Arthur Baker
The man who rocked the planet rushes through his catalogue
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When they didn’t dance I’d just break the record and throw it at the dancefloor.
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Basically, back then, there was no hip hop. It didn’t exist. The roots of hip hop were club music, disco.
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The guy who did the drums wouldn’t take a cheque, so we didn‘t remember his last name and he never got credit.
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Interviewer
Chairman Mao
Chairman Mao pens regular columns for XXL, the Ego Trip website and other reputable publications with the precision and insight of a true veteran. As well as co-authoring two books, he’s also produced the TV series ‘The (White) Rapper Show’ with his creative collective Ego Trip. Jeff has been at the epicentre of the America’s underground hip hop scene for time, while also opening peoples’ ears to the joy of the cover song: his 'Run For Cover' mixes showcase a deep selection of rare versions of classic songs. Check his ongoing series of shows on RBMA Radio: ‘Across 135th Street’.
MUSIC+KNOWLEDGE | Arthur Baker: The Man Who Rocked The Planet Rushes Through His Catalogue w/ Chairman Mao [EgoTrip] | http://t.co/CSGmuqWM
Mon, May 21, 2012 18:37:03