Lord Finesse | Crate Diggers | Fuse

[@steventelfer8186]

Lord finesse is one of the best rappers and producers out here!

[@logicalblackman8228]

Fair enough

[@shullovox]

"this God-forsaken-don't-lemme-catch-you-in-an-alley beat"

[@TheCodedtestament]

Funky Technician was a damn good album.And yeah, Lord Finesse is severely underrated. Not only was he a great lyricist, but his production was also great. He was the complete package. It's really weird as to why he was so underrated.

[@YTOW85]

Very wierd

[@maxb1985]

It really is weird. Check out Grand puba if you haven't already

[@superdopehiphop]

Very weird. He was like a slowed down diff style Kane kinda. I think part of it is Big L outshined him, but Lord Finesse 90-97 was always ILL!

[@brandonwilliams9400]

​@@superdopehiphop Facts 100

[@andrewdix8038]

Every episode of crate diggers I've seen has been excellent. All of the DJs/artists have shown their love of music and records with zero attitude or elitism.

[@turn1210]

Agreed, these guys just love music. I especially liked Jazzy Jeff's

[@ABLETONSTUFFANDBITS]

for real!! it's allllll love! mad mad mad inspired. Especially the GaslampKiller episode. such dope souls!

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

Leave the elitism for nerdy cucky soulstrut white dudes.

[@brothersambuca358]

+++

[@brothersambuca358]

@@Stoney-Jacksman it's not about white, my friend

[@nathanrodriguez5377]

This dude is so respectful lol I just want to hug him

[@MAARTN]

Damn, I could listen to his stories for hours and hours and hours and hours. One of the realest out there for sure!

[@EARART]

📠

[@moisesjrtorres1723]

“Rap without Finesse is like life without oxygen”- Hip 2 Da Game. One of my favorite rappers with that smooth flow. The other one is CL Smooth.

[@Jester.D.Joker5612]

It's a DAMN SHAME lord finesse ain't known more , this man's input 2 hip hop can't be overlooked . Dope MC and producer . True hip hop heads know

[@MAARTN]

I would like to see PM Dawn's collection after hearing that story..

[@Dirtymoney8]

Holy shit, this dude lives in my neighborhood and I see him all the time. I had no idea that he is in the music industry,

[@ForSunday]

Go listen to his LP "The Awakening", great LP. Hip 2 Da Game is a classic tune.

[@KnuckleUpFightzzzzzz]

Yea right.

[@AVMmmm]

Dirtymoney8 oh shit thats my dad for real! i never knew he was big in this shit! damn!

[@ryanwalsh4644]

+Dirtymoney8 If you don't know... now you know

[@jonblazeinc]

A M are you for real? you pulling my leg if finesse really you're dad and you don't know he a legend in the game

[@therealevilgenius7482]

"The Funky Technician" and "Return of the Funky Man" are 2 of my favorite records. Both are classics to me.

[@BlakkSteel]

The record dealer that Finesse is speaking of that held up the record collection for Prince B (PM Dawn), was Pittsburgh's own Jerry, of Jerry's Records. A LOT of producers quietly come through here. An unnamed producer bought Jerry's ENTIRE 45 room.

[@katyg3873]

Iirc it was either jrocc or madlib.

[@corc1992]

I think i finally found out what track he sampled this Magnum record on. Re-listening through a lot of the Funky Man's production, i'm 100% pretty sure he sampled the song "Which Doctor's Brew" for the bassline of Big L's Street Struck. He definitely filtered out the low end, re-arranged parts from the sample and probably did some pitching.

[@KeepItFresh02]

nice man ive always been meaning to try to figure that out. sounds like you are right.

[@SurgeonVault]

you are definitely right!

[@AFORHTV]

Word. Dude is one of the most underrated MC/Producer double threats in the game.

[@EARART]

The amount of times I've watched this

[@GospelMusicians]

The best one by far!!!

[@Crunchysopa52]

Yep no doubt

[@Ubermensch16]

Fact

[@ceeeluvv]

this is one of the best Crate Diggers episodes yet, hats off to Finesse

[@IsaiahDusseauGaming]

Damn i didn't even know he produced Suicidal Thoughts.

[@jonblazeinc]

IsaiahD that's 1 of my faves off ready to die

[@kenf3897]

Standard

[@antoniobradiano]

If you dont know now you know.

[@htxflow]

He's dropping a new album this year. I can't wait!

[@marty-spies.]

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[@htxflow]

*Update* Lord Finesse lied. He told me directly on facebook he was suppose to drop an album but unfortunately, did not....oh well:(

[@bs-calrissian2023]

+Lee Smoove But he dropped two Tapes in the last two years and now there is this remix album

[@LightofRenewal]

I love the art of sampling

[@theespressokid1]

Lord Finesse, a master MC and dope Producer.

[@syviov5761]

theespressokid1 nasty on them turntables also!

[@SurgeCess]

Huge influence on my production style, this guy seems so chill and humble, nothing but respect Mister Underboss!

