Big Daddy Kane: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Feb. 19, 2018 | Abby O'Neill -- One of the greatest to ever bless the mic, Big Daddy Kane treated Tiny Desk to an office block party in the true essence of hip-hop. He performed a short set of classics, including "Smooth Operator," "Ain't No Half Steppin'," "Raw" and a bonus freestyle. Through his warm, engaging and devilishly self-effacing style, the pioneer used an interlude between songs to address the intergenerational divisiveness defining rap today and the importance of fans of all ages supporting whatever they like, while "focusing on what's positive and keeping that in the spotlight."
Kane, aka Dark Gable, was a breakout member of the seminal Juice Crew in hip-hop's golden era during the latter part of the 1980s. He popularized quick-cadence flows and multisyllabic rhyme schemes before passing the torch to early mentees like Jay-Z. Many a night during my adolescence was spent trying to memorize the baritone MC's lyrics. During those sessions, I could only feel sympathy for the subpar MCs who fell victim to the "Wrath of Kane."
The smooth operator, Big Daddy Kane, still emits that same palpable swag he did as a lyrical heartthrob during his heyday. He strides into the room and fully commands it with his presence. And now that hip-hop is the most popular genre, with its biggest stars wielding global influence, it's important to us here at Tiny Desk to continue to make room for the legends who laid the foundation before the whole world became hip. Long live the Kane.
SET LIST
• "Raw"
• "Smooth Operator"
• "Ain't No Half Steppin"
• "Freestyle"
MUSICIANS
Antonio Hardy, Matt Lambert, Benjamin Geis, Judson Nelson, John Williams
CREDITS
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Alyse Young; Assistant Editor: Dani Lyman; Production Assistant: CJ Riculan; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.

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[@svenm.octavian]

Well said. We are all cool for appreciating his music

[@treync6734]

facts 😂😂

[@embrown9042]

Word!!

[@LesterParham]

1¹😅¹¹😅1😅😅😅qqq😅wr❤qq❤qqq

[@LesterParham]

Q

[@kolisionn]

50 years of age and he's still spitting freestyles like it's '88. Kane truly is one of the greatest ever

[@lennym480]

54

[@jfc4798]

55 in a couple of weeks. Killed it on saturday night in London.

[@smithraymond09029]

Lol, 50 is the new 40, my man. I'm 52 and kicking life in the @ss on the daily. Feel great!

[@johnduffy6992]

Yeah

[@iFunkism]

and still has all his hair

[@Genkimark]

Kane is so smooth he makes silk jealous.

[@akmuk7]

🤣 Right!? Dope as fk 🙌

[@savannahtony5043]

😂

[@freekjanvanes]

Hahahahahahahahaha

[@dontathomas6746]

Dope compliment 😊

[@deigamohamed707]

😂👏🏾👏🏾

[@Bilnation]

Five years later, this is still one of the best Tiny Desk concerts ever. Big Daddy Kane is still one of the best rappers ever.

[@pienjopienjo7697]

Oh lordy lordy lord. This is sublime.

[@409CJ]

You hadn't seen the FaceMob one yet!😂

[@stefandee1970]

And Rakim...

[@doctortachanka2341]

We also got Dj Premier to represent ones we aren't able to see live no more

[@sshu2602]

Facts

[@MONKMONEY-hu1gw]

The way he controls the crowd, band, and his own lyrics is TRULY the definition of mc.

[@Nhilzer]

Word !

[@DankSwegSkuxxXhayel]

💯

[@jdr5501]

Compare this episode to the Scarface episode! Mind Blown!

[@OldSchool845]

FACT: Listening to BDK will make you 25% cooler than you were yesterday...

[@kurtk7521]

Haha the best comment on here bro.

[@onedawoman]

😂😂😂

[@cwagsr7189]

FACTS!

[@lex4698]

OldSchool845 Major Facts,bruh💣

[@owencarmen]

Another #TrueStory

[@user-xx3uz9pu4u]

Man Big Daddy Kane’s rhyming pattern is just timeless.

