His trademark raw sound became from triggering short samples loaded in 3 Korg SDD-2000 sampling-delay units through the trigger out of the Roland TR-808.
It was released on March 28, 1995 through Tommy Boy Records and featured production from some of hip hop's top producers, including Erick Sermon, Easy Mo Bee and Marley Marl.
The original version was produced by Marley Marl; however the more popular remix was produced by Marley Marl and Easy Mo Bee.
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It was the first new solo release from Kool G Rap in six years, and its producers included DJ Premier, Marley Marl, Domingo, and Marks.
Awards featured performances and introductions by DMC, Rev Run, Snoop Dogg, Raekwon, M.O.P., Jim Jones, Papoose, Everlast featuring DJ Muggs, Kid Capri, De La Soul, Mobb Deep, Dead Prez, EPMD, LL Cool J, Biz Markie, and Marley Marl.