If this interview was 4 hours I would’ve watched . Amazing stuff . I love how the camera isn’t framed exactly how it should be. It feels natural. He’s an interesting guy.
RIP Greg.. I was there in the early days in Berkeley & Oakland Ca with Jimmy"Chopmaster J" Dright and Shock G before Money B, DJ Fuze, Tupac and the other cast of characters. Those were some great times before the money and fame. And when the money and fame came those were some special times too.
@@alansmithee3236 You not knowing the Bay Area music scene, especially back then. These entertainers were not hollywood, well most of them wern't. It was a open scene, all you had to do was pull up. Go look at those old videos... entire neighborhoods in the background. Wasn't a big deal bumpin' into any of them. And for as big as the Bay Area is, its interconnected so its not surprising when you run across them casts of characters. And if you were really out there in the mix, you have dozens of stories about run ins with all those music camps. Dangerous Music, Sick wit it, Digital, No Limit, Filmoe folks, Santa Rosa people. Those were special times indeed. I get a chuckle how the media treatment and industry make some of these cats look. But to me some of them is that faded dude at the function sleeping on the couch... Point is, most these most entertainers in the Bay Area are approachable and regular people you run into all the time. Might even be extended fam.
RIP Shock. There’s a clip from ‘Thug Angel’ where he discusses the different ways MC’s used their voices in music that made them unique. Slick Rick, Nas, Biggie, Pac were all examples he referred to. Such an interesting man to listen to. Hopefully there’s a part 2 to this, thanks Nelson!
Much love to Shock G! RIP. Used to see him randomly around Tampa, especially Ybor. Many thanks to Nelson George for being a phenomenal music historian.
Shock G was always down to earth and this cat was the truth and he did help bring P Funk to the mainstream, dug the versatility and imo Shock G never got his just due. Respect Nelson George on this one, props
Rest In Power Greg Jacobs/Shock G. I didn't know he was from here Tampa, until I went Downtown to River Walk, and found a permanent dedication to him in the art district next to the Straz Center. Then two months later his untimely death happened, gone way to soon.
It's videos like this that makes UA-cam a blessing. I just wish the video was 5 hours long I want to know it all. Digital Underground was an enigma to us on the East Coast. Also, all my favorite artists and producers were P-Funk influenced E Sermon, Redman, Keith Murray, PMD etc... When Hip Hop lost the funk it went downhil.
Years ago I worked at a spot in Oakland where they stored the "giant head" I used to walk past it daily. An iconic piece but they couldn't give that thing away it was so massive. I wonder what ever happened to it. This is gold btw. Respect and thanks!
This was soo ill! Much appreciated. Luv from New Zealand. Didn't even realise he had passed until reading comments... Hard to believe, as he seems so on point. RIP Legend
Music will take a lot out of you. Move smart, health is...stealth...not wealth, I'm switching it. When you move silently? (stealth); you have more time to take care of yourself. Have more people in your pockets (music industry), you will lose sight, start smoking, drugs, liquor, pills, all that junk.....move smart. REST UP SHOCK 🔥
Wow man…Thanks for releasing this…First time I’ve heard Shock talk about his own story…Any interviews I’ve heard with him is him answering questions about Pac.
Nelson George , i almost forgot you tnx for this intervieuw; i still listen to Digital Underground and everything related.This man is a musical genius...aways liked your outspoken word on mysic Nelson George👏
What a quality interview by some true Funkateers. I love the fact that broman Shock G was just really trying to give p funk its due... back in 85. To me, P funk was the blackest music that we ever created. And it was instantly cosmic because it hits you in your nose area. That's the reason why we call it a "funky." It's because it had the physiological response of making us not only turn up our nose but squint our eyes in the exact same area where the third eye was. That's what makes it a cosmic groove, instantly a cosmic groove.
Word up! All these years and I never knew dat Shock was from NewYork. And check it, ...the Moment Shock said it, I immediately started hearing his NewYork accent. It was right there in front of our face all that time hidden in plain sight. R.I.P. Shock G !
I had sex packets on tape in grade school. As a kid I was so enamoured with how edgy it felt to me and that the album was super diverse with different styles. They weren’t just a “rap group”. I can’t believe I sat and watched this whole thing. If it was longer I’d have kept watching. Shock seems like the coolest dude to have around. His personal style here is so dope. Rest in power my man.
