DeepSummary
The episode begins with an advertisement for Airbnb, encouraging listeners to host on the platform during their travels. DJ and hip-hop legend D-Nice joins as a guest, recounting his early days with Boogie Down Productions (BDP) and the origins of his rap name. He shares stories about the group's humble beginnings, living in shelters and freezers, and the making of their debut album 'Criminal Minded' on a shoestring budget.
D-Nice reflects on his relationship with late BDP DJ Scott La Rock, who mentored him and tragically lost his life trying to resolve a conflict involving D-Nice. He discusses La Rock's profound impact and how he tries to continue his legacy by supporting La Rock's son. The conversation touches on iconic hip-hop moments, including performing live on Soul Train and the legendary Latin Quarter club in New York.
D-Nice provides insights into his production process, finding samples at record stores, and crafting beats that became classics like 'My Philosophy' and 'Call Me D-Nice.' He also shares candid stories about fellow rappers, including a young Mike Tyson knocking someone out at the Latin Quarter and battling Jay-Z until he walked off stage.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- D-Nice and Boogie Down Productions (BDP) rose from humble beginnings, living in shelters and freezers, to becoming influential pioneers in hip-hop.
- The tragic loss of DJ Scott La Rock, D-Nice's mentor, had a profound impact on his life and career.
- The iconic Latin Quarter club in New York played a pivotal role in testing and popularizing new hip-hop music and artists.
- D-Nice's passion for hip-hop culture, coupled with his production skills and resourcefulness, contributed to his success as a rapper and producer.
- Despite rivalries between groups like BDP and the Juice Crew, there was a mutual respect and admiration among artists in the early hip-hop scene.
- D-Nice's storytelling ability and candid anecdotes provide a unique and entertaining perspective on iconic moments and personalities in hip-hop history.
- The making of classic albums like 'Criminal Minded' and iconic tracks like 'My Philosophy' and 'Call Me D-Nice' involved unconventional methods and limited resources.
- D-Nice's journey showcases the resilience, determination, and creativity required to succeed in the hip-hop industry during its formative years.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Matter of fact, it was the first time that I met Mike Tyson. So here's my Mike Tyson story. Mike Tyson was a beast. We were all young, young dude. Like, so we walked. I walked into the bathroom. I walked into the bathroom, and Mike Tyson was next to me taking a piss. This is real shit right here. Mike accidentally stepped on a dude's. Stepped on his sneakers. The dude was like, yo, you stepped on my snooze. Blah, blah, blah. And Mike hit him one time, knocked the dude out in the bathroom, and then stepped over him to exit the bathroom.“ by D-Nice
- “Listen, man, I was always a lover of hip hop and producers. Like, once I. Once I became involved with it, it's like I wanted to know everything about the culture, like, everything. And when I met the players, you know, when I met Marley or when I met Dougie fresh or, like, I was always a fan.“ by D-Nice
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Questlove Supreme
iHeartPodcasts
6/11/24
In late 2017, DJ and New York Hip Hop legend D-Nice sat down with QLS. He opened up about Scott La Rock's life and death, how "Call Me D-Nice" could have been "Call Me Biz Markie," plus Questlove gets some juicy tales from the Latin Quarter featuring Mike Tyson, David Copperfield and more.
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