Marley Marl 'Classic Recipes' - Recreating MC Shan 'The Bridge' w/ Akai MPC Renaissance
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Marley Marl is unquestionably one of the greatest producers and DJs in hip hop history. His influence and importance to hip hop are undeniable, and his innovative productions and pioneering use of sampling helped define the genre. Marley Marl has produced beats for some of the music's finest MCs including Big Daddy Kane, MC Shan, LL Cool J, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, Kool G Rap, Nas, Rakim, and Masta Ace.
In this episode of Classic Recipes, the legendary producer explains and demonstrates how he created the beat for MC Shan's "The Bridge," one of the most memorable beats in hip hop history. As always, along with the beat programming tips and composition/production techniques he also gives us the lowdown on where and when the music was originally created.
Marl recalls the moment he first met MC Shan and recorded "Marley Marl Scratch," and also remembers when legendary rap radio personality Mr. Magic rejected a Boogie Down Productions record that was submitted for airplay on WBLS-FM, later resulting in the feud between the South Bronx crew and Marl's Juice Crew.
"The Bridge" was originally created using the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer and the Korg SDD-2000 Sampling Digital Delay. Marley Marl programmed the beat by triggering drum sounds (the kick and snare) from the TR-808 into the SDD-2000, giving the track a unique sound and feel.
In this video he recreates the beat using the Akai MPC Renaissance; instead of just sampling The Honey Drippers' track "Impeach The President" intro drum beat, Marley completely reprogrammed the beat from the kick and snare right down to the "Ladies and gentlemen" voice intro. Along with adding some ghost notes, he reversed The Magic Disco Machine's "Scratching'" record to create the stabs and gritty noises you hear at the beginning of "The Bridge." (Check out the last episode of Classic Recipes for more on ghost notes and how Marl used them in Eric B. & Rakim's "Eric B. Is President." bit.ly/Toe3tt)
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I still own the Korg SDD-2000,what a gem.
somebody needs to create a museum of hip hop in queens or the bronx, to preserve the history for the new generations
@vivectelvanni
6 жыл бұрын
Daniel Melendez probly the BX, ya know, where it originated
@RapFanatic4ever
5 жыл бұрын
Daniel Melendez that would be dope
@SuperDonez
4 жыл бұрын
There already is: the Universal Hip Hop Musem in Bronx.
@danielmelendez9943
4 жыл бұрын
SuperDonez going to have to make a trip and visit one of these days
@mrrehab84
3 жыл бұрын
Your wish was granted 👍🏼
Such a unique and loud sound that reverse sample is. I wondered for years what exactly it was.
@RussRockwell
3 жыл бұрын
Word, me and my boys used to call it the 'elephant rape' sound 😂
Marley you GOTTA break down The Symphony for us true Hip Hop Heads. Take us back to 88' !
@jason6010
Жыл бұрын
Otis Redding loop. Drums from the 45 rpm with the smile face.
That reversed high pitched wail is iconic 🙌💯 I just turned 51 a couple of days ago (for context).."The Bridge" track is one of my all time favorite hip hop beats 🎶👌
Nothin like summer in NY in the mid to late 80's and early to mid 90's.. Thank you OG..
I think it's great to see these tracks recreated. A lot of history behind that beat.
Man, Marley is the first cat to make me start paying attention to producers. Meaning I would go to the record store LOOKING for his name. If I saw "M. Marl" on the label that shit was as good as bought. No questions asked.
@MaggillaKutz71
3 жыл бұрын
Bro we were in different worlds and doing the same thing 1985-1987
Best hip-hop producer of all time him and DJ Premier!!
5 жыл бұрын
One of the best
@NevaSellmySoul
5 жыл бұрын
Marley Marl influenced DJ Premier
@BiZmOeT
5 жыл бұрын
Heard bdp stole his chit smh he all marley is hole career #queensforever
@RapFanatic4ever
5 жыл бұрын
kiddkevo don’t forget Dre
@otecperevodov
3 жыл бұрын
no. dre is
At 10:57. That was the drums to Top Billin' by Audio Two. That song uses the same drum sounds.
