Word up. Even the art of interviews is not the same compared to back then just like the art of rap. There are some good podcast shows and individuals that give great interviews but it's something about watching interviews with some of these legends that you pay more attention to because it's more down to earth and the wisdom, experiences that they share with the audience is refreshing to say the least.
Had Special Ed in High Rotation in my college days. Loved this guy. Note Special Education is also for the Gifted and Talented, not just those with learning challenges. Vlad, a person can have a head injury resulting in a learning challenge. This is why we have evolved from language and notions of retardation. You like sharing knowledge with us so here's my share to you. 😊
Flatbush, East Flatbush was crazy in the 1980s and 90s , Shower posse , untouchables in vandaveer, Church ave , New Kirk ave , Parkside,tennis court E.18st,..E.21st ..poison clan ,puma boys,pay hays,Renkers posse, RRC,the 90z crew,spanglers posse, v.i.p ,gullymon posse, Zoe,s etc🔥
The Bottomline, When These Guys Get Older As Men,Their Logical Mind Takes Over. Due To The Fact, They Have Been There Done That. Special Ed Had His Wake Up Call. He's Trying To Wake Up Others. The Black Youth Is Slowly In The Process Of Elimination. The Music Industry Is Very Deep On Many Levels. Thank You Special Ed. Hang In There My Brother. Getting Older Ain't No Joke.
He’s absolutely right about the special ed kids. I was considered gifted and was going to do high school work in 3rd grade. My moms didn’t have the bread to send me to the school. The next year they said I was add and had a behavioral problem put on ridlin and put in special ed. I dropped out in the 7th grade got my ged 12 years later and than got a bachelors with a 4.0 gpa the whole time.
I have a friend who took a chip or something from a computer keyboard and put it in his car amp and it worked, the dude can fix anything and found himself in special Ed all through school.
same here , I just only it was my dyslexic that had. Throw me off I was also considered begin gifted as well didn't found this out after HS.I've just learned how to teach myself and finding others ways its just take me time to caught up.
Great interview.... Glad to hear Ed speak. I grew up and lived blocks away from " The Dollar Cab Lab" and knew Ed both from the "VIP" (Vanderveer International Posse) members I knew from School that were in the "I got it made" video. (Shout out to Mark and Rhamel Garroway, Smore, and CR TONEY). Back to Ed, just a great and humble human being and a great representation of the strong West Indian roots in Flatbush Brooklyn.
I got questions: First, I thought you had it made… I thought every other month you got a brand new car? You had a little island of your very own? What about your dog, did he really have a solid gold bone? Sounds like people snatched all that 😂 (Perhaps THEY BOOSTED and THEY SHOPLIFTED 😂) Man, I have been on your music from jump street, never knew much about you the person, but I’m so glad you are the chill OG and happy to say I am a fan. ✌️
Special Ed is super dope. If you can find old Eminem, I mean really old tapes that are unreleased, his cadence sounds similar to Special Ed in parts. You can tell a young Marshall was listening to this legendary rapper. Cool interview for sure.
🤷🏿♂️ Cool, when I first heard Em (old em) me and my circle use to talk about . He later on spoke about how Ace was one of his major influences on an interview. It connected the dots for us.
Special Ed, “You got it made”, 1989, was my very first CD back in the day😂. I still knock his songs to this day… Think about it Come on, let’s move This dude was who I could identify with as a teen. He was the same age as me. He flow was TOP NOTCH. All them New York rapper, back then, had a major impression on cats, because it all was still new and growing. Special Ed is in my top five MC’s
@@criticalthought4910 oh my bad I didn’t realize it was you technique that clarifies everything🤦🏻 as you can tell. By my first comment this is obviously first interview I’ve ever seen in 44 years on this earth. Thank you for educating me. 🤦🏻 like I was saying previously they suck at interviews and talk about themselves to much. Vlad could have him is guest tell the most interesting story dying to be asked another question and his responses OK OK
Man Special Ed really was wise beyond his years. Got some money at 18 and bought 2 apartments with it. That was some really grownup adult thinking. Very smart.
