Come Back Swinging
Motion Man
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1993 Stepsun Records
While probably best known for his collabos with the legendary Kool Keith, some of Motion Man's strongest material has arrived via his solo efforts. Way back in 1993, this single made noise in the Bay Area and beyond due to solid, catchy production from The Wake Up Show's King Tech and Joe Quixx, playful lyrics, creative wordplay, and enviable mic presence. There's also a high-power remix of Mo' Like Flows On on another, even more rare 12", but I'll save that trinket for some other time.
These days, Motion Man can still be found roaming the byways of the Bay, most often alongside super-producer Kutmasta Kurt, who was responsible for Motion's last two major projects, Masters Of Illusion , and Motion's solo debut Clearing the Field. Word is that a new album is in store for this year, with appearances by Too Short, Gift of Gab (of Blackalicious), and Kool Keith, among others.
4 Comments:
It's Motion Man on the left.... It's Motion Man on the right.... Andy, You done did it man. Watch your email. I get the feeling alot of the overseas collectors will hit you up for the vinyl. and also Hiphop heads who finally find out about this song. Both got alot of mixtape and college play. Sickness from Motion... He's one of my favorite MC's and not only because Ive ate tacos with him on East 14th in Oakland.... You ever peep his album? that thing is crazy. The skit with Motion's GF's brother is funny. Respect Andy.
It's funny, because in many ways this was a really cutting edge 12" with the style and energy Motion Man had, but in others it already sounded dated in '93. Maybe it's the invisible hand of Prince Paul reaching out from 3 Feet High and Rising to add a little flavor that creates that feeling. Regardless, MM was never really able to step out of Keith's shadow.
I never really got what the fuss was about with Motion Man, but then I didn't get Menelik either so Kool Keith sidekicks aren't my big thing.
Those two tracks are the shit though. Props on posting something geniunely forgotten and undervalued, thats what its all about. Peace.
Hello i'm french I have already masters of illusion it's make me break my head on my table I love the songs that made motion man & kool keith togather I have also ultramagnetic mc's 1993 the four horseman I knew how kool keith use his skillz at that time but I never heard something of motion man in 1993 I think it is great can you help me to listen this 2 songs my adresse extrafixomic@hotmail.com & extrafixomic.skyblog.com owwwwwwwww!!
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