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A typical high-energy expression from Busta Rhymes screaming his explosive celebration of DJ Scratch’s birthday. The rap legend posted an old photo of the two and showered it with praise in the caption. “THE BLESSINGS DON’T STOP SO WE WON’T EVER STOP!!!” Busta Rhymes called him “big bro, best DJ, and one of my favorite producers ever.” He then referenced the Slide to Scratch production of the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ track-one of those iconic tracks in time, where Scratch’s production meets Busta’s lightning-fast bars.
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Basically, the image said it all: from hip-hop generation, Busta Rhymes and DJ Scratch stood side by side with undisturbed cool. Scratch kept it simple, leaning from a tiled wall in a New York Knicks sweatshirt and matching cap, whereas Busta was loud and proud in his white attire with a few blue and orange accents to match the Knicks colors. The further shine was enhanced by gold chains on his neck and wrists! It spoke volumes of the mutual camaraderie that far stretches back, worthy of honoring their working relationship through decades.
Fans poured praises and nostalgia from below. One asked for a full Busta Rhymes album by DJ Scratch, a sentiment otherwise shared by practically everyone after noting all of their iconic records created together. Another commented on how Busta doesn’t down under remarkably, harking to a stage of his life since being in “Touch It.” The laughter then went on, with someone probing what was the “scent” for the post, adding an odd wheel of randomness to the loose humor.
Among the jokes and compliments came a few serious messages. One autofocus wished Busta well for more riches and great health with a heartfelt blaze of hope. Another spiraled off into an utterly grotesque tirade about the Illuminati and Nicki Minaj, an extreme cruddy distractor. Then the off-topic rant was drowned with focused enthusiasm for the music-the internet is just like that.
The chemistry Busta Rhymes and DJ Scratch share is undeniable, something this post reminds once again in how much they shaped hip-hop. From the golden age back in the ’90s right on through today, their high-energy and lyrically dense collaborations have stood the test of time. The birthday shout-out was far from just a casual, throwaway “happy birthday” message but, instead, a tribute to that rare bond formed in a collision of mutual respect and creative passion.
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The celebrations will not be stopping anytime soon, and one thing is crystal clear: Busta Rhymes will not be slowing down and, for sure, will not lessen his appreciation for those who helped build his legacy. Whether by music, social media, or living the loud lifestyle, he is still one of rap’s loudest voices. This is evident in his upcoming headlining gig, and that’s exactly what the fans want, according to the backbone of the comment section.