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Bobby Jimmy live at KDAY back in 1985. Russ Parr is imitating various characters like Magic Johnson, Ronald Reagan and Joe Frazier. In the background you can hear LA Dream Team and Egyptian Lover.
Michael ‘Mixxing’ Moore who used to spark the airwaves with his trademark Militant Mix on a number of radio stations including KKBT. This brother was all about taking Hip Hop and using it as a tool to spark social change and bring consciousness to those who needed it most. He wasn’t the first to play speeches over break beats and dope Hip Hop instrumentals. But he was among the first to do it with an unmatched focus and determination to wake folks up at a time when radio was starting to dumb people down.Because of Moore’s militant, uncompromising stance on important issues, he won’t get the shine that others will get. No one should forget him getting a helicopter and dropping flyers calling out KKBT and accusing them of being racist during the Summerjam back in the early 90s after he had a huge falling out with them. No one should ever forget the passion in that exuded when he spoke about wanting to wake folks up. He was a mentor to many including DJ Mark Luv who heads up LA’s Zulu Nation chapter. He passed away only 46 years old.

Part One: A short interview with Disco Daddy, who made one of the first rap records from the West Coast. That´s how it all began.

Part Two: A short interview with Disco Daddy, who made one of the first rap records from the West Coast. That´s how it all began.

A short interview with Henry G. One of the legendary NY City Spinmasters. He rocked the house with Ice T and Evil E back in the days. A true pioneer.
Interview with the King of the Beats Egyptian Lover for Scratchleague TV 2006. Egypt speaks bout the beginning of West Coast Rap and his part in the game. The funny thing is that the moderator thought he is a house musician.
Eazy E, Mc Ren, Dr. Dre and DJ Yella in the Ruthless Studio back in 1988.
Vintage Too Short Interview. This is how he started back in the days selling his tapes.