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Funky DL
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Funky DL first pursued his interest in music back in 1985. At only 8 years old he took a keen interest in ragga music and listened to such acts as Lieutenant Stitchie and Papa San.
Growing up in Hackney East London there was no short of an ethnic presence which meant that music was a common ground for many of the kids growing up and still is today.
DL’s older brother often would borrow tapes from their older uncles (without their mother knowing) which meant that acts like NWA crept into the household. This sparked a keen interest in hip-hop and the story telling within music which led to DL’s interest in acts like Biz Markie and his classic
“Pick The Boogas” and Special Ed’s and his famous “The Mission”
KRS-1 was also a favourite with “Love’s Gonna Get Ya” which meant BDP albums were helping to increase the influence of hip-hop in DL’s life.
After following the antics of the Fat Boys, Young MC, Master Ace and Schoolly D, DL got turned onto The Jungle Brothers and De La Soul and this was a crucial point in his affection with hip-hop as the afro-centric and eclectic funky sounds were ever so intriguing to a then 12 year old kid.
De La had a huge impact on DL and was the group responsible for DL believing he too would be able to become a recording artist. But even though DL had at such a young age decided on his vocation no rap artist or group could or would re-affirm this goal more than A Tribe Called Quest.
Growing up in Hackney East London there was no short of an ethnic presence which meant that music was a common ground for many of the kids growing up and still is today.
DL’s older brother often would borrow tapes from their older uncles (without their mother knowing) which meant that acts like NWA crept into the household. This sparked a keen interest in hip-hop and the story telling within music which led to DL’s interest in acts like Biz Markie and his classic
“Pick The Boogas” and Special Ed’s and his famous “The Mission”
KRS-1 was also a favourite with “Love’s Gonna Get Ya” which meant BDP albums were helping to increase the influence of hip-hop in DL’s life.
After following the antics of the Fat Boys, Young MC, Master Ace and Schoolly D, DL got turned onto The Jungle Brothers and De La Soul and this was a crucial point in his affection with hip-hop as the afro-centric and eclectic funky sounds were ever so intriguing to a then 12 year old kid.
De La had a huge impact on DL and was the group responsible for DL believing he too would be able to become a recording artist. But even though DL had at such a young age decided on his vocation no rap artist or group could or would re-affirm this goal more than A Tribe Called Quest.
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mwmwmwadadad wrote:
Thanks for Pretty nice sound of FUNKY & NUJAB Life goes on (^ o ^)!! Wish to see as soon yet ... Luv.sic ...jojo
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Funkeman wrote:
He should get at least a mil plays ... really dope !
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Pablo213 wrote:
Man knows how to make dope music
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AjLoffDisGejm wrote:
Blackcurrent Jazz is dope !
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AJulian wrote:
The new album is tight.
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Isdaron wrote:
"The jazz that was forgotten" is among the top-spinning albums for me right now.
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theyefan wrote:
I'm gonna have to agree with timmeee94 on that last post. Classic Was The Day is just pure and flawless. A true hip-hip gem.
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timmeee94 wrote:
Classic Was The Day is one of the best albums ever redorded. i love it <3
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GouldTerror wrote:
this guy is ill ... Hackney homeboy too ...
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EliteMassacre6 wrote:
Lovin all the funky dl tracks. Especially the 3 minute preview and the watchin the world track. damn good.
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reimusho wrote:
GOOD
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JustPlans wrote:
the official bio now up
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lonnielynn wrote:
god damn...whenever I hear a new track I think it's better than the last
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lonnielynn wrote:
get it for free: http://washingtonclassics.com/Dilla/
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ziarczak wrote:
wow! jazz hop is 'what Tiggers do best'
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Sh1fft33 wrote:
@K1tastrophe you must not listen to a lot of funky dl.. cause he reps where he is from in a lot of his songs... x_x
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robert42 wrote:
new funky dl j dilla tribute SCIKK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRRPA2Fcfog
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BurntFingers wrote:
whats up with the bio?
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Takuza wrote:
oh, and btw he's a great artist :D
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Takuza wrote:
What the hell?! Stop bashing the damn artist for rapping in a non-British voice! Thats like telling someone to stop talking in an American accent even though they were originally from Japan, whoever put up that artist description is despicable. Why can't he rap to appeal to a larger audience? Maybe we wouldn't know who he was if he rapped in an English accent because his success would've been limited by the accent. Or maybe he learned American english at an early age.. This is a site where you find new artists to listen to, and this is doing the exact opposite. Such children. This is exactly how stereotypes and ignorance gets perpetuated. You or your parents must be the ones who're telling UK immigrants to get out of the country so jobs in the UK can only be reserved for ENGLISH people. If you're more qualified than the person next to you, you should KEEP YOUR DAMN JOB based on that ONLY and not based on people's ethnic origins you dumbasses. Get an education or grow up.
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