Me too I was in love until my little brother grew up,got in trouble,went to juvie and came back looking just like him and ruined it for me 😫 but I still dig his music fer sure 👍🏾 🫡
SPECIAL ED??! ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY! SPECIAL ED WAS EVEN ONE OF THE BEST RAPPERS BACK IN DA DAY!! BIG RESPECT!!! THIS VIDEO IS A PLATINUM MOMENT. ONE LOVE!❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It was the late 80’s, I was in woodshop class at Frederick Douglass High in Baltimore; a kid in the class had a small boom box and played the first single from NWA. I knew from that point on hip hop was doomed. I knew we were doomed. So Special Ed is right and he is not the only one who has said this. The whole Nation of Islam has said this. I know none of those rappers would ever take on The Nation of Islam. NWA destroyed the African American community. Period! That’s why they received an award for doing so. No one on the east coast ever heard of a drive by shooting until those idiots spoke on it. Jerry Curl head destroyers.
I remember Ed wearing the Profile Records jacket at Erasmus Hall High School and rhyming in the hallways. Ed was a beast. Those were the days.We were flippin out when we first heard Ed's "Monster Jam" demo at Backspin's crib. On the demo, it was over the Al Green beat that he did "The Bush to on the Album. This was long before I met Ed. I said yo, this dude is gonna be the next cat to blow up!
Thank you Ed for speaking the truth about Big & Pac. I have been at the center of many of debates about that very same thing. I'm in my 50s and were present during that time and it is crazy how ppl can even begin to make those claims like the Kane's, KRSs, etc... didn't exist. Because of the continued push of that narrative between the two, kids almost 3 generations later, know who each of them are and no one else.
I still hate the fact that every interview ends up turning into a let’s talk about 2Pac. Can you just to the person you are interviewing and talk about just that person and turn that person’s interview into what about 2Pac
It’s criminal that this guy isn’t recognized Or talked about enough 🎤. He was an important figure in rap in the 80s and 90s. 👋
_Special ed was the one who introduced me to hip-hop, he was my favorite rapper of all time_
One of the best two hours spent listening to this man. Salute to Special ED..
To write the rhymes he wrote at his age was genius. Definitely a legend and original.
It's cool to see a hip-hop legend on VLAD TV.
Thank you, Special Ed.
This interview with SPECIAL ED is soooooo refreshing compared to today's rappers doing interviews tryna show how hard, street, opps etc
Word up. Even the art of interviews is not the same compared to back then just like the art of rap. There are some good podcast shows and individuals that give great interviews but it's something about watching interviews with some of these legends that you pay more attention to because it's more down to earth and the wisdom, experiences that they share with the audience is refreshing to say the least.
Just discovered him a few days ago…and he’s already in my top 10
capp 😂 jkjk 😂
😂
Better late than never
Had Special Ed in High Rotation in my college days. Loved this guy. Note Special Education is also for the Gifted and Talented, not just those with learning challenges. Vlad, a person can have a head injury resulting in a learning challenge. This is why we have evolved from language and notions of retardation. You like sharing knowledge with us so here's my share to you. 😊
His name is Special Ed and he’s a super duper star 😊
Every month he got a brand new car
Flatbush, East Flatbush was crazy in the 1980s and 90s , Shower posse , untouchables in vandaveer, Church ave , New Kirk ave , Parkside,tennis court E.18st,..E.21st ..poison clan ,puma boys,pay hays,Renkers posse, RRC,the 90z crew,spanglers posse, v.i.p ,gullymon posse, Zoe,s etc🔥
The Bottomline, When These Guys Get Older As Men,Their Logical Mind Takes Over. Due To The Fact, They Have Been There Done That. Special Ed Had His Wake Up Call. He's Trying To Wake Up Others. The Black Youth Is Slowly In The Process Of Elimination. The Music Industry Is Very Deep On Many Levels. Thank You Special Ed. Hang In There My Brother. Getting Older Ain't No Joke.
