| Funky Technician | |
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 Studio album by Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth | |
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Released |
February 6, 1990 |
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Recorded |
February 1989 - January 1990 |
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Studio |
Such-A-Sound Studio |
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Length |
52:33 |
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Next |
Return of the Funky Man (1992) |
Funky Technician is the debut studio album by American rapper Lord Finesse and DJ Mike Smooth, released in February 6, 1990 on Wild Pitch Records. Production was handled by Smooth, former label-mate DJ Premier, and future D.I.T.C.-members Diamond D and Showbiz. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Albums.
Track listing[]
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Producer(s) | Time |
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| 1. | "Lord Finesse's Theme Song Intro" | Lord Finesse | DJ Premier | 1:12 |
| 2. | "Baby, You Nasty [New Version]" | Lord Finesse | DJ Premier | 5:10 |
| 3. | "Funky Technician" | Lord Finesse | Diamond D | 4:45 |
| 4. | "Back to Back Rhyming" | Lord Finesse, A.G. | Showbiz | 3:27 |
| 5. | "Here I Come" | Lord Finesse | Diamond D | 4:36 |
| 6. | "Slave to My Soundwave" | Lord Finesse | DJ Mike Smooth | 3:24 |
| 7. | "I Keep the Crowd Listening" | Lord Finesse | Diamond D | 4:14 |
| 8. | "Bad Mutha" | Lord Finesse | Diamond D | 4:38 |
| 9. | "Keep It Flowing" | Lord Finesse, A.G. | DJ Premier | 3:24 |
| 10. | "Lesson to Be Taught" | Lord Finesse | DJ Premier | 5:02 |
| 11. | "Just a Little Something" | Lord Finesse | Showbiz | 3:04 |
| 12. | "Strictly for the Ladies" | Lord Finesse | DJ Premier | 5:18 |
| 13. | "Track the Movement" | Lord Finesse | DJ Premier | 5:35 |
Notes
- Scratching performed by DJ Premier.
- Track 13 features additional vocals performed by Patricia (Chocolate).
Samples[]
Lord Finesse's Theme Song Intro
- "Parade Strut (Instrumental)" by J.J. Johnson
Baby, You Nasty [New Version]
- "Wah Wah Man" by Young-Holt Unlimited
- "Coldblooded" by James Brown
- "They Get Down" by Lloyd Price
Funky Technician
- "Blind Man Can See It" by James Brown
- "Vapors" by Biz Markie
- "The Symphony" by Marley Marl
Back to Back Rhyming
- "Kiba" by The Fatback Band
- "I Ain't No Joke" by Eric B. & Rakim
Here I Come
- "Take Some...Leave Some" by James Brown
- "T.V. Panel Show" by Richard Pryor
Slave to My Soundwave
- "Do the Funky Penguin" and "Itch and Scratch (Part I)" by Rufus Thomas
- "Poison" by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
I Keep the Crowd Listening
- "Introduction" by Cannonball Adderley
- "Impeach the President" by The Honeydrippers
- "Move the Crowd" by Eric B. & Rakim
Bad Mutha
- "The Boss" by James Brown
Keep It Flowing
- "Scorpio" by Dennis Coffey and The Detroit Guitar Band
- "Joy and Pain" by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
Lesson to Be Taught
- "Sexy Mama" by The Moments
- "I'm Still #1" by Boogie Down Productions
Just a Little Something
- "Kool is Back" by Funk, Inc.
Strictly for the Ladies
- "A Lover Was Born" by Lee Dorsey
- "Smooth Operator" by Big Daddy Kane
Track the Movement
- "Never Had a Dream" by Ohio Players
- "Take Me Just As I Am" by Lyn Collins
Album liner notes[]
Finesse thanks - my Grandmother (I love you). Janet Williams, Monica Williams, Pam Malanado, Tay Malanado, Herbert Neilly, my sisters Kiesha and Rhonda, Carol and Arthur (I wish you the best), Lee, Tabatha, my niece Katherine, the Booker family.
Mike thanks - my Moms, Pops, lil sister Nicky, Michelle, Tanya, (for listening to my noise!), my cuz Romerock.
Ginesse and Mike thank - the Forest posse, the incredible Showbiz, Premier, Gang Starr, Andre the Giant, 40 Ounce, Harry-O, Ezi-Mel, Salonia and Family, Rob Santos, JT Mega, Ron Ski and Royal MC's, diamond D, Master Rob, Monica, Flygirl Legacy, Force One and Two. Sha-Mel, Payosha, Daddy Mack, Motivator One, Jazzy Gee, Powerful, Supreme Rocker Rock Ski, Money Mike, Shahlem, Hen Knee Hen, Kev Blake, the Boston Rd Posse, Haps, Droop, The Union Ave, Posse, The Brothers from the 163 St. Sloop, Bee-Kim, Sean, Rody, Reggie and the Brothers from the Hill, Big Jim, Black Tee, Dead, Gismo, TS Squad, Big Joey, Tone, Dead, Chris, Milton, Don Q. Shakeem, Milk, Big Tone, Dave Dergio, Big Kelly, LA, Party, HL Rock, Rallek, Kingsun, BAD, Marie Love, Melquan, Shabazz, Rakiem, Sir IBU, The Genius, Russell Simmons, Patrick Moxey, Funkenklein, Masterace, Craig G. Steady Pace, MC Lyle, Grand Puba Maxwell, The Bran Nubians, ATrika Bambasta, Jazzy Jay, Lamumba, Lakim Shabazz, The Flavor Unit. Jamose, Curly Cut, Marley Marl, Red Alert, DNA, Hank Love, Teddy Ted, Nic and Smooth, Tragedy, DJ Fatal, Pete Rock, I Asia, Chilly Dee, Ice T. Kid Jazz, Rhyme Syndicate, Latifah, Kewy Kev, Biz Markle, Kid Capri, Mitch from the Castle, Tee, The Brothers from Courtland, Patterson Posse, Disco, Wild Pitch Staff, Radio Stations who support us (thanks), and last but not least, thanks to those buying our records! Sorry to those we forgot, but thanks fro supporting us. Dedicated to the memory of Robert Hall Sr., Marion Hall, LA Shawn, Alexander, Mallk Understanding, Barki, may you all rest in peace.
| Lord Finesse | |
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| Studio albums | Funky Technician • Return of the Funky Man • The Awakening |
| Singles | "Baby, You Nasty" • "Strictly for the Ladies" • "Return of the Funky Man" • "Party Over Here" • "Hip 2 da Game" • "Gameplan" |
| Related articles | D.I.T.C. • DJ Mike Smooth |