Here is the latest beat excursion by my cuzzo ARCHITECT….HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD TOP PICKS “Pyrex Crack”, “So Sweet”, and “Xxxyz”….

TRACKLIST-

1.PYREX CRXCK 01:57
2.FRIOLES BLANCOS 02:22
3.ARM “E” GEDION 02:41
4.SO SWEET 02:18
5.XXYXZ 02:05

ALL BEATS MADE ON THE POCKET OPERATORS FROM TEENAGE ENGINEERING
credits
released July 18, 2018

Stumbled onto this very lo- fi release by YUSEF AFLOAT courtesy of Diggers Vault in Germany….I’m not sure how they got their hands on these tracks, or if they received YUSEF’s family or affiliates blessing- regardless the “Black Tapes” will make any true to the grain “NONCE” fan extremely excited…

RIP YUSEF AFLOAT….

TRACKLIST-

1.Think About It 04:28
2.Life 02:46
3.The Lyrics 03:26
4.Still 03:32
5.Oceans 03:28
6.Ay 03:57
7.Possessing Evil 03:38
8.At Tymz 03:36
9.Underground 04:32
10.Just Me 03:10
11.Dance In The Dark 02:43
12.It Remains 03:18
13.No Justice 03:24
14.Too Complex 05:22
15.For The Suckers 03:41
16.Been Waiting 03:02
17.Yusef Grows (Bonus Beat) 03:58

When it comes to flipping multi syllables, greasy street talk, wild flows, and all that other shit LISAANDRO’s name should be mentioned…On “A Million Caribbeans” he flexes his steez over a FARMA BEATS production that is worthy of adding to the rotation…

CHECK IN !!!

Those dudes from Japan “BBP” keep the onslaught of fresh pieces on track with the release of the SUPER DISCO BREAKS collabo joints….God damn, these are straight up out of control on many levels….If your thinking along the same lines you know the drill cuzzo…

PEEP….

Just like many of the HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD readers I have am well versed in Toronto Hip Hop since the days of DREAM WARRIORS & MAESTRO FRESH WES – but for the last few years I have seen some interesting developments from out the “6” that is centered around gritty, street bully, lo fi ugly production type shit with solid results….Too many cats to name but DANIEL SON continues to drop decent material that is worthy of some rotation action…

On “Underbelly” he drops some dirty bars alongside ASUN EASTWOOD that should perk your ears up….Produced by FUTURE WAVE (Yeah, this beat is flames)

Since it is Summertime and the girls are rocking Summer dresses, wild yoga pants, tube tops, and all types of wild wiggle friendly attire – I’m going to transport you back to 1981 for a heavy dose of Hawaiian groove morale courtesy of ALOHA GOT SOUL..

Unfortunately these rare pieces are sold out, but you can still catch a zone….

PEEP..

“A rare look into the discotheque era of Waikiki, Al Nobriga’s “My Last Disco Song” tells of a time when nightclubs lined Kalakaua Avenue and practically every hotel hosted live entertainment. Seven days a week, locals rubbed elbows with visitors in discos like The Point After, Cock’s Roost, Garden Bar, Infinity, Duke Kahanamoku’s, Foxy Lady Too, Valentino’s, Hawaiian Hut—the list goes on.

In the years following the release of Al Nobriga with Island Company’s LP, They’re Playing My Music, a massive shift in Waikiki’s tourism industry began. More and more nightclubs closed their doors or hired duos and disc jockeys to entertain guests. The venues that once lined Kalakaua Avenue eventually gave way to newly constructed luxury shopping centers, a trend that continues into the 21st century.

Nobriga offers a poignant escape from what would soon become decades of ongoing development in Waikiki. Not just another yacht rock tune, “Break Away” carries the listener to a place where one finds enlightenment in the tropical winds and cool ocean blue, far from the concrete jungle of Honolulu”…

Straight from the 805 comes some instrumental tracks from JO JO BUDGE…

TRACKLIST-

1.One 01:22
2.Sessions 01:49
3.Everybody Sing 03:03
4.Across The Wastelands 01:54
5.Melodies Bring Memories 01:11
6.Forward 02:21
7.Good Times 01:42
8.Vibe (Virtue) 01:25
9.Diamond Shine Sound 01:29
10.Dance Of The Sun 01:55
11.Time Is Like A River 01:23
12.Roots Tonics In The Air 02:53
13.Malibu Sunrise (Peaceful Soul) 02:31
14.Throw Ya’ Hands 01:59
15.Sway, Dip 02:20
16.For The People 01:52

All beats produced by JoJo Judge for BaBa JoJo Meditation and Garden Soul Wax 2008-2012

Track 16 featuring FuzzOne aka Dr. Brown on vocal samples

Artwork “Cannon and Nat” by FuzzOne 2011 and additional artwork by Jonas Angelet ( homie thank you very much for the dope work )
http://www.jonasangelet.com

Mastered by DJ Romes (LootPack)

Executive Production:Kan Zulu

Rest in Power Hector.
We got your torch lit.