[@marinevet4131]

Crazy right? His cadence was unmatched.

[@scottphillips8117]

@@marinevet4131 flawless

[@curbotize]

@@thepunygiant I don't understand why one HAS to be better than the other. Why can't there be equal talent. Ie Rakim and BDK.

[@thirty-three4395]

This is clearly where BIG got his flow from, and where Jay got his MC Presence from! Watch Thirty-Three Hip Hop on KZbin

[@garybell1420]

Respect 🙏

[@matthewkane1417]

Dude is better looking and sounds better than he did 30 years ago. What a f'n legend...

[@intelligenthoodlum8935]

Kane and Rakim singlehandedly changed Hip Hop forever with a unique flow, wordplay, cadence and overall verbal gymnastics that had never been heard before! Kane deserves to be on Mount “Rapmore”.

[@herbertgaines4111]

Facts

[@pjmaas4287]

and people were checking their watches while he was spitting

[@MIAMI305LIVE]

Facts.

[@followtheboat]

True. And I had the pleasure of seeing both of them live back in the day. Unforgettable performances.

[@AsiaDanceScene]

Definitely looking forward to the Verzuz

[@Parmoss1640]

I'm a 46 year old man almost ready to cry. This shi* is classic!

[@miraail]

It means alot to us brotha!

[@muratcicin223]

47 🤗✌

[@t2p]

Right there with u man ...too epic

[@thembadube9206]

Right there with you!

[@Tashaten]

I am crying right now!!! I so love my jr.high school years to this 👑!!!

[@dawnbryant565]

Whoever gave thumbs down, you all half steppin

[@oneshothooligan6279]

damn funny! best 1...

[@vividkiks]

Dawn Bryant word!

[@PAMELACLARKE]

Haters

[@TheDesciple30]

Facts

[@phillipscott1881]

Thumbs down 🤯 Ain't no way man, Ain't no way 🤔🧐 Finger must have slipped

[@rudybarraza6339]

I was 21 when this gem dropped in 88. Today 2024 im 56 and still rocking with BDK.

[@sanzilla7765]

You cannot teach SWAG. This guy has swag for days and exudes the definition of a cool cat👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 He is one of the best lyrical rappers ever.

[@simon-b]

Big Daddy Kane on Tiny desk!!! This gets a like without even having touched the play button!

[@eriecatiz]

Simon B Indeed!

[@josephfazio7648]

I'm 56, been a hip-hop head for a minute 🎤 Just found this channel 🙄 Listened to this, Wu, and Rakim so far. I am in heaven🙏🏻💯😎

[@bobbybananas]

Gza genius is the one

[@bobbybananas]

@jimmie jenkins fair play , each to there own .. peace to the gods

[@cheriesky4135]

Wu Tang, Rahim and Kane my favorite on NPR

[@napothick]

Big Boi went in as well

[@tazzhardwick7466]

I'm 53 so I feel you we were there from the beginning.

[@rellgreen6558]

Big Daddy Kane posters were all over my wall growing up. A true pioneer.

[@ndujamz]

I personally feel that Big Daddy Kane is the No.1 eMCee of all times.

[@bimestman]

So, so.

[@tonydeez8948]

Rakim and BDK.... my choices

[@SlimGetsTheBag]

Nahhhhhhh

[@bluntedvegas7028]

If hiphop had a mount Rushmore ...he'd be on it.

[@wanZ...]

Okayyyyyyyy,!!!!

[@iTaLyZfiNeSt08]

Believe me he is on it, if you know you know!

[@ThePIPdesign]

agreed.

[@DG-gx4sg]

Rakim, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane & Kool G Rap - the big four fathers of hip-hop

[@facksvillain2296]

@@DG-gx4sg yes yes

[@rbriggsjr3408]

Kane still teaching what a True M.C. means...Master of Ceremonies. Controls the stage like no other. GOAT 🐐

[@dimein903]

EXACTLY

[@mistermark4496]

Yes yes y'all

[@TheChodax]

Him and Rakim, dear god, the talent.