@infg0753
2 жыл бұрын
2.6k likes and most missed it😝
Ha! Like Pavlov's dog drooling at the sound of a bell, whenever I heard that backwards "Scratchin'", I thought "Queens Bridge". And I live in San Diego! Never been to NY.
A TRUE LEGEND !!!!!!!! AND MC SHAN AND THE BRIDGE .... ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES !!
i am from the Bronx and this video is part of an educational and legendary trip down memory lane
I loved mc Shan and Marley marl. When kill that noise came out I remember recording it on tape from the radio. Classic
Thank you so much for this series. That Boom bap sound and the simplicity of good music is something that has gotten lost in todays gimmicks. I recently purchased ableton and launchpad. Its crazy that for under $200 you can make your own shit. I pray for the day we take hip hop back for clear channel and these other corporations.
we need more of marley's recipes!!
This is a Master class by the true Master. Agreed top three producers of all times. Marley, Premier and the Bomb Squad.
Could not talk about this song without talking about the bridge wars haha knew It was coming when I saw the title.
back in the day when this record came out i used to play the record backwards so then i could hear the sampled used
LMAO!!!!! KRS1 AND Scott La Rock stole his drum reel!!! That's some funny shit!!!!!
@ARose47
3 жыл бұрын
@Douglas Charles 🤡🤡
I can remember all of this. My cousin Darryl introduced me The Marley Scratch, I introduced him to BDP. I always thought those drums were already apart of the SP-12. LEARNED SOMETHING GREAT TODAY. THANK YOU.
Dope! I'd love him to do a version of these vids using the original gear!
knew this story but never knew about the stolen drums lol
The magic of sampling “Impeach The President” drum break 💯💯💯
This changed hiphop production forever. Salute to the great Marley Marl.
I'm gonna keep it Real... I grew up in the South Bronx During that time. "The Bridge is over" was a Monster Hit on the streets and in Hip Hop clubs during those days.... You had to rock with it!!! But me being a true Hip Hop Head.... I feel that "The Bridge" was Made Extremely well. Music wise.... its Way better than "The bridge is Over". A true Hip Hop Song from beginning to end. 9:02... shit get Real!!! 💪💪💪💪
@sgtcreasegrease
3 жыл бұрын
The Bridge helped the Bomb Squad become what they would become as producers as well.
@MADDLION247
3 жыл бұрын
@@sgtcreasegrease Indeed!!
YES!!! i left a comment on the rakim one saying to do a classic recipe for this joint! thank you dubspot and marley marl!! truly a legend
10:56 what more can I say, TOP BILLIN
@johnsushiii
3 жыл бұрын
That's what you get, got it good
I looooooove watching these!! I can watch these all day!! Thank you Marley, I really don't think you get the credit you deserve!! Most people credit Dr. Dre as the greatest hip Hop producer, BUT without you & your innovative productions, ALOT of these producers wouldn't be where they are today!! Marley was the FIRST to do most of the the things Hip Hop producers do today!! Marley Marl.....TRAILBLAZER!!
Salute to my hero Marley Marl!
that's a good point man the vocals on The Bridge almost sound like they were recorded at one of the legendary park jams! That reverb....
#Salute to you Marley Marl for making "The Bridge" by MC Shan a record when it wasn't . It's still a classic
Mc Shan and marley marl was the best hip hop crew ever
That reversed sample of Scratchin' - LEGENDARY
I love to see how the these classic records that we rocked to back in the day came together. Still got these cassettes.
Thanks for Hip Hop Marley Marl! Blessings for all the greatness you have sent us throught your music !
DJ Marley Marl is a great teacher. 💎‼️👀 HISTORY
Still can't top cut so fresh Marly Marl simply the best.
THE BEST PRODUCER OF ALL TIME!!!!!
I looove this so much! So glad they make episodes like this, even more being from a master such as Marley Marl. Bless you Marl
this series is great! please keep them coming!
so informative peace Marley marl
No better teacher for a hip hop history lesson. More please!
marley is the man
Soooo many classics from this man. Please, please keep making these videos!
Legendary Innovator 👊 💽 ✊
Keep it coming w/ Marley Marl, Dubspot. Hip Hop needs to keep being documented.
Marley is one of the best that ever did it!!!! Hip Hop for life !! let's get it!!
