DJ Hurricane of Beastie Boys Says Rock Hall Is Neglecting the DJ

[JoLovesMCA]

So what you guys think of this?

While the Beastie Boys will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, their long-time DJ feels that the Rock Hall of Fame is overlooking his role in the group’s success.

DJ Hurricane says the Rock Hall is snubbing DJ’s and hype men like himself and Flavor Flav, by not giving them their due recognition.
The DJ wants to bring to light the importance of supporting artists and their role in the success of their respective groups.
Despite the importance of the DJ and the hype man in a rapper’s live show and in the creation of music, many hip-hop fans often overlook their critical contributions.

According to DJ Hurricane, similar instances include DJ’s like DJ Spinderella (of Salt n’ Pepa) and Eric B (of Eric B and Rakim) and hype man Flavor Flav (of Public Enemy).

“That’s how it was back then. When you look at Jam Master Jay and Run DMC- Jay wasn’t under contract on the first 2 albums,” DJ Hurricane explained to AllHipHop.com in a statement.

According to Hurricane, in 1986 when the Beastie Boys were just gaining notoriety, they lost their original DJ amidst the Rasing Hell Tour, that featured Run D.M.C., LL Cool J and Whoodini.
The Beastie Boys went to Russell Simmons for help in finding a DJ, who in turn asked the late Jam Master Jay, who recommended DJ Hurricane.

Despite the “white rapper” stigma that DJ Hurricane says the Beastie Boys carried, DJ Hurricane went on to complete the rest of the tour and eventually became their permanent DJ.

DJ Hurricane would go on to tour with The Beastie Boys for the next 13 years, until 1999 when they officially parted ways.
Hurricane asserts that he wasn’t just a DJ for the Beastie Boys, but a more integral member, who received songwriting credit for the hit single, “Sure Shot.”

In a 1999 interview with The Beastie Boys, Adam “Ad Rock” Horovitz acknowledged Hurricane’s role in creating the “Sure Shot” track.
“We woke him up maybe around two a.m. And from bed he came up with the chorus and did it over the phone,” Ad Rock said.

“Ten months out of the year- I was on the road,” recalled DJ Hurricane.

“And when you pull up the archive- I’m there. All I want is recognition, not money. A trophy would be correct; like a team that wins a Super Bowl; everyone gets a ring.”

http://allhiphop.com/2012/01/26/dj-hurricane-of-beastie-boys-says-rock-hall-is-neglecting-the-dj/

[MC Moot]

Four fly guys...

[MCScoobyT]

I think he should be honored, but since he isn't with the band anymore I think it's more up to the band, as to who they shine light on, then the HOF.

Just think of how many bands have gotten in, that went through different line-up's.

[Sir SkratchaLot]

He's got a good point, even though Hurricane isn't the best example. DJs were really integral in a lot of cases. Jazzy Jeff, Jam Master J, Grandmaster Flash, etc. Hurra did have writing credits on two major BB Cuts (Sure Shot, and Three MCs and One DJ, which is crazy cause Mix Master Mike defines that track) but what about Mike, and what about Mario C? Without Mario I don't think they would have gotten over the hump in the 90s.

[Documad]

Just think of how many bands have gotten in, that went through different line-up's.

And all the old and new band members seem to get in inducted. Even the dead ones. For instance, all of the Rolling Stones got inducted, not just whatever the then current line up was. Mick Taylor was on stage. And they'll often have the mom or daughter of the dead ones making speeches. And Heartbreakers had old and new bass players on stage at the same time. This is why I'm wondering if the most current sidemen in G&R will stand on the stage with Slash. I wonder what the inductees get anyhow. I assume the museum just says "Rolling Stones" at whatever exhibit and there might be photos of them over some years? Does it really list all the people individually? Did the Stones just let Mick Taylor stand on stage at the ceremony or is his name listed someplace as a member of the band? So many questions! :p

But Hurricane was never a "Beastie Boy." Neither is Money Mark. I'm sure the guys will thank their DJs and their side musicians in their acceptance speeches though. (Hurricane has a point that hip hop doesn't fit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pattern neatly and could lead to questions, but as much as I would like to see MMM get an award, it's been crystal clear who "Beastie Boys" were for all these years.)

