I wanted to honour and pay tribute to my father in a meaningful way. He was always a positive influence in my life and supported me in all of my musical endeavours. I wouldn’t be actively involved in hip-hop if it weren’t for him. So, for this edition of the show, I decided to look at the history my father and I have in hip-hop music and culture.

The first half hour is Episode 47 of my monthly documentary series Know Your History. I kick things off with Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s T.R.O.Y (They Reminisce Over You) and bookend the show with Thug Life’s Pour Out a Little Liquor. These songs can help us all cope with our grief and mourn for a loss.

I also play one of my old songs that has my brother and I trading lyrics back and forth. Out of all of the songs I recorded, it was my dad’s favourite.

You might be surprised to know that he was also a fan of Tone Loc. He would always perform Funky Cold Medina at karaoke night. I am really going to miss going to karaoke with him. It was always a blast.

After 30 minutes of Know Your History, I spin some great tunes for the remainder of the hour.

Pete Rock & CL Smooth – T.R.O.Y.
Reach – How to Fish
Mission 5 – Nameless
Tone Loc – Funky Cold Medina
Thug Life – Pour Out a Little Liquor
Vietnam / Wordsmith / Street Child – Move the Crowd
Dex Amora – Who I Be
MKV & Concept – The Path
Mic Boyd – Brighter Side
Tassnata / Elzhi / Adam Bomb – Heavyweights
Deltron – The Return
Dynasty – Street Music

Press play, enjoy the show, and pay tribute to my dad. I appreciate being able to share some of these memories and all of these songs with all of you. Thanks for listening!