Eminem let the public in on some technical details about Kool G’s song from his 1990 joint with DJ Polo:
This other song by Kool G Rap is called “Jive Talk” and the way that he goes off at the end of this song, the second verse… The first verse is great too, but the way he goes off on the second verse! He wasn’t even on the mic, he was standing near the mic and he did this shit in one take. It was so fucking perfect. I’m thinking that if it’s not that’s what it sounds like. This is “Jive Talk” by Cool G Rap. Pay attention to the second verse especially.
Here is the song:
Listen to Eminem sharing his admiration with this classic song on his “Music To Be Quarantined By” radio show:
