This guy is undoubtedly the most authoritative, insightful commentators on Hip Hop I have come across on any medium. It also illustrates how rap music had not be afforded the respect it deserves in terms of serious historical analysis. Too much mainstream emphasis on the celebrity aspects and not about the art form.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I totally agree that rap music has not been afforded the respect and serious historical analysis that it deserves. Thank you for watching

@suave_d

6 жыл бұрын

Word.

@db3crashcoursecinema

6 жыл бұрын

No doubt Frank White!!! Only in places like EUROPE and JAPAN Go Real deep into the Culture,which is why there's still a Hungry Market out there even in 2018!!!..

@tochiRTA

6 жыл бұрын

most people who talk about hip hop don't know a thing about it and are straight up frauds, pretending for some reason or the other. Shame but it is what it is.

@xoacatl

5 жыл бұрын

I agree! This brother is thorough. Once I clicked on his blog on the first hip hop records in New York history I was hooked!

thanks for this. Without Marley - there wouldn't be any 90s producers ( Pete Rock, Premier, Professor etc etc etc) Give this man his flowers and recogniton, while he is breathing

@isaacalexander7005

5 жыл бұрын

WellyWonder1 FACTS!!!!!!

I was watching a documentary on Big Daddy Kane and he said that when he was coming up everyone had to battle Biz Markie. Biz Markie was the top dawg back then. I would like to know some history on Biz Markie. All I know about him is his music.

Greatest Hip Hop producer of all time

As someone that grew up in Yonkers during all the eras Jayquan expounds on and was avid student of rap since ‘79, I must say this is the most comprehensive series on the history of hip hop I’ve ever heard. I learn uncovered history in every lesson. Salute to Jayquan! Protect this brother at all costs!!

That other cut Marley did on "Get Physical" after the " Soul Makossa" was "Bustin Loose" by Chuck Brown. I loved how Marley had the echo spazzing out on it at the very end.

This is the best hip hop channel on social. Nobody breaks down artists better than The Foundation. The listener will learn something after watching these videos. I am REALLY looking forward to your video regarding the 'Golden Era' of hip hop. I am sure that you will pinpoint many reasons why it existed, but for me, that era was possible largely because the artists had more creative control back then to put their full lyrical and musical capabilities on display without being muzzled, and having to go through a process of approval, by overreaching corporate executives who had an hidden agenda. There is probably a lot more to it than that, but that is one of several reasons why I think that the Golden Era was possible.

@dwayneneckles

6 жыл бұрын

suaved yeah we need to blow this man’s KZread up

@Shem441

4 жыл бұрын

hands DOWN

@kevinmoore4237

3 жыл бұрын

Yep ... this video is priceless. There's a metric ton of really good mainstream hip-hop content out there: books, audiobooks, docs, Netflix series etc., but this channel covers its chosen period at both a more microscopic level (like whether MM2 is Marley Marl or Mr.Magic) and a more fully-zoomed-out level of why and how all this fits into the broader arc of pop music (the ability to use acetates in live performance, how turntables served as the rhythm section for a gig, etc.).

MARLEY MARL.............KING!!! ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

Jayquan put his name and the lesson on the pop art vinyl. Keep the lessons coming . The culture needs it.

@fredicagoillanoise1309

6 жыл бұрын

Gee Money That was DOPE!!

Biz Markee introduced me to the name Marly Marl. I am 44 years old, and from mississippi, and 87-88 was when I heard yo mtv raps. I loved normal kid stuff, but the rappers that I was like WoW was: EPMD, SLICK RICK, BIZ MARKEE.

Thank You for Representing for My Uncle Marley Marl, Much Respect 💯%

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Respect bro, and thanks for watching...

@QBKINGCOM

6 жыл бұрын

The Foundation YesSirrr, Much Love 💯

You love to hear the story again and again how it all got started way back when

Marley was partially why James Brown is the most sampled artist in Hip-Hop; I mean he burnt his catalog OUT!!! But weren't the beats still dope as hell tho???

@illuminickiblanco

5 жыл бұрын

I just told someone that the other day, they had to go behind me and fact check lol.. I keep telling ppl imma walking hip hop encyclopedia lol

@seanwright8786

5 жыл бұрын

Brother, you said it right!

@tehutibrim594

4 жыл бұрын

JB had like 2 dekades of musik damner before Fatback & the Gang made what is technically konsidered the first hip-hop rekord, yeah I know strange right. Peace

@columbusohio72

3 жыл бұрын

Pete rock burnt the rest

88 was my senior year too! I spent tons of money on records.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Salute!