[Micodin]

This theory of logic dictates that everyone that had something to do with the B-Boys in any capacity deserves a award.

Kate Schellenbach and John Berry were past members.

Rick Rubin, Doctor Dré, DJ Hurricane, MMM have all DJ'd for them.

Money Mark, Eric Bobo, AWOL, James Bradley, Jr., Art Oliva, Juanito Vazquez, Q-Tip, Biz Markie, Eugene Gore, etc... has played on the albums and performed live with them.

Dust Brothers, Mario C produced 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th albums.

Where does it stop? Did Hurricane contribute more than Money Mark? Who is to say?

Awards for everyone!

[DIGI]

....and Alfredo.

[Sir SkratchaLot]

This theory of logic dictates that everyone that had something to do with the B-Boys in any capacity deserves a award.

Kate Schellenbach and John Berry were past members.

Rick Rubin, Doctor Dré, DJ Hurricane, MMM have all DJ'd for them.

Money Mark, Eric Bobo, AWOL, James Bradley, Jr., Art Oliva, Juanito Vazquez, Q-Tip, Biz Markie, Eugene Gore, etc... has played on the albums and performed live with them.

Dust Brothers, Mario C produced 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th albums.

Where does it stop? Did Hurricane contribute more than Money Mark? Who is to say?

Awards for everyone!

I don't think that's his theory though. His theory is that DJs are integral parts of hip hop "bands". It's like giving an award to the vocalist and ignoring the band. The problem, in Hurricane's case, is that he wasn't as integral as far as the albums were concerned as a lot of DJs. He's got a good point, it's just that he's not a good poster child for that point.

[cj hood]

technically Hurra & MMM should be honored as well, but since they don't show up in the studio til post production {if at all} (unlike most most hiphop dj's) then its understandable.

[Guy Incognito]

If he was still their dj then he has a point. A DJ/hype man maybe should be recognised but he isnt in the group anymore.They are getting honoured for the whole 25 years and yes he made a significant contribution for some of that. But not all. they have managed to survive and propser without him. Its harsh but the three boys are the driving force. Am i right in saying a lot of the dj stuff was done by adrock for the actual albums?

BEsides, rather than a trophy, if the boys gave him a shout out on the night then wouldnt that be enough? Obviously if they do it now its gonna fall slightly flat.

[M|X|Y]

agreed, Hurra and Mark and Mario and AWOL and Mike in that order.. (y)

(maaaaybe Fredo too)


Def the first group there... those dudes were all key in their own ways

[Micodin]

I don't think that's his theory though

I meant the theory that the people on this post was chiming in, not Hurricane's.

It happens...

[Micodin]

etc...

....and Alfredo.

Dig it.

[Brother McDuff]

What a whiner. To compare his contributions to the bboys to what Flavor Flav was to Public Enemy, or Jam Master Jay was to Run DMC, or even what Spinderella was to Salt-n-Pepa is a sheer joke.

Wow, you wrote one hook on one song in your pajamas at 2 in the morning; let me organize the parade immediately :confused:. Fact is, if Hurra was a real member of the group, he'd of been right there in the studio with the rest of the group making Sure Shot, not at home sleeping.

There's no doubt he played a role, and for a long time, but let's be serious, Hurricane was 100% replacable (as we saw). Mike, Adam, and Adam are not.

If anyone were to deserve inclusion it would be Mario or Mark, but even that wouldn't quite make sense. Consider yourself lucky to have been part of something special and stop crying, Hurra.(n)

[JoLovesMCA]

Metallica brought their former bassist on stage to accept with them. Would be cool if Beasties did that, and I mean just bring on stage all of the ones who played an essential role in helping define their career. Or just a thanks in the speech is cool too. It's up to them. It's their honor.

If Hurricane is expecting to be inducted along with them then he is a bit delusional. I love him but come on!

[M|X|Y]

What a whiner.

That's way too easy to say.

What would be the harm of giving some credit, maybe even a little spotlight?

[Micodin]

It's like when you win the lottery. Everyone you haven't talked to or seen in the past couple decades wants a slice.

You win an award and everyone wants recognition.

Odd, that's only Hurricane out of the vast supporting cast of the B-Boys that is talking to the press about it.

