Original Concept
| Company type | Hip-hop ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1980s |
| Headquarters | Long Island , United States |
Key people | Doctor Dré, T-Money, Rapper G, Easy G |
| Products | Hip-hop music |
Original Concept was a hip-hop ensemble from Long Island, New York, active during the 1980s, primarily recognized for their track "Can You Feel It".
History
During the early 1980s, a collective of young men associated with WBAU FM came together to form the "Concept Crew". Their program, titled "The Operating Room," was broadcast on Monday evenings from Adelphi University via the same station that showcased Spectrum City DJs (Chuck D and Flavor Flav), who went on to establish Public Enemy. The lineup consisted of Doctor Dré, T-Money, Rapper G, and Easy G. By 1986, the group adopted the name Original Concept and issued their debut record, "Knowledge Me," in February. The flip side of this record, "Can You Feel It," emerged as their initial single and has since become one of the most widely sampled pieces in hip-hop music.
In 1988, they secured a contract with Def Jam Records and unveiled their sole album, Straight From the Basement of Kooley High!, which featured a guest appearance by Beastie Boys member Mike D on the track "She's Got a Moustache". The album incorporated samples from artists such as The Jackson 5, The Fat Boys, Run DMC, and P-Funk.
Discography
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Straight from the Basement of Kooley High!
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Songwriting contributions are credited to Andre Brown (Doctor Dré), Gerald Gray, and Tyrone Kelsie.