Roc-a-Fella Founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke (Full Interview)

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7 жыл бұрын

One-third of the Roc-A-Fella founding fathers Kareem "Biggs" Burke sat down with VladTV during the Reasonable Doubt 20th-anniversary popup shop. The Harlem native spoke forming a relationship with Dame Dash, and how the three came together to form Roc-A-Fella Records and the process of creating Jay Z's debut album. The mogul then discusses all the different ventures that came with the success of the label, and why ultimately the team went their support ways.
Listen to the interview to hear some history, and what Biggs is currently working on.

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@djairalert422 Жыл бұрын

I see why Jay stayed cool with Biggs, mad chill, smart dude.

@kingnacho4769 5 жыл бұрын

You cant trip Biggs up...he will never say what his actual involvement was in anything but he was involved #StreetCode #BossTalk

@nellyluscious 6 жыл бұрын

Always knew Biggs was the humbled one!

@shushnow3149 6 жыл бұрын

Real shit rite here...never even heard of this side of the story but this man is speaking from his heart. Much appreciated n respected.

@DrAlexanderHamilton 3 жыл бұрын

i HAVE an MBA degree and I learned more in this video than I learned in my entire academic degree program.

@sunnyd2000 6 жыл бұрын

These dudes are so smart. They need to start a mentoring school for black people to be entrepreneurs. Biggs, JayZ, Dame, Jim Jones and Nas.These videos are so awesome and motivating.

@beejaysphotos 5 жыл бұрын

Yes sunny D and respect to your comment

@rara5x 5 жыл бұрын

Katie Rae Got Lucky??? You’re funny.

@GoNZO-rs5oi 4 жыл бұрын

Only problem is Jay Z is a devil worshiping elite,who doesnt give a flying fuck about helping anyone outside his satanic circle.

@2twelvez 4 жыл бұрын

Katie Rae Idk about Dame & Jay, but Biggs is definitely a smart man. If I were you, I’d listen to this interview a little closer

@isha-town695 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah jim jones can teach them how to join a blood set at a late age big dummy

@sneakyazzsneakyazz7150 6 жыл бұрын

Dash and Biggs sounds nearly identical when they talking.

@shadowguy6630 6 жыл бұрын

sneakyazz sneakyazz Ikr

@rose4mvp2012 5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. If you listen to Bring It On in the intro it sounds like Dame is talking to himself lmaoo

@keenafromphilly 5 жыл бұрын

Its the Harlem accent

@IndigoChild007 5 жыл бұрын

Right???

@DGCCTV 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@antp1900 6 жыл бұрын

This guy is a genius and I am talking about Biggs

@henryluis3111 6 жыл бұрын

STRAIGHT UP FELLA!

@giowest5563 4 жыл бұрын

I thought u were talking about VLAD being a genius

@StrongmanSRT 3 жыл бұрын

All of us are geniuses....this is only a very small slither of his potential and of our potential collectively......Let my people Go!

@hiphopluvva1 6 жыл бұрын

i like interviews with business entrepreneurs when they give insight

@henryluis3111 6 жыл бұрын

LaChant Tyson 🙏

@latinoamerica1822 6 жыл бұрын

Keep doing ya thing Vlad I come here for the most thorough interviews.

@infamousj-hkz8257 5 жыл бұрын

This is a good interview ! He gave us an insight a blue print. *Thanks Biggs*

@kingdomcitizenship5613 5 жыл бұрын

They need to make a movie about these guys ( J Dame and Biggs) and what they did.

@robballen748 Жыл бұрын

Now I see the Brains 🧠 of The Roc

@tjlyricz4730 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview this. 🙏🏿✅

@mikewill5141 6 жыл бұрын

I am just now realizing that without Biggs The Roc would not have been what it is or what it was. Super intelligent!

@mikelynch7271 4 жыл бұрын

I always learn something or catch some inspiration when hearing Biggs speak . He’s a legit cat & a true entrepreneur. He’s a low key dude - doesn’t need to boast or shit on the next man to make himself look better . Respect

@ardenscott9893 Жыл бұрын

Yes this is my cousin🤴🏾💪🏾✊🏾✌🏾👑😎Rah Biggs FACTS 💯 BRO!