@jasonito23

6 жыл бұрын

88 was a fantastic year in Hip Hop. I was in 6th grade riding in the back of the bus with my best friend rapping songs we saw on YoMtvRaps!

@MrHarris73

4 жыл бұрын

To me the Golden Era was from about 85 to maybe 90 - but it peaked in 88. I was 2 years behind you in 10th grade and there was so much dope music that came out in 88. That was also the year Yo MTv Raps started to blow up so the music was getting more easily accessible with videos. I miss 88.

@mustafahajj

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrHarris73 I totally agree. 85 to 90. Although tons of legendary material was also released between 90 and 2k. But yeah... 1985 to 90 is most definitely golden era.

Please continue to keep the authentic hip hop culture alive, I appreciate what you are doing. I am 54 and I still remain loyal to the original foundation

MyFavorite Producer Of All Time

@jayfreedom1592

6 жыл бұрын

Bombs Beats word! #1

@morewithles2738

5 жыл бұрын

Marly was the Dr Dre of the east coast.

Always love Marly’s products. I always preferred listening to him over Red Alert and Chuck Chillout

@-MrGoogle

3 жыл бұрын

yeah me too

Thank you for highlighting the monumental contribution of MARLEY MARL to the golden era of hip hop.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking

I had that NYC Cutter and upon listening, my friends and I immediately knew it was Marley Marl. His cutting cadence was a dead give away.

The era of rap after the golden age is the software age. Where computer gear took over from stand-alone instruments like drum machines and sequencers. Now is the Internet/SOC-MED age where social media pushes the hip-hop community.

Samplers were around at the beginning of recorded rap but very expensive ( Fair light keyboard) Rick Ruben started using tape loops which have been around at least since the 60's.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Yes Dj Daryll C of The Crash Crew was looping tape in 1980. The Fairlight was introduced in 1979, the same year as rap records debuted. Only major label artists like Kurtis Blow had a budget to record with one. thanks for looking

Beautiful dissertation on Marley Marl. I'm such a student of the culture so this breakdown is close to my heart. Thank you for continuing to motivate and educate.

marley is the reason i went from wanting to be a dj, to wanting to be a producer...much props to marley and his dope ass drums

Marley is top five producer of all time. What he did with mama said knock you out is mind blowing.. As a beat maker he let know consciously what a Beat is supposed to sound like.

I'm patiently waiting for Kurt Mantronik.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Soon...

@kendrickmoore1274

6 жыл бұрын

The Foundation. ABSOLUTELY. T La Rock. Mantronix. Just Ice. U.T.F.O. Hitman Howie Tee. Possibly, CutMaster D.C. Salt 'n Pepa. Herbie Luvbug.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Ultramagnetic is next. Then Mantronik. EPMD is a little down the line. Soon though...

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Im honestly humbled. Thank you. Much more to come. I could literally do 100 of these and still have more to say about Hip Hop - specifically rap recordings. There is so much that hasnt been properly and contextually documented.

@JuriKet

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic... thank you so much, from Amsterdam!

JayQuan, you’re definitely the professor of this era! This lesson would not have been complete without that mention of Marley’s production of ‘Get Physical’. You nailed this one!!

*SALUTE TO MARLEY MARL!!!!!!!!!!!*

Thanks for the Lessons, 51 years and I love it was there at the beginning lived in QB from 5 years old

@TheFoundationhiphop

5 жыл бұрын

Respect

Do one on Larry Smith and bomb squad

Yooooooo...Marley Marl is one of the most innovative producers of all time! The first time I heard "In Control Vol. 1", I was hooked! I played the hell out of that CD when I first got it! Keep making these dope documentaries, Jay! Love the voice by the way! So smooth...it's perfect for this!

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for looking, and for the kind words!! Much appreciated.

i remember been in Maury high in Norfolk Va back when the Symphony came out dope song. Marly the 1st big producer i knew before dre and primo

Marley - GREATEST OF ALL TIME

In my opinion: this is the best music documentary show on KZread today !!!

@TheFoundationhiphop

3 жыл бұрын

Respect. Thank you!

Man this was hott I meet Marley Marl back In the 90 he Is a cool dude .

Marley said all of those records he produced in 1986 had the "Impeach The President" in them because he couldn't save his drum sounds to come back to them. So everyone who came by to record at Marley's house got those drums because they were the ones he had loaded up at that time in those Korg rackmount samplers he had.