His Revelations album is mad underrated
He’s absolutely right about the special ed kids. I was considered gifted and was going to do high school work in 3rd grade. My moms didn’t have the bread to send me to the school. The next year they said I was add and had a behavioral problem put on ridlin and put in special ed. I dropped out in the 7th grade got my ged 12 years later and than got a bachelors with a 4.0 gpa the whole time.
Wow and they gave you Ritalin,hope I spelt it right?😏
I have a friend who took a chip or something from a computer keyboard and put it in his car amp and it worked, the dude can fix anything and found himself in special Ed all through school.
same here , I just only it was my dyslexic that had. Throw me off I was also considered begin gifted as well didn't found this out after HS.I've just learned how to teach myself and finding others ways its just take me time to caught up.
Love Special Ed… still remember all the lyrics from his legal album. come on , lets move it!!! This man was my first introduction to hiphop.
Nothing but Love & Respect for Ed! Grew up on his music. Him & Lord Finese on my top 5 👊🏿🤛🏾✊
Big facts!
Very good conversation, down to earth. Respect to Special Ed.
One of the best interviews! Thanks for growing up. It’s time to bring them back. Come together hip hop yall move the world forward
One of his best yet👌🏾
Great interview and good to hear Ed’s story. We’re about the same age and I’ve been rocking with you from the beginning.
Special Ed is a good dude.
Great interview....
Glad to hear Ed speak. I grew up and lived blocks away from " The Dollar Cab Lab" and knew Ed both from the "VIP" (Vanderveer International Posse) members I knew from School that were in the "I got it made" video. (Shout out to Mark and Rhamel Garroway, Smore, and CR TONEY).
Back to Ed, just a great and humble human being and a great representation of the strong West Indian roots in Flatbush Brooklyn.
I got questions:
First, I thought you had it made…
I thought every other month you got a brand new car?
You had a little island of your very own?
What about your dog, did he really have a solid gold bone?
Sounds like people snatched all that 😂 (Perhaps THEY BOOSTED and THEY SHOPLIFTED 😂)
Man, I have been on your music from jump street, never knew much about you the person, but I’m so glad you are the chill OG and happy to say I am a fan. ✌️
Special Ed's lyrics will forever stand the test of time.
Ed's music is timeless and could be put up against any rap ever made......
Love from bk east Flatbush and Flatbush 🗽
Ed!!! As a Flatbush massive….🙇🏽♂️🙇🏽♂️🙇🏽♂️🔥
That mission joint was an anthem back in the day.
Special Ed is super dope.
If you can find old Eminem, I mean really old tapes that are unreleased, his cadence sounds similar to Special Ed in parts. You can tell a young Marshall was listening to this legendary rapper. Cool interview for sure.
Em sounded like Masta Ace, he even said that was his dude.
No I don't hear the similarities
🤷🏿♂️ Cool, when I first heard Em (old em) me and my circle use to talk about . He later on spoke about how Ace was one of his major influences on an interview. It connected the dots for us.
I would have loved that book, hopefully someone could find a way to get it into the public.
Special Ed, “You got it made”, 1989, was my very first CD back in the day😂. I still knock his songs to this day…
Think about it
Come on, let’s move
This dude was who I could identify with as a teen. He was the same age as me. He flow was TOP NOTCH. All them New York rapper, back then, had a major impression on cats, because it all was still new and growing.
Special Ed is in my top five MC’s
Only vlad can make an interview about someone’s life and constantly make it about himself.
It ain’t a vlad interview if doesn’t mention himself. Cavario though …… oooohh man .. he’s the GOAT
Facts and more facts
Stop whining.