@mphommopi3728 6 жыл бұрын

Wow!! What a great interview

@marcusspain1032 2 жыл бұрын

Since Hov said that line I’ve always seen X5’s as baby mama cars 🚘 😂

@EMBASSYENTV 7 жыл бұрын

@VladTv Excellent interview, I wish you'd come with more of this real shit on business!! 💯

@newlifegman 6 жыл бұрын

Biggs be playing the background like Slim lol. Smart tho

@henryluis3111 6 жыл бұрын

Jermaine Martin REAL TALK!

@scottfree8368 5 жыл бұрын

THE ONLY WAY TO MOVE !!

@shawn3638 5 жыл бұрын

He's smarter than Slim

@marvmoney9453 5 жыл бұрын

Biggs the smart one on the low like dean martin Jay z my way

@mojojojo815 5 жыл бұрын

absolutely right!

@whoooseven 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great interview.

@mikejones8911 6 жыл бұрын

I like this dude. Best interview from any of the 3.

@SD-nm5po 6 жыл бұрын

Good Interview!

@iAmTaiBoogie 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this interview! needs more views!

@henryluis3111 6 жыл бұрын

iAmTaiBoogie SHO-NUFF INDEED REAL SH#T!✌️

@vel6110 6 жыл бұрын

Great interview.. Biggs has alot of knowledge of this business

@MaliOsage 3 жыл бұрын

Facts homie 💯 from the streets to Black excellence, literally, lyrically

@jeffcoleman1006 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@henrikarmani8015 2 жыл бұрын

I dont mean to be so off topic but does anybody know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost my account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me

@MrWillieb11 6 жыл бұрын

"Biggs the smart one on the low like Dean Martin"#Factz..............Jay Z- I Did It My Way

@tyrellcoats228 3 жыл бұрын

Biggs is a genius. My 1st time actually hearing him talk. He is far from what I expected

@trafficcontrol2420 3 жыл бұрын

Right. I didn't even know what I was expecting but it wasn't this and I am pleasantly surprised.

@faciabradford3454 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive. Learned so much about business and most importantly vision discipline and experience. VLAD be killing the vibe with the negativity but glad he redirected the conversation to inform and inspire us. God Bless

@ybsonozant 5 жыл бұрын

Respect!Outstanding interview BIGGS. Good knowledge. Y'all had a plan . Stuck with... Smart brothers... Alot of knowledge u dropped.. Math all dat.. Peace

@sparkleinyoureyes8259 6 жыл бұрын

Great interview

@kdad64 7 жыл бұрын

Dude's interviews be on point but damn if he doesn't sound like the Jake

@tremaynewilliams1977 7 жыл бұрын

Kyle Stroud ikr😂😂😂

@phraze410 5 жыл бұрын

Vlad be like....whats your social security number? who you killed? what's his name? whats your password to paypal? lol

@susanmitchell4011 5 жыл бұрын

Right 😂😂😂😂 da bul vald lowkey a rat

@jayblack3c3 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Frazier lol it really though I can’t stand it when he asks “how much you made off of...” knowing damn well he’d never be specific about his own income

@butterflylovenj7300 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂🤣⚰️😩

@newlifegman 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@EASTNYC 3 жыл бұрын

It be like that fax

@newlifegman 6 жыл бұрын

People get mad at VLAD because he ask the right questions 😂. Hell Im nosey, I want the whole scoop on any public figure. It's called an interview, things get personal but it's up to the person being interviewed to answer. Great Job VLAD 👍🏽 keep up the good work.

@pretzelheaddd 6 жыл бұрын

Jermaine Martin you a female “I’m nosey” smh

@KevsUploads 5 жыл бұрын

cesar castilla you a dummy

@TyWerks 7 жыл бұрын

Great interview dude is dropping a lot of jewels

@marvmoney9453 5 жыл бұрын

Man I live biggs interviews there so motivating

@juanboss560 7 жыл бұрын

Vlad you know you ain't lose the interview you never interviewed him.

@dmc3949 4 жыл бұрын

Biggz is an AMERICAN MADE BUSINESSMAN..AN ICON OF HIP HOP that brought us great inspirational music

@mcjones853 4 жыл бұрын

Best break down of the true history of rockafella. All the rumors from Dame and we have this for proof.

