We Don't Rock, We Rap

MC Schoolly D and Code Money were one of hip-hop's greatest duos. I don't think that any other DJ worked harder on the decks in the mid 80s than Code Money. His skill level was very high and his creativity was also among the best of his day. I would put him in the same group with Eric B, Mr. Mixx, and Jazzy Jeff as the best DJs of the time. Schoolly D was an originator. He, along with Just-Ice brought a harder edge to hip-hop. Personally, Saturday Night: The Album is in my top 10 albums of all-time. I'm a big fan of the bongo style beats and Schoolly's harder yet also comical approach to rhyming. There definitely wasn't another MC like him. I really think a lot of emcees owe some lumps to Schoolly D for the influence he has had on the more grimey side of hip-hop. Ice-T claims that his biggest influence in writing some of the first gangster rap was due to Schoolly D. For those that are into Adult Swim, you may recognize his voice, he performs the theme song to Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Enjoy this track--> It is probably his most well known joint - "Saturday Night"