It's an interview technique to make the person feel comfortable
@@criticalthought4910 oh my bad I didn’t realize it was you technique that clarifies everything🤦🏻 as you can tell. By my first comment this is obviously first interview I’ve ever seen in 44 years on this earth. Thank you for educating me. 🤦🏻 like I was saying previously they suck at interviews and talk about themselves to much. Vlad could have him is guest tell the most interesting story dying to be asked another question and his responses OK OK
@@criticalthought4910but he does that even when they are comfortable…. Don’t be a fanboy
An articulate, rational and reasonable man who is also a real Hip Hop head is sooooo attractive to me
He is still gorgeous 😍😍
Comment fellas, this can’t be the top comment
You shudda seen him in his prime….GAAAAAAWD DAYUM he was fine lol
@@traybae2_ What you mean? He in his prime now!
@@gregbrancwashI'm a man and I think he is fine boo
@@gregbrancwash😂😂😂
Whole other kind of Respect! For this brother.! Dope interview.
Man Special Ed really was wise beyond his years. Got some money at 18 and bought 2 apartments with it. That was some really grownup adult thinking. Very smart.
Wow 🤩 what a treat great interview Vlad 👏🏽 nice to hear some of the backstory behind the hits behind the stars pre and after everything 🫡
I remember watching the I Got It Made video as a very young kid and thinking to myself I can rap if I want to and it started my love for Hip Hop
True OG sharp as a tack
I liked the fact special ed mentioned howie tee and also CD - 3. That took me back to the song get tough and success
He's still fine❤
Think about it to this day was an unmatched in creativity video
"I'm creatively superior YO, I never lose I never lost cuz I'm the boss I never will cuz I'm still the champion CHIEF ONE won't lose until...
He's absolutely still beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 OMG‼️‼️‼️‼️👑 I used to literally drool over this man 😅
Me too I was in love until my little brother grew up,got in trouble,went to juvie and came back looking just like him and ruined it for me 😫 but I still dig his music fer sure 👍🏾 🫡
Special ED The Magnificent
SPECIAL ED??! ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY!
SPECIAL ED WAS EVEN ONE OF THE BEST RAPPERS BACK IN DA DAY!! BIG RESPECT!!! THIS VIDEO IS A PLATINUM MOMENT. ONE LOVE!❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Special Ed sound like he rapping even though he doing a interview
Special ed is a smart dude and Vlad did good interviewing him
It was the late 80’s, I was in woodshop class at Frederick Douglass High in Baltimore; a kid in the class had a small boom box and played the first single from NWA. I knew from that point on hip hop was doomed. I knew we were doomed. So Special Ed is right and he is not the only one who has said this. The whole Nation of Islam has said this. I know none of those rappers would ever take on The Nation of Islam. NWA destroyed the African American community. Period! That’s why they received an award for doing so. No one on the east coast ever heard of a drive by shooting until those idiots spoke on it. Jerry Curl head destroyers.
Powerful interview!! Much respect to Special Ed....💯💪💪
Very smart and careful on what he says love him❤
Ed never lied when he said Big reminded him of himself.
I didn't realize how similar they were until he mentioned. I think BIG is a perfect mix of Special ED, KING T and Big Daddy Kane. All rolled into one!
@@Cymatic18 yeah. It's funny how it is. Biggie was wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more creative though.
This is a Special entertaining interview 👌🏾 VLAD, thank you.
26:56 - "The Magnificent" was my favorite. I choreographed my dance routine in college to that song 🎵 ❤
He still look good ❤
Just Saw Him In Harlem @ The 50th Anniversary Of Hip Hop Event At Marcus Garvey Park... He Looked Great... LOVE HIM
I remember Ed wearing the Profile Records jacket at Erasmus Hall High School and rhyming in the hallways. Ed was a beast. Those were the days.We were flippin out when we first heard Ed's "Monster Jam" demo at Backspin's crib. On the demo, it was over the Al Green beat that he did "The Bush to on the Album. This was long before I met Ed. I said yo, this dude is gonna be the next cat to blow up!
