Lord Finesse

Bronx native Lord Finesse born Robert Hall was introduced to Hip Hop in the early 80’s. He began rapping at the early age of 14. Lord Finesse was introduced to the rap industry in the summer of 1989 as a New Music Seminar contestant in the famed New Music Seminar Rap Battle for Supremacy. Although he didn’t win the Seminar battle, his mark was made when he defeated Mikey D, the New Music Seminar Champion from the previous year in the first round.Lord Finesse, one of the founding members of the legendary Diggin’ in the Crates also known as “The Ace of Trades”, he earned this title by being a respected lyricist of the highest order, multi-platinum producer and a turntable technician.

Time permitting Lord Finesse can frequently be found spinning at clubs in the New York City area. Not known to many Lord Finesse is also responsible for discovering Harlem’s own legendary Big L.To date Lord Finesse has released four albums, “The Funky Technician”, “The Return of the Funky man”, “The Awakening” and “From The Crates to the Files”. Over the years he has released and guest appeared on numerous singles. His voice can also be heard on the hook to Fat Boy Slim’s multi platinum “Rockerfella Shank”. As a producer his production credits include such artist as Notorious BIG, Big L, Dr Dre, Fat Joe, and Capone and Noreaga, Vinny Paz to name a few.