RIP Shock. When I was around 19 my friends and I would follow these club promoters called 7-Oasis and I remember when they had Digital Underground at the Hollywood Palladium. Those was the days.
Much love to Shock G and Tupac Amaru Shakur ❤❤RIP They were amazing in Digital Underground and played in a hilarious film called Nothing But Trouble with Demi Moore and Chevy Chase back in the day. They were unique....
They go lengths to capture clean sound and this upload has obviously the camera track and not the external mic 😂 I see the spirit of Shock G permeates everything
If you read the description you'd know that this was the B roll camera. Basically a back up. I don't have the A camera access right now. Thought the context was worth sharing. Feel free not to watch any other footage or just listen to the sound. Your call.
@@021881mt and you completely forgot Let's work, Uptown, I wanna be your lover, D.M.S.R., Private Joy, Head, and Controversy. Controversy was a hit on the radio and I heard that they played it at some of the clubs back in the day.
@@021881mt and you completely forgot Let's work, Uptown, Private Joy, I wanna be your lover, Sexy dancer, D.M.S.R., and Controversy. Controversy was a hit on the radio because I heard that they played it at some of the clubs back in the day.
Man, when I was young and I first saw Humpty Hump, I was disappointed when I found out him and Shock G was the same person! I remember arguing with my partner, about how they wasn’t the same person😁🤣 Rest Easy 🕊️🕯️🙏🏿
Finally!
Somebody willing to talk to Shock G in depth about Shock G!
Brilliant dude
Rest in power 🙏🏿
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If this interview was 4 hours I would’ve watched . Amazing stuff . I love how the camera isn’t framed exactly how it should be. It feels natural. He’s an interesting guy.
RIP Greg.. I was there in the early days in Berkeley & Oakland Ca with Jimmy"Chopmaster J" Dright and Shock G before Money B, DJ Fuze, Tupac and the other cast of characters. Those were some great times before the money and fame. And when the money and fame came those were some special times too.
Please share the stories! We need more Shock info!🙏🏾
Liar
@@alansmithee3236 Why would I have any reason to lie fam? I have early pictures and recordings to prove it. FACTS
Worded so accurately with facts I totally agree before the characters.
@@alansmithee3236 You not knowing the Bay Area music scene, especially back then. These entertainers were not hollywood, well most of them wern't. It was a open scene, all you had to do was pull up. Go look at those old videos... entire neighborhoods in the background. Wasn't a big deal bumpin' into any of them. And for as big as the Bay Area is, its interconnected so its not surprising when you run across them casts of characters. And if you were really out there in the mix, you have dozens of stories about run ins with all those music camps. Dangerous Music, Sick wit it, Digital, No Limit, Filmoe folks, Santa Rosa people. Those were special times indeed. I get a chuckle how the media treatment and industry make some of these cats look. But to me some of them is that faded dude at the function sleeping on the couch... Point is, most these most entertainers in the Bay Area are approachable and regular people you run into all the time. Might even be extended fam.
One of the most creative brothers to ever do music. I put shock G in the same spotlight as roger t. George c. sly, and Edwin birdsong
Shock reminds me of a Prince quote
"a strong spirit transcends rules" ●(+>
RIP Shock. There’s a clip from ‘Thug Angel’ where he discusses the different ways MC’s used their voices in music that made them unique. Slick Rick, Nas, Biggie, Pac were all examples he referred to. Such an interesting man to listen to. Hopefully there’s a part 2 to this, thanks Nelson!
I bought the that DVD lol .
Much love to Shock G! RIP. Used to see him randomly around Tampa, especially Ybor. Many thanks to Nelson George for being a phenomenal music historian.
Shock G was always down to earth and this cat was the truth and he did help bring P Funk to the mainstream, dug the versatility and imo Shock G never got his just due. Respect Nelson George on this one, props
Rest In Power Greg Jacobs/Shock G. I didn't know he was from here Tampa, until I went Downtown to River Walk, and found a permanent dedication to him in the art district next to the Straz Center. Then two months later his untimely death happened, gone way to soon.
Damn, King. I'm reminded of how much the world missed out on when you left..
Rest easy. 🕊 🎹 👑🎤
Shock was a master story teller. Please release the rest! Thank you for dropping this
It's videos like this that makes UA-cam a blessing. I just wish the video was 5 hours long I want to know it all. Digital Underground was an enigma to us on the East Coast. Also, all my favorite artists and producers were P-Funk influenced E Sermon, Redman, Keith Murray, PMD etc... When Hip Hop lost the funk it went downhil.
