Ashwhisker Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I am new to the Fort Minor scene, so excuse me if these are stupid questions. Umm so I read somewhere on here about a disagreement between mike and tak. first, who is tak and second, what was the problem? Also, in the song Get Me Gone who is the person mike is referring to who said he shouldn't rap and all that? Finally, in the song The Battle, what is going on? Because this sounds live. Explain it please! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiman Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) I am new to the Fort Minor scene, so excuse me if these are stupid questions. Umm so I read somewhere on here about a disagreement between mike and tak. first, who is tak and second, what was the problem? Also, in the song Get Me Gone who is the person mike is referring to who said he shouldn't rap and all that? Finally, in the song The Battle, what is going on? Because this sounds live. Explain it please! Tak is the black guy from FM/SOB. SOB was signed to Machine Shop/Warner Bros. Records thanks to Mike, but WB didn't think they were successful enough... to make a long story short, they let them go. Tak was angry and took it out on Mike. He (Tak) also doesn't talk to the rest of FM/SOB. Mike is referring to someone from WB. Get Me Gone is really just an intro to High Road, so just listen to those two and you'll understand what he's saying. Finally, The Battle is just an excuse to put Celph Titled on The Rising Tied (lol). The song itself is Celph Titled during a rap battle; that's why there's audience reactions. I don't know if it's a real rap battle or just a skit, but nonetheless it's pretty short and pointless. It reminds me of the ending to PLC.4 MIE HÆD. There's an extended version released through Celph Titled, at least I think that's how it was released. I never listened to it because I didn't care for it. Edited November 18, 2009 by Aiman Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-46045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePretender Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 The battle wasn't live recored. I like that it really fits before Slip Out the Back. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-46046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwhisker Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Tak is the black guy from FM/SOB. SOB was signed to Machine Shop/Warner Bros. Records thanks to Mike, but WB didn't think they were successful enough... to make a long story short, they let them go. Tak was angry and took it out on Mike. He (Tak) also doesn't talk to the rest of FM/SOB. Mike is referring to someone from WB. Get Me Gone is really just an intro to High Road, so just listen to those two and you'll understand what he's saying. Finally, The Battle is just an excuse to put Celph Titled on The Rising Tied (lol). The song itself is Celph Titled during a rap battle; that's why there's audience reactions. I don't know if it's a real rap battle or just a skit, but nonetheless it's pretty short and pointless. It reminds me of the ending to PLC.4 MIE HÆD. There's an extended version released through Celph Titled, at least I think that's how it was released. I never listened to it because I didn't care for it. Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-46056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hahninator Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Mike said The Battle was recorded in a studio and crowd was added in later - it wasn't done live. I don't understand why it cuts off so randomly. Celph put a "full version" on one of his releases but it was just him going in, taking the track and extending it afterwards. A full one was never recorded I guess. Noone really knows. Mike is referring to someone from WB. Get Me Gone is really just an intro to High Road, so just listen to those two and you'll understand what he's saying. Get Me Gone is about Jeff Blue from Warner. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-46080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spraypaintninkpens Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Never understood why the battle made the record, some mixtape songs like 100 degrees or spraypaint and ink pens would have been a better fit. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-46493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkindude92 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 1 More FM Question: Where'd you Joe? and Where'd You Go (Big Bad Remix) are these both by joe or brad remixed the BB version? Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-46506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZZY Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Brad would've done the "Big Bad Remix" he is quite talented in the studio (probably just below par with Mike). Brad does more work in the studio than Chester. He is a talented individual. Joe did "Where'd You Joe?". Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-46507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiman Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Brad's nickname is "Big Bad Brad". That's why he signs his name as "BBB". As you may have noticed, as good as the remix is, it's far from big and bad Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-46520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanekZech Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Another FM question: Who produced the tracks on the mixtape? It's not all Mike, I think during a FMM chat he said that Scoop Deville did the legendary Respect 4 Grandma. What about the other songs? Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-46569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePretender Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Mike said The Battle was recorded in a studio and crowd was added in later - it wasn't done live. I don't understand why it cuts off so randomly. Celph put a "full version" on one of his releases but it was just him going in, taking the track and extending it afterwards. A full one was never recorded I guess. Noone really knows. Get Me Gone is about Jeff Blue from Warner. So Blue, the person who signed Linkin Park to Warner, tried to change Linkin Park?! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-46642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZZY Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Cheapshot produced We Major didnt he? As i recall it was once: Cheapshot presents: Fort Minor "We Major" Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-47006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsw2010 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I think the whole album was produced by Green Lantern. The tracks were individually produced by others, like Mike and Cheapshot. