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In this episode of True Hip-Hop Stories, Special Ed discusses the making of his hit recording I Got It Made. He also gives his thoughts on the Rick Ross & John Legend collaboration Magnificent, which was inspired by Ed's song I'm The Magnificent.

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  • D-Nice
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  • Sean Mattison plus 2 years ago
    ALWAYS ON POINT. Someone get this man sponsored by Canon quickfast
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  • Sean Mattison plus 2 years ago
    what is your sound setup by the way D?
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  • Zubaer Khan plus 2 years ago
    Thanks for interviewing yet another classic MC. These videos always look spectacular. I have a question, are you using external sound to record, and if so, how are you recording it? Again, great job, I'm about to take the dSLR w/ video plunge and your videos were the inspiration. I can't afford the 5dMKII but Nikon d90 will be mine shortly.
  • Chi Brown 2 years ago
    Might also want to look into the new Panasonic GH1 which comes out in the US in June. Do a search on here to see some of its footage. Its out overseas already so there is quite a bit of sample footage online.
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  • Kid Fresh Films 2 years ago
    yo, this is good work as usual. special ed is one of my fav emcees from back in the day so it was glad to hear from him. funny i heard that rick ross/j legend joint today (bangin' beat, i havent listened to what rross is talking about and prolly won't...) but i was thinkin that it would be dope if that opened these young cats up to special ed. anyway, good stuff, are you really using a dslr to record these? it seems that way with the focus of the lens. i'mma have to step my game up= D5000
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  • godjrugged 2 years ago
    Big up Special Ed, The Man, The Legend The Magnificient!
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  • evelín aquino 2 years ago
    That's what's up, D!! Thank you so much! Keep it going. Keep shining your light!! Hot work and important on so many levels. You're doing a phenomenal job at documenting OUR history in its pureness. Pa'lante Bro!!
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  • Distrakt 2 years ago
    ************Dope emcee!************
    *****Semi Records represent*****
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  • jon madison 2 years ago
    i appreciate that someone had the respect to contact Special Ed for that joint.

    what i would have loved to know was how he came up with the name, and stories about catching flack about his name :)
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  • Randolph Smith 2 years ago
    Nice D! His name always tripped me out when he first dropped...i remember him as the cat that was teaching me how to play chess in the 3rd grade! Always one of the smartest in the class. Can't wait to hear his new stuff. Good work D...oh and great photography!

    Smitty72
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  • Bluvision Films plus 2 years ago
    Enjoyed watching it D! I was like 9 years old when Youngest in Charge came out but I remember "I Got It Made". I still love real hip-hop...it takes me back. Keep the true stories coming.
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  • Brian Paupaw 2 years ago
    hands down True Hip-Hop stories are the illest.
  • Will Haynes 2 years ago
    Yo bro,u so right.D needs to take this to some t.v.station for real cause it's so many new heads out there who don't know this era.
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  • Flux wondabat 2 years ago
    That 's some bangin shit D. What up with that BDP Documentary though? We Needs that homie!
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  • Sweetback 2 years ago
    I completely agree with EVERYTHING Ed said about the lack of respect for the craft today....
    D, as always you delivered a masterpiece...Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts!
    Sweetback
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  • Sean Nelson staff 2 years ago
    When I heard Ed for the first time I was amazed.
    'How could anyone rhyme like that?!'
    Inspired, I got a copy of 'I Got It Made' on cassette and began the pause-rewind routine until it was memorized.
    On repeat in my mind, recited along with friends or just mouthed silently in class, I studied the rhyme patterns and contemplated where I could find Alligator Souffle, weeks on end.

    This seems like an extraordinary event to me.
    But now as I think back, I remember that this was indeed a common frequent occurrence -- like Zev Love X, Lord Finesse, K-Solo, Kwame, Kane, Chuck D, G Rap, before.

    Extraordinary only in the light of the situation today.

    It's always good to see these guys get the shine they deserve.
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  • Steadyhand Imagery 2 years ago
    Thank you D for filming Special Ed- my request. I really feel you have struck a chord with my generation of Hip Hop with this series. Special Ed's style fascinated me. His timing was ridiculous.

    I can't help feeling a bit disappointed for him especially because I feel he could have left a bigger imprint in the rap "game" if he had done more music.

    Who's next D. How about: Black Sheep, the Jungle Bros., Tribe Called Quest, Mr. Cheeks, Nice and Smooth. Whoever it is, I'll be waiting.
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  • michelle 2 years ago
    Wow!
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  • michelle 2 years ago
    WOW! the chord has been struck!!!!!
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  • Bottom of the Net Filmworks 2 years ago
    Classic. D once again, nice work
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  • Majestik 2 years ago
    good lookin' D
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  • Erick C. 2 years ago
    reminiscing on hip hop is so wild. we're getting old, haha. word up d-nice!
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  • VIOLA 2 years ago
    when ever i see/hear real hip-hop artist (old school) it takes me back to a time were everthing was innocent, hot summers, community swimming pools, frozen cups and house parties with strobe lights
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  • Shawn David 2 years ago
    good work
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  • Black Rooster 2 years ago
    D, this is good ish, Please keeping it coming
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  • Alvin Nyemah 2 years ago
    Good work, Guess my man NAS was saying it like it is, HIP-HOP is dead!!! not one to dwell on the past, but your work got me missing the old school.
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  • Will Haynes 2 years ago
    Yo i remeber the night at eddies crib whith my partners from the carolinas when i first heard him doin samples from the album,rippin it 1987 word big up Ed come on back!!!You will get the love.
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  • supadope plus 10 months ago
    dope
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