" K-Def Drops Jewels "
Ego Trip caught up with the New Jersey beatsmith K-Def for a in-depth analysis of his top 10 sample flips…….
FRESH IS THE WORD…
2. Public Enemy – “Public Enemy No. 1″ (Def Jam, 1987)
Producer: The Bomb Squad
Sample Source: Fred Wesley & the JB’s – “Blow Your Head” (People, 1974)
K-Def: I knew James Brown stuff pretty good. The original record of “Blow Your Head” was fast as hell and it had bongos and all this other shit in it. And when I first heard “Public Enemy No. 1″ I heard the 12-inch instrumental without Chuck D rhyming on it, and I thought, that shit didn’t sound like [what I remembered “Blow Your Head” sounded like]. It sounded like they chopped up [Melvin Bliss’ breakbeat classic] “Substitution,” and did their own pattern. It was a phenomenal [production to do] with that technology back then. To his day I don’t believe there’s too many people who could [re-create] that record. It was just incredible [what they did with the sample]. The swing of the drums and the way the [synth] noise just stayed there. I know looping was just starting then. At the time, sampling was a lot of 4-track taping and re-dubbing and making stuff extend. But to hear something where you couldn’t [tell] where the sample was placed it was [so seamless], I just thought that was incredibly hooked up. It was simple, but very effective.
" Quick Download "
I posted up a Shaun D Wicked mix awhile back that was full of bangers (KZSU- Buckwild comprehensive mix)…..Now I’m going to follow that up with a joint he rocked on Mixcrate in April….
Peep out what he had to say regarding this particular session..
“Ahhhhhh, it is that time, isn’t it? A brand new “Wicked Mix” for that ass featuring some dope (real) Hiphop from the last couple of years. And what’s great is 22 of the 25 songs were spun off original wax with the other 3 songs played off original issue cd’s. Y’all need to support and pick up them physical copies!!! As always, this mix was a “one take” mix where I hit record on my cd recorder and mixed live for a little over 78 minutes. Enjoy”…
Tracklist
1. Intro Marge & Lisa
2. Fuckmaster Sex [prod. Buckwild – 2010] Celph Titled & Buckwild
3. The Bright Side [prod. Damu The Fudgemunk – 2009] Damu The Fudgemunk
4. Amnesia [prod. Godlee Barnes – 2009] Blu
5. Monetary Policy [prod. Presto – 2011] Beneficence Feat. Roc Marciano
6. How We Live [prod. Apollo Brown – 2010] The Left Feat. Hassaan Mackey
7. Hit’em Up [prod. Astronote – 2009] Reef The Lost Cauze Feat. D J Kwestion
8. We Live [prod. P H 7 – 2010] J R & P H 7 Feat. Theory Hazit
9. Sum Rap Shit [prod. Dj J S-1 – 2009] Dj J S-1 Feat. Nutrageous, Copywrite & Jak D
10. The Dice Life [prod. Statik Selektah – 2010] Blacastan
11. I’m On It [prod. Marco Polo – 2010] Ruste Juxx & Marco Polo
12. Stretch Marks And Cigarette Burns [prod. D J Premier – 2009] Blaq Poet Feat. Panchi Of Nyg’z & Imani Montana
13. We Kewl [prod. Will Tell – 2010] Sadat X Feat. Twan & Shawn Black
14. The Finest [prod. D J Lord Ron – 2010] D J Lord Ron Feat. N C Abram
15. Summer Ends [prod. Lewis Parker – 2010] Lewis Parker & John Robinson
16. T R E S Q [prod. Chikaramanga – 2010] Chikaramanga Feat. E S Q
17. The Marvelous Joint [prod. Kev Brown – 2009] Kev Brown Feat. Yu Of Diamond District & D J Marshall Law
18. Don’t Do It [prod. Damu The Fudgemunk – 2010] Y Society (Insight & Damu The Fudgemunk)
19. Through Good & Bad [prod. Jackson Jazz Of The Funk League – 2009] The Incredible Funk League Feat. The Large Professor
20. Who Am I? [prod. Branesparker – 2009] Freestyle Professors Feat. D J Grand Wizard Shake
21. Crumbs [prod. Endemic – 2009] Endemic & Cappo
22. Mad Ammo [prod. Buckwild – 2010] Celph Titled & Buckwild Feat. F T & R A The Rugged Man
23. Ready Set Go [prod. Jake One – 2010] Truthlive Feat. Moe Green
24. Neva Stop Diggin’ [prod. Paul Nice – 2010] Paul Nice & Phil Most Chill
25. Bamboozled [prod. D J Revolution – 2011] Malcolm & Martin
" Thursday Breakbeat Action "
My brother out in London Kid Dyno (Vinyl Veterans) reposted a collection of breaks that somehow slipped past my radar on the first “go round”….If you know about his excellent site Daily Diggers- than you already know he is no slouch when it comes to unveiling explosive material….