I grew up in Alexandria VA & a few of my boys were either from NYC or had fam up there & when they would go visit they’d come back with tapes recorded from WBLS & 98Kiss FM & man we cherished those tapes....I’m talking early to mid 80’s....Go-Go was always the shit in the street in DC,hip hop was straight up underground

Man thank you for shining the light on these pioneers of not just hip hop but music and we was saying the same thing about these artists back then and for you to put it in detail much respect

Ive always had a huge amount of respect for Marley Marl productions and thought I knew his work fairly well. Your video has taught me much more that I didn’t know. Amazing video and insights. Thank you

@The Foundation I really and truly appreciate ur uploads😍💕💕 Having the love honestly coming from an East Coast (Harlem, NY) West Indian family! I have been blessed to come up in the 80's and 90's! c/o 1977 represent.. Thank u and much love always Jayq!

My man! Thank you for sharing the knowledge. You gave me a new perspective on one of my favorite hip-hop producers. (scratching...Marly Marl...)

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for looking

'85 era Marley productions..... Magically timeless for me.

I’ve listened to many of your videos and this one is my absolute favorite! True education. Gratitude Jayquan.

That BMW is a classic.

I think alot of young folks really have been told that West Coast Rap started in 87 with NWA. Some maybe think it was Dre and World Class in 86. Or they recall L.A. Dream Team or Ice T in 85. But its like pages of history are disappearing.... no one seems to rememmber how west coast rap started in 81 .... or that whole record company Rappers Rapp Disco. Bad Times, Coldest Rap, Radio Activity, etc. I place some blame on Dre, Ice Cube, and the bunch for just taking the ball and running with it ... its shameful how over the years they have kinda led this misperception - that when someone new opens the history book on West Coast, page 1 is NWA. Nothing further could be the truth.

@missayawk

3 жыл бұрын

" Let's Jam, let's jam radioactive" I also remember " The BatterRam"

Thank You 🙏🏿 Please Cover UltraMagnetic M.C’s............

Finally. Been patiently waiting 4 this. Good look Jayquan! Salute!!!

45:51 I just peeped your 2-XL robot behind the 1200 turntable. I haven't seen one of those since I was a child. Fancy 8 track tape player! Wow.....

Man I discovered your channel by accident last year, and I'm glad I did. The content is spot on and I enjoy your commentary on our hip hop pioneers. Keep doing what your doing brother.#Salute

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Salute and thank you for looking

Marley and Eric B. could have had a sloppy dj cuttin' battle back in the day😂

You did an exceptional job! I met his son 2-3 years ago who idolizes Pharrell. I gave him a "stern" talking to but how influential his father is but if I had this video he would have appreciated his father's legacy even more. Amazing work, my brother.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, and for sharing that story!

so intelligent and well spoken. you are my age and your personal bits you mention are similar to my life. all hip hop all day .i made a living and raised my family from graff writing. salut- respect from west texas. born on the wrong place but right time

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Peace & Respect!!

Marley's best sloppy scratchin' was on The Symphony Dub Mix

@oskamadison

6 жыл бұрын

Keith Success And on MC Shan's So Fresh...

I don't even know where to begin to properly praise this video. It's 81 minutes long and any randomly-chosen 15-second passage will contain something worthy of serious study. Personally, after years of studying various obscure genres, I got into hip-hop and was completely blown away by the level of high-quality content out there for students and fans. I'd never studied a genre that was as popular as hip-hop or that had the full might of the corporate world celebrating it with books, articles, audiobooks, documentaries, biographies, etc. With many genres, there's little or no mainstream coverage, so fans wind up turning to KZread to find other fans doing their best to celebrate the genre. But this channel turns that whole concept on its ear by putting the best content of the corporate and academic worlds to shame (and that's not even a diss because each has produced an impressive body of hip-hop content). As an example, the many anecdotes and urban legends in the story of Marley Marl are well known. His epiphany about slicing out individual timbres from samples and reordering them to create new patterns has been told in one shape or another in nearly every major hip-hop retrospective - often quite well, and sometimes even including footage of Marley Marl talking. But if you compare each of those resources, one by one, to the way the same concept is laid out and contextualized in this particular KZread video, you see how relatively shallow even the best of the other sources are. Starting at about the 45 minute mark is a long section that cuts straight the heart of the matter and effortlessly nails it from every conceivable angle. The deceptively casual conversational style of this series strips away everything you don't need in commercially produced content and gives you a massive infusion of that priceless element that you really do need, in the deepest, clearest, most concentrated form. Near the end of this video, the author hints at the idea of continuing the series chronologically to Pharoahe Monch and beyond. We can only hope!

