We’re gonna keep Foundation Fridays going with a brand new sample set. But I’m gonna be perfectly honest with you, I’m not familiar with this album at all. After a bit of research, I did learn that Real Live is the 1996 collaboration of K-Def and Larry-O. Apparently hailed by many as a true hip hop classic, The Turnaround: A Long Awaited Drama makes for an amazing sample set.
We can’t take credit for this set either. KevinNottingham.com reader Omey hit Thomas and I up and said he wanted to put this set together. He handed us the track/credits and we put our smack on it. And here it is. Thanks to Omey… and if anyone else wants to help contribute, we’ll take all the help we can get!
“I Love You For All Seasons” by The Fuzz
From the album The Fuzz (1971)
Sampled in “Intro”
Produced by K-Def
“Slaughter’s Theme” by James Brown
From the album Slaughter’s Big Rip Off (1973)
Sampled in “Pop The Trunk”
Produced by K-Def
“(Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below, We’re All Going to Go” by Curtis Mayfield
From the album Curtis (1970)
Sampled in “Pop The Trunk”
Produced by K-Def
“Survival of the Fittest” by Mobb Deep
From the album The Infamous (1995)
Sampled in “Pop The Trunk”
Produced by K-Def
“Can’t Wait” by Redman
From the album Dare is A Darkside (1994)
Sampled in “Pop The Trunk”
Produced by K-Def
“Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)” by Craig Mack
From the single “Flava In Ya Ear” (1994)
Sampled in “The Gimmicks”
Produced by K-Def
“Brawling Broads” by Roy Ayers
From the album Coffey (1973)
Sampled in “They Got Me”
Produced by K-Def
“Ain’t No Love in the Hear of the City” by Bobby Blue Bland
From the album The Dreamer (1974)
Sampled in “Ain’t No Love”
Produced by K-Def
“Nautilus” by Bob James
From the album One (1974)
Sampled in “Iceberg Slick”
Produced by K-Def
“I Need You Tonight” by Junior M.A.F.I.A
From the album Conspiracy (1995)
Sampled in “Iceberg Slick”
Produced by K-Def
“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” by Isaac Hayes
From the album … To Be Continued (1971)
Sampled in “Larry-O Meets Iceberg Slick”
Produced by Marley Marl & K-Def
“Ask Of You” by Raphael Saadiq
From the album Higher Learning Soundtrack (1995)
Interpolated “All I Ask Of You (Commin’ Thru)”
Produced by Marley Marl
“It’s Your Thing” by Lou Donaldson
From the album Hot Dog (1969)
Sampled in “The Turnaround” & “Day You Die”
Produced by K-Def
“Proud Of You” by Johnny Guitar Watson
From the album What the Hell Is This (1979)
Sampled in “The Turnaround”
Produced by K-Def
“Chief Rocka” by Lords Of The Underground
From the album Here Come The Lords (1993)
Sampled in “The Turnaround”
Produced by K-Def
“Terri’s Tune” by David Axelrod
From the album Strange Ladies (1977)
Sampled in “Trilogy Of Error”
Produced by K-Def
“It Ain’t Hard To Tell” by Nas
From the album Illmatic (1994)
Sampled in “Real Live Shit” & “Real Live Shit (Remix)”
Produced by K-Def
“Rainy Day In Centerville” by Ramsey Lewis
From the album The Piano Player (1972)
Sampled in “Crime Is Money”
Produced by K-Def
“Do What You Gotta Do” by Eddie Drennon & The B.B.S. Unlimited
From the album Collage (1975)
Sampled in “Money & Shows”
Produced by K-Def
“I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are)” by Grand Puba
From the album 2000 (1995)
Sampled in “Real Live Shit (Remix) (Outro)”
Produced by K-Def
“Double Barrel” by Dave and Ansel Collins
From the album Double Barrel (1971)
Sampled in “Real Live Shit (Remix) (Outro)”
Produced by K-Def
“Vapors” Biz Markie
From the album Goin’ Off (1988)
Sampled in “Real Live Shit (Remix) (Outro)”
Produced by K-Def
“Jazz (We’ve Got)” by A Tribe Called Quest
From the album The Low End Theory (1991)
Sampled in “Real Live Shit (Remix) (Outro)”
Produced by K-Def
“Just Rhymin’ With Biz” by Big Daddy Kane
From the album Long Live the Kane (1988)
Sampled in “Real Live Shit (Remix) (Outro)”
Produced by K-Def
“Escape” by Pete Rock and CL Smooth
From the album The Main Ingredient
Sampled in “Real Live Shit (Remix) (Outro)”
Produced by K-Def
“Live at the Barbecue” by Main Source
From the album Breaking Atoms (1991)
Sampled in “Real Live Shit (Remix) (Outro)”
Produced by K-Def
“4th Chamber” by GZA
From the album Liquid Swords (1995)
Sampled in “Real Live Shit (Remix) (Outro)”
Produced by K-Def
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I’m confident that our sets have not only shed some light on the production of albums – it’s also shed light on the albums themselves. Folks are often inclined to check out an album if the sample set is appealing. I’m curious to hear what The Turnaround is all about…
I really like this album!!! not to be slept on.
