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Lord Finesse is a Hip Hop artist and producer, hailing from The Bronx, New York. 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. He was hailed for his strong lyrical ability and clever punchline delivery. The album featured production from future star beat-makers DJ Premier, Diamond D and Showbiz. Finesse became the leader of the popular New York underground crew d. I.T.C., an acronym for ‘Diggin In The Crates’. Future members included Showbiz & A.G., Diamond D, Fat Joe, O.C., Buckwild and the late Big L. The crew is responsible for releasing some of the most heralded underground hip-hop albums of the 90’s, including Show & AG’s Runaway Slave, O.C.’s Word…Life and Big L’s Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous.
Finesse returned as a solo artist in late 1991 with his sophomore effort, Return Of The Funky Man. The album featured guest appearances from Percee P and AG. The albums title track peaked at #13 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. In 1992, Finesse discovered a young rapper freestyling in the back of a local record store, the young kid went by the name of Big L. He enlisted the young rapper to make an appearance on the remix to his song “Yes You May”. In 1994, Finesse make a production appearance on The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic debut Ready to Die, on the track “Suicidal Thoughts”.
Finesse returned as a solo artist in late 1991 with his sophomore effort, Return Of The Funky Man. The album featured guest appearances from Percee P and AG. The albums title track peaked at #13 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. In 1992, Finesse discovered a young rapper freestyling in the back of a local record store, the young kid went by the name of Big L. He enlisted the young rapper to make an appearance on the remix to his song “Yes You May”. In 1994, Finesse make a production appearance on The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic debut Ready to Die, on the track “Suicidal Thoughts”.
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MethticaI wrote:
Lifestylez is better than any album Finesse put out, except for maybe that album with Mike Smooth.
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Blue_Key wrote:
big l's a better rapper, but finesse made better albums then L.
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SanPdro wrote:
I never get tired of Finesse and wish he would release more music
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JusAnuzaSolja wrote:
One of the best out there. Despite the fact I'm not listening to his stuff often he is just an awesome mc
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Ihatemyjobman wrote:
i'm on the rise like afros in the 70s
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Shadyface wrote:
I LOVE HIS MUSIC! He is very talented MC, freestyler and producer!
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TuNa_DriNk wrote:
Lord Finesse fuck the rest
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m-hide wrote:
DOPE !
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ta1on wrote:
This'is real hip-hop
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hasafienda wrote:
Every line is a quotable.
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del_palo wrote:
This man knows how to do it. The realest; his (constant) punchlines, his productions... this is a higher level
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Alfington wrote:
This is hip-hop
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BigSmokinB wrote:
Motherfuckers know who's the best, if it ain't Fat Joe then it must be Lord Finesse
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XguiltparadeX wrote:
WAY TOO SICK
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ashame wrote:
Hip-hop legend and stage monster!
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tokyojediarmy wrote:
GOD BLESS.
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TairyHesticles wrote:
Legend.
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dnlxl wrote:
so lounge and peep the deal cause i'm one muthafucka you don't have "keep it real"
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sankathi wrote:
much much love.
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TheAbbott wrote:
The remixes in From The Crates To The Files sound much better than with their old school sound in Return Of The Funky Man.He should have done more remixes like those...
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