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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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Jay Z11/7/2008Antoine King
  Q: A few Jay Z questions...How official are the tracklists floating all over the net for Blueprint 3? ...
  A: The tracks are everyone is hearing are said to be on the blueprint 3. Jay Z didn't formally announce ...
hip hop11/6/2008Antoine King
  Q: I'm really trying to get signed I need some type of connection but can you tell me of any songs in ...
  A: Record companies rarely sign artists that don't have a fan base. Artists like Soulja boy and others ...
re11/2/2008Antoine King
  Q: i waanna kno how 2 rap plzzz help
  A: How a lot of people learn to rap is they write down their favorite rappers lyrics and they say them ...
release dates...10/24/2008Antoine King
  Q: I have a few questions about release dates. When does DMX's religious album come out? Jay Z's ...
  A: DMX's career is on hold right now because of legal trouble. No one knows really what he is doing ...
Dance10/19/2008Jazmine Cox
  Q: I love to dance, and was just wondering, i live in shropshire, and just wanted to know about lessons ...
  A: Hey! Well you are still very young so you can choose any type of dance you want to get into ...
advice...10/10/2008Antoine King
  Q: I want to get into producing, making tracks. What is the most basic way to do it? I dont have much ...
  A: First take music lessons piano, drums etc... Learn how to actually play and then get some books on ...
looking for a song10/10/2008Antoine King
  Q: there is this new song that recently came out i believe i heard the name of it is nightrider but i ...
  A: What's that, new Dolces? These here chrome heart. You need a key for yours? Me, my shit auto-start. ...
Chubb Rock, Dana Dane, Special Ed. MC Shan10/8/2008martinstjohn
  Q: I represent the legendary Chubb Rock. I also book MC Shan, Dana Dane, Special Ed, Positive K, and ...
  A: Probably advertising on r&b/hip hop radio would be the best way in the south. I personally don't ...
kyper?9/29/2008martinstjohn
  Q: There is a song from around the late 80's by Kyper I think. It was big in club music. It goes like ...
  A: Cindy, the answer to your question is "the ride inside" by Layizon(very much like Kyper, Egyptian ...
sample of what song9/22/2008martinstjohn
  Q: Will Smith's song "Get Giggy wit it" What song did he sample from? I think it's "He the greatest ...
  A: Geri, the song that is sampled in Will Smith's "get jiggy with it" is "he's the greatest dancer" ...
old school hiphop8/17/2008martinstjohn
  Q: I really like old school hiphop ive heard. but it hasnt been much and i really dont know any. could ...
  A: IMO = In my opinion..lol Btw=by the way Okay, so you into more or less commercial stuff, nothing ...
old school hiphop8/16/2008martinstjohn
  Q: I really like old school hiphop ive heard. but it hasnt been much and i really dont know any. could ...
  A: Take it from someone that lived the era..and check these out, if you really like old school hip hop ...
Body Roll7/16/2008Jazmine Cox
  Q: I've been taking a street dance class for a few months now, and while I find that I'm doing ok in ...
  A: The best advice I have for you is to RELAX. A lot of the time people feel stiff is because they are ...
Piano clip6/20/2008martinstjohn
  Q: This may be a tough one. I'm almost positive this songs is from the 80s, and I think it's played a ...
  A: i couldn't identify it by listening to it. I can only offer a couple of suggestions as far as ...
hip hop music5/31/2008Antoine King
  Q: I,m doing a project for my school and I was wondering if you could tell me a little bit about hip ...
  A: Here are a couple of links that could help you out. http://www.oldschoolhiphop.com/ ...
help help really old tune dunno wot it is5/26/2008martinstjohn
  Q: lee!
  A: it's possible that it's "do you really wanna party" by High Performance cuz they use that sample in ...
old school5/24/2008martinstjohn
  Q: Im looking for a hip-hop song, I rekon made in the 90's, all I remember is the title 'Weekend' and ...
  A: Possibly..the song is "lookout weekend" by Debbie Deb. It also has been done more recently by Janet ...
looking for 2 songs from the past5/23/2008martinstjohn
  Q: Please help...I'm looking for 2 songs from the past but I only have some of the lyrics from each ...
  A: the first song i'm unsure of but the lyrics seem very familiar, i don't know from which song. But ...
Hip hop and rap5/7/2008Antoine King
  Q: What is the difference between hip hop and rap music? I listen to both and they both confuse me!
  A: 50 cent and Keishia Cole. Rap is a style of hip hop. Hip hop is a general word used to describe ...
Hip hop song title ?5/7/2008martinstjohn
  Q: There's a song i really want to find but I cant seem to find it anywhere. Im pretty sure its a ...
  A: probably it's "turn it up" by Oaktown's 357. This was around 1991-92. An MC Hammer produced ...
Fat Boys song I think4/18/2008martinstjohn
  Q: There is this song I liked that was not a popular song and it was a short time on the radio. I ...
  A: The song is You be Illin' by Run DMC from the cd 'raising hell'. The single wasn't the biggest hit ...
music4/7/2008Antoine King
  Q: who was more successful in there music career eazy E or 50 cent
  A: Easy E was a pioneer when it comes to gangster hip hop but he does not come close to the success of ...
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 ...
school assignment - interview questions..urgent!3/20/2008Jazmine Cox
  Q: Im mikiele in year 9 and for a school assignment we have to choose a career and research, then we ...
  A: 1. It is only usually stressful if you have several shows on the go at once but if there are fair ...
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 ...

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