[@Guthix198]

This guy? Lol he is a joke they must have got him off of the street and told him to mumble some stuff

[@dacenmclean7901]

@@Guthix198 he’s been pitting out albums since the 80s. The only joke here is you. You’re an asswad.

[@carlosfuentes_95]

His breath control is amazing. A true MC!

[@holisticcoachingservices8766]

This is what a true EMcee does. Control the crowd through their authentic persona. Legendary...

[@mmww_]

yeah man what a performance. master of ceremony through and through

[@AnnnnnaQ]

And he knows his audience!

[@ghoffrantaha]

"to me MC means move the crowd" 😍

[@DBrown-gu4ry]

You can see that at 10:05. I love how he finishes it with "I can take it from here..." and goes right back into his flow! A master!

[@wyattspencer9505]

Needs to do the whole album and take these guys on tour!

[@libiggz]

Kane's showmanship is exquisite!!! That's how you supposed to perform

[@TheChodax]

Don't make them like they used to, it's just a joy to watch and listen.

[@user-xt5me4it7r]

Big daddy thank you for real hip-hop in 2018’

[@davebrown9714]

Егор Чернявский Real hip hop 👌👍

[@Divisiononebasketball]

Couldn’t figure out why my face was starting to hurt, then I realized it’s because I haven’t stopped smiling while listening to this episode. Takes me back to my freshman year of college when I discovered the Kane. 1987.

[@serotoninlight7269]

Facts

[@khidowney7169]

Fa sho' my brother put me on he was 5 yrs older

[@joannabmarketing]

Props to the Band! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@zed9zed]

It's not just his rapping, but it's the way he works the band and the audience - everyone is involved and enjoying themselves.

[@Kilian541]

Absolutely an MC in every sense of the word

[@haroldbolling3187]

He's MC'in..

[@123456789021630]

AND , that is difference between an artist and a performer. He is a true performer.

[@wipergfxx]

this is your favorite rapper's favorite rapper

[@darienfowler8102]

wipergfxx Exactly!

[@yoelzaid]

prob your favorite rapper's favorite rapper's favorite rapper by now

[@guima9886]

indeed

[@willpetersen1692]

You forgot to add another favorite rapper

[@migythebeast4437]

wipergfxx yessss sir ..

[@Paul-jx1qv]

kane aged like the finest of wines

[@fitoldster8945]

This version on ‘Ain’t no half steppin’ should be a single

[@JoelMoocarme]

tiny desk's audio quality is stupid good, period.

[@beaszze]

Hell Yeah...

[@antislutful]

They work in Radio after all.

[@legshakermaker1968]

Always!

[@krisinsd]

Honestly maybe the 80s rap production wasn't this best but this is the best I've ever heard BDK

[@CeeCeeB.]

Always

[@gaugezpup5040]

I’m in tears I lost My Father 9/24/18 this was the ONLY Rapper My Father would listen to in ‘88 while riding in My car.... Long Live the Kane

[@lcoleman6046]

R.I.P DAD!

[@zedman6473]

You're father was an OG! RIP

[@jdk67]

Hope your father rests in peace. God bless

[@onedawoman]

Dope! Rest In Paradise Pops.

[@chefayitsmee1024]

GaugezPup- Prayers to ur dad... come to think about....I'm sure he keeps things on lookin out...For u and ur fam.... Set it off, brother!!! Get raw!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ilovemyevo556]

Decades later rapping his poetry so perfectly we almost don't deserve to be an audience of his magnificence.

[@ilovemyevo556]

I really just wanted to say decades later he's rapping his lyrics so perfectly one might think he does them every day all this time.. but his influence made me just rhyme lol

[@teetreadwell9290]

Almost....

[@Rhonda333]

Im 60 years old and still love Kane

[@Warioda]

I'm sad... I can only press LIKE once.