Salute to you “D” for keeping it consistently funky over the years……Also big up for the shout out in the credits famo..
" Joe Fatal Speaks "
Here are three things I discovered about Joe Fatal while listening to the newest episode of the “Classic Storm Show” with DJ Toshi….
1..I always knew that Large Pro was instrumental in assisting Nas in getting hooked up with a record deal, but what I didn’t know is that Joe brought Nas to “LP’s” attention which led to him getting picked up by MC Serch (Serchlight Music)…
2..Akinyele & Nas helped Joe write his rhymes on the classic, “Live At The BBQ”….
3..DJ Muggs signed Joe in the early 90’s on the strength of a demo he put together with Beat Minerz on production….This was before they went on to create beats for Black Moon, Smith & Wesson, etc….
I wonder if that demo is floating around somewhere in cyber-space ?
This is a great piece of Hip Hop history that you do not want to miss ya’ll..
Toshi also rocks a set that includes new songs from M.O.P., Roc Marciano, Bumpy Knuckles, Dom Pachino, Raekwon, and many more…
" Higher Learning "
The GZA was a special guest on Harvard campus December 1st for a autobiographical lecture of sorts (Black Mens Forum)…..
He goes into full detail regarding his early years of formulating rhymes, his current writing process, the evolution of the Wu-Tang, respect for the artform, etc…..
One of the things that I appreciate about this lecture is that you can tell the GZA is just being himself….He doesn’t talk to his audience as if he is on a college campus- he keeps it simple and straight to the point without all the extras…..
Via-Crypt.
" Planet Of The Breaks "
The 2011 DMC Champion DJ Vajra comes correct on this “B-Boys Best Friend” mix….
It’s the type of mix that you have to peep “front to back” to truly absorb how fly it really is….Instead of adopting a lazy approach, Vajra keeps it flavorful by adding a nice amount of cutting, beat juggling, etc…
I haven’t been keeping up with the DMC contest as of late (Too much Dubstep, cornball DJ’s, and straight biters these days) but after hearing this I might have to check in once again…HAHA…
Hip Hop Battlefield gives this one the golden stamp of approval….
" 45 Action "
Yeah, I know Black Friday is over for some people, but Black Friday is everyday for Mr. Hip Hop Battlefield so it’s only right that I post up this mix by Kenny Dope flipping the good old 45’s…..
Catch a groove and go for yours…
" Battlefield Remix Series "
Earlier this year I planned on rocking a A.Z. remix project….Things started off with crazy momentum, but somewhere along the way I started working on other ideas which lead to “Strictly Weapons” & “Every Posse Get Flat” (You can download those sessions on the right side of the blog)…..
You know how it goes- a million concepts to flip, with only 24 hours in a day…..Right ?
Anyway, I decided to upload some of those remixes for the BATTLEFIELD posse to enjoy…If your still searching for raw ass beats without all that keyboard fuckery, take a listen homeboy…BLAM,BLAM..