@clintonmorgan5627 2 жыл бұрын

This dude is an enigma. Super mysterious!!

@tjtaylor3446 4 жыл бұрын

This dude is talking serious numbers!!! Get your money bro

@mississippiunderdogsgridir5558 5 жыл бұрын

Much respect to this brother, and he never hates on Hov like Dames crying a**

@northfork7201 7 жыл бұрын

Vlad swear he part of hip hop

@phaggott 6 жыл бұрын

demar holmes 😂😂

@IndigoChild007 6 жыл бұрын

😂

@jblack2442 5 жыл бұрын

Culture Vulture

@phraze410 5 жыл бұрын

I cant stand him

@ozziesantos2298 5 жыл бұрын

he is

@mogulminded1764 7 жыл бұрын

University Level Business Talk... #Jewels

@henryluis3111 6 жыл бұрын

Mogul Minded REAL TALK INDEED!

@OrionSound 7 жыл бұрын

2 out of his 3 all time picks for Jay Z best songs had features on them

@DoNColey456 2 жыл бұрын

i like this guy super sharp, direct and thoro. clear minded guy. can tell he deals with a whole lot of business. thro a suit on him and he's a lawyer/accountant easy

@nephewandunk9974 7 жыл бұрын

Good interview very informative and educational if you listen to learn without being judgmental

@MillionaireJoe 6 жыл бұрын

Strategic Investor Nah bro...you right but niggas too focused on VLAD being the police to actually LEARN anything from this interview SMH

@henryluis3111 6 жыл бұрын

THIS FELLA STRAIGHT UP REALLY!✌️

@shamonshamon8694 7 жыл бұрын

Can anybody get a Slimm from Cash money interview? I'll be impressed then

@Byrdgamezn6 7 жыл бұрын

Justwondering 666 so when did slim not call you back 😂😂

@GThreads 6 жыл бұрын

Slim acts like he has warrants

@dionneodom2709 6 жыл бұрын

Slim is ill has been for some time now

@henryluis3111 6 жыл бұрын

Shamon Shamon HELLO!

@anttr4601 5 жыл бұрын

The interview will come out when jay electronica drops a double album

@tevita101 5 жыл бұрын

The things I would do to just be able to sit in a room with this man for 1hr and just talk. Hes one of those humans that when he talks you shut the fuck up

@gregblain4619 3 жыл бұрын

He's very down to earth. More personable than Dame and Jay. Cool dude.

@MistahSlick1978 4 жыл бұрын

There need to be a Roc A Fella Reunion

@MichaelMuhammadTech 6 жыл бұрын

Can he make a interview without asking about crack?

@phaggott 6 жыл бұрын

Michael MuhammadTech DA Vlad

@macanmurda2001 6 жыл бұрын

Vlad is tryna get everyone in the industry indicted on all charges ... Cuz u know the feds is watching all these interviews

@dewaynedavis8543 5 жыл бұрын

Michael MuhammadTech No he can’t

@Beeftrain_mma 5 жыл бұрын

He must b a fiend

@truckerchronicles9357 5 жыл бұрын

He's fed

@KayDejaVu 6 жыл бұрын

Funny I barely hear his name mentioned during Dame interviews. I thought it was all Dame

@dewaynedavis8543 5 жыл бұрын

K Mcleod you don’t listen very well bitch nigga

@TailoredtoaTea Жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore Biggs I double heart every post on his ig just cuz he the BIGGEST BOSS 💯⭐️… and his post are life changing! Protect this man at all cost ❤

@GRATIOTBOSS 7 жыл бұрын

Motivation 💪🏾💯

@bitchhhuguessedit8620 7 жыл бұрын

vlad the type of nigga to interview himself at the same time his interviewing someone else

@kennethbonney7638 6 жыл бұрын

Bitchhh U Guessed It 😂 he always manage to mention his resume everytime someone is running down their story!!!

