DJ Ace and Much Finesse
DJ Ace and Much Finesse
Straight from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York... NSP celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Much Finesse. Led by hip-hop's ORIGINAL D.J. Ace (aka the African Christian Educator), Ace officially returns to the hip-hop scene in 2006 after an 11-year absence.
2006 ushers in the long-awaited "All Hyped Up" Album, bringing the "Brooklyn Legend" to with mic, filled with teaching, streetbeats, lyricism, and "true hip hop!"
The following is an excerpt from my book, "HIP HOP HISTORY: The Brooklyn Bridge" coming this spring:
My hip-hop career officially ran from 1984-1995, but I left a lot of things, incomplete. There were things in the game that force my untimely exit, and other situations that I believe, NOW, has left a void in today’s hip-hop. With brief appearances in 2000 and 2001, kids began questioning why I stopped, and even today, still issue their own personal requests to see me perform once again. Now whether or not I’m up for the challenge remains to be seen. I believe there’s a time and season for everything. There’s something in “hip-hop” that makes us unique from the others. Many question if hip-hop is a culture, a life-style, or just an art; perhaps just something only young people can understand. You can look at music, art, fashion, as well as the media, politics, and even religion. Somewhere in this world, hip-hop has affected each of these aspects of life; it just a matter of timing, communicating, and understanding.
Here in 2006, I want to share with the world what I had originally recorded in the early 90's. This is not a comeback, just an opportunity to share some music with those who love and respect the origins of hip-hop. I have quite a history, and this is just a small piece here on "Soundclick" for you to enjoy.
PEACE!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Brooklyn 4-ever! But during the peek of my career, my stage prescence has reached the westcoast, and some areas on the east beyond NY.
Your musical influences
I'm still an old school. But I'm feeling some of today's artists. Respect ALWAYS to Talib Kweli (one of my former students!) LL Cool J, Will Smith, Run-DMC, EPMD...etc.
What equipment do you use?
Stanton 150 turntables since I've been back in action this past year.
Anything else?
More to come!