K.M.D.

The crew referred to as K.M.D. 1st had become known in 1989 as affiliate marketers of Def Jam Recordings’ extremely talented trio Third Bass, an affiliation that could 1 day prove its irony. K.M.D. member Zevlove X added the concept along with a persuasive verse around the traditional Third Bass jam, “The Gas Encounter.” The team composed mainly of Zevlove and DJ Sub-Roc held close ties with growing skills Third Bass for two years, then continued to record their debut Mr. Hood on Elektra Information in 1991. On Mr. Hood, K.M.D combined lighthearted laughter with divisive political rhetoric, however the overall sentiment was among youthful positivity. The recording featured production from your Stimulated Dummies along with a visitor place from Brand Nubian. “Peach Fuzz,” an account of young love, rippled momentarily, however the crew cannot capitalize on the contacts to 3rd Bass (despite having a “Gas Encounter” reprise entitled “The Gasface Fill up”). 2 yrs later on in 1993, tragedy struck the group after DJ Sub-Roc was strike by way of a car and fatally hurt. Devastated and filled with bewildered trend, Zevlove and the others of his team released the questionable Dark Bastards in 1994. The tragic loss of life of Sub-Roc in conjunction with a newfound dark nationalist ire created a blatant and violent record. Nevertheless, it had been the record cover’s artwork depicting a cartoonish Sambo-like personality dangling from a gallows that triggered the hubbub. The record was taken from many record shops. The staff that got its focus on Caucasian feelings 3rd Bass today espoused a far more militant racial attitude. Despite some inventive sampling like the usage of Jody Watley’s “I’m Buying New Appreciate,” the album’s disappointed angst didn’t capture on. Hip-hop at that time was not looking for a savior, what with quick classics appearing pretty frequently. K.M.D’s heartfelt and political expressions would move mostly unnoticed.