damn... since he passed I've been watching countless interviews, etc of him, and with each one I learn more and more about this cat. And am more and more impressed. I wish I could have learned what a legend he was and given him heartbeat props while he was still here with us
His the bridge between P Funk and. and G Funk! Shock G is the Hip Hop version pf George Clinton with the musicoan title, its no wonder. he work with prince! He naturally funky!, don't fake the funk are you nose would grow! Facts 100
AMAZINGLY WELL STATED!!! He did SOOO much, for SOOO many different things & people!! Just an amazingly talented musician, persona, front man, activist & possibly his best attribute was his ability to be A GREAT human being in all aspects!! The thought of hip-hop without Shock & Idk if our beloved culture would be nearly as advanced, would have SMASHED barriers that it has & have to wonder If we would have gotten the blessing of Pac!! On a side note, I wish the mainstream would possibly put people like Shock on a pedestal, basically give them there DUE flowers while legends like him are still here! I think Shock kind of preferred to lay low & I've never heard a bad thing said about him. His contributions are ENDLESS. A TRUE blessing & double with Pac.
He was very talented and a great story teller. I'm listening to a lot of his interviews. RIP Shock G. Gone to soon. We are losing a lot of great talent. ❤🙏❤
Mannn.. His passing REALLY F'd me up!. So full of Life an Knowledge, he is someone i could've listen to talk all day. He was only two year's older than me but damn he had more time, Much more time. May you Rest Easy my brother 🕊🙏🏾🙏🏾
You and me both. I'd thought about him the day before. He's 13 years older than me and this was a death that really shook me- particularly because I knew he wouldn't be publicly eulogized the way he deserved. It legit still hurts. I hope our brother got to see, feel and know how much he's loved. Peace to him wherever he is. 🙌🏿❤
Straight up phenomenal talent, brilliance, and a good good man. Met him in Oakland at Chicken Waffles restaurant in Jack London Square. We had an early morning breakfast and the power went out and a table full of us had toast and beverages. He paid🤗. I'll never forget your talent and kindness. RIP and thank you for your spirit, music, and your joy you brought to so many of your fans.
Right on for finding this interview. Shock G was a great Artist and its a huge loss to his family, friends, fans and the Bay Area and Tampa Bay This is a really good interview thank you for sharing. Shows he is more then what's being posted as just Tupac's friend or for the Humpty Hump song. Much respect Kim from the Bay Area
This is the best interview ever from a hip hop producer! If he was still alive, since he was already here in the area all these years, he could've been teaching hip hop classes right along with Play! I like how he explained the different techniques of scratching. I knew djs had different styles but he broke it down! RIP Shock G ❤💐
funny cause I dont. I always had mad love for Shock G and even bought his albums just to have his music in the past few years. I wasnt even born when he came up. Fuck new school
We can be selfish//prideful or just simply taking advantage of people as if we know they’ll be here tomorrow not really thinking it could be their last day of life. We’re so quick to say “see u tomorrow, get back with you sometime next week” etc whatever the case just assuming we all have “tomorrow” availability. Unfortunately it’s what we do even without thinking. When death happens we’re in total disbelief and it’s a shock to our souls, but it happens.🤷♀️
@@RteeAlvarez very true words...lost a great mate last year...grew up since primary school....spoke to him on the phone the night before...then getting a phonecall from his brother the next day saying he's died in his sleep...44...mental..
Interviews like this should be in the Smithsonian...#RIPSHOCKG My NY brother..were this rap n hip hop started started from no one could deny NY was the wick that lit that fire..
@@JauMillennia34NY or Tampa big deal he's from the east coast...how many people that live in Florida are from NY 90%..btw I'm talking about where rap /hip hop started from..
