Funky Technician
Studio album by Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth
Released	June 7, 1990
Genre	Hip hop
Length	52:33
Label	Wild Pitch Records
Producer	DJ Premier Diamond D Showbiz DJ Mike Smooth
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Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth chronology
Funky Technician (1990) Return of the Funky Man (1992)

Funky Technician the debut album from Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth, released on Wild Pitch Records in 1990. Production came from former label-mate DJ Premier, as well as future D.I.T.C. members Diamond D and Showbiz. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.

Track listing

Samples

• "Baby, You Nasty [New Version]"
  • "What's on Your Mind (Expression)" by Brass Construction
  • "Doo Doo/Christmas Gifts" by Eddie Murphy
  • "Coldblooded" by James Brown
• "Funky Technician"
  • "The Vapors" by Biz Markie
  • "Blind Man Can See It" by James Brown
  • "The Symphony" by Marley Marl
• "Back to Back Rhyming"
  • "Blackbyrds' Theme" by The Blackbyrds
  • "I Ain't No Joke" by Eric B. & Rakim
  • "Kiba" by Fatback Band
• "Here I Come"
  • "Take Some. . . Leave Some" by James Brown
• "Slave to My Soundwave"
  • "Poison" by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
  • "Do the Funky Penguin" by Rufus Thomas
• "I Keep the Crowd Listening"
  • "Move the Crowd" by Eric B. & Rakim
  • "Impeach the President" by The HoneyDrippers
• "Bad Mutha"
  • "The Boss" by James Brown
• "Keep It Flowing"
  • "Scorpio" by Dennis Coffey
• "Lesson to Be Taught"
  • "Come on Sexy Mama" by The Moments
• "Strictly for the Ladies"
  • "Smooth Operator" by Big Daddy Kane
• "Track the Movement"
  • "Jack of Spades" by Boogie Down Productions
  • "Never Had a Dream" by Ohio Players
  • "Take me just as i am" by Lyn Collins

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