Now this is the MILANO project we all have been eagerly waiting for…With production by Buckwild, Showbiz, Lord Finesse, Ahmed, Molecules, T-Ray and Emil the vaulted “Believers” album is finally seeing the light of day..

Dont sleep these wax treats will vanish very quickly…

TRACKLIST-

A: The Believers Intro
A: When You Hear
A: Bring It Home
A: Harlem
B: Drama ft. A Bless
B: Awful
B: Live Your Life
B: New York City
C: Everybody Hurts
C: Warriors Drum
C: Everyday Thing
C: Gees Up
D: Let Me Here You Say ‘Lano
D: Deal With A Feeling
D: Rep For The Slums
D: New York City (Bonus Track)

PEEP….

SACH formerly of the NONCE dropped the “Bobby Killed It” EP today….He continues on his penchant for releasing off-kilter, creative, dusted the fuck out material on this one…

HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD TOP PICKS- “F.A.N.P.”, “Snow No”, “Bobby Killed It”…

Straight from Australia comes the newest mix from producer / DJ DEBONAIR P “90-94 MEGAMIX”…After one look at the stacked track listing you should know what time it is…

PEEP-

1. GRAND DADDY IU – MASS DESTRUCTION
2. TRAGEDY – ADOLESCENTS AT WAR
3. THE FUNK FAMILY – ON THE STRIP
4. CAGE 1 – NIGHTSTALKER
5. STEZO – I HAVE A DREAM
6. KURIOUS – MANSION & A YACHT (MERCHANTZ MIX)
7. EIGHTBALL – RUFF, RUGGED & RAW (INSTRUMENTAL)
8. NATIVE NUTTZ – PAZZ THE PUDDIN’
9. PHD – THIS IS FOR MY PEEPS
10. DARC MIND – SEIZE THE PHENOM
11. DR SEUS – DEARLY BELOVED
12. GODFATHER DON – HOMICIDE
13. BUSHWACKASS – STEP IN THE BUSHES
14. MUDD – MURDA OUTCHA SPEAKA
15. JUICE WITH SOUL – TO THE UUMHM
16. CAVEMAN – RAP BIZNIZZ
17. HOMICIDE – KILL OR BE KILLED
18. PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH – THE MIDNIGHT WRECKA
19. J ROCK – DON’T SLEEP ON ME (REMIX)
20. K-OTIX – ABSTRACT JAZZ
21. STETSASONIC – CHECK DA STYLES
22. ALL THE KING’S HORSES – PICKIN’ PLUMS…
23. JAZ – IT’S YOUR NATURE
24. RATED X – UNEXPECTED
25. MAESTRO FRESH WES – DAT’S MY NI@@A
26. FORBIDDEN FRUIT – KEEP IT IN MIND
27. BDP – 13 AND GOOD (REMIX)
28. SCIENTIFIC SHABBAZZ – THE METHOD
29. POISON LADD SLR & BEATS IN GENERAL – LIFE IS LIKE A NIKE COMMERCIAL
30. HEAVY D – BLUE FUNK
31. BIG L – UNEXPECTED FLAVA
32. DMX – BORN LOSER
33. JVC FORCE – TOP CELEBRITY
34. SCIENTIFIK – I AIN’T THE DAMN ONE
35. CHUBB ROCK – WHAT’S THE WORD
36. OMNISCENCE – I GOTTA MAINTAIN
37. BRICK FLAVA – THE BOSSMAN
38. HARD KNOCKS – STRICTLY FROM THE BRONX
39. SUPREME NYBORN – IT’S LIKE THAT (REMIX)
40. KGB – FREEK THE FLO (NASTINIGAZJEEPMIX)
41. K-DEF – CAN YOU LET ME KNOW
42. YALL SO STUPID – DIRT ROAD WHITE GIRL
43. BROTHERS UV DA BLACKMARKET – I AIN’T THE ONE
44. DOUBLE X POSSE – GET MINES OR GET NAKED
45. APACHE – WHO FREAKED WHO
46. LORD AAQIL – KICK IT LIKE DIS
47. CHARIZMA & PB WOLF – DEVOTION
48. CLERGY ALLAH CRÈME – STYLE PROSTITUTION
49. ORIGINAL FLAVOR – HANDLE THE TECHNIQUE
50. BIGGIE – MACS AND DONS
51. THE CHOSEN FEW – ENUFF OF THE RUFF STUFF
52. KING TEE – BLACK TOGETHA AGAIN (REMIX)
53. READY TA ROLL – TASTE THE FLAVOR (REMIX)
54. BIG DADDY KANE – STOP SHAMMIN
55. YG’Z – SUMTHIN’ 4 DA HEAD
56. SUPER LOVER CEE & CASANOVA RUDD – THIS DUB’S FOR YOU
57. KEEFY KEEF – LETHAL DOSAGE
58. BLACK STAR – STOMPIN’ GROUND
59. CAPITAL TAX – I CAN’T BELIEVE IT (G’S JAZZ MIX)
60. ALI DEE – STOMPIN’ COMMITTEE
61. JON DOE – EASE BACK
62. ODD SQUAD – HERE TO SAY
63. LATEE – NOT MY STYLE
64. INDIKATOR – BACK TO YORKTOWN
65. SOUL KING PRODUCTIONS – STREET LIFE
66. ERIC B & RAKIM – CASUALTIES OF WAR (REMIX)
67. CUTMASTER – BACK BONE BREAKER
68. SHA’DASIOUS – I’MA PUT MY THING DOWN
69. SONS OF SAM – BAD MAN
70. KING & I – BRAIN 2 U

