Mashed potato sample

[Taco Zip]

Yo.
Anybody happen to know where the mashed potato sample is from already?

[Laver1969]

Yo.
Anybody happen to know where the mashed potato sample is from already?

Nope....I haven't heard of any new thoughts on where it originated. :(

[Jmoney77]

sweet

[Nerd Fight]

It was from Redd Foxx's stand-up album 'uncensored'

http://shop.vh1.com/Uncensored-Blue-Humor_stcVVproductId170382VVcatId424058VVviewprod. htm

mashed taters, yeah

[milleson]

^Someone owes this guy a prize or something.

[Laver1969]

It was from Redd Foxx's stand-up album 'uncensored'

http://shop.vh1.com/Uncensored-Blue-Humor_stcVVproductId170382VVcatId424058VVviewprod. htm

mashed taters, yeah

NO...this is NOT it. There is a track on Redd Foxx's cd called Mashed Potatos...BUT IT'S NOT THE SAME. :(

[milleson]

What a let down.

[Laver1969]

What a let down.

Yeah...:(

I've picked up quite a few comedy records that were rumored to be the infamous sample. Documad even asked Yauch about it when he popped on a while ago. And here is what Yauch said. (http://www.beastieboys.com/bbs/showpost.php?p=925711&postcount=101) But I've had no luck.

[Nerd Fight]

oh...I didn't realise the mystery was so deep...
Now I really want to know too..:confused:

[alexandra]

never give up damnit!

NEVER. GIVE. UP.

[benchillin]

its from bebe's kids.

[benchillin]

i think montel is a guy that is watching this girls kids and they are acting rambuctious or something then he says it

[Chicka B]

Montel? (http://www.nndb.com/people/458/000025383/montel2-red.jpg) :p

[Laver1969]

its from bebe's kids.

Nope! I bought the cd and it's not there.

[korn_phr33k]

they just went into the future in their time machine and got it from waiting, then they added some other background noise n stuff. i thought that was common knowledge?

[Sir SkratchaLot]

its from bebe's kids.

Post the audio.

[Taco Zip]

I'm afraid this will never be solved :(

[Libby]

Anyone know who Dolemite is?? Dunno what the average age group here is, but I kinda thought 'mashed potatoes' sounded like him. It's definitely not Bebe's kids tho....I'm old enough to know that:(

I'm checkin samples now off the website....lemme know if anyone discovers the source, I gotta bet goin with a friend in NYC;) Thanks :D

www.dolemite.com

[JimiT]

hey all...i read somewhere...mebbe beastiemania....that it's a Richard Pryor sample...not sure what fom though.

[JimiT]

from i mean

[Laver1969]

hey all...i read somewhere...mebbe beastiemania....that it's a Richard Pryor sample...not sure what fom though.

Beastiemania used to have it listed as a Redd Foxx sample but that is not it.

A while ago I contacted the Richard Pryor message board and had the clip posted on their board, but the hardcore Richard fans said it was not him.

[Sir SkratchaLot]

Someone somewhere told me it was Winston Churchill so I'm sure that's it, or was that a dream, or was I just running off about shit I have no clue about? Yeah that's it.

[abcdefz]

Beastiemania used to have it listed as a Redd Foxx sample but that is not it.

A while ago I contacted the Richard Pryor message board and had the clip posted on their board, but the hardcore Richard fans said it was not him.



...and someone on the Blowfly board said they didn't think it was him. But it sounds a lot like his voice and the studio-party atmosphere he sometimes had going.

[camo]

It's even asked here:

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=714237

to be honest I think that this will get filed under the never going to happen, inbetween the 'aqua sessions' and the unheard pauls boutique outtakes'

:D

[Laver1969]

Well...I completely blew it.

Pootytang and I actually talked with Horovitz for a few minutes on the streets earlier in the day yesterday. And 5 minutes after we walked away I had to kick myself in the ass for forgetting to ask if he knew who where the mashed potato sample came from.

I guess there's always next time...

[pshabi]

Well...I completely blew it.

Pootytang and I actually talked with Horovitz for a few minutes on the streets earlier in the day yesterday. And 5 minutes after we walked away I had to kick myself in the ass for forgetting to ask if he knew who where the mashed potato sample came from.

I guess there's always next time...
YOU BASTARDS!

[pip07]

ask adam h

[Laver1969]

ask adam h

Um...did you read my post that like two up?

I talked to Horovitz yesterday and completely forgot to ask. :eek:

[pip07]

Um...did you read my post that like two up?

I talked to Horovitz yesterday and completely forgot to ask. :eek:

next time ask him

[Laver1969]

*Bump

Pootytang had the opportunity to talk to Horovitz before the Seattle gig last Friday. And he asked him about the sample.

I talked to Pooty immediately after his convo with Horovitz and Pooty thought he said it was a comedian by the name of Manfred, Monfred, or something kinda like that.

