Pete Nice talks MF DOOM, recording convos with Russell Simmons, and Beastie Boys | Juan EP is Life

[@mykelhawkmusic]

Pete Nice finishes an incredible, behind the scenes, never before heard hip-hop story... Juan EP: Theres guys with orange shirts walking around out here. Here comes a whole Ecuadorian family.

[@dedricthere]

Glad to see Pete’s presence being felt more and more back into hip hop.

[@dedricthere]

That phrase sucks but I can’t formulate it better at the moment. But I’m aware it sucks.

[@rthomas34]

Met Pete Nice in Atlantic City in 92 or 93. He was sitting by himself in a casino restaurant, and I was his waiter. No crew, no homies, no girls. Just him. He was quiet and chilling. I talked to him for a few minutes after he finished up his meal. Asked when 3rd Bass would be putting out another album. He kinda smiled and said it wasn't happening anytime soon. Kind of when I figured out the group was no more. He signed a doily for me. Wish I had it still.

[@TheWardBond]

Prime Minister Pete seems that dude, real AF....he needs to do his own podcast

[@redandy92]

Pete seems such a chilled guy. We need to hear more from Pete Nice.

[@CarlosHernandez-rl2wg]

Pete is one of my favorite MCs. Such a dope style. Respect for this. RIP Doom.

[@thedexterbros]

14:30 Bro Pete drops little casual gems without trying to blow it up crazy like he just mentions Serch had a car with no radio that they used to practice freestyling in then he keeps it moving with the Doom story.

[@mrfreeze2446]

Pete Nice needs to make himself more available & present, he should be collecting flowers & enjoying his fruit

[@jameshayden2538]

Rest In Paradise "Don Newkirk"......The Hip Hop Announcer.

[@brieyekatz]

Pete is so underrated, his style back then was ill too!

[@yaoblack3579]

Had a rakim inspired style but didn't have the precision and timing of Ra but he among many others was clearly influenced by the God

[@chandrastar5939]

Yh it's a shame that Dust to Dust LP flopped cos it's actually ill af.

[@casmo87]

@@chandrastar5939 Definitely underrated album. Good shit

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

@@yaoblack3579 He had a lot more Hits then Rakim too!

[@yaoblack3579]

@@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551 I disagree

[@boydmanuel9257]

LOL. This is a cool-ass interview. Pete really is a chill dude. I could listen to him tell stories all day.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

I grew up being a 3rd Bass fan. Good to see Pete Nice on Juan Ep. Genuine interview with positive vibes. You can tell Pete Nice is a really nice person in real life.

[@balle733]

Get off the internet and get a job

[@MrGeewon001]

]⁰

[@coolmanjt]

I know...I'm surprised Serch made Pete sound like a crazy monster.

[@balle733]

Why you love to cheerlead on KZbin

[@balle733]

@@coolmanjt He’s a groupie from Connecticut

[@XavierCoolDude]

Fell in love with hip hop in 88 during the golden era-perfect timing. Listened religiously to all these greats-3rd Bass, KMD, Kane, EPMD, PE, everybody. It’s cool to see these legends as regular people giving us these incredible stories. Pete Nice seems like a regular cool dude despite him being on YO when I was a kid and having his CDS (I’m 44 now). RIP DOOM

[@REZNAP]

Same Brother!

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

Very similar to Me, Fell in Love with Hip Hop in 86 loved all the Groups you mentioned. I'm from Jamaica Queens I'm 46 now.

[@ultramag.7]

Pete Nice, elemental like uranium 👍🏿

[@SodaPopinksi]

Pick out a ripe rhyme stick it my cranium

[@Beep.Boop.Bop.]

Glad to see Pete with his side of things. I was getting sick of seeing SERCH lying all over the MATH HOFFA podcast 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sheldonm]

3rd Bass was so entrenched in hip-hop, more that I even imagines. These guys were connected to damn near everybody

[@johnperry9678]

@yakko da wakko yes, Sir - 3rd toured with PE. Chuck was/is a big supporter of 3rd Bass.

[@inhumanoiddcompose7043]

notice how whenever pete nice is interviewed, he talks hip hop and comes off genuine. whenever mc serch is interviewed, he brags about money and is incredibly dramatic and phony?