DJ & Producer MANIPULATOR from Massachusetts has been making a name for himself for several years at this point…When it comes to production he is solid, but he also finesses the decks with skills and discipline…On the “Jazz Is Everything” mix brings all types of flavors into the equation…

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“With his expertly crafted and all-vinyl new mix, Massachusetts-based deejay/producer DJ Manipulator shows love to the genre that birthed Hip-Hop as we know it. ‘Jazz Is Everything’ is thirty music-packed minutes of Jazz cuts that later served as the inspiration (and backbone) of a bevy of classic rap joints.

From start to finish, Manip uses ‘Jazz Is Everything’ to drive home the point that Jazz is indeed damn-near everything. That’s because all of the material on here have been sampled in one way or another (and often multiple times) to create the instrumentals of so many beloved songs. And those songs run the gamut from De La Soul’s “Stakes Is High,” to Method Man & Redman’s “Maaad Crew,” to Gang Starr’s “ALONGWAYTOGO.”

When I first caught wind of some type of friction between KID CAPRI & FUNKMASTER FLEX, just like many of you I barely paid any attention and kept it moving..

WHY ?

Even though I have respect for both on some type of level – I feel they strayed far from the original recipe and got caught up in the hype aspect of the art form instead of the skill trade side of the things…Shit got too commercial with them…Things got extremely corny and predictable for me…So a so-called battle between the two of them appeared as entertaining as a lengthy root canal procedure…

I changed my opinion quickly though when I caught this clip yesterday of KID CAPRI setting off a preemptive strike against the notorious loud mouth Funk Flex….Instead of going the expected glossy route – the BX legend let off a full clip of strictly breaks all the while calling FLEX out and hitting him with all types of taunts, disses, and over the top verbal abuse….Sure CAPRI uses Serato (This would have been way iller if he kept it traditional with the breaks and freaked vinyl) but I can’t front, this is the type of energy that made me appreciate him in the first place….

Seriously doubt FLEX will enter the ring after catching wind of this..

Gotta give that kid AGALLAH credit for maintaining in the music world for this long…Matter of fact, I believe he is now just fully hitting his stride..On his newest project “No Mercy For The Weak” he builds momentum over self produced tracks that are worthy of adding into your rotation..

PEEP-

Once again I was summoned by those DROP A GEM dudes out in Queens NYC to sit in on this very thorough, two hour interview with the boulevard bully, Mr. BUMPY KNUCKLES…He goes into vivid detail about his past, present, and future…Many gems get dropped, many will even come to a surprise to his die-hard fans…DONT SLEEP!!

Salute to LEO & SPEAK NO EVIL for including me in the festivities..

PEEP….

CASABLANCA continues to impress with his unpredictable, 5% laced wordplay on his newest offering “Baggage Claim” with production by CHAPTER 19…