Yo Kev,this original album was a certified banger,just for the beats alone.Lyrically,it was ok,but the tracks were on some true 90’s boom bap ish.The Real Live Shit remix put the icing on the cake with the likes of cappadonna/ghostface killah/killa sin & lord tariq
OH MY GOD. This album was a banger. Like s.t.t.r.e.s.s. said production on this joint was crazy. One of the best ( and most slept on ) produced albums of the 90’s.
K def was so nice with the beats i wonder why cats never gave him his just due. He popped off with Da youngstas and lords of the underground but this album was his magnum opus. Brilliant production for real.
Peace to Omey, Kev and Thomas for this one.
YO, THIS ALBUM WAS CRIMINALLY SLEPT ON. IT CAME OUT DURING THE WHOLE “CUBAN LINX” ERA SO YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT LYRICALLY, BUT THE BEATS ARE CRAZY HOT EVEN TO THIS DAY.
I could recommend the No I.D. – black album as well, I guess it’s from the same period
yo, straight. i highly recommend copping this album where ever you see it. K was/ and still is a beast on the beats. he comes from under the tutalage of marley marl. Larry O i beleive was his cousin. nonetheless, dope solid album from beginning to end. get it! point blank period!
yo, straight up. i highly recommend copping this album where ever you see it. K was/ and still is a beast on the beats. he comes from under the tutalage of marley marl. Larry O i beleive was his cousin. nonetheless, dope solid album from beginning to end. get it! point blank period!
KEV! You GOTTA hear this album! The 1st single (Real Live Shit) was my shit when it came out eons ago and I myself came across the entire LP just last year, i STILL bump it to this day. Your life will be better off experiencing this album…that’s how serious it is lol! Props on da drop!!
Thanks Misery, I’m def gonna check this one out… I feel like I’m snoring hard!
This album is a hard to find banger . I had da chance 2 buy it like 2 months ago and it was only 15 euros (damn !!!). If u c it, don’t even hesitate to cop it cuz unless u a clown, u won’t be disappointed. Larry O is on point with da lyrics and K DEF is definilty a beast. it’s one of the most slept on / underated albums of all times . period.
for those who want a lil more insight on what kdef was doing when he made those beats…
http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=41097
K DEF was a great part og L.O.T.U.G. ’s success
this is one of the most slept on albums, i got it when it first dropped. all i need now is krsone return of the boom bap
K-DEF’S MASTERPIECE P-E-R-I-O-D
When Real life was on the Radio alot and the Video was brandnew, There was sooooo much dope music at that time. K-Def is definitely slept on, just like Buckwild & Ericksermon, PF Cuttin, Dj Spinna’s homeboy Jocmax, Some of the beats on the All City Metropolis Gold album… man….. I can keep going so Im gonna end it hahaha
There are A few Sample albums I have always wanted and this was one of them, and off the top…. Kwest the mad Lad’s 1st joint, Cella Dwellas 1st jawn, Wascals, etc…. hahahaa
Crime is money – Dope dope sample…..
aiight… Ill stop now
Peace Kevin!
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No Gimmicks samples Diana Ross Brown Baby/Save the Children from the album Touch Me In the Morning (1973).
K-Def is a beast. I remember jammin’ this in blockbuster when they let you listen to any disc in the store. By the time i got to “Money and shows” I dug in my pocket, took out 20 bones and proceeded to the register. Larry O wasn’t that impressive, but the tracks FAR outweighed any missteps on the mic. That dude should be considered a legend in the game.