Wow! Never knew about the Magic Disco Machine and always wondered where the horn was from. Many happy hours spent listening to this since then. Props to Marley Marl!
I felt that this was a honor to be able to have watched this!! I make sure that I listen to The Bridge at least once a week!! Thanks Marley!!!!!
Yo. Another amazing clip. I completely and utterly love the classic recipes. sooo dope. keep as many of them as possible coming. much love for educating and sharing. 1000 thank yous.
how fuckin dope is this
I love this series Thanks Dub Spot and most of all Thank You Marley Marl!!
Thank you for this Marly. Much respect!
Mad respect to this pioneer. Philly always took notes from NY in being the creators of this thing called hiphop
Wow, I'm digging Hip Hop royalty, a true master and innovator, thank you from a uk home boy, I remember when this dropped, we were busting it out on our boom boxes remember them 😂
Finally!....this is a awesome series...keep em coming!
What a history lesson. Love the my 80’s . Amazing. Thanks
These producers and artists deserve so much more recognition and credit for their skills, talent, and time spent creating work that will live on to fuel generations of cultural artefacts that most people don't even know where it all evolved from. Much respect!
Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
Wow probably some of the best vids i've seen on YT! Keep it up guys!!
These are awesome! Thank you Marley Marl & Dubspot!
GREAT POST!!!!!
Undoubtedly one of the best rap tracks of all time for sure. Who remembers Mr. Magic's Rap Attack?
Oh, I love this program so much!!!
Great videos...keep em coming , Legend
These videos are hugely inspiring, salute to Marley Marl!
Sonnn... This shit was AWESOME. Thanks so much for the education, and the positivity, Marley. I love this!
This is levels of greatness beyond imagination. Especially for a Uni student studying music production lol
@4.15 so that's what it is!! Wow what an idea to do that, I LOVE that sound. Great to know, what a great post. Thanks for posting :)
This is a true OG. I been telling and showing my son how pioneers made their tracks... Literally. Thanks Marley. Though I had to find out how you did it the hard way. But that made me better as a youngin'.
I love this!!
Class is in session! Peace!
That was a cool back story....classic hip hop rivalry.
DOPE! Keep them recipes coming Marley!
One of the youngest yet richest artforms humankind has created. These people are geniuses. I could hear Marley Marl and Preemo telling stories all day.
taking the time to share knowledge appreciate it
These keep getting beter and better.
WORD LEGENDARY MARLEY MARL!! MAXIMUM RESPECT WORDUP!! BLESS
Thanks man, will watch that now....
Thx Dubspot! Nothing like brining back a pioneer of Hip Hop, gives me that good ol feeling!:)
I need more of these
yooo, got his drums? thats a crazy story that im really glad I now know
Thank You marley! I still have some old school tapes of you and magic from 107.5 rap attack show. Please post as many of these vids as you can. maybe G rap next
What up Marley?! Nuff Respect... I'm a long time student of yours. Love the Marley Marl "Classic Recipes" featured on DubSpot... Keep em coming! Much Love goes out to DubSpot here in NYC... I love what your doing with your program (incredible faculty & staff & direction overall)!
Appreciate the jewels Marley
I love this
This is some well explained hiphop history.
I still blast this joint in 2020!
Wow when he reversed that sample it sounds so dope. Love this.
Holy Crap !!! This is Epic !!!!
So classic.
That SDD-2000 Sampling Delay Machine Gave Those Impeach The President Drums A Sound That That MPC Can't Do . Marleys Drums Came Out That Way Because Of The Grit Of The SDD !
More...More...More!
Mind Blowing
Dis was so damn dopeeee
Bring this show back!
Yeah I remember Ivan Doc Rodriguez stole your reel, gave it to CedGee From UltraMagnetic M.C.'s and made Criminal Minded! So in all actuality Marley produced BDP's first album, so Kris dissed him on his own damn sampled beats! That's effed up! Marley's too humble to speak on that in expanded detail though.
@norakat
5 жыл бұрын
king shaman - They was just loookin to cash in on that whole dissin each other phenomenon like Roxanne and The Real Roxanne or whatever.
Great Video
OUR+STORY LESSON HIP HOP 101! THX!