" DJ Modesty – 11/12/11 "
Take a listen to the newest episode of the “Real Hip Hop Show” with DJ Modesty….
Over two hours of nonstop flavors…
TRACKLIST-
D STRONG & MAC feat WILDELUX – Quarantine (Prod by MAC)
KYO ITACHI & RUSTE JUXX – Fuck Ruste Juxx (Prod by KYO ITACHI)
TORAE – Shakedown (Prod by 9TH WONDER)
BIG SHUG feat M DOT & BENEFIT – Heavy
HERB MCGRUFF feat PROFIT & BENEFIT – Hustlers code
RAEKWON feat CAPONE N NOREAGA – Chupacabra
RASHAD & CONFIDENCE – Days of my youth
MAJESTIK LEGEND feat FES ROC & AUDIBLE DOCTOR – Feel what i feel Remix
STEADY & CRUSADA – Stay on my grind
SEMI AUTO feat KYRON (SCREWBALL) – What u see
CURT DIGGA feat HBO et MC LOTTO – Queens clientele
LORDROC, KEN KAL & DJ JS1 – Unknown
SICARII feat BLACASTAN – There will be blood
BENEFIT & STEELE (SMIF N WESSUN) – Blood guts & glory
LORD FINESSE – You know what i’m about remix
TORAE – for the record (Prod by DJ PREMIER)
WAIS P – Come back to collect (Prod by DJ PREMIER)
RASHAD & CONFIDENCE – Brand new
J57 feat MEYHEM LAUREN, ACTION BRONSON, MAFFEW RAGAZINO & RASHEED CHAPPELL – The main event (Prod by J57)
KONCEPT feat ROYCE DA 5’9 – Watch the sky (Prod by MARCO POLO)
MOBB DEEP – Conquer
V.I.M.- Glorious
MISTAH FAB – Bring the classics back
M.H.B.- The best crew (Prod by DG)
EL DA SENSEI feat NUTSO & SOUL KHAN – Nu world pt II
M3 feat THE KID DAYTONA – Cant breathe
LAW feat JOELL ORTIZ & RAPPER BIG POOH – Abiding citizen
COMET feat RUSTE JUXX – Chalk outline
AGALLAH DON BISHOP – Smoke away
DUES BEEN PAID – Near future
CARLISLEVON (KUNIVA of D 12) feat MR PORTER & ROD DAE – Move on (Prod by ALCHEMIST)
DOAP NIXON feat APATHY & CELPH TITLED – Bang
AMADEUS THE STAMPEDE – Live free (Prod by ALTERBEATS)
RED EYE (THE CLOSERS) – Step aside (Prod by DJ QVALI)
SMOOVTH -Dont know the half (Prod by DJ QVALI)
SPARKINGTIN & SOULSLICERS feat EL LAY – Life of age
KNIGHTSTALKER – Escape from babylon pt.2
SHOWBIZ & AG – South Bronx shit
WILLIE STUBZ – Devil in a new dress (Freestyle)
HEAVY D & THE BOYZ – Peaceful Journey
" Blog Shots 58 "
Those cats over at the 5th Element blog recently put up an editorial about the frustrations of a modern day Disc Jockey (The Evolution & Devolution Of The DJ)…..It’s an excellent read that pretty much sums up how I have been feeling for awhile now.
“You would think with the explosion of so much music being created and easily available that would result in DJs being able to open up their playlist, but quite to the contrary. These days DJs seem to be narrowing their playlists more than ever. Even worst yet, DJs seem to be losing their individuality. As recent as a few years ago I could go to a variety of different clubs and bars to hear DJs and never hear the same tracks or styles of tracks over and over, even though the places I frequented had DJs working from the same musical pools; 80s/90s Hip Hop & Soul/Funk. There was still enough music for everyone to build a unique playlist”.
" 45 King Heaterz "
Friday is here again amigo…..
Everyone needs some theme music for their weekend festivities, so without further delay let me give you a power boost with this compilation of 45 King steamers…..
