The Special Ed record “I Got It Made” is the subject of Complex TV’s new series Magnum Opus. In this episode, Complex TV gives you the behind the scenes story of how this classic record came together. You also hear from various rappers, producers and deejays speak on how this song impacted them.
Special Ed was one of the most innovative and popular rappers of the early 90’s. His style of rap influenced many of our generation of emcees, from Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross. Not only was Special Ed one of the dopest MC’s he also was an intricate part of producing many of his classic records such as “I Got It Made”.
From Complex TV:
When Edward Archer was just a 16-year-old high school student living in Brooklyn, he connected with “Hitman” Howie Tee and recorded a bombastically boastful song called “I Got It Made.” The song became the hit single off his debut album for Profile Records, Youngest In Charge, which sold more than a million copies, making the teenager’s bold words seem like prophecy. For the first edition of the new series “Magnum Opus,” Complex TV digs deep into the story behind the making of this hip-hop classic, speaking with fellow rappers like Dres from Black Sheep, Jarobi from A Tribe Called Quest, and Jeru The Damaja, as well as producers Pete Rock, The Twilite Tone, Rashad Smith, music exec D. Prosper, and of course Special Ed himself speaking about a rap record that became his Magnum Opus.
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Special Ed is still very much apart of the music scene. Be sure to keep up with all his latest projects via Twitter: @SpecialEd
