5. Don't Scandalize Ours! (Part 1)

People's Distinctive Travels

In this episode we interview Strong Island Legend, Sugar Bear The Powerful Powerlord. Sit back as we delve into his story filled with rich Long Island Hip-Hop History.
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Show Notes...
0:32 - 2:52
Prologue. Ultramag7 & Overlord of Fresh reminisce on their interview with Sugar Bear and briefly describe the journey that you, the listener, are about to embark on.
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2:57 - 11:24
A very DISTINCTIVE intro. Much thanks to Hackensack Brewing for hosting us. They definitely have beer in MANY FLAVAS! Also, thanks to Sugar Bear for the interview and E. Richardson for providing us with video footage...(You can see this footage on the People's Distinctive Travels Instagram and YouTube page)
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11:25 - 15:23
Sugar Bear shares his early history detailing his love of music as a child. He explains how he learned to play instruments by ear and the generational divide within music.
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15:24 - 21:45
Sugar Bear shares his early musical influences, naming various artists from his formative years. Neighborhood bands in St. Albans Queens, New York City were very influential in his musical upbringing.
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21:46 - 26:09
Sugar Bear details early block parties and friends that influenced his Hip-Hop upbringing. He tells us of his love for early Hip-Hop groups such as Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5, Funky 4 Plus One More, The Treacherous 3 & The Cold Crush Brothers. Prepare yourself for LIVE EXCITEMENT.
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26:10 - 31:07
Sugar Bear shares his fondness for distinctive voices, harmony and lyricism in Hip-Hop. Just say ULTRA-STETSA-MAGNETIC! MAGNETIC!
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31:08 - 37:20
The story before the STORY. The roots of Sugar Bear's Long Island history continue with stories of SON OF BAZERK, PUBLIC ENEMY, WBAU (Adelphi College), THE BOMB SQUAD & ORIGINAL CONCEPT.
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37:21 - 40:32
Sugar Bear wets his whistle before telling us one of his earliest rhymes. Was Sugar Bear one of Hip-Hop's early ghostwriters???
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40:33 - 47:31
Overlord of Fresh does some quick math as Sugar Bear continues with his life story. We take a quick detour to Brooklyn where Sugar Bear details his run-ins with MC GLAMOROUS, TONY DICK (Gas Face Tony Dick!), SUGAR DICE & GRANDMASTER DEE (WHODINI).
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47:32 - 51:12
Back in Long Island. Sugar Bear shares witnessing Uptown Records and the Uptown's Kickin' It movement. Did you know that Sugar Bear was in the Heavy D & The Boyz "Mr. Big Stuff" video? Neither did we! Sugar Bear, the MASTER SNAPPER details how he learned to snap back while rolling with PUBLIC ENEMY.
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51:13 - 54:54
Sugar Bear describes running into GM Web D (X-Ray) and Paul Shabazz and the early creation of Don't Scandalize Mine.
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54:55 -57:55
The Next Plateau. The early beginnings of the record "Don't Scandalize Mine". Sugar Bear also reminisces about those who have passed away since the recording of his record.
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We hope you enjoyed this episode! Let us know! Be on the look out for Part 2!
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