Crate Digs is a section where I go randomly into my stax and pull a handful of records. Record number one is from an obscure artist named Dred Scott. This record is from 1993 and I got it as a promo copy from the record label while I was a DJ at KRUI.
I'm a man who listens to the music more than the lyrics at first, so I'm gonna drop the "Duck Ya Head"- Funky Flute Mix from the B-Side of the "Nutin' Ta Lose" 12" Single. It is just a funky hip-hop instrumental with a little Funk Inc. sample and a smooth flute solo. This reminds me of some of the stuff from Guru's early Jazzmatazz albums. Both songs were produced by the arist, with a Marley Marl remix on the A-side.
Find out about the real Dred Scott.
Starting his career as a radio DJ, Earl-E has been rocking the airwaves, blessing dance floors, and prolifically producing hip-hop music since 1992. His analog approach employs heavy use of samples, found sounds, and turntable experimentation, making what he calls, "beats inspired by life." He pulls from an extensive vinyl collection of hip-hop, reggae, house, funk, soul, jazz and more for his mixes. He also plays a mean harmonica.