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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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From The Crates To The Files
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theleft wrote:
punch lines all damn day =D
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tokyojediarmy wrote:
OC & AG FROM DITC LP OUT NOVEMBER 24th, 2009 "OASIS"
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valireality wrote:
I get attention like a Lexus, girls wanna sex this Play rappers like Tetris, eat em like breakfast Think you're nice? Boy, you better be, you know my pedigree I'm on the rise like afros in the 70s I keep money, I freak honeys, I represent the streets, sonny You know my style, don't sleep, money
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Flesh-n-Bone wrote:
Rap without Finesse is like the NBA without Michael Jordan. D-O-P-E!!!
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Free-Khadafi wrote:
One of the best producer on the mic for real!
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john-peter wrote:
yeah, he is one of the best mc's...
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FiyahG wrote:
fuck those who spread rumors / I didn't retire even tho u got all these lord finesse juniors / tryna get hyped and wreck mics / they just imitators they can't quite get my shit right
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tokyojediarmy wrote:
THE GRAND IMPERIAL FUNKYMAN...)))
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KoldShadow wrote:
The mastermind of D.I.T.C.!
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hasafienda wrote:
He'll never get enough credit for anything. Sucks really, especially since lesser talents are hailed so often.
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theoryjean wrote:
he doesnt get enough credit for his production he did for other artists.... one of the dopest in hiphop ever.
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peopleselbowen wrote:
rap ain't shit if it ain't real kid
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IIImatic wrote:
Legend. I think The Awakening is his best album. Funky Technician has aged really well though and I consider it a classic as well.
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Blue_Key wrote:
big l's a better rapper, but finesse made better albums then L.
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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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