I tried a few searches but came up empty. This is pretty consistent with what Yauch said on here a while back. Yauch said it was something like Montel.

But still no luck.

[Pootytang]

Ok, here is the scoop...

I asked em where the sample came from and he told me the name of the comedian but I can't remember his exact name. I believe it was something like Clarence Manfre. I really wish someone would of had a pen so I could have written this info down. I'm kinda pissed at myself for not remembering, but then again, I was talking to Ad fucking Rock. I know other people were listening to our conversation and they can't even remember the name he provided.

[Laver1969]

Ok, here is the scoop...

I asked em where the sample came from and he told me the name of the comedian but I can't remember his exact name. I believe it was something like Clarence Manfre. I really wish someone would of had a pen so I could have written this info down. I'm kinda pissed at myself for not remembering, but then again, I was talking to Ad fucking Rock. I know other people were listening to our conversation and they can't even remember the name he provided.

Hmmm...I wonder if this Clarence has anything to do with the PB "Is your name Michael Diamond? No mine's Clarence" line...hmmm?

[YoungRemy]

hmmmm..

look up clarence reid and his alter ego "Blowfly"

http://www.blowflymusic.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowfly_(artist)

Many of Blowfly's songs featured his style of talking in rhyme which can be considered a primitive form of rapping. Many of his songs have also been sampled in numerous hip hop songs. After rap music hit the mainstream with Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", Reid recorded a profane version of "Rap Dirty" titled "Blowfly's Rapp [sic]". The song was a hit and helped the album, Blowfly's Party reach #26 on Billboard magazine's Black Albums chart and #82 on the Billboard Top 200 in 1980.

Samples of Blowfly and Clarence Reid songs have appeared on hit albums by the Jurassic 5, Wu Tang Clan, DJ Quik, Method Man & Redman, DMX, Beyonce, Puff Daddy, Scarface, Slim Thug, Ice Cube, Da Brat and many, many more.

[abcdefz]

I went that route already, checking stuff and posting on the Blowfly message board. No go.

Very promising lead, but it doesn't pan out.

[@water]

Originally Posted by tpk:
someone did answer this question like maybe 8-10 months ago but i forgot what it was and it seems like everyone else did as well.
I second this...

[abcdefz]

Link (http://www.beastieboys.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=56060)

[Laver1969]

someone did answer this question like maybe 8-10 months ago but i forgot what it was and it seems like everyone else did as well.

I second this...

There have been quite a few people who have popped on here in the half dozen or so threads about this topic. Many thought they knew the answer, but none have panned out.

I bought the Redd Foxx and Robin Harris cds. I've been to the Richard Pryor messageboard. And still nothing.

The closest hint we have is Yauch's "montel" thought and Pooty's shitty memory of Horovitz saying something like "clarence manfre"...:D

[pshabi]

Once again, Pooty shoots an airball in a clutch situation. :rolleyes:

He should be ashamed for letting the team down.

I say we ban his ass and deport him!!!!!!!!

[Laver1969]

Big thanks to Parkey for helping solve this one!!! (http://mic-to-mic.blogspot.com/2007/06/mashed-potatoes-sample-revealed.html)

[TAL]

http://rapidshare.com/files/35494860/Mantan.mp3.html

There you go, ladies.

[Pootytang]

Tal, thank you very much for this slice of silliness. It's pure gold.(y)(y)

[Cheeky1025]

Agh(!)

http://mic-to-mic.blogspot.com/2007/06/mashed-potatoes-sample-revealed.html

thank you M2M!

[Justin]

The mystery is finally solved!

Damn we suck at being detectives. Nice work Parkey. You should get a free t-shirt or something

[Laver1969]

http://rapidshare.com/files/35494860/Mantan.mp3.html

There you go, ladies.

Thanks, TAL!!! And Yauch was very close with his hint. (http://www.beastieboys.com/bbs/showpost.php?p=925711&postcount=101)

[Kid Presentable]

This is a momentous occasion. Thanks to TAL for putting the clip up. I'm getting teary over here.

[Lex Diamonds]

Haha, 13 years...

Only the Beastie Boys. (y)

[Documad]

Thanks, TAL!!! And Yauch was very close with his hint. (http://www.beastieboys.com/bbs/showpost.php?p=925711&postcount=101)

I forgot that I asked Yauch. :p

TAL is rather amazing, isn't he?

[Nicodemus]

They also sampled Mantan on an early demo of Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun.

[SOP]

Well...I completely blew it.

Pootytang and I actually talked with Horovitz for a few minutes on the streets earlier in the day yesterday. And 5 minutes after we walked away I had to kick myself in the ass for forgetting to ask if he knew who where the mashed potato sample came from.

I guess there's always next time...

Ha! Yeah, you def heard it from most of us later that night.

[Taco Zip]

Awesome shit, props :D(y)

But...now we'll have to find a new Beastie mystery....:D

[Junker]

Case closed! Finally!

And thank you TAL, Parkey and m2m. Good job guys!