MTV Unplugged - Season 2 - Eps 6: Yo! Unplugged Rap
""MTV Unplugged,"" the highly acclaimed acoustic music series, brings rap back to its roots in the first ever acoustic rap show to air on television. The special features performances by superstar L.L. Cool J along with MC Lyte, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest and a five piece back-up band, Pop's Cool Love. Taped at New York City's Chelsea Studios on April 10, 1991 without a turntable in sight, the special kicks off with individual performances by A Tribe Called Quest (""Can I Kick It?""), MC Lyte (""Cappucino""), and De La Soul (""Ring Ring Ring""). The highlight of the show is an electrifying performance by master rapper L.L. Cool J who brings the house to its feet with renditions of the hit singles ""Jinglin' Baby"" and ""Mama Said Knock You Out."" All acts are backed for the first time ever by a full band, spearheaded by Elektra's new funk-a-delic act, Pop's Cool Love. Pop's Cool Love has previously worked with such diverse acts as Fishbone, David Bowie and Living Colour. An excerpt from
About MTV Unplugged
Title: MTV Unplugged
First Air Date: 1989-11-26
Last Air Date: 2023-12-15
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.8/10 (from 12 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 35
Total Episodes: 169
Network: MTV Palladia
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: MTV Networks, Dakota North Entertainment, Den of Thieves
Synopsis
MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry performing acoustic versions of their songs.
