"I remember when it was just the three Emcees and then Flash put Mr Ness down"

This quote is from Kool Moe Dee's song "The Symphony" and is a reference to the timeless hip-hop group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. The group was originally made up of three emcees, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, and Cowboy. However, when Grandmaster Flash included Mr. Ness to the group, it became the renowned five-man group that is remembered today. Kool Moe Dee is recollecting on the time prior to Mr. Ness joined the group, when it was just the three emcees. He is most likely reflecting on the easier times before the group ended up being famous and the dynamic of the group changed. He is likewise likely revealing his gratitude for the addition of Mr. Ness to the group, as it was his addition that assisted the group end up being the legendary hip-hop group that it is remembered as today.