Love that awb shirt. Those guys very critical to hip hop beats as well. Excellent lesson, props on explaining how marley chopped and rebuilt "impeach" for arguably the most dynamite beat in the history of music - 1986 The Bridge!

back in full effect! thanks for the work. looking forward to ultra!

Thank you again for this great lesson about Marley Marl. I wait for the lesson who started this Hip Hop culture... DJ Kool Herc!

Marley is So important to the history of hiphop, he was the Dr Dre of the 80s. Dude made So Many HITS in the hiphop Game. His legacy is without a doubt Stamped w Authentic Approval. Respects to Marley, legendary hiphop Icon. #TheJuiceCrew AllStars⭐️⭐️🎤🎚🎧🪮💪🏾💪🏾

I can pass a lot of time getting lost in this brotha's thorough history of hip hop/rap stories. So enlightening and educational. This my 3rd video, and I plan to check them all out now that I've subscribed.

I love those drums. I use to call it the queens bridge drums. Now I know better thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

Ridiculously thoughtful and analytical. The knowledge conferred here is real and deep. The birth of the scratch hook is a pretty interesting topic that I've never given much thought to but probably rooted in routines where the break beats had words ("Johnny The Fox" and that Commodores beat come to mind) but as far as "real" scratch hooks early well known joints predating Marley Scratch could be Tricky Tee's "Johnny The Fox", Flash's "Girls Love The Way He Spins", that part in "One for the Treble" from Sucka MC's "Dave cut the record down to the bone", and possibly a few joints off Run-Dmc's first lp. I also feel like Schooly D also had some cuts on his early stuff but maybe not as a hook. Can't thank you enough for making videos like these. The Smithsonian should hire you (and a lot of other people who were there).

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking. Johnny The Fox dropped the same year as Marley Scratch. The Dave Cut The Record part of One For The Treble only happened once. Run Dmc's first lp, particularly Jay's Game does pre date Marley Scratch. Thanks again for looking.

So Marley marl and shan was doing it REAL LARGE before alot of rappers WOW so underrated

This is officially my favorite KZread channel!!!!

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking! Much appreciated!

Wow Thanks For Schooling Me On Time Period Had Alot Of Fun. Alot Of Insights On Mid 80 Rap. Very Interesting U have Me clued & Entertain Lol. Wish Them Days Come Back. Remember Myself With My Double Deck Radio REcord The Marley Marl Shows On Fridays & saturdays,Swap Between Red alert & Chuck Chill out Loool

Phenomenal genius in hip hop to first sample the drum beats, call him the Qunicy Jones of hip hop cause he gathered the right artist especially the Symphony with Master Ace Kool G Rap Greg G & Dj Poolo BDK was crazy song back n 88

Peace Bro Jayquan I really want to thank you sir. Your commentary is well documented, and highly inclusive of many elements of hip hop culture i.e. the commercial industry introduction of rap music. For persons like myself who are wired like u to investigate and dig these lessons are very fulfilling. All of ur info is extremely relative to me because I'm 49 years old and these records, sounds and artists were the highlight of my teenage years. There is much more I'd like to say but I'll keep it at a minimum and just offer my highest gratitude and salute to you.

@TheFoundationhiphop

5 жыл бұрын

Respect bro. And thanks for looking. jayquanmusicva@gmail.com if you'd like to build...

This is by far the most knowledgeable podcast hands down. Thank you for the information keep up the good work. This is where I go to learn.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking!!

Thx 4 these labors of LOVE!! Thx 2 4 pointing out that Steady B track. Never heard it. It is slammin. Peace Jayquan.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking!

Man I love hip hop but you Jay make me love it more thanks I just subscribed last night stayed up all night watching your shit and it's doooope!!!

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Wow bro. Thanks!! That means everything!

@acole1974

6 жыл бұрын

👍🏾

God dammmm! That DJ (Jayquan) made my day!!!! Yo that Mantronik, Mantronix lesson was to dammmm! dope. But this Marley Marl lesson is real super fly. Fantastic job. Going to check out that Ultramagnetic one next. Keep doing your thing. Blessings.

Great Documentary. ! I thought I knew ... But You went deeper ! I definitely will be watching more ... Keep up the Good Work.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for looking and for the kind words!!

Love your lessons..real clean productions.Thank you.

Wow very detailed analysis of Marley Marl. Back in the days the kids used to go inside to tape record the Mr. Magic Marley Marl show. Marley Marl and Mr. Magic show was on WBLS came on Friday and Saturday night 8-12. Great show you include the production and nuances sometimes I feel like your picking my brain. You definitely know your stuff keep it coming

Good stuff. Glad I found these episodes. They fill in some missing pieces for me.👍🏻

Love this channel.......thank you and much respect to Marly Marl

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking!

