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Digital Underground’s Gregory ‘Shock G’ Jacobs Laid to Rest in Tampa

Digital Underground’s Gregory ‘Shock G’ Jacobs Laid to Rest in Tampa

Forum discusses the life and legacy of rapper and producer Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs.

KQED's Forum

May 3, 202132m 13s

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Show Notes

Shock G, the co-founder of the band Digital Underground, also known as Humpty Hump, passed away on April 22nd and was laid to rest in Tampa this past Saturday. The 90’s were a special time for Bay Area hip hop and Shock G is known to be one of the architects. He is responsible for hit songs like, “The Humpty Dance”, “Doowhatchulike” and “Same Song.” He was also a gatekeeper for discovering new talent -- the most famous being Tupac -- and produced his breakthrough single, “I Get Around.” In addition to that, he produced and collaborated with Dr. Dre, Prince and the Luniz, to name a few. As his fans, friends and family mourn his death, we examine Shock G’s contributions to the Bay Area.

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