[@EnergyDivineBalance]

Right!

[@1MarkKeller]

Click like on the computer ... then click like on your phone! I do it all the time! lol

[@pgemeiner]

Exactly :-)

[@NJbakintheday]

Mario Pierre I'm sad... the golden age of hip hop has passed.

[@kurtadams3021]

Yes indeed

[@pwally2714]

Whoever yelled "one more" at the end. Thank you

[@washjr]

I swear he GASSED that freestyle

[@danielwilson9724]

Tht freestyle was AMAZING.. the band was on point with him too

[@jrvapor]

WORD!!!

[@davidg.9932]

Happy 53rd Birthday Antonio Hardy. AKA Big Daddy Kane 09/10/68.. Straight up OG in da house.. Big up's birthday boyyyyyy..

[@HoustonIsImmortal]

Kane is timeless... His mere presence commands the respect of hip-hop fans and casual bystanders alike.

[@Immafukinhaterr]

I never listened to Big Daddy Kane in my life, but this performance was so tight, I can’t believe I never have. A true performer.

[@slimischillin7753]

Word is bond, he from the old school of performing and emceeing. You see how he got the crowd and band involved? That’s what’s it’s all about.

[@Zaagvis]

@@slimischillin7753 yeye ur right.. now we need KRSONE

[@dublinrupepupkin]

You missing out.

[@tygotcha7]

Well then, I am happy for your discovery! To complete the experience go listen to real tracks off the albums. This man is a national treasure.

[@patb888]

​@@tygotcha7this right here is the truth.

[@miket851]

The best part of these NPR music concerts is seeing how great Rap can be with real musicians and live music. Much better in my opinion. The Rakim one as amazing

[@sharpdogg3449]

Mike you are right! I love that keyboard sound! How do i find more music with the keyboard in it?

[@ryanmorgan7380]

Gza with the soul rebels is another great one

[@TheChodax]

Yep, goosebumps and butterflies watching BDK and Rakim with live bands.

[@exzinerlloyd5470]

I concur

[@nacho2186]

you born today?

[@OdinOfficialEmcee]

I feel like even if it's just old hits, Kane needs to record a whole album like this. I would defs buy it, this sounds so good and takes his songs and elevates it to a completely other level 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JtothaMajesty]

JU-Neek "Survival" (feat. MC Don-E) -> see iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, etc.

[@ToniBlackman4]

Right! Imagine a whole live album. I would buy it and play it on repeat.

[@shandajohnson8825]

It’s not old it’s classic

[@stevelouie5928]

Everything sounds better with live instruments.

[@therealmikepfunk]

Y’all could have put a little reverb on the sax. Sorry I was a recording engineer.🤓

[@saracasara6930]

Just sounds off

[@gunandrun]

19 minutes worth spending your life on.

[@prins5793]

He emits that "cool dad of your friend" energy

[@1stone379]

Maaaaan?.. I was just about to type "he's the dad that's cooler than your friends" 😂😂

[@crisleroi299]

He's the cool uncle that pulls up to the family reunion with a different jawn every year.

[@TheRaferaf]

Man! He's still got it!

[@michellewhitt7670]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Big Daddy Kane used to be my man (in my head) back in the 90’s😆😂🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BigMannyP]

When you look up Greatest of all-time (in Hip-Hop), in the dictionary... Kane's picture with 3 cuts in his eyebrow, with a flattop and Gold dookie chains, is present! Lol... he's untouchable (and a really good dude)!

[@guyhill3528]

"Ain't No Half-Steppin'" is one of my favorite songs of all time. The lyrical content of that song is out of this world.

[@Mesingel]

Say it like it's six o'clock!

[@andreaslouskos5792]

This specific version is my favorite

[@jasonhumphries8463]

💯i been saying the same thing since it came out💯

[@davidmartinez9804]

Me too. It's like the Anthem to my life.

