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About martinstjohn
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Expertise
I can answer general questions about the golden age of hip hop, mostly the 1980s breakbeat era. SInce i collected many rap artists Lps and tapes in the 80s, i can answer most song titles by lyrics.

Experience
Hip hop music is what got me into dj mixing in the first place. I still have those lps by rappers Mc Shan, LL COol J, UTFO, WHistle, Beastie Boys, Choice Mcs, Run DMC, Juice Crew, Kool G Rap, Mantronix, Ice T, 2 live crew, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Eric B and Rakim, Dana Dane, Stetasonic, Fat Boys, LA Dream Team,Kurtis Blow,Dj Jazzy Jeff and the fresh prince. In addition, i can answer questions about electrofunk that came from that era: Twilight 22, Newcleus, Egyptian Lover, Arabian Prince, Kyper,Cybotron, Reggie Griffin and Technofunk, Hashim. In addition to that my knowledge of 80s hip hop and r&b extends to the r&b/funk side with Cameo, Loose Ends, Lakeside, Gap Band, Sos band, and others.

Education/Credentials
2 years college..but i couldve had a college degree at a four year university with the money ive put out on vinyl records over the years.

   

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old school rap4/2/2008martinstjohn
  Q: Do you know where I can find the song juice crew all stars that came out in 1987. I'm also looking ...
  A: Jason, the juice crew all stars song called "juice crew all stars" was from the Lp/cassette Marley ...
Hip Hop as a Political Hopeful3/27/2008Antoine King
  Q: King. I'm doing some research that compares the hip hop scene from the late 1970s to that of today. ...
  A: Sha Stimuli is a great artist that is building his fan base. www.myspace.com/shastimuli. Stimuli has ...
rap3/23/2008martinstjohn
  Q: there was a rap song around 1983 that had someone sounding like papa smurf rapping. it is not the ...
  A: Tisa, possibly it's Newcleus. Their first two albums "jam on revenge" and "space is the place" had ...
Title and Artsit3/23/2008martinstjohn
  Q: I want to know the title and artist to what I believe to be a RAP song, or Hip Hop. I know ...
  A: Keeping in mind that i'm not as good at identifying new school as i am with the old school i.e. ...
80s rap3/21/2008martinstjohn
  Q: I am tring to find out about a song called b girls if you might know who sung it and were i could ...
  A: Ralph, there is a song called "the roof is on fire" by Rockmaster Scott that might be it. some of ...
info3/7/2008Antoine King
  Q: i was wondering if you can help me get as many information for my senior project? like what i need ...
  A: Ok, I'm assuming that you are doing an essay on hip hop. Here are a few topics that may help. 1- ...
old school rap song3/6/2008martinstjohn
  Q: im looking for the artist and song title "you can give her this, or you can give her that, you can ...
  A: you can get with this, or you get with that, you give with this..... cuz this is where it's at... ...
music2/24/2008Antoine King
  Q: why did vanilla ice diss kid n play
  A: They were popular during the same time in the early 90's and many thought that Vanilla Ice was just ...
Hip-Hop2/19/2008Antoine King
  Q: Does hip-hop have a negative effect on its listeners? If so in what ways?
  A: If you specifically say gangsta rap then you may have an argument. Gansta rap tends to have a ...
Artist2/18/2008martinstjohn
  Q: What is the name of the rap artist or group that sampled the melody from the song Slide by the band ...
  A: Campbell, deciphering your question was part of my challenge..the song youre most likely looking for ...
need help 2 find old tune2/15/2008martinstjohn
  Q: I'm a hip hop listener and have been since the late 80,s and was wondering if you could help me find ...
  A: Jasen, i'm not sure about this, but i wonder if youre talking about "king kut" by WOrd of Mouth ...
What ever happen to T.I2/12/2008Antoine King
  Q: what ever happened to my dog ti?
  A: T.I. walked out the courthouse in downtown Atlanta on October 26 after posting a $3 million bond, $2 ...
want to rap2/4/2008Antoine King
  Q: wow my name is antoine too thats cool.my question is i alway like hip hop sine i was young and im 31 ...
  A: I would assume you mean the best way for you to get your career as a rap artist going. If that is ...
late 80 hip hop2/2/2008martinstjohn
  Q: song called stomp, the chorus went stomp, yeah that's the idea stomp, yeah yeah that's the idea
  A: Frank, the song is 'stomp (move jump jack yo body)' by K-YZE. That one used to be so hot on dance ...
industry2/1/2008Antoine King
  Q: man im trying to get my artists music out there can you tell me where to send it im trying a talent ...
  A: First you can send me his myspace page and I will take a listen. You are both young so I would ...
rap artist luniz1/31/2008Antoine King
  Q: I was wondering how popular luniz was in the 90s?? I have read his profile and it says nothing about ...
  A: Luniz have one platinum album in 1995. Their hit "I Got Five on it" catapulted them into national ...
hip hop dance1/30/2008Antoine King
  Q: i'm sixteen years old and i'm starting to look at careers. and i have this huge passion for hip hop ...
  A: You should be located in a major city for one thing. Anything in the entertainment field you have to ...
industry1/29/2008Antoine King
  Q: sup brah, i am a hip hop artist, i record and write my own lyrics, and im trying to find a way to ...