@@skullsplit #Facts NY The Birthplace And We Technically East Coast(From Down South To UpTop).But 90% Really Brus? More Like 15% (& Tell Your NY BroThers To STay They Ass Up There,We DonT WanT Them lol)
This is actually really good. I am going to share it. This guy is great at telling stories and he goes and branches off....Dude I love when he does the Big nose Rapper....that was so cool
Lots of gems on this interview! Here are my highlights: 1:35-Islamic origins of name "Shah G" --> "Shock G" 5:02-Shock G's trademark DJ'ing technique 6:02-Sample of Shock G's DJ crew's backspinning scratch style to "Dance to the Drummer's Beat" 7:01-Backspinning to Chic "Good Times" 7:15-Purpose behind juggling DJ technique 8:10-Evolution and purpose to scratching, example of Zapp "More Bounce to the Ounce" 8:40-Comparing West Coast hip-hop "twirping" (chirping) scratching DJ technique 14:42-Introduced to Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh "Ladi Dadi"
This is the interview Vlad probably wishes he had, Shock G is truly an original hip hop forfarther from the roots even though he wasnt broadly reckognised until the late 80s to early 90s. No wonder he had so much soul and creatiivty, he was active as a teen from that 70s cloth of music
Damn this Kat was too cool. I really enjoyed this video. His stories are so interesting. Love how he broke down scratching.....chirp chirp...too funny. Thanks for sharing this video. Wow we have Kenny and Slick Rick for helping him get back into Hip Hop..... 👏🏽
Wow, this is so dope. Who knew....we actually had something in common. We both grew up in the same areas except it was reversed. Im from NY and spent 2 years of HS in Tampa. Most of my days were in Far Rock and that part of Long Island. Wow, what a great story as he was part of when all the pioneers started. Great story. RIP🕊️.
This brother here had a sharp mind and was full of knowledge. SHOCK G was a real musician I’m glad I got a chance to see him and 2-pac both in Albany,Ga in concert. This Dude had some good conversations and knew how to tell them. SHOCK WAS A COOL BROTHER HE WILL BE MISSED BUT HIS MUSIC WILL STAY HERE AS LONG AS THIS WORLD IS STILL HERE ......real talk Rip my Brother 100%
My god i love this dude..he seemed so genuine..loving..and loved everyone ..what a good guy..wish i couldve met him...brilliant man..much respect for him...rest easy..
Perhaps I'll meet Shock G in another life🎼🎵🎶😌I could watch and listen to him talk for hours. To be carefree and living life as you please. I love it. So much knowledge and wisdom coming from him. It's like sitting around a campfire and grandpa says "okay gather around children. I have a story to tell you". You're sitting there with your legs crossed elbows on your knees and hands on your cheeks taking in every word being said. Listening closely and looking at him in amazement like wow, you did all that?
Amazing story teller, musician, producer, multiple artist ,wonderful human being every time he spoke I listen he always had lessons he can learn you. Very intelligent well rounded full of life and wisdom.he will be missed rest Peacefully Shock G 🙏🏾
Thank you so much for this! His passing really hurt my feelings. I wish we'd gotten a memoir and audiobook. Glad he got to perform will OG George Clinton n 'em. He didn't get his flowers. He honored Kenny K (Kenneth Waters) here repped Pac- both gone in the 90s, but never received credit for all his creativity even as he remembered and celebrated predecessors & contemporaries. Blessings, bruh... wherever you are. You were and are loved and appreciated ❤🙌🏿
I was living in Oakland in the 90s it was about Digital Underground Too Short MC Hammer Toni Toni Toni, E 40. Yukmouth, Dru Down, Envouge, SheilaE,,,just to name a few, good times good vibes
What is funny, Shock G loved Burger King's food.... Now we all know why... Last time we were with him we hit a BK drive through..... he tried the veggie burger... LOL No lie!!
Shock G I don't want believe this but Some how I have to you will always Be Sadly missed Shock G left us way to soon he's style like no other Hands down much Respect now you Rest Well Gregory Jacobs B.K.A. Shock G😔😭.
I had to chance to meet Shock G on a few occasions he was a good dude talented and creative he made me bring out my best and I'm not done I'm actually the same age as Shock G RIP G...
When I was little back in the 90s, I didn’t know that was him in 2pacs I get around video. I always knew him as the Humpty that got busy in the Burger King bathroom 😂😂😂
Great talented black kings original of everything he had soul was very talented and gifted. Had his own styles of music and dressing. Had a heart of gold legendary legends never die. They just goes to a better place to live with God in his heavenly kingdom to rest up and be they selfs.
