Bob James Challenges Biz Markie [VIDEO]
August 3, 2010
One of hip-hop’s favorite sample sources, Bob James, takes a humorous jab at Biz Markie, who claims to have a copy of “Take Me To the Mardi Gras” without its signature bells.
VIDEO: Rob Swift Discusses Working With Bob James
June 17, 2010
Spotted @ CrateKings
Rob Swift of the X Ecutioners speaks about his work with one of the most sampled musicians Bob James and his new album “The Architect”. He also talks about how his girlfriend introduced him to classical music in June of 2008.
Bloggin 4 Breaks:M.O.P’s “Blow The Horns”
November 29, 2009
As soon as I heard M.O.P.’s “Blow The Horns” I went “son-of-a-bitch!” I’m a huge fan of Bob James and the break in question is from James’ cover of George Bizet’s “Farandole (L’Arlesienne Suite #2)”
It originally appeared on Bob James’ Two, made famous for “Take Me To The Mardis Gras,” but I’ve been listening to it from Restoration, his best-of double-disc.
Take a listen below (the horns come in at around 19 seconds.)
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And this is the original that James made over…
I even sampled this song for a beat and completely went over the horns, instead going to the funky wa-wa guitar and ethereal intro. Props to Fizzy Womack.
Bloggin 4 Beats: Lauryn Hill Meets Bob James
December 3, 2008
Bloggin For Beats: Life of The Party Remix
May 12, 2008
I grabbed some Bob James and took on a remix of Little Brother’s “Life of The Party.” While it isn’t my favorite LB record it’s the only dang acapella of theirs I’ve been able to find. But with a little “pure imagination” I was able to pull off something to bring some life to a party. [Read more]
