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When you talk about hip hop and its origins the Bronx is the only starting point, and when talking about the array of hip hop influencers to come out of this New York borough, the name Lord Finesse must be high on the agenda.
Lord Finesse, birth name Robert Hall Jr, is one artist who, whiles being highly respected by his peers and by a very select of underground hip hop followers, remains an unknown force to those of a later generation.
‘Mother f@%”! Know who’s the best, if it ain’t Fat Joe then it must be Lord Finesse’ Fat Joe
At close inspection, when you analyze Lord Finesse and his vast list of accomplishments and body of work spanning over three decades, you can conclude it has a crime that such a talent doesn’t receive the props his achievements as an artist and producer deserve. Not only did Lord Finesse play a major part and was a huge influence on Big L’s career, he also was the driving force behind all-star hip hop group, D.I.T.C. Over the years Finesse has produced and put it down with real hip hop legends on both sides of the coin, in terms of producing and rapping. Finesse’s smooth laid back style cocktailed with an array of hard-hitting witty punch lines have helped make the Lord an influence to four generations of rappers. Just know that when it comes to punchline rap, Finesse is sky-high on the food chain.
Breaking down all the components to Finesse the rapper the guy’s the full package, you could go as far as saying, ahead of his time. When you take a close look at Lord Finesse and the skills he brings to the table, you do have to wonder why he never had the commercial success of some of his peers, such as the likes of Gang Starr and even fellow D.I.T.C member, Fat Joe.
Despite not moving the numbers like a list of rappers with an inferior skill set, Finesse’s achievements and contribution to hip hop is unrivaled. From putting on Big L to producing one of Biggie’s first joints, Party and Bull Shit Remix, he also produced on Biggie’s debut Ready to Die album. With names like, Premo, Fat Joe, and Krs One, to name a few on his list of credits, just tells you the caliber of Lord Finesse in terms of hip hop music.
It is well documented our mission at One Stop Hip Hop UK is to preserve the essence of hip hop culture, and when it comes to the spirit and essence of hip hop culture, Lord Finesse birth name Robert Hall JR, is the absolute epitome
Whiles we celebrate some of the more decorated artists in terms of commercial success, it’s vital we cheer artists, like Lord Finesse, who’ve provided the backbone to our culture and who has been a major influence to some of the industry’s biggest names on the underground and to some of its biggest commercial stars.
So, Lord Finesse, for your contributions to hip hop culture, we at One Stop Hip Hop UK salute you.