A legend ahead of his time.. Made me feel proud of being from Tampa, I was 12 when packets came out.. literally stayed with me since n taught me so much as a little hip hop head in Tampa, n as an only child, shy, scholed on the ladies.. May he rest in peace, and his soul evolve well.. perhaps we here from him again and be blessed with his genius. RIP Kenny K as well.. wish I had my 88.5 cassettes from the day 😉
This dude had a beautiful spirit.
damn... since he passed I've been watching countless interviews, etc of him, and with each one I learn more and more about this cat. And am more and more impressed. I wish I could have learned what a legend he was and given him heartbeat props while he was still here with us
Hope his professional peers and others give him a celebrated send off as they did DMX.
Angela,b,j, very sadden bless, have Avery bless, and safe,2021😎😍
He play the role as a rapper Pooh shiesty
same
I didn’t even know. Either I’ve been on another planet, or his transition didn’t get much publicity. He’s a legend!
His analogy comparing DJ scratching to dribbling a basketball is simply brilliant and on point. Sad we lost him so young. RIP Shock G
Agree!!! I'm sitting here listening with a smile on my face, in Awe at what I'm hearing..
He is simply incredible!!
reminds me of another interview of him where he compared the crazy stuff they do with cars in the Bay to breakdancing. that blew my mind
@@richhomiechef Oo, link by chance?
@@MsAdreaL nah sorry. this was years ago, probably on a blog that doesn't exist anymore :(
@@richhomiechef Gotcha. 🥺 I'll just imagine it.lol I know it was dope..
It blows my mind to know Humpty produced Pac! Shock is a genius! RIP
Super creative man that could do anything with his voice.
SHOCK G! The only kat that can make it look normal to wear 2 hats! What a kool ass dude!!
With a wig
He had a one of a kind sense of humor.
@Bob Sacamano They both hella Hyphy!!
@ButtahCup Del!ght That was probably his plan :)
@@ssherrierable
🤣🤣🤣🤣
The man who helped Tupac, underrated but never gave up. Shock G!
Thank You Shock G For Discovering 2pac
He is an incredible story teller. Very engaging. RIP Shock G, a super talent.
Whoever thumbs down....GTFOH! This was a great interview! Hands down!
Thank you, it blows my mind that someone would give it a thumbs down... Trolls!!
Splendid Interview !!!
What A Beautiful Mind! Rest easy Greg.
He was only 15 or 16 in 1978, yet he knew so much about the art.
There is no way you could ever deny his genius.
His the bridge between P Funk and. and G Funk! Shock G is the Hip Hop version pf George Clinton with the musicoan title, its no wonder. he work with prince! He naturally funky!, don't fake the funk are you nose would grow! Facts 100
@@waligibson240 ✨🤘🏽✨
🎯🎯🎯🎯
Very very special....sad hes gone....LEGEND
AMAZINGLY WELL STATED!!! He did SOOO much, for SOOO many different things & people!! Just an amazingly talented musician, persona, front man, activist & possibly his best attribute was his ability to be A GREAT human being in all aspects!! The thought of hip-hop without Shock & Idk if our beloved culture would be nearly as advanced, would have SMASHED barriers that it has & have to wonder If we would have gotten the blessing of Pac!! On a side note, I wish the mainstream would possibly put people like Shock on a pedestal, basically give them there DUE flowers while legends like him are still here! I think Shock kind of preferred to lay low & I've never heard a bad thing said about him. His contributions are ENDLESS. A TRUE blessing & double with Pac.
I am suprise that Shock G was not cast in any movies because he has so many difference characters that he can pull from.
He had a cameo in “Nothing but Trouble” with Digital Underground and Tupac.
He also had a cameo in Who's the man with Dr. Dre and Ed lover.
