Cut Curator Podcast - "Play" Martin (pt. 1): Thank You Lord

"Play" Martin (pt. 1): Thank You Lord

12/29/18 • 79 min

Christopher "Play" Martin 1/2 of the iconic rap duo Kid N' Play talks about growing up in Queens during the formative days of Hip Hop, how he thought his ultimate legacy was going to be a life of crime, competing against his partner Kid when they were in separate groups, and how an appearance at the Disco Fever changed his life.

He also share on the importance that John "Jellybean" Benitez had on his career, why Jalil of Whodini and Kurtis Blow have a special place in his heart, and the police officer that changed his life. Creating the Salt N Pepa logo, and how he gained the respect and favor of some of New York's most notorious gangsters. Yet through it all he had Divine coverage that protected him at every turn.

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In 1989 the D.O.C. was on the verge of becoming recognized as one of Hip Hop's preeminent emcee's among the likes of LL Cool J, KRS-1, and Rakim. But only a few short months after the release of his debut album "No One Can Do It Better" he was involved in a near fatal car crash that cost him his voice and self-esteem. However, with the love of Erykah Badu and their daughter Puma he has gained true knowledge of self.

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"Play" Martin (pt. 2): Thank You Lord

Christopher "Play" Martin one half of the legendary group Kid N Play explains how they landed their roles in the movie House Party, working with a young Martin Lawrence, why he and Kid only recorded three albums, and how wanted to commit suicide after achieving A-list status in Hollywood.

Play also share the story behind a health scare that caused him to lose some sight, but gain vision from God in the process. Find out why Wikipedia has nothing on him from 1994-1999, and the creative projects that serve as an outlet for him to "give back".