Not only does the King rock on the production tip – he grabs the microphone on a couple joints as well….
TRACKLIST- (Via Cold Rock The Spot).
1. chill rob g – chillin
2. queen latifah – wrath of my madness
3. grandmaster caz – a girl named kim (45 king remix)
4. mc lyte – kamikaze
5. latee – brainstorm
6. lord alibaski – top gun
7. markey fresh – king is here (extended version)
8. 45 king ft lakim shabazz – the red, the black, the green
9. gangstarr – knowledge
10. 45 king ft kid capri – put the funk out
11. the original flavor unit – flavor unit assassination squad (45 king remix)
12. king sun – fat tape
13. double j – double j’z tantrum
14. 45 king ft diamond d – double dare
15. apache – do fa self
16. cold crush brothers – heartbreakers party (45 king remix)
17. eric b and rakim – let the rhythm hit em mark (45 king mix)
18. peanut butter wolf ft rasco – run the line (45 king remix)
19. sugar ray & stranger d – knock em out (45 king remix)
" Nobody Fucking Cares "
Does anyone out there care about beat biting anymore ?
It seems as if producers are getting extra lazy these days by flipping joints that other cats rocked years ago…For instance, “Water Boarding” was deleted from the final version of Mobb Deep’s newest release, Black Cocaine (I think I know why-HAHA)….
Sure the beat is fresh, but Encore killed the same beat over a decade ago on a song entitled “Water World” with Bay area producer Dan The Automator…
This isn’t the first time another producer beat Alchemist to the punch…..
From the stories that I have read, Alchemist was brought into the “Infamous” fold on the strength of a beat he submitted for the Murda Music (1999) album called “The Realest”, featuring Kool G.Rap…..I’m quite sure you love that beat just like everybody else – but there is only one problem famz…
The Bronx Bombers The Legion already rocked that same exact loop on “Rest In Peace”, from their debut release Theme+Echo=Krill (1994)…
Awwww, I know what your thinking…”Drasar is a hater, how could he diss Alchemist”….Nah brother I’m not dissing anybody (ALC is a dope producer that has definitely proven himself over the years)-I’m just dead serious about this Hip Hop shit and you can’t argue with the motherfucking truth trooper…
PEEP THE PROOF.
The Legion – “Rest In Peace”…. Produced by The Legion (1994)..
Mobb Deep – “The Realest”…..Produced by Alchemist (1999).
" Mid- Week Body Rockers "
Kid Loco takes us on a wild journey with a massive heap of French library records….
This might be a little “out there” for some of my HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD regulars, but if your into heavy textures, fly drum patterns, or just some interesting contemplation music – do the right thing…
TRACKLIST-
01. Bernard Estardy – Gang Train
02. Resonance – OK Chicago
03. P.A Dahan & Mat Camison – Pepper Drums
04. Bernard Estardy – Vertigo Leitmotiv
05. Pierre Dutour – Jungle Trompet
06. Manu Dibango – Africadelic
07. Pierre-Alain Dahan & Slim Pezin – Electronic Mutation
08. Alain Goraguer – Course De Ten
09. Bernard Estary – Bongo Ring
10. Sauveur Mallia – All The Bass
11. Guy Pederson – Indian Pop Bass
12. Big Jullien & His All Star – Wake The Monster
13. Pierre-Alain Dahan & Mat Camison – Long Playing Time
14. Bernard Estardy – Aubergine Time
15. Ludovic Decosne & Pierre Daubresse – Gloaming
16. Claude Engel – Belle Gueuse (A) (Long Version)
17. Raymond Guiot – Basse Duettino
18. Andre Ceccarelli – Funk No. 2
19. Pierre-Alain Dahan – Rythmiques No. 2
20. Tonio Rubio – Red Medium
21. Bernard Estardy – Riviera Express
22. The Peppers – Pepper Bo
hiphopbattlefield 
Recent Comments