[@DJ--ALLDAY]

**** THIS NEEDS MORE VIEWS ***** youngin's just dont know the LEGACY & IMPORTANCE of this LEGEND. Salute to you LORD FINESSE. Thankx for giving us a peek into ur vault collection

[@joshmarlowe46]

I'm glad I'm young and know how dope finesse is as an mc and producer hip 2 da game is a classic

[@DJ--ALLDAY]

@@joshmarlowe46 👍That's all I'm saying.. Good music is Good music = What ever age u are...

[@freekeebanderaz7]

Peace to the God, Lord Finesse. One of the best ever to rock a Mic, one of the best Lyricist ever. The Funky Technician!

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

If I would see an interview with Lord Finesse and Raekwon at the same time.. that would be trippy as fuck.

[@jaredkilner]

"When You Believe" off the Hot Rock Soundtrack is an incredible song.

[@superdutytoughworker]

truest and livingest. legendary doesn't even come close to being accurate to describe this man. maximum respect.

[@UBZUKki]

That 3 days of the condor soundtrack on the shelf behind finesse is fuckin incredible......Worth investing in

[@JDtimesten]

I've always just thought of Finesse rhymes and love his style.

[@umbrellaredfield123]

My favorite episode, I like the way finesse carts himself.

[@Joncartervoiceovers]

Great producer, amazing lyricist. Lord Finesse is one of my favorites. Respect!

[@Igotcha06]

This man is Hip-Hop,And one of my biggest influences in this culture!

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Lord Finesse always been mad underrated and I could listen to Biggie stories all day

[@BMXJergen]

Lord Finesse is defenitly one of my favorite producers and rappers. seems like a humble and cool dude as well

[@judekraft8802]

I could listen to finesse all-day long

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

word man...he speaks in such a relaxing way hhaha..Damn he should make a relaxation tape , just speaking about records... Im here all fucked up..listening to this and it actually made me smile. Also that part about code and shit..i miss that in hiphop nowadays..a lot has changed and im not even from his era..but I love those days and the code and ethics there were in the game Peace bruh :)

[@The808Mixmaster]

lord finesse seems like a really cool guy

[@tonysmith5878]

AHHHH UNDER BOSS.... VINYL IS THE WINDOW TO UR SOUL! D.I.T.C. HAS INSPIRED MANY A DJ OR PRODUCER OR EVEN UR GARDEN VARIETY RECORD COLLECTOR. I'M INSPIRED EITHER WAY BY THIS DUDE, HE'S PACKING HEAT AFTER HEAT FOR WAX KID... SALUTE!!!!!!!

[@jayseth]

Street Struck probably my fave Finesse beat

[@breakbeatlou]

ONE OF THE BEST IF NOT THE BEST CRATE DIGGERS!!!! MAD RESPECT TO DA FAM LORD FINESSE!!!!

[@ONLYFIOR]

Definitely 💯

[@SurgeonVault]

I love those "godforsaken, don't let me catch you in the alley" type beats!

[@Jar0on]

Oh dear, I never knew Lord Finesse produced Suicidal Thoughts, I love that track!

[@air718nyc]

lord finesse fathered big l's flow and rhymescheme

[@cresplove]

YOYOYOYO!!! Finesse's the King!! .. I got the yes u may 12" and maan, that beat got played back n forth like million times!! .. Finesse's da maan!! Bless

[@80BEATS]

naw i got an idear, i got an idear..... lmao

[@YTOW85]

He New York country

[@resp0nse_beats]

Some of the best beats in the game AND one of the dopest voices.

[@martchits]

Lord finesse is one of my favourites of all time hes a real inspiration for me!

[@jackyoung5950]

i could listen to him ally day! Never knew it was his voice on fat boy slim - funk soul brother till about a year ago!!

[@namelesswon]

Of all this series this is the best

[@iketurnerhitshard]

"Suicidal Thoughts"....such a killer track

[@BryanChuckBrennan]

i strive to have a collection this expansive.

[@dwn4thaundaground103]

Yall needa do DJ Quik, MF Doom, Madlib, Warren G, RZA, & Somehow do like Jhonny J & Nujabes.. Yup

[@bushidobrown71]

nujabes is dead is think

[@dwn4thaundaground103]

thats why i said "Somehow" do nujabes and jhonny j, cause they both dead.

[@roywave7081]

YoungODB They did Dilla, so why not Nujabes?

[@djt5106]

Doom!

[@timhessler8790]

Dj mike smooth also worked with finesse. Hard to find any info about him

[@joao88]

Love how y'all keep it balanced one minute you are talking about one direction (not hating) the next y'all showing a hip hop legends record collection. Thanks fuse.

[@casmo87]

HA! i see 3 days of the condor s/t. i remember watching that film thinkin how good the soundtrack was

[@jawnyfn]

This is why i always loved finesse... Such a real dude. And also, hes crew was called D.I.T.C which means Diggin' In The Crates.

[@20yearsago88]

His hooks are the best where he layers about 5 samples to make a harmony

[@jamiehess4211]

Three Days of the Condor (1975) soundtrack at 6:30. Dave Grusin. Nice!

