A 1991 court ruling deciding the case between Warner Music and Biz Markie for his sampling of Gilbert O’Sullivan on the song “Along Again” changed how rap producers approached beat making and helped solidify the unique sound of our guest, Easy Mo Bee.
Easy got his start producing multiple tracks on Big Daddy Kane’s sophomore album It’s A Big Daddy Thing but his signature sound came together on Craig Mack’s classic “Flava In Ya Ear.” That was the debut single for Bad Boy Records, a label Mo Bee would continue to have success with through his work with the legendary Notorious B.I.G. on songs like “Going Back To Cali” and “Gimmie the Loot.” Mo Bee also has classic tracks with GZA, Tupac, Busta Rhymes, Public Enemy and more.
We discuss how he came to his trademark style, the stories behind some of his classic tracks, producing the final Miles Davis album just before his passing and his new book ICONIC BEATS: Easy Mo Bee's Unforgettable Tracks for Biggie, Tupac, & Hip-Hop's Greatest.
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