Missed Opportunities & Industry Lessons: Arthur Baker on New Edition, Biz Markie, and Making Hits | Questlove Supreme
Arthur Baker found early success with his label, Streetwise Records. But as quickly as the imprint burst onto the scene with Rockers Revenge and “Walkin’ On Sunshine ’82,” it faced mounting challenges later in the decade—issues Baker candidly explains, including substance abuse, rising overhead, and taking the notorious Morris Levy on as a business partner. In this clip from The Questlove Show, Baker also details releasing New Edition’s first album through a production deal, along with missed opportunities to sign Force MD’s, Biz Markie, and even Mariah Carey—stories he discusses at length in the episode. His memoir, Looking for the Perfect Beat: Remixing and Reshaping Hip-Hop, Rock, and Rhythms, [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/look...] is available now.
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