Drink Champs Episode 380 w/ Special Ed
Sep 15, 2023
Special Ed, hip-hop legend and creator of the hit single 'I Got It Made', joins the Drink Champs to share his journey in hip hop and discuss topics such as sampling in hip hop, money and publishing in the music industry, staying grounded despite fame, embracing 'Special Ed' and the importance of special education, booking artists and providing opportunities, the mindset of the younger generation, their involvement with Digital Underground and quitting weed after 40 years, experiences touring with MC Light and Queen Latifah, the influence of music personalities from Brooklyn, the need to pay for a concert, inclusivity and representation in events, the role of organizers and curators in the hip-hop industry, honoring the pioneers, and the significance of artist support.
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Special Ed's Heritage
- Special Ed clarifies his Jamaican heritage due to frequent misidentification as other ethnicities.
- This confusion stemmed from Brooklyn's diverse cultural landscape.
Making of "I Got It Made"
- Special Ed's hit "I Got It Made" was produced by Hitman Howie Tee, who significantly impacted his career.
- The song's sample, potentially from Isaac Hayes, was discovered while working with Little Vicious.
Brooklyn's Transformation
- Special Ed discusses the gentrification of Flatbush and Dumbo, noting the stark changes.
- He filmed the music video "Brooklyn" in Dumbo when it was still an abandoned warehouse district.