@Fatinum 2 жыл бұрын

This nigga Biggs said "EBIDTA" That boy is talking business FOR REAL

@BigTweez9 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is hella smooth .. he’s the truth

@bucktown49 6 жыл бұрын

Officer Vlad at it again

@meemee9124 6 жыл бұрын

Wat shirt is that he wearing the fourth were u get that

@t-topsmomsstash8488 7 жыл бұрын

i thought this was jay williams...fuck im 2 high

@mekoirby901 7 жыл бұрын

HIT DIS COKE BITCH he does look like Jay Williams tho

@AmbitionGod95 7 жыл бұрын

t-tops moms stash he look like Jay Williams with a bald head 😂😂😂😂 but they might be long lost cousins

@AngeloMartinez6 6 жыл бұрын

Jay Williams the bulls player ?

@mischiff26 6 жыл бұрын

yo i need to get my business mind up frfr,,,beans murdered its on

@markk7731 3 жыл бұрын

Still trying to figure out how one gets a production credit for bringing a "sample". AKA, a song some one else wrote.

@jcity513 7 жыл бұрын

wy I can't help but hear Vlad tv say "so what you think bout sargent gutta?"

@ceedubble3157 5 жыл бұрын

@djvlad What ever happened to your plans to post vids about investing?

@toneonmi220 7 жыл бұрын

Listen a lot of shit Jay said is what Biggs was doing the X5 shit the 4.6 Range shit the rocking platinum shit and rocking iceberg shit #Facts

@DJStereo21 3 жыл бұрын

Always thought he looked like Omar gooding!!

@GK-_ 2 жыл бұрын

His younger brother Mal is a carbon copy of Bigs he does a podcast Rory & Mal pod.

@mekoirby901 7 жыл бұрын

Biggs voice threw me completely off.

@PadiriCoffeeCompany 4 жыл бұрын

Facts!! Lol

@Ahch_not_op_of_Judah 6 жыл бұрын

Biggs was business savvy

@darrienali6491 4 жыл бұрын

Vlad : buy 3 sizes try them on keep one ... Biggs: yeah ,send them back 🤔 Me: 🤣

@joemaine-hughes.8394 7 жыл бұрын

I ain't nuh Biggs but either he from St.Thomas Virgin Islands oh his parents my Islands he sound like ah knowledgeable guy when it comes to business

@jwill5033 6 жыл бұрын

Joemaine Hughes i think he from rock his people use to own a store in bordeaux if i’m not mistaken

@montanamax4153 7 жыл бұрын

i always thought it was roc 4 life Dame got it tattooed on his arm

@brittbro780 Жыл бұрын

He kind of reminds me of Dame. Some of his mannerisms and the way he speaks. Now Jay Z is a true Brooklyn 🥷🏿 💯

@atsunamiofsound1158 6 жыл бұрын

How dj vlad got an interview with Biggs but can’t keep it quiet in the back?

@jaysonclinton6699 4 жыл бұрын

I never knew this man is this sweet and intelligent, I only thought he got lots of money.

@develleford5388 7 жыл бұрын

I FEEL BAD FOR THE STATE OF HIP HOP REMEMBERING FEARLESS 4, JUICE CREW, BDP, FAVOR UNIT, N.W.A, MOB DEEP, M.O.P, BOUNCE SQUAD, 2 LIVE CREW, AND SO MANY MORE

@Doriginal5 2 жыл бұрын

why does no one have a video of Jay and Big recording Brooklynn's Finest?

@vetthouseentertainmentstudios 5 жыл бұрын

never heard Biggs side of the story!

@davidshell2801 6 жыл бұрын

Vlad sound like a fed

@anthonythomas5935 5 жыл бұрын

David Smith Vlad is a snitch

@daddybee586 7 жыл бұрын

BIGGS Talking Business school knowledge EBIT Multiples etc

@LurnWell 6 жыл бұрын

..and applying it.

@MrOadeniyi 6 жыл бұрын

Facts

@DreamMaker_970 7 жыл бұрын

Vlad was thinking damn I own a gang of Macy's stock

@marktplaats2024 7 жыл бұрын

Vlad said "Takeover" is better than "Ether", I laughed hard. NaS literally Sonned Jay-Z on Ether, I'm talking literally (Manny puyols)

@ybeinvestor 7 жыл бұрын

Pintosound Soundwaverecords yea man aint no way. Ether hardest diss track of this era. Takeover was really for mobb deep

@jordancooke5980 6 жыл бұрын

Takeover is factual. Ether is mostly made up shit. And Nas got ripped apart on Supa Ugly. Nas is the goat tho

@jifffy999 3 жыл бұрын

What people never get or say about takeover is Jay-Z had multiple enemies and addressed different situations on Takeover. Nas had the luxury to focus on just Jay-Z on Ether. That's what made Ether more impactful.