Thank you so much for your hip hop lessons!

always love your FOUNDATION LESSONS…

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro. We will talk soon my man...

I remember I used to shop for singles and back then a lot of the singles didn't have cover art, but if I saw produced and mixed by Marley Marl that single was definitely getting bought and I was never disappointed. The best to ever do it in my opinion.

Great story on Marley,and great information. Real informative

Ohhh this is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 You're our Griot. Thank you

i love your lessons.. keep up the great work my G. Peace

Growing up in the Bronx, I have witnessed the birth of Hip Hop and know a bit about the history of many groups, artists, DJ's and MCs, but like they say- you learn something new everyday and your foundation lessons are full of interesting history that I never knew. I'm looking forward to the Ultramagnetic MCs Foundation Lesson as well. This is another group that changed the game lyrically and sonicly. That lesson should follow with the Paul C Foundation Lesson. Your thoughts? Thanks for putting this out there and hopefully the young cats that truly respect the culture, will take lesson. Knowing the history of Hip Hop will bring it to another level in the evolution and maybe it will get back to being lyrical.

very informative and marley marl was the guy who defined the NY sound... for the 80s and 90s as well...

Great analysis bruh! This shit is a goldmine. Even put me onto shit I didn't know about Marley and helped clarify why he was so influential to this rap shit.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Peace & respect

A huge shoutout out to “Dj Marley Marl” Still continuing to cut so fresh!

Jayquan where u been man we missed your vids and u dropping crazy knowledge brotha!

Another great episode made by JayQuan, thank you so much!!! Is there more coming like: Grandwizard Theodore & The Fantastice 5, Love Bug Starski, Kurtis Blow, The Herculoids, Roxanne Shante, Pebblee Poo, Grandmixer D.ST, Mr. Magic, Malcolm McLaren (Art Of Noise), Davy DMX, Afrika Bambaataa, Whodini, Newcleus...

This is super dope bro. Thanks!! Oh and I’m feeling that Average White Band Tee. Dope!

It’s about time Bro once again good work.

I like that u got on camera and showed us the lab. Man I got chills when u started isolating the drums and replaying some popular jams. I see the akai. What other equipment is in the lab Jay? Keep up the good work

Wow..I think He was one of the Most Groundbreaking besides Easy Mo Bee because he put out Cutting Edge Music that Shaped the 1980's and 1990'S..Dance Rap production,Hardcore Rap production,Mainstream Rap production..He could do all Genres!!!!!

Thanks for this. I’ve heard Marley wanted to DJ after listening to DJ Breakout from Funky 4 plus 1 deejaying with a echo chamber. He was like I want to do that.

I actually have a sealed copy of that Def Mix Vol 1 on vinyl. I always thought it was a Shante album.

Can't wait to see the UTFO lesson. Love ya channel bro.

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking!

@88Freshhh

6 жыл бұрын

Yea, it will be cool

This just popped up as a suggestion-glad I took the time watch. Plenty of info and appreciated the editing. .it may sound like a small detail but playing the records as well as showing them (sometimes cover art)Is a detail which keeps my attention and gives it replay value. .. in other words.. tight. .

@TheFoundationhiphop

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for looking. Much appreciated.

#AnotherClassicJoint ... thanks 4 the shout out too my G ...

More forwards to mr. JayQuan for his work on Hip-Hop history!!!Essential for younger generations!!Many of us have the same interest for details that make a difference in the evolution of the 4 Pillars.That s why i want to mention the 2014 Red Bull Marley Marl interview were he was revealling(36:40min.) that he started to shop off beat samples and trigger them with a drum machine on Marley s Scratch.He did used also a snare drum sample from Art of Noise ¨Beat Box¨ for his electro funk track ¨Release yourself¨ with Leroy Burgess.

You are absolutely correct nothing after 1992 was as good. I hope there is a recycling done by us. It'd be fun, again.

All I can say is WOW!! This channel is the ...............✊🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@TheFoundationhiphop

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Salaam brother..

NYC Cutter - DJ Cuttin', that intro sounds like The Fat Boys - All you can eat! Thanks for this Jay, I know the tunes, but I've never seen the Dimples & Shante videos! Cheers.

Read “The Big Payback.” They talk a lot of the early history and techniques used back in the day. Russell Simmons talks about how he was making the staff at Def Jam life a living hell, trying to figure out what drum machine Marley Marl was using. He said they bought every drum machine on the market trying to figure out what drum machine had the sounds Marley Marl was using.