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-47166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanekZech Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Cheapshot produced We Major didnt he? As i recall it was once: Cheapshot presents: Fort Minor "We Major" No, it was Green Lantern. And he only "hosted" the mixtape. I think the whole album was produced by Green Lantern. The tracks were individually produced by others, like Mike and Cheapshot. Yeah, I'm looking for the producers of the individual songs. But thanks you two! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-47168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZZY Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I knew it was one of them. I just couldnt remember the name lol. But Cheapshot came into mind (Possibly due to his remix album of Uzi Does It). Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-47253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astat Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Producers of We Major tracks: Green Lantern Intro - Green Lantern 100 Degrees - Mike Dolla - Mike Bloc Party - Mike S.C.O.M. - Mike Remember the Name (Funkadelic Remix) - Mike Bleach (Jimi Remix) - Mike Spraypaint & Inkpens - Mike Petrified (Doors Remix) - Mike Get It - Scoop DeVille Be Somebody - Mike Respect 4 Grandma - Scoop DeVille There They Go (Green Lantern Remix) - Green Lantern All Night - Apathy Nobody's Listening (Green Lantern Remix) - Green Lantern Cover and Duck - Mike Remember the Name (Album Version) - Mike Petrified (Album Version) - Mike Outro - Green Lantern Where'd You Go? (S.O.B. Remix) - Cheapshot & Vin Skully I believe Green Lantern was responsible for the transitions between songs, so technically speaking, he did some production on everything. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-48036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkindude92 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 @Astat: where did you find it? Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-48044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astat Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 @Astat: where did you find it? Most of them are common knowledge, honestly. Some info can also be found here: http://www.discogs.com/Fort-Minor-DJ-Green...release/1174365 Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-48050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanekZech Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-48409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsw2010 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I have a question about S.C.O.M The guys make refrences to "Dipset" who/what is that? Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-48844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astat Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I have a question about S.C.O.M The guys make refrences to "Dipset" who/what is that? Dipset (or Dip Set, a.k.a. the Diplomats) is a rap crew based out of Harlem, NY that Juelz Santana is part of. Cam'ron and Jim Jones are the two other big names involved with it. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-49173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maik_gianino Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Other question, what is exactly Fort Minor Militia ? Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-51300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwhisker Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Other question, what is exactly Fort Minor Militia ? It is like LP Underground, except for Fort Minor. It doesn't really work anymore, though. D: Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-51324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPjahova808 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Dipset (or Dip Set, a.k.a. the Diplomats) is a rap crew based out of Harlem, NY that Juelz Santana is part of. Cam'ron and Jim Jones are the two other big names involved with it. Na, didn't the group dissolve or something? Cause I know for a fact Juelz Santana moved on a year or two after, and that Jim Jones left for whatever reason. Get Me Gone is about Jeff Blue from Warner. I've heard Don Gilmore be another possible person being referenced in this song myself. I've always wondered who it was about though. you have an interview proving he was rapping about Jeff Blue by chance? Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-51349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astat Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Get Me Gone is about Jeff Blue from Warner. I've heard Don Gilmore be another possible person being referenced in this song myself. I've always wondered who it was about though. you have an interview proving he was rapping about Jeff Blue by chance? I'd say from most likely to least likely, here are the top 3 "suspects" that that song could be about: 1. Jeff Blue 2. David Kahne 3. Don Gilmore Don Gilmore isn't very likely because the band maintained a good relationship with him all the way through 2004 (he mixed the live tracks on the LPU 4.0 CD). He also doesn't seem like the kind of guy who would suggest that Mike quit rapping, because he's produced other hip-hop-related stuff. If you read the comments Mike made about David Kahne when Plaster was released (that he was one of the people who "didn't get the band" early on in their career), you might be able to make the connection that it's about him, but really, Kahne is so insignificant in the overall scope of the band's history that I doubt it's about him. Mixing that one song was pretty much the only thing he ever did for them. Jeff Blue fits the description the best because he was VERY involved with the band early on, but mysteriously disappeared from the Linkin Park "scene" within a couple years. He's always claimed to be the guy that first "discovered" Xero, and if you look at all the pre-Hybrid Theory promo material (demo CDs/cassettes etc.), his name is found all over them, many times with his phone number/other contact information. He was practically inseparable from the band until 2001 or so, then he just vanished. Why would the guy who discovered the band and got them their big break with a major label suddenly disappear from their crew with no explanation, especially after their first album was such a success? There was obviously a falling out there. Also, if you read into the story of why Dry Cell's album never came out, you'll see that Jeff Blue was largely responsible for it, so he's had rocky relationships with other bands he worked with. Not only that, one of the reasons Blue was hyping Dry Cell in the first place was that they "sounded like Linkin Park without rapping." Hmm...the guy in Get Me Gone wanted Mike to quit rapping. Coincidence? Doubt it. Quote Link to comment https://lplive.net/forums/topic/2994-a-couple-fort-minor-questions/#findComment-51416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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