEMBER 10 DAY - MEETING OF THE MINDS
3pm-9pm. Free! All Ages. Feat. Cashus D, Dr. Shaka Zulu, Ernie Paniccioli, 9th Wonder, Joe Conzo, M.C. Spice and many more! Donations welcomed. National Black Theater 2031 5th Ave betw. 125th & 126th Harlem NYC. Trains: 2 3 4 5 or 6 to 125th.www.zulunation.com

SUN. NOVEMBER 10 – BEAT STREET THROWBACK
8pm-3am. Feat. Us Girls (Lisa Lee, Debbie Dee & Sha Rock w/ Original DJ Spindarella), Soul Sonic Force, Shango, Sequence, Chief Rocker Busy Bee w/ Kool DJ AJ Scratch, T-Ski Valley, Grand Master Melle Mel, Treacherous 3, Young Star, Master G & Wonder Mic. PLUS DJs Afrika Bambaataa, Rockin’ Rob, Johnny Juice, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Chuck Chillout, Scratch, Supreme, Diamond and Cabin. Opening: M.C. Spice. Host: GrandMaster Caz. Ages: 18+. SOBs 200 Varick St @ Houston NYC. 1 train to Houston. $30 or $20 w/ Zulu or Moorish ID or UZN $70 Fun Pass for all events.http://sobs.com/2013/2264/the-40th-anniversary-of-the-universal-zulu-nation + www.zulunation.com

More info to be announced as it is confirmed!

Vending during the 40th Anniversary of the Universal Zulu Nation is $50 per night for Wed. Nov. 6, Fri. Nov. 8 and Sat. Nov. 9. $25 for SunDAY Nov. 9: Meeting of the Minds. Email: uzn40nov@gmail.com for more info. Paypal accepted! Vendors can bring only one assistant, only one table and 2 chairs. Must set up one hour before doors open. Space is limited, claim your space now! No vending on Thursday at Maysles or Sunday at SOBs.

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Monday, 24 December 2012

Old To The New Q&A – Ryan Proctor Interviews Lord Finesse

B.I.G. & Lord Finesse (DITC Cappo)

Old To The New Q&A – Ryan Proctor Interviews Lord Finesse 
"Lord Finesse is an artist who really needs no introduction. A founding member of the legendary NY-based Diggin’ In The Crates crew, a former affiliate of Ice-T’s Rhyme Syndicate collective and a successful solo act in his own right, the Bronx-bred producer-on-the-mic is considered one of Hip-Hop’s most revered talents, with albums such as his 1990 Wild Pitch debut “Funky Technician” ranked as undisputed classics within rap circles." Ryan Proctor

Old To The New Q&A – Ryan Proctor Interviews Lord Finesse FULL INTERVIEW HERE


Lord Finesse - Shortie Kaught In The System [s.k.i.t.s] - 1995



Ice-T, Donald D, Lord Finesse & Syndicate

Friday, 2 November 2012

Will Not Be Televised: Lord Finesse Uk Tour with Dj Boogie Blind Wed 7th Nov 2012 Cargo London (Full UK Tour Details)

Will Not Be Televised: Lord Finesse Uk Tour W/Dj Boogie Blind

Battle Rapper, Producer, DJ, D.I.T.C. Head Honcho - Return of The Funky Man Lord Finesse comes to UK alongside DJ Boogie Blind for one of their legendaty Hip-Hop show. NOT TO BE MISSED!!!

From 1992 Album: "Return Of The Funky Man" 
Lord Finesse (February 23, 1970) is a Hip hop artist and producer, hailing from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. rap crew. In 1989, Finesse and his former partner DJ Mike Smooth signed to Wild Pitch Records, home to other popular Hip Hop artists like Gang Starr, Main Source, Chill Rob G, Percee P and O.C.. In 1990, the duo released their debut album Funky Technician.[1] The album featured production from future star beat-makers DJ Premier, Diamond D and Showbiz. Soon after, Finesse formed the popular New York underground crew D.I.T.C., an acronym for 'Diggin In The Crates', together with Showbiz & AG and Diamond D. Future members included Fat Joe, O.C., Buckwild and the late Big L.

Date: Wednesday 7th November 2012
Venue: Cargo »
Location: London »
Doors: 8:00pm til 1:00am (last entry 12:00am)

Cormega Lord Finesse - Hot 97 "Future Flavas" with Pete Rock Rock Freestyle