Main Source
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Main Source was an innovative, acclaimed Toronto
and New York
-based hip hop
group comprising Toronto natives Sir Scratch, K-Cut, and Queens native Large Professor
. Later, Mikey D (also a Queens native) replaced Large Professor.
Their first album, Breaking Atoms
, featured conscious MC tracks such as "Looking at the Front Door" and "A Friendly Game of Baseball" and "Watch Roger Do His Thing" as well as the first on-record appearance of Nas on "Live at the Barbeque", which also featured Joe Fatal and Akinyele. Because of business differences, the group broke up before their second album, tentatively entitled The Science could be released. However, Sir Scratch and K-Cut released a second album under the Main Source name, entitled Fuck What You Think
, with new recruit Mikey D on vocals; however, the album was shelved
due to inner conflicts between the record label and group management. Singer Madonna sampled the bassline from "What You Need", on Fuck What You Think, in the song "Human Nature
" for her 1994 album, Bedtime Stories
.
Large Professor has gone on to be an instrumental producer for hip hop stars such as Eric B. & Rakim
, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Nas
, and Diamond D
. He has released a Solo LP entitled First Class, and his shelved
The LP has been widely bootlegged.
K-Cut also produced for a wide range of hip hop artists including Big Pun
, Maestro Fresh-Wes
, Fu-Schnickens
, Queen Latifah
and even NBA star Shaquille O'Neal
. He also mentored another Toronto-based producer named Watts
.
Large Professor makes a reference to his falling out with Sir Scratch and K-Cut on A Tribe Called Quest
's third album Midnight Marauders
. On the track "Keep It Rollin'" he says, "I'm Uptown chillin, takin in this grand master Vic blend, from the projects, the PJ's, fuck them two DJ's, Self mission, i had to end that ill position".
Mikey D currently works with Hush Hip Hop Tours
as a celebrity tour guide for its Queens tour.
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
and New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
-based hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
group comprising Toronto natives Sir Scratch, K-Cut, and Queens native Large Professor
Large Professor
Large Professor , also known as Large Pro and Xtra P, is a New York City-based hip hop record producer and emcee. He is also best known as a founding member of the influential underground hip hop group Main Source, and as a frequent collaborator with Nas...
. Later, Mikey D (also a Queens native) replaced Large Professor.
Their first album, Breaking Atoms
Breaking Atoms
Breaking Atoms is the debut album of American hip hop group Main Source, released July 23, 1991 on Wild Pitch Records. Production for was handled by the group and took place during 1990 to 1991 at Homeboy Studio, Power Play Studios, and Libra Digital in New York City...
, featured conscious MC tracks such as "Looking at the Front Door" and "A Friendly Game of Baseball" and "Watch Roger Do His Thing" as well as the first on-record appearance of Nas on "Live at the Barbeque", which also featured Joe Fatal and Akinyele. Because of business differences, the group broke up before their second album, tentatively entitled The Science could be released. However, Sir Scratch and K-Cut released a second album under the Main Source name, entitled Fuck What You Think
Fuck What You Think
Fuck What You Think is Main Source's second and final album. It was released by Wild Pitch Records in 1994, and it was shelved after Main Source broke up later that year. However, the album was re-released as a CD and double LP in 1999...
, with new recruit Mikey D on vocals; however, the album was shelved
Shelved
In politics, the term can be used for policy drafts, that have never been officially brought into legislation.In the film industry, a film is considered shelved if it is not released for public viewing after filming has started, or even completed....
due to inner conflicts between the record label and group management. Singer Madonna sampled the bassline from "What You Need", on Fuck What You Think, in the song "Human Nature
Human Nature (Madonna song)
"Human Nature" is the fourth and final single by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her sixth studio album Bedtime Stories, released on June 6, 1995 by Maverick Records.-Song information:...
" for her 1994 album, Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories (Madonna album)
Bedtime Stories is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on October 25, 1994 by Maverick Records. Madonna collaborated with Dallas Austin, Babyface, Dave "Jam" Hall and Nellee Hooper, deciding to move into a more R&B direction...
.
Large Professor has gone on to be an instrumental producer for hip hop stars such as Eric B. & Rakim
Eric B. & Rakim
Eric B. & Rakim were a hip-hop duo composed of DJ Eric Barrier and MC Rakim .Hailing from Long Island, New York, the pair are generally considered by hip hop enthusiasts to be one of the most influential and innovative groups in the genre...
, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
, and Diamond D
Diamond D
Diamond D is a hip hop producer and MC from the Bronx, New York City, and one of the founding members of the legendary D.I.T.C. crew. He started out as a DJ for Jazzy Jay back in the late 1980s and was at the same time perfecting his skills in beat making and turntablism, and together with rhyme...
. He has released a Solo LP entitled First Class, and his shelved
Shelved
In politics, the term can be used for policy drafts, that have never been officially brought into legislation.In the film industry, a film is considered shelved if it is not released for public viewing after filming has started, or even completed....