[M|X|Y]

He's not anybody or everybody.

Though, (arguably) he may've been replacable, he did his piece.

Ain't nothing wrong with wanting a little recognition, is there?

[pm0ney]

It's nothing I have ever thought about, but now that its brought to my attention, I actually do think Hurricane has a point. And for my money, the hook on Sure Shot is better than all the little scratch-interludes on TT5B put together. :)


Bring out the Hurra and give him a trophy.

[abbott]

poor hurricane, try to be thankful for what you got.

[Brother McDuff]

i aint sayin a "thank you" isn't in order by any means. that's a given. he's certainly included on that list. but a trophy or a place in the hall? please.

[Micodin]

i aint sayin a "thank you" isn't in order by any means. that's a given. he's certainly included on that list. but a trophy or a place in the hall? please.

co-sign

He was their 2nd best DJ and wrote a hook. The band is Adam, Adam & Mike. Why he or anyone else thinks he's entitled to anything more than a shout out is out of their lane.

[bigfatlove06]

What a whiner. To compare his contributions to the bboys to what Flavor Flav was to Public Enemy, or Jam Master Jay was to Run DMC, or even what Spinderella was to Salt-n-Pepa is a sheer joke.

Wow, you wrote one hook on one song in your pajamas at 2 in the morning; let me organize the parade immediately :confused:. Fact is, if Hurra was a real member of the group, he'd of been right there in the studio with the rest of the group making Sure Shot, not at home sleeping.

There's no doubt he played a role, and for a long time, but let's be serious, Hurricane was 100% replacable (as we saw). Mike, Adam, and Adam are not.

If anyone were to deserve inclusion it would be Mario or Mark, but even that wouldn't quite make sense. Consider yourself lucky to have been part of something special and stop crying, Hurra.(n)

This... exactly... I would take his award away for fucking up all of the otherwise cool instrumental live versions with his bullshit sound effects, and high pitched screaming over tracks like Pow and In 3's.

[beasties#1fan]

Ahhh, i dont know. i think its kind of cheesy of Hurricane to pop in and want attention, out of nowhere after all these years, knowing they have MMM....:confused:

[Kid Presentable]

He is absolutely, 100% right, and deserves at least some recognition.

[Guy Incognito]

I think his point about the role of the dj and that some havent got any recognition is a fair one. I think in the past there was a misunderstaning of the importance of that role. However, the fact is that he isnt in the band anymore, hasnt contributed on half their albums. as someone else said he isnt even first in the queue of other contibutors. He maybe deserves to be recongised along with them but a word not a trophy of his own.

Would i be right in saying that he only contributed on check your head and ill communication in a production sense. Everything else he did was at live shows? He's one of three dj's they had?

[Kid Presentable]

I think his point about the role of the dj and that some havent got any recognition is a fair one. I think in the past there was a misunderstaning of the importance of that role. However, the fact is that he isnt in the band anymore, hasnt contributed on half their albums. as someone else said he isnt even first in the queue of other contibutors. He maybe deserves to be recongised along with them but a word not a trophy of his own.

Would i be right in saying that he only contributed on check your head and ill communication in a production sense. Everything else he did was at live shows? He's one of three dj's they had?

He did none of the cuts on any albums, so no you wouldn't be right. He came up with the hook on Sure Shot and bizarrely has a writing credit for 3 MCs and 1 DJ.

[Guy Incognito]

that does shock me, i thought at the time of cyh and ic there would have been a lot of live band jam sessions where he would have been involved as another pair of hands.

3 mc's and one dj has always struck me as a really old idea, maybe there are primitive versions knocking about where he dj'd. maybe they decided to revisit when mike came on board

[Kid Presentable]

that does shock me, i thought at the time of cyh and ic there would have been a lot of live band jam sessions where he would have been involved as another pair of hands.

3 mc's and one dj has always struck me as a really old idea, maybe there are primitive versions knocking about where he dj'd. maybe they decided to revisit when mike came on board

He was involved in jam stuff (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1SXxE2sQnc) during IC and would have had to rehearse those awful raps he used to spit over POW. So he was like a band member, yeah, but not a band member.

The 3 MCs thing was probably something as little and simple as a routine he came up with that was never used until that point. It pretty much points to the hook, in my opinion.