  A: Well, there are many ways to get into the music industry. It is actually a lot easier than it once ...
Hip hop dance move1/23/2008Antoine King
  Q: In the video to the song "fatlip" by sum41, near the end of the video two girls start doing hip hop ...
  A: Uprock or Uprocking is when the break dancer is standing and doing like a shuffle move with his ...
rap/hiphop song1/22/2008martinstjohn
  Q: I'm looking for the title and artist of a rap song with the following lyric bits: "man...I don't ...
  A: smacks head..i knew i recognized the lines "man , i don't give a what..." from something..It's been ...
G-Unit1/16/2008Antoine King
  Q: Wat Up Man Im a big g-unit fan and I was excited for the new album shoot to kill to come out in ...
  A: Here is some info on the whole G-Unit gang. This is what I heard. Upcoming releases * G-Unit – ...
Trying to figure out the song with a handful of the lyrics1/15/2008martinstjohn
  Q: Okay, I think this is from the 80's. Part of the song said, "All the children going to heaven won't ...
  A: Michelle...(grin) the song is 'smurf rock' by Gigolo Tony, you should be able to find it on Booty ...
Song from late 70's - early 80's12/21/2007martinstjohn
  Q: I have a snippet of a song in my head and can't remember all the lyrics, artist or song title. It ...
  A: Jackie, the song is "funky worm" by Ohio Players. I'm unsure of the year of release, but it was ...
hip hop12/5/2007Priscilla, Angalyeen, Padron
  Q: is hip hop bad for kids???...if yes why???...
  A: u for me personly its a yes and no cause i do love the music but i mean there is some songs that ...
Need Help11/2/2007Priscilla, Angalyeen, Padron
  Q: I have to write a paper on how rap music influences teens. It is not giving me any luck know that i ...
  A: well um me persomly i love rap music but the way it influences teens is'nt really good i mean it has ...
a song from along time ago10/20/2007martinstjohn
  Q: .. i've checked names for this song and artists but i can't find it anywhere anyways heres wut i ...
  A: Ed, easy enough question to answer. It's "butterfly" by Crazy Town. BTw..don't buy the album, it's ...
g-unit9/30/2007Antoine King
  Q: I am a big fan of 50 ncent and g-unit. What is goin on with the recent record sales. 50's album ...
  A: 50 Cent's album is doing great compared to other artists. He sold 650,000 copies in the first week. ...
any helpp?9/18/2007Antoine King
  Q: Heyy Im doing a project on the origin of rap music. Is there any specifics i need to know?? ...
  A: A great resource for the origin of hip-hop is wikipedia. Just put in hip-hop and it give the whole ...
50 cent9/14/2007Antoine King
  Q: Did 50 cent make the vitamin water that is off the charts now?
  A: A few years ago 50 cent was working out in the gym and he got tired of drinking regular water so he ...
Where is hip hop Now8/31/2007duane stevens
  Q: and u can't really say it isn't declining because frankly , the quality has just gone down since the ...
  A: I agree with you, hip-hop has gone down a lot since the 90's. However I do think that a lot of good ...
The hottest rap songs8/27/2007Taylor Grove
  Q: im making a CD needing some songs can you tell me the hottest rap songs. Thnx
  A: Common ft. Lily Allen - "Drivin' Me Wild" David Banner ft. Lil Wayne, Akon, & Snoop Dogg - "Speaker" ...
Albums8/20/2007Taylor Grove
  Q: I know both Lil Jons "Crunk Rock" and Mike Jones "American Dream" new albums were supposed to come ...
  A: Lil's Jon's "Crunk Rock" is set to release on October 30th, 2007. I believe the next single will be ...
My dream8/13/2007Taylor Grove
  Q: As well as acting and singing is a dream to me, whichever dream comes true, I'll satisfied with. But ...
  A: First, it is never too late to start. I would suggest taking classes(search up on internet for ...
re: freestyling8/9/2007Taylor Grove
  Q: thanx
  A: Well it all goes to to your opinion. Many would consider Lil' Wayne to be the best right now, but I ...
a controvercial question7/14/2007martinstjohn
  Q: Ive been a big rap fan since the mid 80s. I now live in an area where the kids (Hispanic) are ...
  A: Steve, This is such a controversial topic that i wouldn't know how to begin to provide guidanace or ...
Rap/ Hip Hop6/26/2007martinstjohn
  Q: Hey, I am doing a school project and was wondering if you knew a little bit about some famous hip ...
  A: Charlotte, you could try 'googling' these artists: Sugarhill Gang Grandmaster Flash Melle Mel ...
Song title and artist6/5/2007martinstjohn
  Q: I want to know the name of the song and artist, the song Satisfy you by P. Diddy used the melody and ...
  A: The song that was sampled in P Diddy's 'satisfy you' is none other than Club Nouveau's 'Why you ...
dre3/10/2007Talily
  Q: Really random question thats bugging me. Did dr.dre have a little brother that died? Someone told ...
  A: Um, I going to say no because I looked him up and I know alot about Dr. Dre and I never looked over ...
dancing3/9/2007Talily
  Q: I love hip-hop and crunk dancing i want to become famous and be a professional hip-hop and crunk ...
  A: You can go on the internet then go to Ask.com them type in "How to become professional a dancer in ...
I need help with who sings a song!3/8/2007Talily
  Q: I was just wondering if you knew who sang the song "Eenie Meenie Mynie Moe"? I don't even know for ...
  A: I think your talking about Yung Joc with his song called "I know you see it" and it's a rap song ...

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