[@darlenekwarteng3201]

Big Daddy Kane is still on fire. Burn the roof down Big Daddy.😊

[@susiebaka3388]

dang he sounds incredible live

[@johnjoseph2294]

👍🏿

[@MrKingEtznab]

This Man Is 50 Years Old And Still Flowing Like This? Shaking My Dam Head!!! 👑👍🏿👏🏿

[@dnae760]

Mmm hmmm

[@emilyruth2164]

swagalicious

[@jaykay2003]

50 is the new 30.... Believe me, I know what I'm talkin' bout.... ;-)

[@Tacconi757]

he older than 50, gotta be

[@youngtrza8335]

Why can't these new rappers rhyme like him 🤦‍♂️

[@luc1f447]

L-E-G-E-N-D, his flow is genius! He sounds better live than a lot of rapper's studio versions.

[@DEVINEJUSTICEALLAH72]

Groovery FACTS!!

[@leoutube1]

T-R-U-E

[@leoutube1]

I don´t speak english very much...bt i want to say he ´s , for me, the greatest live rapper!!still better than Rakim!!

[@vividkiks]

Groovery drops mic, grabs coat, and leaves that lame ass audience wanting more.

[@douglashenrique6206]

Notorious copy

[@michaelwilliams5395]

When he did RaW I was driving and crying. I am a preacher now, but I use to rap in the 80’s and 90’s I knew all his lyrics

[@phillipscott1881]

Brother put his cap and shades on, threw his coat over his arm and fade out like a 70's hero from a blaxploitation move. My man, my man. Mike drop

[@joesugarman1355]

Two years later, this is still one of the best Tiny Desk concerts ever. Thirty years later, BDK is still one of the best rappers ever.

[@str8spittin]

KANE=KING!!!👑👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@davebrown9714]

str8spittin 🐐🐐🐐

[@DavidZZidane10]

This puts a huge smile on my face everytime I watch it. Long Live the Kane.

[@UmmJannah5]

Yesssss! that freestyle he did at the end shows how heavily he influenced Jay Z🔥

[@allviralaccessmedia3664]

LYRICAL MASTERPIECE!!!

[@markgillan3750]

Masta indeed

[@lovejoyful606]

Yep!😄

[@indiehiphop.6560]

Grandmaster

[@bobfells]

"so full of action my name should be a verb." Big Daddy Kane is the man!!

[@damagedone56]

True legends never loose a step take notes people

[@dwilz1183]

Damagedone56 good comment

[@theartofjn]

Kane looks great. Sounds great. This made me so happy. Long live the Kane!

[@sarodjohnson]

These new rappers will not, I repeat, will not be able to take their music this far....

[@ibcalm24]

Not when you need props & add ons need I say auto tune, a synthesizer. This is real not memorex.

[@laszlovari]

The mode and time had been changed unfortunately. The new ones aren’t making rap anymore, more like some noises.

[@shortseater9379]

@@laszlovari idk man look at what he says after aint no half steppin. if theyre just making what they enjoy id say thats exactly the future of hip hop is. also if u wanna hear some real lyrical ppl they still exist, its just not whats the most popular right now

[@AnnnnnaQ]

I would say some of Kendrick stuff is timeless..

[@Tashaten]

I am crying to this old school 👑 right now!!!!

[@CasinoProgressive]

Kane still got his flow, he’s ageless!

[@paisleyprincess7996]

When you can remember him as a Youngblood on YO! MTV Raps and then see him looking older...it reminds me how old I’M getting. Still looks good tho

[@blendaboard4962]

Yes he is !!

[@blendaboard4962]

Spit it out there like it was yesterday , I love how he redid his hit's ..

[@tyronephillips3188]

Bless all.

[@MarcusL1995]

He has aged well

[@stephaniecrosby5294]

Dude, good black don't crack, and it obvious he took care of his body/exercise etc.

[@TheNumbasign2]

he was a kid when he was hot. He is not that much older than his fans. He ain't even 50 yet.