I think his point is valid, studio presence aside. He was on the road with them for fucking ages, and when you balance up the time they spent on the road with the time they spent recording I'd consider his contribution to their live persona to be pretty significant in terms of being a member. Just what I think, though.

[Guy Incognito]

i like that clip.

it just sounds like he's gone the wrong way about it. i suppose a bit depends how he was questioned about it.

I think he will get a mention, that should be enough. music shouldnt be about trophies.

i think the hall of fame is taken waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too seriously across the pond.

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

I feel Hurricane, Mario C, BoBo, Money Mark, Alfredo, AWOL, Mix Master and such deserve a thank you, but let's be honest the Beastie Boys are Mike, Adam, and Adam and it's up to them to bring these people with them to the ceremony, or thank.

Sure Hurricane has credits on Sure Shot, but on that Q-Tip has credit on Get it Together, and I'm sure a handful of other guest, and others have credit too. Do they all deserve to be inducted?

[Brother McDuff]

I think his point is valid, studio presence aside. He was on the road with them for fucking ages, and when you balance up the time they spent on the road with the time they spent recording I'd consider his contribution to their live persona to be pretty significant in terms of being a member. Just what I think, though.

in that capacity though, he's simply a musician for hire. albeit a valued friend and part of the crew, but a replaceable hired gun. i mean, does Elvis' live bassist of 20 years deserve to go into the hall with him, or Zappa's saxophonist, or Prince's backup singers? Where do you draw the line? shit, the Wailers didn't even get in when Bob Marley was inducted, and Hurricane is complaining? imagine how many other "fringe" members of classic groups that contributed far more to their associated acts than Hurricane did for the bboys that would in turn deserve inclusion were Hurra to receive an honor. a thank you is quite suitable IMO, but beyond that, dude is coming off mad desperate for recognition.

its all a matter of opinion though, of course. and as said before, the hall really is on some bullshit anyhow. its all politics.

judging art, HA! :rolleyes:

[dave790]

I agree with that (i.e. McDuff). You have to draw the line somewhere. Next Adrock will get his own nomination for 'discovering' LL. Hurricane was happy to take the opportunity to DJ live for the Beasties, he went up for awards with them at the time, he got his due and credit when it mattered. It's not like he's entitled to royalties from future releases or anything, he's not a member. People contribute to songs as guests, or produce records, or DJ for the Beasties live. Both parties stand to benefit from that, but in terms of honouring an act for their achievements and output over a period of time, the band members themselves are the only ones who really deserve their 'place.'

A nod and thank you towards some of the key collaborators from the Beasties is quite enough, but I imagine most of those allies know that 1) the Beastie Boys will already hold them in gratitude, and 2) their own career likely benefited from Beastie-involvement. So Hurricane, pipe the fuck down.

[LuciferHam]

Itd be cool if he appeared at the show. I say definitely recognise him. What would the band be without all their supporting crew.

[Guy Incognito]

but thats exactly it. Maybe thier crew should get recongition but he isnt asking for anybody else who might deserve it to get a trophy as well. just sounds really bitter

[pm0ney]

Cant Hear Ya would have been a great fuckin hook on a track. I make no apologies about being a big fan of Hurricane. I love what MixMasterMike brings to the live shows, but Hurra was their guy during by far their best era. If Mike gets a trophy then Hurricane should get one.

[Brother McDuff]

If Mike gets a trophy then Hurricane should get one.

I wholeheartedly agree with this.

But Mixmaster doesn't deserve a trophy any more or less than Hurricane does. (but at least he's not complaining about it, right?) :p

[pip07]

If MMM never replaced Hurricane then this would make sense.

[brooklyndust]

What about the Biz? He has contributed to songs just as much as the Hurra.

I think that if you say you deserve an award, then you don't deserve an award.

I'm sure proper respects would have been paid. But as Incognito mentioned earlier, if they give him a shout out now, it's gonna fall slightly flat. It will seem forced and not genuine.

[Jay Stone]

Mike is great and everything, his scratches are so technical. But Hurra was the man. His scratching had more soul. Just listen to their liv version of the New Style over the Catch a Groove beat. Yea he screwed up live sometimes but sp has Mike. Hurra's problem was thinking he could leave the group to do that album with all the guest MCs like it was gonna be huge, and it did nothing (except give us Kickin Wicked Rhymes...)