I wish someone made one about him a biopic
dude just gave a hip hop history lesson great story teller super creative guy
He was very talented and a great story teller. I'm listening to a lot of his interviews. RIP Shock G. Gone to soon. We are losing a lot of great talent. ❤🙏❤
Yes, we really losing a lot of our greats!😢😢😢
*Wow, it's had to find a Shock G interview like this, we need part 2!*
Mannn.. His passing REALLY F'd me up!. So full of Life an Knowledge, he is someone i could've listen to talk all day. He was only two year's older than me but damn he had more time, Much more time. May you Rest Easy my brother 🕊🙏🏾🙏🏾
You and me both. I'd thought about him the day before. He's 13 years older than me and this was a death that really shook me- particularly because I knew he wouldn't be publicly eulogized the way he deserved. It legit still hurts. I hope our brother got to see, feel and know how much he's loved. Peace to him wherever he is. 🙌🏿❤
Dude had some beautiful energy
full of energy intelligence creativity charisma and music....obviously lived his life to the full
Straight up phenomenal talent, brilliance, and a good good man. Met him in Oakland at Chicken Waffles restaurant in Jack London Square. We had an early morning breakfast and the power went out and a table full of us had toast and beverages. He paid🤗. I'll never forget your talent and kindness. RIP and thank you for your spirit, music, and your joy you brought to so many of your fans.
Right on for finding this interview. Shock G was a great Artist and its a huge loss to his family, friends, fans and the Bay Area and Tampa Bay
This is a really good interview thank you for sharing. Shows he is more then what's being posted as just Tupac's friend or for the Humpty Hump song. Much respect Kim from the Bay Area
His story made me so sad. I am so sad that his demons were unconquered because he had a special light. Rest in Peace, Love, and Light beautiful man.
Finally, an interview just about him. The interviewer focused on him and not Pac. His story alone was interesting enough.
This man is a GREAT story teller. I never knew he grew up in Tampa as well.
We need a movie on the life of Shock G, A book on his life ! Something! I wish he got into podcast before he passed.
Yessssss
This is the best interview ever from a hip hop producer! If he was still alive, since he was already here in the area all these years, he could've been teaching hip hop classes right along with Play! I like how he explained the different techniques of scratching. I knew djs had different styles but he broke it down! RIP Shock G ❤💐
Why do we appreciate beautiful souls once they leave us
funny cause I dont. I always had mad love for Shock G and even bought his albums just to have his music in the past few years. I wasnt even born when he came up. Fuck new school
Great question!!!
We can be selfish//prideful or just simply taking advantage of people as if we know they’ll be here tomorrow not really thinking it could be their last day of life. We’re so quick to say “see u tomorrow, get back with you sometime next week” etc whatever the case just assuming we all have “tomorrow” availability. Unfortunately it’s what we do even without thinking. When death happens we’re in total disbelief and it’s a shock to our souls, but it happens.🤷♀️
Human nature is a bittersweet thing......some things just can't be explained
@@RteeAlvarez very true words...lost a great mate last year...grew up since primary school....spoke to him on the phone the night before...then getting a phonecall from his brother the next day saying he's died in his sleep...44...mental..
Interviews like this should be in the Smithsonian...#RIPSHOCKG My NY brother..were this rap n hip hop started started from no one could deny NY was the wick that lit that fire..
Did U NoT JusT Hear The Man Say He From Tampa lol Not NY
@@JauMillennia34NY or Tampa big deal he's from the east coast...how many people that live in Florida are from NY 90%..btw I'm talking about where rap /hip hop started from..
@@skullsplit #Facts NY The Birthplace And We Technically East Coast(From Down South To UpTop).But 90% Really Brus? More Like 15% (& Tell Your NY BroThers To STay They Ass Up There,We DonT WanT Them lol)
They should put a pair of "Humpty's nose and glasses" in the Smithsonian right next to Tupac's exhibit
@@JauMillennia34 you sound like a herb lmao don’t want us there Kuz we everybody else does. Lmao
Such an insightful interview...Slick rick got him back into hip hop... Thank you for posting. RIP Shock G... Him and Tupac are together now. 😢🙏
Such a beautiful spirit and so so special. Rest in eternal peace ♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😘🔥
Dude was under rated as a artist and producer Rest n Heaven i kno Pac has a spot for u in the heavens booth
This is actually really good. I am going to share it. This guy is great at telling stories and he goes and branches off....Dude I love when he does the Big nose Rapper....that was so cool
Lots of gems on this interview! Here are my highlights:
1:35-Islamic origins of name "Shah G" --> "Shock G"
5:02-Shock G's trademark DJ'ing technique
6:02-Sample of Shock G's DJ crew's backspinning scratch style to "Dance to the Drummer's Beat"
7:01-Backspinning to Chic "Good Times"
7:15-Purpose behind juggling DJ technique
8:10-Evolution and purpose to scratching, example of Zapp "More Bounce to the Ounce"
8:40-Comparing West Coast hip-hop "twirping" (chirping) scratching DJ technique
14:42-Introduced to Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh "Ladi Dadi"
This is the interview Vlad probably wishes he had, Shock G is truly an original hip hop forfarther from the roots even though he wasnt broadly reckognised until the late 80s to early 90s. No wonder he had so much soul and creatiivty, he was active as a teen from that 70s cloth of music
Shock G.'s stories are Beautiful and absolutely authentic.
