Naysayers say what you will......this is one of the most under-appreciated Rap classics in all of history, and deserves a top spot and tons of respect.
Maestro had it all - image, style, beats, lyrics, and flow. It's a shame that he couldn't cross over into the US and make it huge, but back in those days you pretty much had to be from either NY or LA to make it big in rap. Regardless, this track is awesome, and totally makes me nostalgic.
it's cool that he sampled Haywire. i love when canadian rappers sample canadian music because they have so many old songs to choose from that no american rapper would have already used to death
I rocked this in my sony walkman back in the early 90's and you could not tell me anything in summer school (Detroit). thanks for the post, i really needed that one!
I met Marcy Flex on the bus to Maple ridge, I coudln't find his sound track until recently. He's a true rap artist. I was free styled by him it was an honour.
many people say that hip hop isn`t as good today .The reason is that everyone has run out of things to say.And if you listen to what wes is doing, he`s not sayin anything either ,but he does it with flare.THAT`S THE KEY.
@quickturtle Shit dude, this is from 89'. Toronto, canada has so much dope hip hop, you should keep checking for it. Other songs you should check out are "getto concept- EZ on the motion" CLASSIC toronto tune, "Dan E O Dear Hip Hop" , "Empire- Impossible" "Empire- Boom'n'pound", "Thrust- Rage", "Getto Concept- Much Love", just too many to mention. Its like when rap moved down south in the United States Hip Hop moved up North to Canada. Also check "Rez official- Lonly" Even the natives repin!
For a super great performance of Drop the Needle & Let your Backbone Slide, see the Fresh Wes live performance at the Juno 80's Nite (Jan 2011) on my RUclips account "lansd3".
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Naysayers say what you will......this is one of the most under-appreciated Rap classics in all of history, and deserves a top spot and tons of respect.
Maestro had it all - image, style, beats, lyrics, and flow. It's a shame that he couldn't cross over into the US and make it huge, but back in those days you pretty much had to be from either NY or LA to make it big in rap. Regardless, this track is awesome, and totally makes me nostalgic.
CLASSIC! Fresh Wes was and still is soooooo UNDERATTED! Every MC out of Tdot owes him respect and props for laying the foundation.
I miss the days when hip hop kicked ass! This is classic!
it's cool that he sampled Haywire. i love when canadian rappers sample canadian music because they have so many old songs to choose from that no american rapper would have already used to death
YES! everyone remembers let your back bone slide, but rarely do you find someone who remembers this gem aswell :) hollah!
This is one of the most underrated beats ever. Timeless!!
I listened to this *Tape* so often it wore out ... I haven't heard this tune in *years* and I still know all the words still ... wow
Hes the canadien Rakim
Maestro Fresh Wes is DA BEST IN CANADA!
Rappers today can't come with an ill flow like this.
i saw this cat in 1989 in Norfolk VA Afram Fresh and he turned it out!!!! BTW i still got the CD...too hot
Saw him perform when this came. An outdoor concert that was a blast. The most fun I ever had at any concert.
hahah I saw him preform last month.. still awesome, how many years later, and still rockin it!?! haha now THATS talent!!
I rocked this in my sony walkman back in the early 90's and you could not tell me anything in summer school (Detroit). thanks for the post, i really needed that one!
love the Haywire sample :P
I met Marcy Flex on the bus to Maple ridge, I coudln't find his sound track until recently. He's a true rap artist. I was free styled by him it was an honour.
the 1st real rapper in d world... dont u forget it !
canada 4 eva!!!
Always great! T.O hip hop forever!
T.O. mixed it, NEW YORK pressed it!
67 thousand views only? fuck that! classic stuff right here. love wes.
he came to st.margaret's and came to my class and sang stick to your vision in 2011!!
I know it's crazy, I feel like I heard this yesterday:)
wonder why with this kick ass single and backbone slide, maestro couldn't catch on in states?
you read my mind ;) total flashbacks of junior high dances!
many people say that hip hop isn`t as good today .The reason is that everyone has run out of things to say.And if you listen to what wes is doing, he`s not sayin anything either ,but he does it with flare.THAT`S THE KEY.
MAESTRO IN DA HOOOOOOUSE!!!!!
excellent break beat...love this shit!
yeaaah baby! I might be included among those that requested it, thanks for this!
Fucking great track son, even after 21 years lol !! love it
it disappoints me that I was 4 when this came out
make me cry how shitty hip hop has got since then....
FLEMO!
89 is mine
black tuxedo!
Is he the one who did "U Got Da Best"? I can't find it on youtube.
@quickturtle Shit dude, this is from 89'. Toronto, canada has so much dope hip hop, you should keep checking for it. Other songs you should check out are "getto concept- EZ on the motion" CLASSIC toronto tune, "Dan E O Dear Hip Hop" , "Empire- Impossible" "Empire- Boom'n'pound", "Thrust- Rage", "Getto Concept- Much Love", just too many to mention. Its like when rap moved down south in the United States Hip Hop moved up North to Canada. Also check "Rez official- Lonly" Even the natives repin!
The move at 3:14...is there a name for it? awesome!
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
"A Tallahasee lassie asked me
(Wes, how can you rap so rough, but yet classy?)"
:D had forgotten this :D thanks
YEAH! That's the shit! Fuck the bullshit today!
@ rare... yes that is Farley " Flex ",
Maestros producer and friend from back in tha days.
A Tallehasse(?) lassie asked me....Wes how do you write so rough yet classy?
who were the old school dancers in the black and white film footage? anyone know the name of the movie or the dancers?
Can someone PLZ post his video "You Got Da Best" Great track that got no media attention!
Yeah, Farley Flex!
anyone who lives in Calgary he will be at The Gateway at SAIT on Saturday Oct. 18th
@69itrustme No. Big Daddy Kane is the Maestro Fresh Wes of Canada.
l t d mellow funky flex
For a super great performance of Drop the Needle & Let your Backbone Slide, see the Fresh Wes live performance at the Juno 80's Nite (Jan 2011) on my RUclips account "lansd3".
@viviana221994 hes in scaborough
@amberjadexxx Glendower's hype :)
ah dude oct 18 is on a monday man
Don't comment. Just bob da head. *Bobbin' Heads*
Total agreement.
WTF happened to Hip Hop?
i just realized this song has nothing to do with anything.... 80% of the time is just a bunch of random sentences.