I thought I saw something like this floatin’ around the Internets earlier this year, but Rolling Stone got the brothers from Long Island to give a track by track account on the 20th Anniversary of their classic debut. Yup, you could say YN knows a thing or two about the makin’ of stories.
Acknowledge Your Own History © Jungle Brothers
Bonus: The following is a cool idea that’s never gonna happen.
To mark 3 Feet’s two-decade anniversary, De La are putting together a tour, a book and a album including remasters and remixes of the original tracks, along with some “re-interpretations”: In 1989, when the LP was released, samples were a new frontier and many on the album were used without clearances, which would prevent the tracks from being re-released. But De La has an electrifying idea about how they can release those songs.
“We’ve been in conversations with Warner Bros. to explore re-recording some of the songs with some of the people we sampled from,” says Mase, a.k.a. Vincent Mason. The discussions are still in early stages, but the trio is hoping to cut “Say No Go” with Hall and Oates and “I Know” with Steely Dan, among other tracks. “It’s real cool to know that we have lasted this long, people appreciate what we do,” adds Posdnous, a.k.a. Kelvin Mercer.
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.