reggie44 (September 5, 2008 at 5:03 am)

My bad... allow me to clarify. Ralph's solo efforts had guys like Rick Marotta and Steve Gadd. If I implied that IM was on Ralph's work, that's not what I meant. I was referring to "Mardi Gras" specifically.

yulelovethebeats (September 4, 2008 at 10:39 pm)

You know, right after you made your comment, I listened to all of the IM cuts on BJ 1 and 2, as well as the SG cuts. Stuff like this has happened before(ascribing the wrong credit), intenionally and unintentionally. I will continue to investigate because you have piqued my interest. Buuut, your comment about IM(especially when he's not listed at all) on the Ralph Macdonald cuts, made me really say "What?!!" So now, I'm going to dissect those as well. Thanks for the insight.

reggie44 (September 4, 2008 at 3:33 pm)

Idris and Steve were both on this album. The drum sound isn't the same as Steve's, the snare was tighter and higher pitched... I say Idris and Ralph McDonald ("Jam On The Groove", "Calypso Breakdown") on the agogo bells (hi-lo cowbells). I've been wrong before, but my ears are usually good (30+ yrs musician/engineer/songwriter).

yulelovethebeats (September 3, 2008 at 8:24 pm)

Do you have proof that it is IM on this cut because on the album is says SG. It does have a SG feel to it.

JPVW2342 (September 2, 2008 at 12:02 am)

Dilla - A Day with the homies

ervakova (August 29, 2008 at 5:27 pm)

The very start reminds me so much of Gravediggaz Pass The shovel.. Could it be??

doctorbeepers (August 28, 2008 at 9:27 am)

OH YES BRING THAT BEAT

NighttimeVulture (August 27, 2008 at 1:11 am)

wow....where would my beloved hip hop be without sampling

caballerogroovy (August 24, 2008 at 8:09 pm)

Hermoso tema de Bob James, lo uso VH1 en los recuerdos del año 1977.Gracias!!!

eagled96 (August 19, 2008 at 9:16 pm)

pure genius. this music is so soothing! this has to be one of his finest tunes.