Another amazing artist & human being who died tragically too young. CALIFORNIA LOVE 😎🎭✌️
𝕯𝖆𝖓𝖐𝖘
Nice upload never knew about his NYC roots before...
Years ago I worked at a spot in Oakland where they stored the "giant head" I used to walk past it daily. An iconic piece but they couldn't give that thing away it was so massive. I wonder what ever happened to it.
This is gold btw. Respect and thanks!
Pretty sure some rap museum took it in
Good looking out and favorite info
This was soo ill! Much appreciated. Luv from New Zealand. Didn't even realise he had passed until reading comments... Hard to believe, as he seems so on point. RIP Legend
Music will take a lot out of you. Move smart, health is...stealth...not wealth, I'm switching it. When you move silently? (stealth); you have more time to take care of yourself.
Have more people in your pockets (music industry), you will lose sight, start smoking, drugs, liquor, pills, all that junk.....move smart. REST UP SHOCK 🔥
For all we know it was a set up, js quite suspicious, he never struck me as an addict. A fenti overdose, c’mon
Wow man…Thanks for releasing this…First time I’ve heard Shock talk about his own story…Any interviews I’ve heard with him is him answering questions about Pac.
Best interview I’ve ever seen💪🏾never knew Shock had an East Coast upbringing..this shit is dope
I needed this. Thank you.
drop the full footage. dope material ! RIP Shock G!!!
Yes, drop it! ❤
Agreed!
Thank you @NelsonGeorge. 70’s baby. Child of both the Funk & Hip Hop. Shock G was the perfect combo of both. Miss him.
Dope interview. Rock and shock on G.
Dope. I enjoyed the build. May He Be Remembered In Perfection.
Nelson George , i almost forgot you tnx for this intervieuw; i still listen to Digital Underground and everything related.This man is a musical genius...aways liked your outspoken word on mysic Nelson George👏
We need the whole interview
Quality Content. Full of Good Game!!! Much Appreciated!!!
I love to just sit and listen to him
Shock 🕊🌹🎤
What a quality interview by some true Funkateers. I love the fact that broman Shock G was just really trying to give p funk its due... back in 85. To me, P funk was the blackest music that we ever created. And it was instantly cosmic because it hits you in your nose area. That's the reason why we call it a "funky."
It's because it had the physiological response of making us not only turn up our nose but squint our eyes in the exact same area where the third eye was. That's what makes it a cosmic groove, instantly a cosmic groove.
@@RohgishSun This dude was lyrically under-rated as a M.C.
Preach @@funkpill
I used to print up books of my poetry and sell them on Telegraph Ave in Berkeley Shock G would always buy my shit and give a pound
WOW. Nelson, we need more content. Thank you
@@PrivadaCigarClub more coming this weekend.
Daam. Thanks for posting Nelson. Never knew about the New York connect. ❤
Word up! All these years and I never knew dat Shock was from NewYork. And check it, ...the Moment Shock said it, I immediately started hearing his NewYork accent. It was right there in front of our face all that time hidden in plain sight. R.I.P. Shock G !
@@JanWynd Man what an interesting guy. Makes me sad he's no longer here.
What a smart cool guy. I enjoyed this.
I had sex packets on tape in grade school. As a kid I was so enamoured with how edgy it felt to me and that the album was super diverse with different styles. They weren’t just a “rap group”. I can’t believe I sat and watched this whole thing. If it was longer I’d have kept watching. Shock seems like the coolest dude to have around. His personal style here is so dope. Rest in power my man.
RIP Shock. When I was around 19 my friends and I would follow these club promoters called 7-Oasis and I remember when they had Digital Underground at the Hollywood Palladium. Those was the days.
R.I.P. Shock ❤ The Funk lives on
Shock looking just the same.Very cool.
Rest In Heaven Old Soul. 🙏❤️🕊
we Love you Greg!
I was already 20 + minutes into this and I realize this is Nelson George chamnel. Respect
Maaaaaaaaaaan, bless Shok G. This is a very good interview. Thanks
Still sorely missed. Original Funkateer in every sense.
Love shock! I was always so proud to have him as one of our own. Bay Area!
Shock G, real deep dude, RIP 😢💔, respect 💪💯.
R 🌹 P Shock g.
G should've had more interviews...
This dude was an amazing person and very mysterious at the same time...