[@duart310]

So true

[@804eyes]

Yep

[@jimmyjump8335]

Pete cares about the history....serch only cares about his position in the history and clout based off the stuff hes done

[@iceavelli7667]

Pete said Serch is the biggest dick rider in history and as time passes by I damn near agree.

[@diegoayala3224]

Pete was always laid back mellow chill no need to bullshit

[@ebozion32]

Crazy how both Pete Nice & Mc Serch had to do with Mf Doom and Nas's first record deals! Both my top 5 favorite hiphop artist of all time! And big shout out to Pete for keeping that "Brooklyn Queens" song alive for the cactus album. Such a classic, probably my fav on that album.

[@saturncrush]

Same here. And that video was crazy

[@misisipimike8020]

I’m glad to see Pete talk without bitterness to Search. Search is full of resentment

[@grinchoi1]

Pete Nice! Haven’t heard from him in a minute. His solo album “Dust to Dust” is very slept on.

[@seanfrank32]

I remember when I bought the D2D tape, nobody would let me play it in the car. They were too busy with Fat Joe and Wu

[@HundoHands]

Rat bastard was ill

[@grinchoi1]

@@seanfrank32 lol I can’t really blame them for the time. I went back and checked for it some years later.

[@benjaminromanello3157]

I'm glad that the first interview I've seen him in in years is him sharing unheard DOOM stories

[@91Definite]

@@seanfrank32 That album I used to play heavy in high school 💯

[@prfu1222]

He kept it super classy and funny. When the museum officially opens. I will be making my way there.

[@whatsgoingon71]

You will always recognize Serch, because he still looks a lot like he was back in 3rd Bass. But Pete can go anywhere incognito. I'd never recognized him, if i met him in the streets. A legend. I guess, leaving all the swag behind does that...

[@thadgnificent]

Pete seems so much more genuine than Serch.

[@jamesgruesome9780]

Serch seems a bit of a try hard. The high top fade, back in the day it was cool. But now, looking back? Pete def seems more genuine as you said

[@thelovexless]

Cause Serch always tried too hard…

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Fr... I thought I was enjoying the Serch interview on Math Hoffa. Then I found out you can't trust a thing dude has to say. It's easy to have great stories when you're just making it up as you go.

[@ABGenius]

@@Jimmy1982Playlists Completely agree. In the Hoffa interview Serch is screaming when supposedly re-enacting situations. He comes off as one of those dudes who has to one up you with his stories. Pete seems so sincere. Peace to the Prime Minister.

[@beatman284]

Agree... Serch was so determined to prove how "down" he was to the black community and Pete was just being a normal dude. Idk, maybe Serch grew up more "hood" than Pete or just frontin' some LoL but both were nice on the mic and a part of Hip-Hop history.

[@djrakman3909]

that hour flew by like it was a minute. That is what you call good interviewing skills keeping our attention glued to the knowledge...

[@MrMikesoto]

This is a gem!! Thank you Cipha!

[@davidrichards6059]

I lived 10 minutes from the York compound. Jake went ro our school. We got invited to the compound for a show and we met KMD. Dr York had a record store in our town also. That's where we met Jaz when he was involved.

[@MariusK1977]

When York moved south I got involved and I met Jaz and Poetic from Gravediggaz at savior's day. I also saw Posdenous from De la Soul

[@majesticwizadry]

I'm not the biggest fan of Cipha Sounds as a personality but I'll check this out to hear 3rd Bass & KMD history. Thanks!

[@iiicuuubreathingfullyoohoohooh]

Once again I am reminded to never take sides while I am still hearing out the multiple sides to an occurrence. Thank you for uploading, uplifting and roasting whoever you want to. Re-humanizing fifty seven minutes.

[@joanalonso]

Thank you for the fan service. DOOM is everything. Crazy kid from the ghetto who got knowledge of self. Was an immigrant... An illegal one at that. Suffered tragedy in his family. Overcame. Surfaced years later and became the greatest character ever portrayed in hip -hop. Was always a mystery which has all fans desperately looking for any story of his coming up. His death was shrouded in mystery. And now has everyone who missed out during his run going back to check what the hype is all about. What a story (start snapping). PEACE to the DOOM community

[@rondeau1457]

this is one of the best oldskool interview/podcasts i've seen on youtube. blows away all that overproduced million view crap thats popular on youtube that everyone tries to copy. give us more like this out in the street with real life/sounds and the chilled vibe. good stuff cipha!