[Micodin]

Hurra was cool and all, but comparing him to one of the greatest that ever stepped behind the turntables? That's a laugh!

Hurra as a DJ in the LTI days was good, but no JMJ.

Hurra as a DJ in the CYH & IC years used a DAT machine and a turntable. He also screamed unnecessary on the mic and played some really annoying sounds, buzzers and samples that echoed forever.

MMM was the logical choice for the group to go in a new direction for HN and beyond.

[pesto pizza]

What a whiner. To compare his contributions to the bboys to what Flavor Flav was to Public Enemy, or Jam Master Jay was to Run DMC, or even what Spinderella was to Salt-n-Pepa is a sheer joke.

Wow, you wrote one hook on one song in your pajamas at 2 in the morning; let me organize the parade immediately :confused:. Fact is, if Hurra was a real member of the group, he'd of been right there in the studio with the rest of the group making Sure Shot, not at home sleeping.

There's no doubt he played a role, and for a long time, but let's be serious, Hurricane was 100% replacable (as we saw). Mike, Adam, and Adam are not.

If anyone were to deserve inclusion it would be Mario or Mark, but even that wouldn't quite make sense. Consider yourself lucky to have been part of something special and stop crying, Hurra.(n)

SPOT ON,COULD'NT AGREE MORE

[ClarenceAlabama]

Mike is great and everything, his scratches are so technical. But Hurra was the man. His scratching had more soul. Just listen to their liv version of the New Style over the Catch a Groove beat. Yea he screwed up live sometimes but sp has Mike. Hurra's problem was thinking he could leave the group to do that album with all the guest MCs like it was gonna be huge, and it did nothing (except give us Kickin Wicked Rhymes...)

Hurricane had a falling out with Mike D over the way his solo albums were handled on Grand Royal. He wasn't happy with Mike's business approach. Yauch wasn't a fan of Hurra's gangsta lyrics. This was during the early to mid 90's. Hurricane was only close to Adrock. I'm guessing he was voted out of the group 2 to 1.

Adrock's worst rapping performance of his career was on Kickin Wicked Rhymes. He should give Hurra a shout out during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony just to make up for that song.

[Kid Presentable]

Adrock's worst rapping performance of his career was on Kickin Wicked Rhymes. He should give Hurra a shout out during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony just to make up for that song.

Your opinion is wrong.

[ClarenceAlabama]

Your opinion is wrong.

What would you consider Adrock's worst Rap performance?

I'm the biggest Adrock fan in the world and I'd consider Kickin Wicked Rhymes his worst with Spam coming in a close second.

[dave790]

Shitty throwaway Hurricane songs either way...

[Kid Presentable]

Alive, Shazam, Crawlspace, IAWGM

[ClarenceAlabama]

Alive, Shazam, Crawlspace, IAWGM

I had forgotten about IAWGM. I guess we can agree on that.

[dave790]

That's no reason to get hysterica!

[DJ Pioneer]

I'm onboard with the majority of people here. Hurricane was definitely a part of the group on tour and added to the live shows. He was a good friend to them obviously, but he was never a full part of the band. He didn't write the lyrics (other than his contribution to Sure Shot?), he didn't perform the lyrics, he didn't play the music, he didn't edit the music...I mean he wasn't involved in the creative process much at all.

He was their DJ for a good decade, but he didn't produce the songs or do much of the scratching on them either. That's the difference with guys like Eric B. and Jam Master Jay who were wholly involved in the song-writing and song-creation process in their groups.

[DJ Pioneer]

Shitty throwaway Hurricane songs either way...

