Did I Ever Tell You The One About... MF DOOM

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S1: Big Daddy Kane, Part 6 - "Who Flat Top Rules in '89" May 24, 2021

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Touring the world opened up Kane's eyes that he had a wider audience. On "It's A Big Daddy Thing", Kane wanted to tap into that audience. The creation of songs like "Smooth Operator", "Warm It Up, Kane", "Young, Gifted And Black" and "I Get The Job Done" not only have hilarious stories behind them, but also were made to show the growth of Kane as an artist. Kane's popularity was expanding and it wasn't just amongst his fans. He was now being called on for features by fellow musicians such as Rick James and Quincy Jones. Additional commentary by Mister Cee. Cutmaster Cool V and AB. Money

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S1: Big Daddy Kane, Part 5 - "'88, Time To Set 'Em Straight" May 17, 2021

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The Juice Crew were clicking and touring as a unit. Marley Marl was now focusing on his own album and wanted Kane and G. Rap to be on a track together. But when Marley suggested an unknown Masta Ace join the song, tension got thick. Reluctantly the song got recorded and ended up becoming "The Symphony", one of the greatest posse cuts in history. Kane also reflects on the Juice Crew/BDP wars and how his relationship with both MC Shan and KRS-ONE made him sit that one out...sort of. Then he finds himself in a battle that was more fabricated than reality. Fueled by fans, the Kane vs Rakim rumors was something everyone wanted to see, but something that wasn't being talked about behind the scenes. Additional commentary by Masta Ace, Mister Cee, Cutmaster Cool V and Steve Brown

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S1: Big Daddy Kane, Part 4 - "Here I Am... R.A.W." May 10, 2021

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Kane finally gets the opportunity to make a record and the song that takes off from his 12" is "Just Rhymin' With Biz". It was a freestyle with Kane and Biz Markie rhyming over the beat to Kane's "Somethin' Funky" track. The record did well at radio in the tri-state, but Kane couldn't get booked for a show. But he knew why. Sitting at home broke, Kane kept pressuring Fly Ty from Cold Chillin'/Prism to put out a new record. Once the green light was given, Kane brought a couple records to Marley's house to sample for his next single. The outcome.....RAW. Additional commentary by Cutmaster Cool V, Drip, Mister Cee, Cliff Love and Steve Brown

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S1: Big Daddy Kane, Part 3 - "Next Up... I Believe That's Me!" May 10, 2021

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Biz's Union Square show was like a homecoming party for Kane. He had made it like all his Albee Square friends that were in attendance knew he would. Kane knew early on what it took to become successful. He witnessed it first hand living across the street from Divine Sounds. He saw them go from a neighborhood DJ sound system to a recording act with a hit single, "What People Do For Money". He befriended them and was there to witness their success and at some points help out along the way. But meeting Marley Marl and sitting in his studio where so many other hits were made was the fuel he needed to make his own hits. Additional commentary by Little Daddy Shane, Disco Ritchie and AB. Money

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S1: Big Daddy Kane, Part 2 - "The Making Of An M.C." May 03, 2021

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Kane tried being in groups early on, but ultimately after meeting Mister Cee in high school, the two of them would become a duo, opening up for local shows. Kane soon learns about Biz Markie and seeks him out for a battle at the infamous Albee Square Mall. But what started as a battle turned into a lifelong friendship with Biz taking Kane under his wing. Once Biz became a recording artist with the newly formed Juice Crew, he made sure Kane was right there with him. Their bond was so tight that at Biz Markie's Union Square show he announced that Kane was the newest member of the crew. But not everybody in the Juice Crew agreed.

Additional commentary by AB. Money, Steve Brown, Mister Cee, Cutmaster Cool V, MC Serch, Chris Rock and Cliff Love.

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S1: Big Daddy Kane, Part 1 - "Is Brooklyn In The House?" Apr 26, 2021

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On the premiere episode of Did I Ever Tell You The One About...Big Daddy Kane, Kane paints a vivid picture of his early years growing up in Brooklyn with his parents and brother Shane. He takes us to the park jams where the DJs would play classics and party goers who had the courage would reach for the mic. As Kane himself started to become an MC, he'd travel from project to project battling anyone that stepped to him. But the world wasn't ready for Kane yet. Only the streets were.

Additional commentary by Disco Ritchie, Little Daddy Shane, AB. Money, Steve Brown, Cliff Love and Grandmaster Caz

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Introducing "Did I Ever Tell You The One About (Season 1)... Big Daddy Kane" Apr 13, 2021

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Big Daddy Kane, born Antonio Hardy, is easily one of Brooklyn's most known artists. He was introduced to the world through one of Hip Hop's first and most legendary crews, the Juice Crew. Here, Kane tells us first hand how he became the man he is today. From his humble upbringing in Brooklyn, NY with his family to recording with legends like Quincy Jones, Barry White and Pattie LaBelle. His journey was filled with hope, encouragement, failures and achievements. Not only did he have what it took to be on record, but to be on the big screen as well, making movies with Mario Van Peebles and Robert Townsend. He's top 5 dead or alive and has been everywhere and done everything a person could do. Including being in Madonna's Sex book.

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