[@thedjkingassassin]

Great Interview fellas...

[@nobleman5271]

I’d like to see far more discussion with Pete. Loved 3rd Bass and it’s been hard to hear Serch speak with such bitterness about the past. It’s really refreshing to hear someone speak about the group with fondness. Would love to visit the museum.

[@AquanautSt1]

When it comes to Genesis of complex yet swagged out word play Pete Nice , Lord J , Special Ed & Kane were my teachers ! Salute !

[@CEENAS646]

Bro Facts on all of 'em...Pete to me was the white Posdonous or Kool Keith, he put his words together ill almost like he was talking in code lol.

[@carlosmendez5790]

Hell yeah I loved Pete's flow in 3rd bass ,cause serch was so loud and clownish ,that's also why professor Griff kicked his a**

[@RubbleHome]

Every time I hear Pete Nice talk it reconfirms that Serch is a genuine weirdo.

[@804eyes]

Extra thumbs up for you😂😂😂

[@chronicillz1879]

What you referring to

[@kevinconley5076]

​@chronicillz1879 Serch has been caught lying about stuff a bunch trying to make him seem cooler. Its gotten so bad that Pete has had to call him out about it once or twice.

[@chronicillz1879]

@@kevinconley5076 got you. Thanks for explaining man

[@timeTravellin]

Great interview. Its good to see Pete Nice, he carved his own lane with the cane back in the day. Shouts to Cipha Sounds, peace.

[@lobsterblacc9478]

I hate when people feel the need to "admit" that they weren't a DOOM fanatic. We don't care if you were, He's still one of the most important hip hop artists of all time

[@tyinva1212]

"He is still one of the most important hip hop artists of all time"!?!? To you only!!! You can't honestly believe that. I've never heard one mf doom song in my life. And I'm a hip hop fan in my 40's. Mf doom is in nobody's top 5. I'm sure he was great!!! R.I.P.

[@warnutztheloser]

Mf Doom Aka Madvillian aka JJDoom is a Legend. Listen 2 his shit & you'll see

[@Onlyinthe619]

How is he making it a point to say that while rocking a DOOM shirt in the interview? What is that?

[@jessedub]

@@Onlyinthe619 that's what i was thinking. You don't have to be a fan but don't wear his shirt while sayin it

[@musaka2022]

I think his fans are the reason people feel the need to separate themselves. Not many want to be lumped in with the people who flood the internet with their lack of couth. Can't even say RIP to an artist without a someone chipping their "DOOM better" bullshtien

[@korancebland]

That first KMD album is incredible.

[@iceavelli7667]

Classic

[@scienz]

i think Black Bastards is better 😐

[@AntonioSantos-xg2qo]

Refreshing to hear stories from Pete Nice, it just flows and so different from Serch…mind you, Pete mentions Serch by name where the latter calls Pete-my ex or former partner. Salute to Pete Nice.

[@Terrorricks]

Yeah man! I liek search but sometimes his stories make me give him the gas face… you can just see that he’s BSing…. Like that time he was on drink champs and said that he had to go to rehab for smoking too much trees….😂 man, even NORE said that he’s never heard of anyone going to rehab for smoking too much

[@gotjuice9]

Yeah, Serch is super passive-aggressive in his interviews. Big know-it-all vibes as well. Pete just seems very natural in his storytelling.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

They don't call him Nice for nothing 😂

[@darrellmccall6100]

Correct….I noticed that

[@RichManZ]

I agree. Pete nice seems so chilled then MC serch.

[@sevstatik7]

Loved these stories. Super casual and vibe was dope! Pete is a legend. Glad to hear him speak on some things Serch featured on his DOOM podcast series. Pete’s vibe makes it seem like this current 3rd Bass drama could be squashed. Maybe!

[@PolaBurrr]

Pete Nice , super underrated emcee

[@MyNewYorkCity.]