Eh, Hurra's first album on Grand Royal wasn't too bad. I had that one. He definitely had a unique style. The music really wasn't that bad. It's just that when you get older, the "gangsta" lyrics sound pretty ridiculous.
Here's "Japanese Eyes," the "hit" from his 2nd album: http://youtu.be/Q-S81iBYCnI

[Brother McDuff]

lest we forget adrocks shabby "stick'em up" verse as well (n)

[DJ Pioneer]

lest we forget adrocks shabby "stick'em up" verse as well (n)

Yeah...here's the CB4 Soundtrack version's lyrics:

One to the three to the motherfuckin' two
and you don't know what I'ma do
that's because you're new but
I got the kaya to make you feel higher
So say what you want you motherfuckin' liar
Don't mean to boast I don't mean to brag but I got the grab bag
Of funky shit you wish you had
But tt's the pace that we gotta pick up so stickem up

[Kid Presentable]

I loved the Stick Em Up verse when it first dropped. (y)

[ClarenceAlabama]

I loved Stick em Up and Four Fly Guys. Adrock was on fire on Four Fly Guys... "Cocaine Crew say blow!!!" (y)

http://youtu.be/kHuvnzhc010

[JoLovesMCA]

I like Stick em Up and I love Adrock's lyrics. That was my favorite Adrock era. :cool: He could have been repeating the words boiled fish and it would have sounded tight to my ears.

[MCScoobyT]

Here's to hoping he doesn't (or does) go 'Blondie' on the Boys and MMM at the awards ceremony ;)

[Brother McDuff]

for some reason the bboys only sound good as a unit to me, and/or over their own beats. i can't think of any guest spots of theirs where i was like "damn, that was fuckin dope". their style and content is so fresh when it's self-contained and over the appropriate bboy production, but when you hear them juxtaposed on track with a more traditional emcee (i.e. nas, de la soul), or over a more straightforward beat (remixes aside), things just don't seem to gel for me. sounds funny. The Q-Tip joint is the exception because Tip switched up his style to match theirs, I feel. Their sound is just that unique unto them I guess.

that's just me though.

[beasties#1fan]

I loved Stick em Up and Four Fly Guys. Adrock was on fire on Four Fly Guys... "Cocaine Crew say blow!!!" (y)

http://youtu.be/kHuvnzhc010

SAME!!! Adrock MADE the song Stick em up.
Before you run your mouth like you think your bragging go brush yo teeth cause you got the stink dragon!!

[Kid Presentable]

for some reason the bboys only sound good as a unit to me, and/or over their own beats.

You're excluding Paul's Boutique from this, I gather. I know they worked on some of the beats.

EDIT:Pedantry, I know. You mean on their own songs, right?

EDIT EDIT: Man there is nothing good about my reply. (n)

[Brother McDuff]

haha, yeah, LTI and PB are certainly exempt. plus this was their pre-collab days anyhow.

[fonky pizza]

I loooove Stick Em Up!!(y)

The live version is even better, so powerful!(y)(y)


Then I bought as a present the 2nd Album of the Hurra and it was completely different..it kinda sucked.

[dave790]

I don't know, I thought Spam was okay.

[beasties#1fan]

I loooove Stick Em Up!!(y)

The live version is even better, so powerful!(y)(y)


Then I bought as a present the 2nd Album of the Hurra and it was completely different..it kinda sucked.
i want the live version!!!:eek::eek:

[bigfatlove06]

i want the live version!!!:eek::eek:

$5.99 plus shipping!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130550161143

[ClarenceAlabama]

I loooove Stick Em Up!!(y)

The live version is even better, so powerful!(y)(y)


Then I bought as a present the 2nd Album of the Hurra and it was completely different..it kinda sucked.

The first time I heard Stick Em Up was during the 92 tour before it was released. It was one of the highlights of the show. Adrock was jumping around like a mad man.

Hurra's second album was definitely a disappointment. The only good song was Japanese Eyes and that's the only one Adrock worked on with him.

Hurra's third album was OK, it had some good songs on there. Kickin Wicked Rhymes was an OK song because of Black Thought's verse. Adrock failed to deliver on that song.

[beasties#1fan]

$5.99 plus shipping!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130550161143

Hey thanks! Is there a CD, or just vinyl

[pm0ney]

That's no reason to get hysterica!

::cringe::


BY FAR the worst period of their careers.

[bigfatlove06]

Hey thanks! Is there a CD, or just vinyl

With the live version, only a vinyl.

[beasties#1fan]

With the live version, only a vinyl.

Oh okay, thanks yo

[LuciferHam]

Alive, Shazam, Crawlspace, IAWGM

...three of my favourite Beastie tracks (not so much Shazam). IAWGM is kinda awesome contrary to popular opinion

[fonky pizza]

i want the live version!!!:eek::eek:

I think I found it on here.