The LP has been widely bootlegged.
K-Cut also produced for a wide range of hip hop artists including Big Pun
Big Pun
Christopher Lee Rios , better known by his stage name Big Pun , was an American rapper who emerged from the underground rap scene in The Bronx in the late 1990s...
, Maestro Fresh-Wes
Maestro (rapper)
Wesley Williams , better known as Maestro and formerly Maestro Fresh-Wes, is a Canadian rapper, record producer, and actor. His pioneering status and outstanding achievements have led to him being referred to as the "Godfather of Canadian hip hop".In 1989 he became the first Canadian rapper to have...
, Fu-Schnickens
Fu-Schnickens
Fu-Schnickens was an American hip-hop trio. Similar to Das EFX for their cartoonish lyrics and near-constant allusions to pop culture staples, they were the first Hip Hop artists to rap in backwards fashion. The Fu-Schnickens' popularity was brief but significant in hip hop history...
, Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
and even NBA star Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...
. He also mentored another Toronto-based producer named Watts
Watts (producer)
Austin Garrick, better known as Watts, is a Canadian record producer from Toronto, Ontario. He has produced for artists such as Redman, Method Man, and Joe Budden.-Early life and career:...
.
Large Professor makes a reference to his falling out with Sir Scratch and K-Cut on A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group, formed in 1985, and is composed of rapper/producer Q-Tip , rapper Phife Dawg , and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. A fourth member, rapper Jarobi White, left the group after their first album but rejoined in 2006...
's third album Midnight Marauders
Midnight Marauders
- Additional credits :- Accolades :The information is taken from Acclaimedmusic.netand other website links below. designates lists which are unordered.-Cover art:...
. On the track "Keep It Rollin'" he says, "I'm Uptown chillin, takin in this grand master Vic blend, from the projects, the PJ's, fuck them two DJ's, Self mission, i had to end that ill position".
Mikey D currently works with Hush Hip Hop Tours
Hush Hip Hop Tours
Hush Hip Hop Tours is a niche sightseeing tour of New York City that shows its customers some important locations in the history of Hip hop and the evolution of mainstream rap music. Tours take passengers on a journey around the lesser known landmarks of New York City...
as a celebrity tour guide for its Queens tour.
Studio albums
- Breaking AtomsBreaking AtomsBreaking Atoms is the debut album of American hip hop group Main Source, released July 23, 1991 on Wild Pitch Records. Production for was handled by the group and took place during 1990 to 1991 at Homeboy Studio, Power Play Studios, and Libra Digital in New York City...
: Released by Wild Pitch RecordsWild Pitch RecordsWild Pitch Records was a hip hop record label started in the mid 1980s by Stuart Fine and was eventually distributed by EMI and eventually acquired by Jay Faires, who tried to reactivate it as part of his short-lived JCOR Entertainment label...
, Feb, 1991. CDCompact DiscThe Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
, LP, and special double LP. - Fuck What You ThinkFuck What You ThinkFuck What You Think is Main Source's second and final album. It was released by Wild Pitch Records in 1994, and it was shelved after Main Source broke up later that year. However, the album was re-released as a CD and double LP in 1999...
: Released by Wild Pitch RecordsWild Pitch RecordsWild Pitch Records was a hip hop record label started in the mid 1980s by Stuart Fine and was eventually distributed by EMI and eventually acquired by Jay Faires, who tried to reactivate it as part of his short-lived JCOR Entertainment label...
(eventually shelvedShelvedIn politics, the term can be used for policy drafts, that have never been officially brought into legislation.In the film industry, a film is considered shelved if it is not released for public viewing after filming has started, or even completed....
), March 22, 1994. Double LP and CD.
Singles
- "Think" (1989)
- "Looking at the Front Door" Producer Rob(1990)
- "Watch Roger Do His Thing" (1990) [was not released for sale]
- "Just Hangin' Out" (1991)
- "Peace Is Not the Word to Play" (1991)
- "Fakin' The Funk" (1992)
- "What You Need" (1993)
Charts
| Year | Song | Hot Rap Singles Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | "Looking at the Front Door" | 1 | Breaking Atoms Breaking Atoms Breaking Atoms is the debut album of American hip hop group Main Source, released July 23, 1991 on Wild Pitch Records. Production for was handled by the group and took place during 1990 to 1991 at Homeboy Studio, Power Play Studios, and Libra Digital in New York City... |
| 1991 | "Just Hangin' Out" | 11 | Breaking Atoms |
| 1992 | "Fakin' The Funk" | 1 | White Men Can't Rap (EP) |
| 1994 | "What You Need" | 48 | Fuck What You Think Fuck What You Think Fuck What You Think is Main Source's second and final album. It was released by Wild Pitch Records in 1994, and it was shelved after Main Source broke up later that year. However, the album was re-released as a CD and double LP in 1999... |