Needed this because Mc Search clearly is full of ishhhh

[@michaelgatten]

I hope he got that baseball memorabilia situation worked out. Good to see Pete appears to be well. He seems genuine, his old partner is an annoying bag of wind

[@thedarksideoftheforce6658]

Search is dope! Pete is the piece of shit that disrespected Search wife. No one is fucking with Pete. He's the reason 3rd Bass broke up because of him being a snake. Search spoke on Pete already.

[@michaelgatten]

@@thedarksideoftheforce6658 Serch has been exposed for being a liar already. He seems to like drama. Pete called him the Trump of rap. A lot of similarities, both egomaniac bloviating blow hards who exaggerate the truth.

[@Vub.]

Serch really seems super arrogant in every interview I have watched. Pete definitely seems like the chill one.

[@michaelgatten]

@Ryan Erwin Claire Pete was accused of fraud. Had all kinds of lawsuits. Maybe it was unbeknownst to him or maybe he was a conman.

[@SilenceWillNotBeTolerated]

Far cry from the way he used to dress dude looks homeless

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I cannot listen to Derelicts of Dialect enough. I listened to it SO many times the year it came out. At least once a year, I revisit it and listen nonstop for about 2 weeks.

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

Great I love Pete Nice, He was always My favorite of the two. Lyrics wayyyy ahead of His time, dope style great Hop Hop head knowledge. Edit: I love How Pete is secure and mature enough to Mention Serch by name, Serch won't ever say Pete's name, Pete Never once mentioned the Hammer " Hit on them" Serch said He was in therapy for 30 years over it! Serch is a Nut, I was shot at once, Had a gun put to my face once, and a knife at my throat once and soon As I walked away I was always fine. Pete just moved on like we all do when things happen like that in life, we are from NYC the rugged times lol..... Serch is just a weirdo.

[@millerjerry9421]

Ok that's crazy because X-Clan dissed 3rd Bass in "Grand Verbalizer"

[@stevestarscream5182]

Well x clans thing kinda was f all white people

[@majesticwizadry]

This was a really good interview, the time just flew by. The setting adds a unique flavor and I think it was wise for you keep all the the extras in the interview.

[@yomrap6931]

Great discussion, a lot of hiphop history. He seems cooler about the breakup of 3rd Bass, heard Serch speak recently and he wouldn't even mention Pete's name.

[@Wassupdun]

Big 3rd Bass Fan, Glad to see the Prime Minister on an interview. Shit is Dope.

[@superdupdun]

RIP DON NEWKIRK

[@HellagooDtv]

This being live on the street is genius and should be a show just like this, your response to what’s happening is so real you can’t fake that …

[@BryantOden]

EXACTLY!!!! They witnessed a real hit and run yo!!!!!

[@d.j.davito4155]

Loved this interview ! Thanks for posting !

[@christiankaiser8676]

great great great interview yall !!!!!

[@carllouisyoung]

I was there at the Omni in Atlanta, and bought the cassette single of Steppin to AM in a local record spot when it came out a bit later after that show. Peace Prime Minister ... I was rocking Dust to Dust in the ride this morning..

[@frunkiss]

The Shock G part is so hilarious "You're seeing Shock - but Humpty's over here"😂😂

[@Obese_QUIS]

I think NetFlix should get with all these dudes in Hip Hop that share these stories and make a series that would really do the culture justice.

[@scienz]

there needs to be a compilation of hiphop performances from the Arsenio Hall show

[@TheQuietSoulKY]

Dope interview!!!

[@SeanEShay]

Great interview, Pete seems like a genuine dude. I need to peep that hiphop museum! I was a huge 3rd Bass fan. Yo Jaun is just creasing the living shit out of those Nike’s

[@mfknrmxthebangmessiah6012]

Nice! We needed this! Also, the Funk Flex interview was fire. I listened to it 3 times when it dropped. 💯

[@nibbles187]

What Flex interview?

[@mfknrmxthebangmessiah6012]

@@nibbles187 they posted an audio version of an interview with Flex from 2014 on streaming apps.

[@REZNAP]

Holy Sh*t! Pete’s the ILLEST! Yo Pete, you had SWAG before Swag was Swag. You are looking GREAT Brother! Respect! The []D [] []V[] []D Minister PETE NICE *25K Views after 4 days, 44K views after 5 days... that says a lot.