[fonky pizza]

The first time I heard Stick Em Up was during the 92 tour before it was released. It was one of the highlights of the show. Adrock was jumping around like a mad man.

Hurra's second album was definitely a disappointment. The only good song was Japanese Eyes and that's the only one Adrock worked on with him.

Hurra's third album was OK, it had some good songs on there. Kickin Wicked Rhymes was an OK song because of Black Thought's verse. Adrock failed to deliver on that song.

Wow! must have been great to hear it live!!

I don't think I listened to the 3rd album, I always liked Hurricane anyway(y)

[Nunas]

I THINK HE DESERVE A TROPHY WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT? HE DID NOT SAY INDUCT HIM FROM WHAT I SAW AND YES WHEN THEY INDUCTED BOB MARLEY THEY COULD HAVE ATLEAST GIVEN THE WAILERS SOME TROPHIES OR PLAQUES. DJ HURRICANE PUT IN A LOT OF HOURS AND SWEAT AND HE WAS WITH THEM BEFORE THEY WAS BIG...... PERIOD GIVE THE HURRA IS PROPS DON'T HATE...So what you guys think of this?

While the Beastie Boys will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, their long-time DJ feels that the Rock Hall of Fame is overlooking his role in the group’s success.

DJ Hurricane says the Rock Hall is snubbing DJ’s and hype men like himself and Flavor Flav, by not giving them their due recognition.
The DJ wants to bring to light the importance of supporting artists and their role in the success of their respective groups.
Despite the importance of the DJ and the hype man in a rapper’s live show and in the creation of music, many hip-hop fans often overlook their critical contributions.

According to DJ Hurricane, similar instances include DJ’s like DJ Spinderella (of Salt n’ Pepa) and Eric B (of Eric B and Rakim) and hype man Flavor Flav (of Public Enemy).

“That’s how it was back then. When you look at Jam Master Jay and Run DMC- Jay wasn’t under contract on the first 2 albums,” DJ Hurricane explained to AllHipHop.com in a statement.

According to Hurricane, in 1986 when the Beastie Boys were just gaining notoriety, they lost their original DJ amidst the Rasing Hell Tour, that featured Run D.M.C., LL Cool J and Whoodini.
The Beastie Boys went to Russell Simmons for help in finding a DJ, who in turn asked the late Jam Master Jay, who recommended DJ Hurricane.

Despite the “white rapper” stigma that DJ Hurricane says the Beastie Boys carried, DJ Hurricane went on to complete the rest of the tour and eventually became their permanent DJ.

DJ Hurricane would go on to tour with The Beastie Boys for the next 13 years, until 1999 when they officially parted ways.
Hurricane asserts that he wasn’t just a DJ for the Beastie Boys, but a more integral member, who received songwriting credit for the hit single, “Sure Shot.”

In a 1999 interview with The Beastie Boys, Adam “Ad Rock” Horovitz acknowledged Hurricane’s role in creating the “Sure Shot” track.
“We woke him up maybe around two a.m. And from bed he came up with the chorus and did it over the phone,” Ad Rock said.

“Ten months out of the year- I was on the road,” recalled DJ Hurricane.

“And when you pull up the archive- I’m there. All I want is recognition, not money. A trophy would be correct; like a team that wins a Super Bowl; everyone gets a ring.”

http://allhiphop.com/2012/01/26/dj-hurricane-of-beastie-boys-says-rock-hall-is-neglecting-the-dj/

[fonky pizza]

I THINK HE DESERVE A TROPHY WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT? HE DID NOT SAY INDUCT HIM FROM WHAT I SAW AND YES WHEN THEY INDUCTED BOB MARLEY THEY COULD HAVE ATLEAST GIVEN THE WAILERS SOME TROPHIES OR PLAQUES. DJ HURRICANE PUT IN A LOT OF HOURS AND SWEAT AND HE WAS WITH THEM BEFORE THEY WAS BIG...... PERIOD GIVE THE HURRA IS PROPS DON'T HATE...

Hell Yeah!(y)

Fuck Ceremonies! It's organized hypocrisy!