That's exactly how it goes.
Shock had a lot of information and he knew exactly what he was talking about. That is very RARE amongst a lot of rappers in the game.
Damn this Kat was too cool. I really enjoyed this video. His stories are so interesting. Love how he broke down scratching.....chirp chirp...too funny. Thanks for sharing this video. Wow we have Kenny and Slick Rick for helping him get back into Hip Hop..... 👏🏽
Oh I lost my grills ! Lol 😂
Legend , the man !
Fly high Shock G 🙏💯
Great interview! We need that part 2.
Wow... so👏🏼much👏🏼knowledge 👏🏼
RIP-Funk
Wow, this is so dope. Who knew....we actually had something in common. We both grew up in the same areas except it was reversed. Im from NY and spent 2 years of HS in Tampa. Most of my days were in Far Rock and that part of Long Island. Wow, what a great story as he was part of when all the pioneers started. Great story. RIP🕊️.
The rest in peace at the end got me.😥
This brother here had a sharp mind and was full of knowledge. SHOCK G was a real musician I’m glad I got a chance to see him and 2-pac both in Albany,Ga in concert. This Dude had some good conversations and knew how to tell them. SHOCK WAS A COOL BROTHER HE WILL BE MISSED BUT HIS MUSIC WILL STAY HERE AS LONG AS THIS WORLD IS STILL HERE ......real talk Rip my Brother 100%
I cant get enough of you my friend. We love you because you're beautiful . RIP Big Brother .
Thank you'll for the interview... RIP Big Brother Shock
My god i love this dude..he seemed so genuine..loving..and loved everyone ..what a good guy..wish i couldve met him...brilliant man..much respect for him...rest easy..
The one and only origin story interview thats out there, thank you for sharing, he was my all time favorite
Same here from Brazil
It's wild how much he influenced Mac Dre! 🗣️ The Thizzle Dance is a evolved Humpty Dance 🤯 RIP Humpty #RIPMacDre
Dope interview...Letting the legend speak...lost him too soon... incredible talent!!! Peace!
Perhaps I'll meet Shock G in another life🎼🎵🎶😌I could watch and listen to him talk for hours. To be carefree and living life as you please. I love it. So much knowledge and wisdom coming from him. It's like sitting around a campfire and grandpa says "okay gather around children. I have a story to tell you". You're sitting there with your legs crossed elbows on your knees and hands on your cheeks taking in every word being said. Listening closely and looking at him in amazement like wow, you did all that?
Very nice looking guy.
Thank you for this. So much passion. RIP Shock G.
SMART MAN...🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Shock made the mixing, all make sense...still blessing us from beyond!
Amazing story teller, musician, producer, multiple artist ,wonderful human being every time he spoke I listen he always had lessons he can learn you. Very intelligent well rounded full of life and wisdom.he will be missed rest Peacefully Shock G 🙏🏾
I absolutely love this! Thank you for this treat.
Man. I could listen to him all day. Never knew how legit Shock was. RIP
He was a musical genius!! Dam RIP Buttafly aka Shock G!
Patiently waiting for part 2! RIP Shock G the great!
thank u so much for sharing! anxiously awaiting part 2!
Thanks for sharing this gem.
Aw man 😢😢 beautiful soul , beautiful man ❤️
Legend...godbless.....he was in my eyes the creator of being 3 people.....amazing amazing talent....godbless shock,hump and the piano....👊💥
Music appreciation to the fullest. Amazing 🥲
Shock G is real / cool / and Always Educational.