@Preezy315 3 жыл бұрын

Ether is way better than Takeover.

@gigimarie5289 3 жыл бұрын

Totally different interview than Drink Champs! Check it he is free here not guarded

@crossroads427 4 жыл бұрын

Like that!

@BLISB 6 жыл бұрын

Such a brilliant man.

@deemommy5940 7 жыл бұрын

Typo in the description. *** support ways*****???

@nessasound 7 жыл бұрын

PLEASE PUT UP EDDIE'S FULL INTERVIEW!!😩😩

@KaoMinerva 7 жыл бұрын

RandomNessa I swear. this nigga holding Eddie Griffin hostage

@eugenebrown7183 6 жыл бұрын

Even if he did the bridge is over beat .. Nas would’ve still severs him! Plus it would have showed what Nas said.. KRS designed your blueprint who you kidding?

@Angiemagana892 5 ай бұрын

Great point

@jwill5033 6 жыл бұрын

Man mreck or doggie diamonds should a had this interview

@bossboyritchno1287 7 жыл бұрын

I might still roll them dice myself tho! 🤔

@bookswithbenjamin8902 6 жыл бұрын

Jay shoulda brought Biggs with him to Roc nation

@madrex47 6 жыл бұрын

Jay didn't want to share...

@henryluis3111 6 жыл бұрын

From The Westside With Love SHO-NUFF INDEED!

@johnnycage435 6 жыл бұрын

Biggs said music isn't worth it you put more out than what you get back

@kahlieflee921 6 жыл бұрын

From The Westside With Love how jay-z wasn't a boss at that time it was a guy call damn dash then

@calilsaadiq1076 6 жыл бұрын

johnnycage435 but perhaps, he could have put him on the business side.

@beenfamous382 10 ай бұрын

Smart Guy!!!

@foekist7312 7 жыл бұрын

@30:18 Nah-nah, can't do that - Why not? Old school trophy Something I done worked too hard for, nigga quote me! -E40

@bossboyritchno1287 7 жыл бұрын

Aha ha ha ha vlad your adidas stocks gone tumble now Kanye just tumbled!!! 😂😂😂

@masuzyomweso8743 Жыл бұрын

I wish black people wud quit their gangster crap, unite and focus more on making money like jayz, we can do so much more if we unite

@moneymakingsim4314 Жыл бұрын

?? Wtf are you talking about “Black” people?? These dudes were STREET DUDES first! Find some regular Black Men and Woman that excel in business and work with them!! But “WE” aren’t a Monolith dude…smdh..Jews are connected through religion. Other people are connected through geography. Just find some people in your area or form something.

@dorrianlassiter9980 5 жыл бұрын

Biggs is a good brother I witness it at Mckean

@RichieDavid83 7 жыл бұрын

Vlad is corny.

@lovesoldschool689 6 жыл бұрын

100DCA Q

@XantoS771 8 ай бұрын

Lowkey Biggs was the mastermind behind all of Roc-A-Fella

@user-ci2sy5jb2j 6 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t say mastermind he’s a good talker, but Jay was clearly the most business savvy hence why he’s the only one rich now. Biggs seems like he was the glue between Jay and Dame getting along since he’s simular to Jay personality wise and grew up with Dame. But he’s over exaggerating a lot here and telling half truths. It took Kanye years to get signed to Roca a fella as an artist. They never believed in his talent and only wanted him as a producer. So him acting like they’re responsible for his success is false, Kanye would’ve been successful under any label.

@witness3rd 6 жыл бұрын

Talking about one the most important battles underground, when I die I will ask God to take me to the bronx to watch the battle in a spiritual time machine. Lol. Jigga and X on L s camera.

@Frankybroadcast 6 жыл бұрын

witness3rd When you put it that way. Right?

@juniorking9901 5 жыл бұрын

@jifffy999 3 жыл бұрын

Believe me when you die and meet Yahweh you will realize how dumb that statement you made is. These things ultimately are not important in the grand scheme of things. Heaven is undescribable 🤦🏾‍♂️.