[M|X|Y]

I THINK HE DESERVE A TROPHY WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT? HE DID NOT SAY INDUCT HIM FROM WHAT I SAW AND YES WHEN THEY INDUCTED BOB MARLEY THEY COULD HAVE ATLEAST GIVEN THE WAILERS SOME TROPHIES OR PLAQUES. DJ HURRICANE PUT IN A LOT OF HOURS AND SWEAT AND HE WAS WITH THEM BEFORE THEY WAS BIG...... PERIOD GIVE THE HURRA IS PROPS DON'T HATE...


whodat?

[LaFrezney]

woh woh woh very disrespectful for hurra to drop names like Eric B Flavor Flav Whoodini Russell Simmons Jam Master Jay - to even suggest that he should considered to be remembered as a dj is very , very wrong > he could not dj > thus he could not dj live > and further more he could not be trusted to NOT FUCK UP THE LIVE SHOW - it was horrible -

Hurricane got fired cus he sucked. PERIOD. They let him down easy - EVEN > helped him drop his solo effort - EVEN > gave him live stage time - cus the Beasties are cool > Hurricane is a fuckin loser - if you see him? spit on him - NOW The beastie boys can't be dissed cus they got the sickest dj in the world - MMM > hell > even money mark and alfredo deserve to be in the hall of fame.... hurricane does not >

*please go in my history and read more about how passionate I am about this subject > cus I furthermore feel that MMM needs more props
> hurra deserves NONE~

but back to the topic at hand? > hurricane sucked so bad > he had to go > and MMM elevated them into the future and made them timeless

> the fact that hurricane almost derailed - quit arguably - the best musical group in history? >

hurricane SHOULD'VE been tied down and used as a pissing post at the Beasties Rock n' Roll induction ceremony

then he would've actually > been remembered



> sorta ?






















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[pip07]

I THINK HE DESERVE A TROPHY WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT? HE DID NOT SAY INDUCT HIM FROM WHAT I SAW AND YES WHEN THEY INDUCTED BOB MARLEY THEY COULD HAVE ATLEAST GIVEN THE WAILERS SOME TROPHIES OR PLAQUES. DJ HURRICANE PUT IN A LOT OF HOURS AND SWEAT AND HE WAS WITH THEM BEFORE THEY WAS BIG...... PERIOD GIVE THE HURRA IS PROPS DON'T HATE...

welcome to the boards, hurricane (y)

[singletone]

If this was an award for an album he worked on then yes he should get a trophy. But this is a life-time achievement award and he's been out of the band for over a decade. Should he get recognition of some kind? Yes, but that just needs to come from the Beastie Boys as they thank everyone who contributed to their success over the years in whatever way they choose to do so. Unfortunately, Hurra went public with this first so now anyway in which they thank him will either be viewed as: a) Doing it just because he said something; or b) Not nearly enough recognition unless he's on stage getting a trophy. Keep that shit in-house Hurra and talk to your boys in private. Going public with your beef isn't very classy.

[Brother McDuff]

was never really a fan anyhow. his cuts were always questionable, plus any interview I've ever seen him in he seems like he's got a bad attitude (apparently this is no coincidence). that's just me though.

[DJ Pioneer]

> the fact that hurricane almost derailed - quit arguably - the best musical group in history? >

>

Why do you say that Hurricane almost derailed the Beastie Boys? Was he not showing up for shows? Was he playing the wrong instrumentals? I honestly never knew why they parted ways. I figured Hurra was arrogant and wanted to be in the limelight, like he thought he could make a go of it on his own. I'm sure he liked collecting a nice paycheck for all those years with the BBoys though...

Don't get me wrong, I love Mix Master Mike. I think he added a new dimension to the band. One of the best all-time hires.

[dave790]

One of the best all-time hires.

Yep. I think parallel with Hello Nasty's success as an album, the Beasties as a live force really became unstoppable. The whole in the round thing was fairly unique and a brilliant idea, their back catalogue had grown to allow an even more diverse and stellar set, and they had a new DJ who unquestionably brought, ahem, another dimension to their live show. Great hire.

[Brother McDuff]

Don't get me wrong, I love Mix Master Mike. I think he added a new dimension to the band. One of the best all-time hires.



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