RIP SHOCK G !
I saw Digital Underground in 98’. Still to this day the best show I ever saw.
Wow I'm honored to have met him and Kenny K. RIP to both
thank you for this.
What a treasure! Thanks for uploading this
Real Hip Hopper. RIP Shock G
That was a beautiful interview. May God Rest 🙏 his Soul.
Thank u for this Rest In Peace my G
Wow! Who would have known he was around pretty much at the beginning of hip hop!
I know so crazy!
Well he was 57 years old when he passed, so that would make sense
Ppl late to the game.
Thank you so much for this! His passing really hurt my feelings. I wish we'd gotten a memoir and audiobook. Glad he got to perform will OG George Clinton n 'em. He didn't get his flowers. He honored Kenny K (Kenneth Waters) here repped Pac- both gone in the 90s, but never received credit for all his creativity even as he remembered and celebrated predecessors & contemporaries. Blessings, bruh... wherever you are. You were and are loved and appreciated ❤🙌🏿
Kenny K was a good friend of mine...he would always talk about Shock G. Both super talented and gone way too soon🙏🏽🖤
I was living in Oakland in the 90s it was about Digital Underground Too Short MC Hammer Toni Toni Toni, E 40. Yukmouth, Dru Down, Envouge, SheilaE,,,just to name a few, good times good vibes
This hit me way harder than X. Such an original playa and so smart and chill.
😂 he’s always in some sort of character rest easy 🕊💕💐
What knowledge, i really hope they do a movie on his life story. A major figure!!
Brother had a great spirit, rest well brother
This was awesome. He was awesome! Hip Hop
Damn, i finally understand what djs do! Thanks, Shock. Rip.
What such a talented individual, we know Tupac learned a lot from him
I love this interview . I see that humpty hump character was paying homage to slick rick
Wow Shock dropping real game on Dj scene and how it worked back in the day. RIP Shock MF ing G
I once got busy in a Burger King bathroom. Rest in peace 🙏
What is funny, Shock G loved Burger King's food.... Now we all know why... Last time we were with him we hit a BK drive through..... he tried the veggie burger... LOL No lie!!
@@TampaBayNightLifeTV
Lol
Shock G I don't want believe this but Some how I have to you will always Be Sadly missed Shock G left us way to soon he's style like no other Hands down much Respect now you Rest Well Gregory Jacobs B.K.A. Shock G😔😭.
I’m 57 years old.
R.I.P. Shock G
Me too....... :-(
@@TampaBayNightLifeTV R.l.P shock G👃🏾🎶🎹🎤💙🕊️💝🙏🏾lol🙏🏾🕊️💝✉️🖤💚❤️
Legend period. Much love Champ RIP!!!
I had to chance to meet Shock G on a few occasions he was a good dude talented and creative he made me bring out my best and I'm not done I'm actually the same age as Shock G RIP G...
Mmmmmaan! EXCELLENT interview!!!!!!!!!!
Glad to have spent some time with you Greg when you were in the Bay Area....
When I was little back in the 90s, I didn’t know that was him in 2pacs I get around video. I always knew him as the Humpty that got busy in the Burger King bathroom 😂😂😂
Really looking forward to part two!
Breaking down the science of DJ-ing and emceeing ! What an ambassador ❤. RIP Shock !
Great talented black kings original of everything he had soul was very talented and gifted. Had his own styles of music and dressing. Had a heart of gold legendary legends never die. They just goes to a better place to live with God in his heavenly kingdom to rest up and be they selfs.
this man beatboxing skill is next level but more important his understanding of music is amazing. His ability to teach or break it down is genius.
looking forward to parts 2 & 3.....
he goes so deep in rap culture !!! a tru rap culture soldier !!!!!!!!!
A legend ahead of his time..
Made me feel proud of being from Tampa, I was 12 when packets came out.. literally stayed with me since n taught me so much as a little hip hop head in Tampa, n as an only child, shy, scholed on the ladies..
May he rest in peace, and his soul evolve well.. perhaps we here from him again and be blessed with his genius.
RIP Kenny K as well.. wish I had my 88.5 cassettes from the day 😉