Hitman Howie Tee: Kangol Kid Was Mad at Full Force and Started Whistle & UTFO Backing Out Of Battle

[@Haitidon]

He needs to be mention in hip hop top Producers he has a lot of early heat

[@minkmack81]

I Concur!🏆✨👌🏾

[@facksvillain2296]

Indeed!!!

[@rodreiquezattakhan1710]

SAY IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HouseMusicTshirts]

absolutely

[@eliotrange]

Props to Soren for getting the legend to speak. It is sad that only the REAL hip-hop heads know who Howie is. This guy is a dj and producer LEGEND! Come back Howie, we miss your flavor!

[@phyre7769]

HITMAN HOWIE TEE gets Super Respect in my book!

[@acemak14721]

We’re called whistle, and this is true, we like to do the things that we’re not supposed to do, we don’t mean robbin, stealin, or muggin, in fact don’t take us seriously, we only buggin! That shut right there?!!! Maaaannnn

[@lutherjones5553]

I remember seeing the video on NY Hot Tacks like 3-4 weeks in a row backnin 86 and I finally called the local radio station in DC to play it so I could record it because it was only on Wax in my local record store and I had my 1st Sony Walkman...I was maybe in 3rd grade at the time but already had The Krush Groove Soundtrack, LL's Radio, U.TF.O.'s Skeezer Pleezer and Run DMC's King of Rock and Raising Hell all on cassette.

[@kienpaulspicer1173]

Howie Tee was grossy underrated

[@anwav-]

IS

[@941lowelife2]

Just was listening to treat em right and just the 2of us like dam how u put that beat together

[@kienpaulspicer1173]

@941LoweLIFE his work on Chubb ,Special Ed and some ghost work on X clan was unappreciated

[@jeromebrooks7]

The Voice in the Mirror, Little Shawn is a classic, no fillers. Special Ed, Youngest in Charge was second to none also. Howie Tee deserve way more shine than he gets, a lot more!!

[@cavanaughwrim2260]

Hitman Howie Tee is hip hop royalty .One of his master pieces is And The Winner Is....... By Chubb Rock. That's Howie T top to bottom 👏🏾💣👍🏾🖤

[@lemarmundane]

I used to copy that Howie T scratch.

[@GeeMoney843]

that is a classic that is not mentioned enough in hip hop

[@claudegrinnell9602]

Special Ed debut album

[@stephenheath8465]

Flatbush Legend

[@je9212]

East Flatbush legend big up your self rude boy 💥💯💯💯💯

[@multigrotesque]

21 gun salute for bringin da hitman out. one of da most undermentioned...

[@kollusion1]

Used to copy Howie's scratch patterns (now called Joe Cooley's) back when.

[@ohiorichkidbeats]

That's what I remember about him.. his scratches was impeccable 👌

[@olufemialade1439]

Hell yeah he's one hell of a producer back then..........its a long story

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

He's incredible, @olufemialade1439. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@kennethhorne3729]

Let's be clear. This is the first dj to perform the "skip/church scratch on wax.....it was years after that that Jazzy Jeff did the same techniques (no pun) on the Magnificent Jazzy Jeff. Trust me, it had not been heard before by the masses....He came back with it on the Whistle group tracks...same scratch. Unmatchable when it hit. Everyone was trying to replicate it.

[@mookfarooq]

homie beats were dope.... especially Special Eds Joint.

[@iTheRealBigbosceoProductions]

Howie mentioning about the battling for equipment was how we used to do it.

[@TheKaluha88]

Great interview. Been listening to Hitman Howie T since 83 with CD111. Howie said “If you keep fronting imma show you why”. Classic line from Bang Zoom Real Roxanne.

[@alexanderdavis75]

My favorite producer howie really don't do interviews ver humble guy and VERY UNDERATED

[@djkellykel3383]

One of the top producers of the golden era of hip hop. Thank you Soren for this interview, as well as giving our legends their flowers. Appreciate your channel and all of your content. Peace

[@godscience7821]

Omg, you pulled it off, salute Soren I was waiting for this!!! You the king man lol. This man revolutionized sampling especially on and the winner is with Chubb rock.

[@MindTrickedX24]

Man, I had NO idea Hitman Howie Tee was so integral to mid-80s hip hop. This is why I keep coming back here.

