Big Daddy Kane: The Smooth Operator

02/02/19 • 49 min

Big Daddy Kane was not only one of Hip Hop's preeminet MC's during it's Golden Era, he was emulated as a fashion icon with his high top fade, wardrobe and undeniable cool. On this episode he discusses his early influences like Grandmaster Caz, and Run DMC, his beef with Slick Rick, the only two people who were to be on the Symphony and what song stamped his arrival.

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