- Member of: D.I.T.C.
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Followed By: 7L & Esoteric, Astronautalis
- Similar Artists: Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Everlast, Foxy Brown, Warren G, The Notorious B.I.G., The Beatnuts, Richie Rich, Rakim, Mic Geronimo, Black Moon, Goodie Mob, Pete Rock, B.G., Mac, A.G.
Making sure the parental advisory sticker will never become obsolete, Lord Finesse broke into the rap game as yet another hardcore rapper. After gaining a following in his native New York, Finesse cut Funky Technician, an excellent debut for Wild Pitch Records. He then signed a management deal with Ice-T's Rhyme Syndicate Management and recorded his 1991 major-label debut, Return of the Funky Man, for Giant. When his rapping career didn't explode, Finesse began producing and has since become a competent studio player, producing albums by Notorious B.I.G. and Noreaga. ~ Steve Kurutz, All Music Guide
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