[@larrytan73]

The older producers should continue to make music, its a different time so many ways to be heard and make money!

[@rashodlewis2918]

Facts

[@LulluBusacco]

Wow .Hitman Howie Tee, We used too hang in Roxys.and I be in his basement and he be writing and making Beats. SALUTE HOWIE T

[@kwalaty7]

I remember about 2 years ago I posted Howie’s picture on FB and asked who is he, no one responded, only with wrong names. This man is Top 10 most definitely in my book. Chubb, Ed and Shawn just to name a few.

[@HouseMusicTshirts]

Best producer ever. My opinion. Yo How! A few points: 1. Everything he said was absolutely fact. 2. UTFO (known as UFO back then) did choose not to battle us (The Sure Shot 4 mc's) and Howie Tee (Count Disco) 3. Full Force did not discover Howie, just like Christopher Columbus....you know what Im sayin'. He was already THERE! 4. Howie was being very kind and a professional because he left out a few shady situations he had to endure in the music biz. 5. The rap for Get Tough by the CD 3 was written by Tyrone (Ringmaster Little Tee) Johnson. 6. Dash (the 3rd rapper on Get Tough) was from a rival crew - DJ Professor Paul (Pinnock) and the Sinister 6 (from Vanderveer). 7. Carlos Prince Unique was also the Sure Shot 4's manager and went on to join DJ Todd Terry's House Music group Royal House (Can you feel it?) 8. East Flatbush = Mad talent 9. Nuff Said. 10. Grand Gusto Domino (leader of the Sure Shot 4 mcs) out!

[@tonysskitmarkz4257]

Well put dom, Howie tee, east Flatbush, sure shot 4 + 1 more, Brooklyn hip hop, real hip hop, 4 ever, thank you bxnyc.

[@tonysskitmarkz4257]

Great interview, how is a cool dude and extraordinary DJ, I ran with the crew back then, was there for the creation and formation of the sure shot 4, Great times, thanks Howie for letting me be down by law. Howie tee, count disco, east Flatbush, sure shot 4 forever.

[@In_A_Different_Fashion]

Hitman Howie Tee is one of Hip-Hop’s pillars.

[@adriansmith4064]

Dope Interview Soren were The Real Roxanne At need that interview, Hitman Howie Tee Dope Hip Hop Producer.

[@johnnierock1090]

I concur...she is always overlooked in regards to female MC's

[@coachrobinson9958]

@@johnnierock1090 FRFR! 😉

[@mrsmith8737]

Hitman howie t and jazzy Jeff are the best two dj’s from back in the days. They didn’t just play records they would use the turntables as musical instruments and create all sorts of exciting music.

[@maccagrabme]

Howie Tee and Jeff had a smiliar sound, very clean and precise and rhythmic swing and very musical transformer scratches. I wish HT did a bit more scratching on record, he did a great set at UK Fresh 86 though.

[@kareemsupremet.v.5189]

Howies Teed off is a hip hop classic

[@amurray7224]

Always wondered why whistle sounded like UTFO

[@keiththomas111]

Man where the real roxane at i still think about how bad she was her flow was tight and howie was killing it with her then he did Special Ed i was definitely a fan.

[@MrWARBUCKS24]

She's a nurse now

[@romeod7549]

Special Ed wrote her stuff

[@stephenheath8465]

Was she the first spanish female rapper?

[@mr.tonyshiphopschool266]

Howie was so underrated!! Yo Soren, you gotta get DJ Doc (Ivan Rodriguez) man he was the man in the 1980s!! You doin a good job love these videos and these legends getting their shine they deserve it!! I love them all

[@calebbarker220]

Brooklyn's own...Howie Tee 👊 East Flatbush

[@amurray7224]

That big beat was the fill that everybody loved. The educated rapper was no joke.

[@erowley462]

Dope. He answered a lot. There should be a part 2 just for his production. He was extremely innovative & unique on several cuts. Just look at "sampling" Big Beat for Roxanne Roxanne in 84. No one was really doing that. There was tape loop before this and the sampling onslaught of 86. Although just his idea and his equipment, that was a groundbreaking thing attached to a monumental song.

[@craigtheflux]

Man, I was waiting to hear Howie Tee. Salute!!

