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Special Ed on Drink Champs: Origins of hip-hop, producing for 2Pac, labels, owning masters & more
“In this episode of #DrinkChamps, N.O.R.E and DJ EFN hip hop legend #SpecialEd discusses his early days coming up in Brooklyn, battling other MCs for their names, and working with producer Howie Tee. He shares stories about touring overseas, releasing his debut album ‘Youngest in Charge’ at age 15, and collaborating with Tupac. Special Ed also talks about why rappers need to own their masters, how the industry exploits artists, and his mission to stop violence in the streets by empowering youth. He would battle any rapper on Verzuz and gives flowers to other hip-hop legends.Watch!” – REVOLT
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