[@the1only467]

Yo, this is the shit we need! These old stories that aren’t told often, if at all. I love this shit, it’s sad what Pete and Serch are going through and by the sounds of it neither wants it any different. Anyways, we need to get these stories out before our favorite rappers pass on.

[@SodaPopinksi]

Pete was the Nicer MC in 3rd Bass.

[@SodaPopinksi]

@Factual 1 I didn't mean nice in that fashion. Nice in his name.

[@HundoHands]

Facts

[@skottstyles4370]

Wayyyy

[@dmb7473]

Hard FACT.

[@KeenAesthetic1]

Hmmm

[@Notorious_G.O.D_76]

It's seems a lot other rappers hate "Serch" but have kind words to say on "Pete Nice"...."Zev Love X" or better known today as "MF Doom" was smart cuz he knew rocking a metal mask would keep the fans curious & keep us talking....he's not weird but smart. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@thexproductions90s]

I have the glasses that pm dawn wore when krs one kicked them off stage at the tunnel back in the 90's.......they fell off and one of my boys picked them up...and i ended up with them up til now

[@davidsuggs3025]

Love Serch’s storytelling… but I am equally impressed with Pete Nice. Hopefully, they can squash their beef. I grew up on the Cactus album!

[@jonblazeinc]

Pete Nice was always my fave rapper over Serch in 3rd Bass....seems Serch was up himself from then with his loud character and dancing in the videos while Pete was opposite laid back and smooth ...legends

[@iiicuuubreathingfullyoohoohooh]

44:08 Thank you for taking a chance to ask this question right here. (Mind blown)

[@southjerseysfinest]

Dope interview. Hope you 2 do another 1. Very interesting stuff.

[@mikeg2594]

Third bass played at Nassau Community College back in 90 or 91. .I was there as a student..they played the outside theater..I loved it!! Gas Face from the Cactus record was legendary!!

[@mattsheezy5469]

Why did X Clan diss 3rd Bass (MC Serch) on Both of their albums, if Pete was managed by Professor X? Plus, what’s the story with them fighting Professor Griff at Def Jam? You’re the Man, Pete!

[@sinceremarks8529]

I feel like Brother J dissed both of them with a line like,See a cave boy and he try to black,give a gas face and ur bound to get smack.

[@angeleye8953]

How and on what song was this?????

[@angeleye8953]

How and on what song was this?????

[@glenjohnson7928]

Not sure about xclan thing but griff serch apparently fought after griffs antisemitic remarks that got him removed from PE briefly

[@MariusK1977]

" give a gas face and you're bound to get slapped"

[@Steve-xo2ip]

Subscribed, this channel is fire This was my first video but I’m getting on some more now Also more Pete Nice please, I could listen to him all day. I’ve seen pretty much all Serch’s interviews but not so much of Pete, I feel like Pete has hours more stories to tell

[@dextersfinest175]

Bout time Pete Nice was heard

[@rapsalutes]

I know a man with a wooden leg named... Pimp Minister Pete Nice!

[@SF_Native]

I have OG copies of KMD's album, Peachfuzz 12", All the 3rd Bass vinyl (Steppin to the AM, Gas Face, Derelicts of Dialect)...so much dope, classic hip hop!

[@tr8086]

Peace to the Ansars ! This a Fire 🔥 Interview

[@overstandinggod3410]

I just got into "DOOM" last week, mad I slept on the God all these years. These stories are classic. Ciph... keep doing your thing lord. Keep 'em coming. Peace!

[@jamesgruesome9780]

Many years back I realized Doom was in KMD from a Vibe magazine. I loved KMD as a kid, then got a whole new world from Doom. It was awesome

[@achishukuteki941]

Peace, 7! Keep listening. Even though, he was an Ansaar, he drops jewels of 120 in his rhymes, real subtle shit. That and he likes to switch perspective from 1st to 3rd person a lot and quickly. That turns off a lot of people cause they want something linear or spoon fed.