[@jmririzarry8354]

wow, you are right! I thought he was way older. Now I feel like I've wasted my life...lol

[@jameshoward2463]

He is younger than Jay Z

[@jameshoward2463]

Justin Loucks my bad you are right my friend

[@danielt.muller7009]

Best walk-off ever... A true master of ceremony.

[@Vonslik69]

LONG LIVE THE KANE💥💯

[@fatalerok]

You're just a butter knife--He's a machete. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾✨✨

[@TJiscool1]

Kane still one of the best emcees that ever did it. His voice, cadence, style and flow is untouchable.

[@ruthmurray1386]

The BIGDADDYKANE....love it♥️

[@HarumiAida]

BDK is one of the OLA ( original lryical assassins ) of hip hop/rap. Big Daddy Kane. THANKS!!! This was f-in FIRE. This was EPIC.

[@paran666]

06-2022 and this still one of my favorites Tiny desk concerts, just incredible vocal flow

[@profyle766]

I'm with u 💯

[@ericrrdz]

First cassette I bought. Legend.

[@mdma1337]

damn I remember cassettes. great times!

[@frankbrenner4852]

Same.

[@TheAgentOfTruth]

What's a cassette? Jk...

[@ericrrdz]

@@TheAgentOfTruth touché 😂

[@undisclosed_eb]

Warm it up Kane. Warm it up Kane. Warm it up Kane.

[@fruitarianlove]

Damn you know kane..... Impresssed.

[@miguelLDiablo]

Hands down one of the greatest ever to rhyme, still rocking crowds like a boss

[@crazyoldben1439]

Kane really is the man and has to be the smoothest operator that's ever lived

[@frankakwetey2354]

Legendary 💯💥👌Can't believe my eyes. Thanks Tiny Desk Concert

[@Parmoss1640]

I'm a 46 year old man almost ready to cry. This shi* is classic!

[@goldtoothjacko]

I am glad you said that as it brought tears to my eyes too!! This is beyond dope (44 year old guy here)

[@anjlndadark29]

DITTO TO THAT!

[@anjlndadark29]

45 BTW FOR ME!

[@stephanallgaier3869]

Thats whats up!

[@alaza61]

I LOVE how rappers who sampled classic instrumentation can get modern musicians to play those beats LIVE with the real thing while they perform. It legitimizes the art of rap because it shows that it can be done at a high level regardless of what is being used to support it musically. Respect to NPR for not treating rap like it's sub-par compared to other genres.

[@arghydoodles1921]

for sure, full bands used for hip hop instrumentation is soooo underrated!

[@JamesFaction]

This band is ON POINT. Even the white dudes. 😅

[@bo24.u.98]

Wow nicely said.

[@usedblazers]

Saw BDK & his band (not sure if it was the same band), and it was epic. And the crowd was full of OGs & young ones. Prolly the best show I’ve ever been to.

[@1stone379]

Well said

[@bamboojenkins8]

How can I thumbs up this video multiple times! BDK is awesome and STILL got it!

[@lorrainenyagwencha2029]

Amaziiing. Love from Nairobi Kenya, NPR to the world.

[@stewrmo]

100% PURE Hip Hop. Much love and respect from the UK side.

[@anthonyjacksonj425]

One of the greatest rapper's to ever hold a Mic.Period!!

[@krushr4lifeimageworks231]

stewrmo kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHe3fqWdaqZrack 🎧🎧🎧🎤🎤💥💥💥✊🏾 #do4theculture✊🏾

[@GwazaJuse]

The Father of the Style. Which style? Pick. Any style. All the styles. The father of all of you rappers, whether you know it or not. The progenitor of all of modern day rap. The source of flow. The root of the rhymes. The King Asiatic Nobody's Equal.

[@rjgthuro]

GwazaJuse props! Too cool for that.

[@EnergyDivineBalance]

He was my top favorite.back in the day.... and forever will have love for him and he is diffidently on my top 5..... however Sa Roc....... is what MC''s like him spond.... check her out

[@JUSTSTOP81]

for real

[@9087125498172345]

One of the smoothest and coolest to ever do it.

