Episode 39 (Hour 1)

I have to start by saying that Heavy D was one of my favorite emcees growing up. I was lucky to get introduced to Hip Hop at a very young age so as I grew so did my Hip Hop palate. In 4th grade I remember my brother playing me Heavy D and the Boyz "Nike". At the time Nike was my favorite sneaker and everyone (i.e. Run DMC and ALL of Boston) gave Adidas love and no one was reppin' Nike. Forget Michael Jordan, Heavy D saved Nike from going under in the 80's, haha...(at least in my world). So when I heard the news of his passing I took it hard and immediately started going thru my vinyl and cassette tapes for old Heavy D bangers. Maybe he wasn't the hardest of hard or the most lyrically blazing emcee to come out but I can say he did three things consistently in my book. His music made me happy, it made me dance and it helped me appreciate the different flavors Hip Hop came in.

So Nitty Gritty Radio, with the help of Statik Selektah, send a Rest in Power to Dwight Myers, aka "Heavy D" with a "Nothin But Love (When They Reminisce Statik Selektah Blend/Remix) at the top of this Episode 39 Hour 1. Peaceful Journey.

Playlist:

Nothin But Love (When They Reminisce Statik Selektah Blend/Remix) - Heavy D. & The Boyz

Who Got The Props (Evil Dee's Deadly Mix) - Black Moon

On The DL - The Pharcyde

Jussumen (Pete Rock Remix) - Das Efx

P Is Still Free - KRS-One

Remember Me - Da Bush Babees

One's 4 Da Money - Shyheim

Freak The Sorceress - Gravediggaz

3-2-1 - Organized Konfusion

Glamour & Glitz - A Tribe Called Quest

Up Jump The Boogie - Redman