[@9D2Till]

Thank You so much for this! I always wanted a proper interview with this obscure legend! Bang Bang Zoom DJ Innovator Howiezz Teeed Offf!🔊🎧🔥😎✌✊✌✊✌

[@makesureyousure5486]

This is very rare, a hit man Howie T sighting better yet interview! ✅

[@rbiznezz2]

ONE OF THE GREATEST TO EVER DO IT!!! HITMAN HOWIE TEE!! I've been looking for him!!

[@yoshluv7]

Howie's teed off!!!! My jam!!!!!!

[@jeffmiller9798]

Whistle was one of the Greatest groups of the 80s from the mind of Kangol Kid. I didn't even know that was his group until he said it on Sway a few years ago. Transformation is probably one of the best cassette tapes I held in my hands because Whistle was making their transition from Hip Hop to R&B. So on side A, was all raps , and on side B was all singing. Once again, the genius of Kangol Kid (R.I.P.)

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Classic material for sure, @jeffmiller9798. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@jlacefield8772]

The “Hitman”!!!!..CLICKING like before I even watch!…LEGEND!!!!

[@andstill7317]

Hitman Howie Tee Good Lookin' B

[@aarondawkins1472]

Roxanne Roxanne DOPE!!! Mix Master Ice and the flows were tight!

[@savingsoul]

Howie Tee has a Major part of early Hip Hop, His production was always good. Get Tuff has to be one of my top 10 favorite rap songs

[@kennymac8391]

He need to interview schoolly D

[@techsales1659]

Lookin at my gucci... PSK...

[@johnnysamba5443]

Success my alltime favorite tune lightyears ahead of anything

[@Kenny78743]

I just listening to The Winner Is.... 🏆 Howie Tee produced Queen Latifah early as well. Such an understated producer.

[@carvellidavis4672]

The song Bang Zoom, by Hitman and The Real Roxanne was so hard. I had my dj equipment in my people basement, I thought I was better than Dj. Cheese, when I was cutting up, Bang Zoom Lol! To make a long story longer, Soren you killed them with this interview. PEACE 7

[@TheSstretch68]

GREAT INTERVIEW MR SOREN BAKER WITH THE LEGENDARY HITMAN HOWIE TEE!!!!

[@GeeMoney843]

yooo, i cussed out my notification bell just now for not letting me know the UA crew had another Legendry interview posted.

[@doncatalog]

This has to be one of the dopest interviews ever on the internet.

[@techsales1659]

When I was a kid with my first boom box (Emerson dual cassette), one of the first hip hop joints I fell in love with was "Success" by CD III. It wasn't until I was in my 40s that I found out that when they said "H. T." in the song, they were talking about Howie Tee!!! If you haven't heard that song, check it out. One of the first rap songs with a positive message that actually sounded GREAT!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Nice, @techsales1659. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@cyborgtr808]

This is much better. High quality guest & longer length interviews. 😎👌

[@cashmerethoughts8096]

Peace to Howie T good looking G ✌🏼 YALL know the rest

[@ICU9]

Howie Tee produced some GREAT beats!!! Gotta Be in the top 10 producers

[@RobertoGinsburg]

16:24 How was made "Roxanne Roxanne" for UTFO= TR-808 more "the Big Beat" break looped and 17:12 a #instantreplaysampler

[@nordynord1000]

Legend!

[@solomonnorthup2168]

Better questions could have been asked but still a nice interview. Circa the early 80s, I'd hang out at a friend''s house after school. His older brother, whom I never met, had DJ equipment and records in their basement. One day when I was there I saw one of the CDlll as he was leaving..It could have been you. Get Tough had just came out. (pause ). And then another day I went to the basement and I saw a Linn Drum (for the first time) sitting on the bar. Looking back, I think it was yours.. The East Flatbush /Crown Heights area is the most underrated NYC territory in rap reggae soca and r&b music. Other things too. Iykyk RIP Kangol and Educated from the UFO CREW (original name).

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We're glad you enjoyed the interview, @solomonnorthup2168. What would you liked to have asked? We're always trying to improve, so let us know. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@Solograph]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you for this history.

[@chedoggy1604]

Diggin this content str8 from my era....

[@BaronSemediLive]

👍Another great interview with no unnecessary interruptions by the interviewer; ....like that other guy.

[@stewarteasy72]

This is the reason why Howie Tee never mentions with the other big producers in Hip-Hop! Got to give his flowers where it shall be due. You know? He can't be left out from the other people's favorite Hip-Hop producers list. Never at all!!!

