The Producer Breakdown - Larry Smith

Long before the term "super-producer" existed, Larry Smith was altering the sonic DNA of modern music. In this episode, we dive deep into the life and career of hip-hop's forgotten architect. From his early days playing bass on Kurtis Blow's "The Breaks" to solo-producing entire multi-platinum blueprints like Run-D.M.C.'s King of Rock and Whodini's Escape , Smith bridged the gap between raw street…