[@joannabmarketing]

Wow this was 5 years ago!!! Absolutely Love BDK!!!!

[@tanyachinamusic7985]

Kane... As smooth as ever!!!

[@renaudbaillargeon7761]

I'd love to see KRS-One do a Tiny Desk Concert sometimes

[@tm1464]

Yes!!!🎶

[@paisleyprincess7996]

That would be the illest!

[@jaibea1408]

That would be dope!! KRS is still #1.

[@tajmacameron1693]

I would also love to see Nas❤

[@teatamoeke8969]

For real .. that’ll be dope

[@user-wp4rs3yr6w]

Hip Hop has no age limit. If that Hip- Hop is in you, It's just in you, and will pour out through your soul. I'm 53, and still be writing down bars, doing Graffiti etc. Etc. I'm alive homie.

[@joannabmarketing]

I did it when he said to! Anybody else? 😆 I'm a Smooth Operator! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥🙂😍💃🏾💃🏾🗽🗽

[@breakneckburns]

The wrath of Kane is still strong!

[@livingstonmills5047]

The flow is still FLAWLESS!!!!

[@tobytoxic]

That man invented FLOW!!!!

[@Coco-369]

Big Daddy Kane giving off sugar daddy vibez and I'm all for it!!!

[@cleopatra4977]

He came with the BIG SUGAR DADDY KANE energy 🔥

[@Thomasthecreator98]

I’m young but often go back watch old skool artists. Glad I came across this video truly a legend

[@Conaya_Moyana]

Man Big Daddy Kane’s rhyming pattern is just timeless. I'm a old school cat... that's ma game

[@rogerrice5325]

Word 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾

[@jamesfeddema8059]

One of the cleanest lyricists ever

[@DfromTC]

💯💯💯💯

[@inkulucreative]

I hear Jay Z. I hear Jadakiss. I hear Snoop. I hear Method Man when I listen to the Archetype that is Big Daddy Kane. Aint no half steppin!!!!

[@bhongonkumanda7630]

Surprise that you didn't include Biggie, as he was called "The second coming of Kane" by some

[@charlestolbert3098]

Definitely jay. Jay-Z was highly influenced by big dady kane

[@jawnkandy]

help these dummies that's a bitch move homeboy. Name some then.

[@elvinsolano6177]

iNKULU I Hear B.I.G. Big L, 2Pac, Pusha T, Common, and RA The Rugged Man etc

[@thecircle2662]

I hear snoop big time

[@rauelcox9820]

The cassette player in my 81 Honda Civic never got tired of this!!

This is how it should be done. Flow, style, lyrics. Still rulz in 2021.

[@Daybreakhasme]

BDK, still undefeated. #salute

[@drewt8487]

Big Daddy Kane OG 86-87 was a great year real hip hip

[@drewt8487]

Hip hop my bad

[@keefazstudio]

hooray...

[@ngairehodge8566]

ho, hey ho!

[@xl7131]

Daymn, thank goodness NPR respects the originators of style and craft -- this is beautiful, Big Daddy Kane!

[@dubswirl3082]

Kane a living legend. The cadence, projection, breath control… rhyme scheme. Band was dope too mayne.

[@coryedwardwilson]

Is it me or is the music and kane sound even better than I remember growing up?

[@JunglistBass]

This sounds better than any studio album wtf this is amazing

[@tamirajohnelle4700]

Ash 123 lmao right🤣🤣

[@wendellavenger9652]

I agree

[@fallinginthed33p]

I watched the video of the sound tech doing his work and I still don't know what he did. It's magic.

[@ayo30s]

Right??? 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@yousefbarber6013]

Word!!

[@AQGOAT24]

Big Daddy Kane a legend

[@dlnelson7759]

I'm sitting up here watching this video with this HUGE 😁 smile on my face. I miss this era of rap.