[@Puff619]

Great interview! Keep em coming!

[@soulbrotherlegendary]

Great Interview OG HITMAN HOWIE TEE ..I'm Still Watching & Hitting the LIKE Button @Unique Access... I'm Coaching Football again so I Listen in the Car now b4 practice. You guys should do an interview with all the MC's/Hip Hop OGs that coach in the Snoop Youth Football League

[@breakboytee7460]

Wow more cool stories by the legends i still all those 12in singles he was talking about

[@khontratv9350]

The man the myth the legend

[@ohiorichkidbeats]

Are any of y'all old enough to remember unique access DVDs which came out the same time around smack DVDs

[@busterhikney6936]

KK was like "Now I'm Buggin'" lol

[@larrytan73]

i could not click on fast enough when i saw the thumb nail

[@djelboogie7184]

Yoo Howie had Madd crates of records back in the day

[@kashrex]

More!

[@hassanburton669]

THE HITMAN HOWIE….✌🏿✌🏿🤴🏾!!!!

[@kevinlockett8012]

Very cool! Which platform do you use to record your interview?

[@brinkybrinkz]

Rock and Roll Dude!

[@jeffmiller9798]

Like ma boy Doc would say..

[@CXtheproducer1]

SB know his shit MD DMV stand up 💪🏿💪🏿

[@scarfocamorra2582]

I bought all Howie Tee 12' inch records in junior high school...

[@thenewgoldenera]

Classic Times!!!

[@kkkk-hl9nr]

Please ask him to do a WHOLE INTERVIEW on working with THE REAL ROXANNE

[@ruff2007]

Hitman Howie Tee The Greats Peace.

[@jsolethedj]

Another great interview Soren! Howie Tee rarely makes interviews, or at all. Glad you are getting these legends to share their experiences.

[@GeeMoney843]

sorry for the double comment but look at the names back then, Kangol Kid..fashionable, Educated Rapper, smart, intelligent characteristics, Doctor Ice Gainfully employed, good occupation aspirations. Compared to today's rappers names, several hundred "Lil's" and "Youngs", grown 30-year-old men afraid of maturing, XYZ (insert gang organization initials here) SELF SNITCH ( insert your favorite crime here) ie YNW KILLING SPREE, NBA SHOOT HIM FIRST, I know I'm in my old man bag tonight.

[@demetriusmixon4141]

👍 👍 👍!

[@rahsaanhill5781]

Yo. Hit man howie T. You should of seen her on me. Chub rock voice. Classic

[@jeffmiller9798]

She got All Vanessa del Rio on me lol

[@djelboogie7184]

I was at that block party lol

[@coachrobinson9958]

The G.O.A.T! 😁

[@rodsellbrown7218]

Whatever happened to Izzy Ice SoulMan dope stuff

[@sirpoppinchuck]

"Howie's Teed oooffff!"

[@bigkingsha]

Howie still got that West Indian accent!

[@johnnysamba5443]

certain scratches that he did first that everyone uses till this day never mentioned ever !!

[@doseloverstar4991]

🎵 Yo Hitman Howie Tee you should have seen her on me🎵 🎵She got all Vanessa DelRio on Me🎵 *Chubb 🪨 Glad to see you well PlayBoy

[@ericwright2594]

But yo hitman Howie tee and me our love is all about making a dope l.p (Chubb rock) just the 2 of us

[@herbertjreid3rd253]

Dude could scratch! Quick cuts!

[@DjcHuCkNiCe1]

That High Powered Rap single he speaks of with the black label and yellow writing.......yeah my brother home on leave from the Navy dipped with my shit....I was 13-14, he was 23. still upset about that shit.....Lol

[@nigo3191]

Yo one question real quick, why Marley and them other dj's never really gave Hit Man his props Remember he was putting out joints the same time Marley was making history. Put him in the record books. What is it a Brooklyn thing that they choose to keep his name out of Conversations. Jamaican Brooklynite. One love . I enjoyed listening to You. Another of the Artists have direct line from Jamaica. Check it

[@kingsports1113]

Kangol did doctor ice bold

[@stevenmccaster3355]

BBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRING

[@jeffmiller9798]

It wouldn't be if you truly value hip hop