[@rockwallaby550]

always loved the 3rd Bass albums. Way back when, it always felt like Pete was the real deal. It's nice to see Pete coming back infront of the camera and mic again. I love his role as a currator. I'm sure Serch wasn't easy as a bandmate. I'm glad they seem to be back and working on he road- as men grow we beome more wise and humble. Much love to the Primeminister Sinister Pete Nice.

[@AbeVigoda49311]

This is so dope to see. We never hear from Pete and we really need to. It’s good to see the other side represented..since Serch is always somewhere running his mouth. Pete Nice is that dude I looked up to as a kid that made me feel like it was ok to rhyme as a white kid. Respect. I hope I get a chance to visit the museum one day.

[@5burowz]

My man said they're looking for Henry Hill. 😂😂😂

[@anonymousapocalypse247]

They should've got Pete his throne and cigar for this

[@Bishopspipes]

THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@vedametatron]

Dam sooooo much history here I followed all these guys throughout the years can’t wait for yall show !

[@earlskinner615]

That was cool. Invite him back to the studio and do it proper though.

[@jflatty5389]

pete is the man- no act - when i heard that whole argument between him and serch on radio where they were cussing each other out i could tell who was telling the truth without knowing the facts

[@johnperry9678]

Pete is not only one of the greatest lyricists but also one of the most interesting interviews - can't get enough of the Minister. Unlike "his former partner", these are true stories.

[@MyNewYorkCity.]

Facts

[@BE-bk1tb]

Greatest lyricists? 🙄

[@zvz5823]

Yes. its all relative anyways. all of these famous MCs are among the best lyricists unless they were trash

[@SodaPopinksi]

I agree, he LACED wordz of wisdom, especially that second verse.

[@rdenn_shapes]

One of the greatest ? Calm down 😆

[@neotorque8279]

Got to know Pete a little bit a few years ago. He’s a cool ass dude, just a laid back guy with incredible stories. And one of the most underrated lyricists of all time. Wordz of Wisdom, man.

[@saturncrush]

Get this dude on Math’s joint.

[@artyart31]

I second that. Math is clout he won't invite the primemister

[@KANUCHRONICLES]

Man this is so dope! 1st show was 3rd Bass / Nice N Smooth & KMD was supposed to be there but it was Downtown Science. Club Grafitti (gone) in Pittsburgh near Pitt Uni. Serch came outside after and asked me and my homie how we liked the show. Got a pic but I never got a copy. Pete dipped off to the bus I think. Classic show n times!!

[@Buckseed]

I was born in 1967 like Pete and Serch...it's a trip that our age group can still be considered old skook and then hip hop...we grew up with break dancing and the music was changing a lot. Good Stuff.

[@BxMike2020]

Big Shout to Cypha... Great call on releasing this unedited version of this interview... Dope Shit!!!!! 🎯💯

[@DreadinNY]

Pete seems real down to Earth. I Also have some records from WBAU. It sucked when the station shut down. I spnt a lot of time watching the Bomb Squad in their Hempstead studio. Amazing

[@djkenry]

Hyped on seeing Pete Nice again. Thanks for the share

[@jasongloss3236]

Pete is authentic. He is who he is and he doesn't try-hard like others.

[@WordToMomsYo]

This was so good.. RIP DOOM… finally subscribed to JuanEp… and it was really nice to have the Prime Minister tell a few stories from the Golden Era.

[@jesussavesnyc]

Pete Nice solo album Dust To Dust is a straight up Classic & so Is Mc Serch solo Album Return of the Product

[@raodeerekloos3077]

KEO X-MEN crew designed the mask and the artwork for special herbs, and a bunch of other doom related stuff!

[@warnutztheloser]

MF Doom brought Back Hip Hop in the early 2000s

[@nyceflix]

All caps when you spell the man's name

[@I_be_e]

ALL CAPS buddy! Your in total violation

[@AxxinTheSupernova]

Im confused. X-Clan dissed 3rd Bass on their second album, and had a video to it too. ????

[@joshuathompson2131]

This such a great interview, it's so real. I wish I had my 3rd bass tapes still. Hard to find 3 strikes to 5000 anywhere. My only question is did Pete slide in all the baseball references or was it both of their ideas?

[@ricroc73805]

Such a gem of an interview

[@princep]

I'm a big MF DOOM fan "like that."