[@mikesunny6560]

D.I.T.C shot Lord Finesse keeping it real

[@angelcruzer77]

In 98 Q Tips crib went up in flames. He had to rebuild his collection...

[@brunoiciano]

Return of the FUNKY MAN 4ever great.

[@Yungtacosss]

I've been waiting for this video like forever !!!!!!! :D

[@12originalplayers]

Definitely my favourite in this series so far!

[@MonstaMob]

Ain't no doubt, Fuse, you gotta do the sessions with Nick Wiz, K-Def, Buckwild, Showbiz, Tha 45 King etc. Props.

[@israeltindal5845]

Monsta Mob I'm so wif u on them doin a interview with nick wiz! Still listening to all volumes with ran reed, emskee, milkbone, cella dwellas. So luv da joint Whatif wit L Fudge, and Talib!

[@infyouth]

Cold episode right here. Good work Fuse. I remember coming up on a promo copy of Magnum last year... that joint did NOT come home with me that day lol.

[@PrinceofPersia451]

collaboration of mics - lord finesse. NUFF SAID.

[@JasonDeeCaldwell]

more finesse!!! give that dude his own show!

[@redtown07]

cool to see he's showing the latest picture disc - Finesse, Underboss and Slice Of Spice keepin it real - shout out fellaz !!!

[@EARART]

Must have been a nice feeling to find out your track made it on bigs album

[@djmissedaflow7801]

One of the Illest Emcee's & Producers of all time....Period

[@OustemOne]

Peace Lord Finesse... One..

[@SeanPengOfficial]

The tour was ill. glad we got the pleasure of supporting

[@shahawndonaldson9674]

One of the best producer's

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

You are so right. Still the man though. I had his Awakening album back in 96' loved it.

[@fadetablack817]

his swv remix to right here was a killer when it dropped on the maxi single in '93!!!

[@imadeyoureadthis1500]

I love the 1989 Lord Finesse vs Percee P

[@logicalblackman8228]

I could watch two hours of this.

[@TheMattmatic]

Everything that I mainly got in here now is kinda ACCURATE.

[@miami8089]

Right in the beginning of this video, Lord Finesse might want to retract that statement

[@d.bluntt6699]

Finesse is a lyrical beast and production genius 💯

[@timgrisham9051]

Kid Capri talked about PM Dawn at the Roosevelt too. I'd like to see his collection. Where's he at?

[@MsYewsed]

this probably my fav

[@MFgabesylar3030]

thank you fuse. thank you

[@JlockTheVideoNasty]

The Emanuelle in America vinyl sitting on his shelf is super dope

[@strictlyrealhiphop]

Dude speaks realest shit from 11:28 until the ending. Nice video!

[@chrisense1]

Finesse is one of the greatest

[@tonysmith5878]

FOR ME IT'S ABOUT MORE THAN BREAKS, IT'S ABOUT SINGING AND A WHOLE LOT MORE IN A RECORD. IF THE RECORD HAS SOME STUFF TO SAMPLE ON IT, IT'S A BONUS BUT NOT NEEDED I JUST HAVE ALOT OF LOVE FOR THE WAX.

[@jonblazeinc]

channel 10 off CNN war report is my favourite song off that album and fave finesse produced song

[@FUTRIncluded]

06:23 "These are Kicks and Snares"

[@TejanoMusicLover79]

Finesse Is A Great Storyteller!

[@superdopehiphop]

Lord Finesse such an overall HipHop legend who doesn’t get nearly the amount of flowers he should from non heads.

[@gabemiles6078]

from far, the best crate diggers

[@rhymesgalore81]

yo that Fully Loaded album is no joke whatsoever - if you run into that anywhere, cop it immediately

[@paddy991000]

best series ever

[@MrSevenTwo]

Heavy interview..coulda watched that shit for hours..Lord finesse a hip hop great!!

[@LOOPWHOLEBEATS]

i didnt know there was negativity surrounding lord finesse...hes always been mad thruo to me yo. peace!

[@dmaster5556]

So, all these years later now in 2021.....has anyone figured out where he sampled from that Magnum album that he's talking about at 9:55?

[@curt976]

He used it on “Street Struck” by Big L

[@THEKR8SHOW]

7:24 Got It!! all the way out here in Commerce City Colorado sir!!

[@mqlmohale5830]

Fuse we need that PM Dawn Episode...

[@miIitaryminded]

ahh the infamous PM dawn story. it funny, because i watched a documentary about 10 or 11 years ago and pete rock, diamond D, lord finesse, dj evil D, mr walt and ju ju from the beatnuts, (all on separate interviews) told the pm dawn story. and i still hear D.I.T.C and pete rock telling that same story today hahahaha. i think pm dawn and the shop owner made a lasting impression to say the least lol.

[@dikbeats2720]

Ha.. "like bonin' a girl second, what u gonna get out of that" priceless.. Funny and true

[@CVinyl]

I used to go digging with Ness every time he was in L.A Get at me for all your rare vinyl needs! #Ditc