Brand Nubian X Too Black Guys
» Published by Ace Six
Ok first and foremost, big up to the big brother, John Bronski. Secondly, big up to Adrian of TBG. 2 of the founding fathers of the scene and culture in our city and inspirations to me as community leaders.
Here we have an interview and some concert footage with Brand Nubian after the Grand Puba split when they came up to Toronto for a show. There must have been an instore at the OG Too Black Guys location off Bathurst St, since the interview is filmed in the store’s stockroom and the first part appears to be almost a public discussion on Brand Nubian’s ideals and beliefs. They get indepth on the science and math and elaborate in the interview.
September 15th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Stock room scene looks ruff…
Jamar speaking knowledge, tnf’ed out in this one…
I’m thinking this is on some 94-95 shit, I’m putting that brand nubian toque on my christanuka wish list…
JR.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:18 am
I have one of those hats.
September 16th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
is there more? this is way too short. lord jamar cracks me up with how serious he is. this has to be from 1993 at the latest.
September 17th, 2008 at 9:35 am
I just sent JC the Brand Nubian Interview from 91!
September 17th, 2008 at 10:07 am
ooooh. nice work andy. can’t wait to see that
November 20th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
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January 27th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
I was at that show… At one point in the show, Lord J said, “Any heads from MISSISSAUGWA in the house?”… The crowd was like, “What?”…
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:41 am
Kinda late to comment I realize but just to fill in the gaps. I am the creator/producer/director of RapCity. Part of my concept of the programme inspite of MM management messing with the show (CONSTANTLY) was to celebrate hip hop culture–all its elements. There was no instore—I actually chose to do the interview at TBG to also expose some of what Adrian, Rob & Rob were doing as young hip hop entrepreneurs. It was always very important to me to get to the true essence of the music and not just broadcast the marketing hype of the record company. I also chose JB to conduct the interview as the programme was without a host (Michael Williams had left MM) and I was trying to get the company to actually hire someone who knew and cared about the music. Of course, everyone saw how that worked out eventually. Oliver was a good kid but not my choice in anyway to be the host of the programme. All that said, MM’s RapCity is being revived in 2011 and I hope that they do it in the spirit that it originated. I won’t however hold my breath.