Thank you Ed for speaking the truth about Big & Pac. I have been at the center of many of debates about that very same thing. I'm in my 50s and were present during that time and it is crazy how ppl can even begin to make those claims like the Kane's, KRSs, etc... didn't exist. Because of the continued push of that narrative between the two, kids almost 3 generations later, know who each of them are and no one else.
Good point. In the UK they think UK rap history started 20 years ago
I got it made never left my playlist , classic, Respect Special ED
How did i miss this.
IM 50 NOW, I WAS 15-16ish I WAS LOCKED UP ESSEX COUNTY YOUTH HOUSE NEWARK NJ , I GOT IT MADE WAS THE JAM . WE WATCH ON THE BOX , LONG TIME AGO,
WORDS CAN GET YOU LINED. BLUE SKY WORLD RIP. TOOK. 1❤
This was way better than the drink champs interview only because Nore was pissing me off
Nori or whatever his name is. He is very unintelligent and very immature. Interviewing is not his thing. Too immature.
👍 to Special Ed for being one of the hip hop fathers trying to save the youth and hip hop
This guy is IMPRESSIVE!
I like how C Murder did his remake of I got it made .
I still hate the fact that every interview ends up turning into a let’s talk about 2Pac. Can you just to the person you are interviewing and talk about just that person and turn that person’s interview into what about 2Pac
2pac historical 🎉
In fairness, ‘Pac knew everybody.
The original Magnificent IS my favorite ✊🏾🎤🎛🖤
SHOUT TO THE LO L CREW. THANK YOU FOR NOT MESSING W ME. WOO. 1
GREAT INTERVIEW
Best interview vlad probably ever had….special ed is definitely one of the icons in hip hop!!!!
What a legend ❤
My cousin came to visit me in NC from NY and he started playing “I got it made” my favorite big cousin. Elijah
Wahoo La Verdad Que Cresi Olléndo La Musica De (Expecial ED) Para Los 80
Saludos Desde PR. 😎💪🇵🇷🏝🔥
Great guest!
Special Ed, was the rt name this bro was special! Deserves more credit!
I met my BM from Flatbush she was from Panama good times
My new favorite rapper period. ❤
Great interview
Hitman Howie Tee should be interviewed
Heard he's a lawyer now
THE MISSION....AND I GOT IT MADE ARE MY FAVORITE SPECIAL ED SONGS
He stay charlotte nc now saw him in concord mills shopping with he's daughter
Yes he's in Charlotte North Carolina now. 😊
He was a true hip-hop head.And a true hip hop pioneer
Great interview vlad love special ed Legendary. I hope you interview me 1 day I’m Gary and I’m going to change the world with my music I’m coming
🔥 interview
The most Guyanese looking dude I’ve ever seen lol
He’s Jamaican
@@PbJ-i1fthere are Guyanese people living in Jamaica
Jamaican homey
Part black part Indian.
Indo Jamaican just like supercat
😍😍Oh my💫💫
IM NOT A NY RICAN BUT IM SPEAKING SO THAT LEEK KNOWS. 1❤24
HAVING MONEY N GOING BACK YOU GOTTA HAVE BETSEY ON U. 1❤
Wah a gwaan big up ed ..the magnificent...sample ska riddim...bad nuh rass lol
That was a great 2pac interview 👏 👍
SPECIAL ED, DA MAGNIFICENT.
Numero Uno.
Bk style legend excellent Job vlad special ed 💯💯💯
SPECIAL ED IS. NOT ONLY SPECIAL HES ALSO SPECTACULAR ❗🌹🌹🌹💚😍🏆🏆🏆
A MILLION MILES N RUNNING. IM IN NY. N ALOT OF MFS BE RUNNING. 1❤
Ed still fioneeee..good interview
you should make him a regular
Ya idol the highest title numeral uno
Love Special Ed ❤
Vlad is obsessed with Tupac
Right on this means a lot