RIP Melvin Bliss x Synthetic Substitution
Melvin Bliss passed away today. The man is responsible for “Synthetic Substitution,” easily one of the greatest and most prolifically sampled records ever. The list of Hip-Hop songs that straight ganked the “Substitution” break is extensive, so I’ll include only a handful of my favorites (De La Soul, Public Enemy, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Ghostface Killah and Ultramagnetic MCs) below.
Worth noting, the great Bernard Purdie is the drummer on the record. A preview of a documentary Earl Holder and Peripheral Enterprises put together on Mr. Bliss after the vids. Rest In Peace.
Ol’ Dirty Bastard “Cuttin’ Headz” Produced by The RZA
De La Soul “Potholes In My Lawn” Produced by De La Soul & Prince Paul
Ghostface Killah “Mighty Healthy” Produced by Allah Mathematics
Ultramagnetic MCs “Ego Trippin’” Produced by Ced Gee and likely Paul C
Public Enemy Enemy “Don’t Believe Hype” Produced by The Bomb Squad
Melvin Bliss Documentary Trailer
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dope post.. only thing is biggie’s “unbelievable” is “impeach the president” not “synthetic substitution”… Rest In Power Melvin Bliss!!!
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Nice post fam. One note though, “Synthetic Substitution” wasn’t used on Biggie’s “Unbelievable”, it’s “Impeach The President” that Preemo used. Matter of fact, instead of posting the biggie song by preem, maybe post “Dwyck” by him. That was a sick use of “Synthetic Substitution” right there.
Anyway, respect for paying homage to Mr. Bliss’s song.
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Redman’s “Jam 4 U” = a personal fave
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