Oh, and a musical genius...
RIP G 🤲🏽...
It’s crazy that there is very little coverage on funk music considering it’s impact in music history. At least in my lifetime.
Legendary 💯🙏🏾🌎
man i could listen to Shock G all day, he has such a relaxing voice. rip big homie :( hope yall have a blast in heaven
A true artist
Need to see more 👽🎱🖖🏽
Thanks for posting this Nelson George
Long Live Shock G!
Much love to Shock G and Tupac Amaru Shakur ❤❤RIP
They were amazing in Digital Underground and played in a hilarious film called Nothing But Trouble with Demi Moore and Chevy Chase back in the day. They were unique....
RIP KING LOVED all his music❤❤❤Beautiful Brother miss Digital Underground❤
What a raw cat man... Legendary 🙌🙌
This is so dope!
Genius Legend!!! R.I.P
Gratitude
This is GOLD 💪🏾❤️
Tampa's own! We miss you, Shock and Kenny K. Where can whole video be found? 🤘🏽🛸
@@keathkono3 working on digging it out.
@@nelsongeorge6539 please and thank you.
Yes, please and thank you!!!! ❤
Thanks for this.
Pure gold right here, RIP legend 🙏
aye..thanks for this interview, 12 yrs ago ehh
Good start but where's the rest of it?
I want to see the rest of
Real history right here ❤
COOL!
That shows alot of character saying he doesn’t wanna be the only one smoking during an interview
This cat was the blueprint to a lot. RIP to a real legend
I really miss this genius!!!
One of a kind-gone wayyyyyy too early!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow look at all the comments. Shock G stays on my mind too.
Thank you!
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn!!!
Salute 🫡 shock g was definitely ahead of his time musical genius rest in power 🙏
Listening to Shock is just like have a conversation with one of the homies
They go lengths to capture clean sound and this upload has obviously the camera track and not the external mic 😂 I see the spirit of Shock G permeates everything
Laney College in the 80s was a vibe>>>
Please tell me there is a part 2, 3 etc...!
@nelsongeorge6539 Thank you for this piece. These interviews help me to not miss Shock's presence as much some days.
RIP SHOCK G!!! yall shoulda had a tripod for the cam fam damnnn loolll
If you read the description you'd know that this was the B roll camera. Basically a back up. I don't have the A camera access right now. Thought the context was worth sharing. Feel free not to watch any other footage or just listen to the sound. Your call.
@@nelsongeorge6539 it was sarcastic bro i wasnt that serious😂😂😂 thank you for the interview great job
"it's the state of mind" ❤️🙏
R.I.P SHOCK G 🕊️
29:55 prince de-emphasized the bass? well, a song like "when does cry" has no bassline, that's true, but prince was one of the funkiest bass players!
Is there a part 2?
Children of production, chocolate city , Bop Gun and mothership connection 🤘💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨
Fire 🔥 Side Chat 💬
SHOCK G RIP
Greatness
What do you mean Prince's catalogue is very, very processed but NOT RAW. ALL of his early records were RAW.
You got that. They either missed 1980-1981 or are just thinking about his first two albums. Controversy and Dirty Minds were raw as hell...
@@021881mt and you completely forgot Let's work, Uptown, I wanna be your lover, D.M.S.R., Private Joy, Head, and Controversy. Controversy was a hit on the radio and I heard that they played it at some of the clubs back in the day.
@@021881mt and you completely forgot Let's work, Uptown, Private Joy, I wanna be your lover, Sexy dancer, D.M.S.R., and Controversy. Controversy was a hit on the radio because I heard that they played it at some of the clubs back in the day.
Shock G 🎶❤️🙏🏽
🤘🏿🛸🤘🏿🛸🤘🏿🛸🤘🏿
Where can we find the rest of the interview?
Audio??
he was raised in Tampa .. its sad hump was stuck on ny so bad
RIP Shock G
I forgot he died from fentanyl smh rip
The first Devonte Swing. How does this guy look like this still before he passed? What does El Debarge and this dude eat nothing?
I thought the same thing. I wonder if Shock and Devante ever did a collab. Keyboard players make great music producers!
Rest In Peace!!!
Man, when I was young and I first saw Humpty Hump, I was disappointed when I found out him and Shock G was the same person! I remember arguing with my partner, about how they wasn’t the same person😁🤣 Rest Easy 🕊️🕯️🙏🏿
I miss Shock G