" Goretex Wreck "
Earlier this week while doing some heavy digging I ran into “Goretex” formerly of Non Phixion…
There are a lot of rumors surrounding the break up of the group, but I’m not a motherfuckin gossip reporter so I didn’t bother asking him any cornball questions…We just chopped it up about Hip Hop, records, and how phony cats are these days…
I’m definitely familiar with the material that the trio put out during NYC’s independent boom in the late 90’s – but I wasn’t really up to speed on Goretex’s recent releases, so I did a little investigating to see what the Brooklynite has been up to…In 2004 he dropped “The Art Of Dying”, and last year he came with the “Coffin Syrup” project that contained various versus he recorded throughout the years…
Conspiracy theory murder rap is the steez….
“Dedication” featuring Timbo King & Killa Sha (R.I.P.).
“Mother Natures Son”
" Let The Beats Rock "
Last year 86’D put out a rugged beat tape “Skyler – The Reanimator” that had a few joints on it….
My top pick out of the bunch is the awkwardly titled “Peace Based Gods”…..It features a bouncy reggae sample that gets shattered into a million pieces under cracking drum hits..
PEEP..
" Attack Of The Killer Demos 7 "
It’s been awhile since I rocked a “Attack Of the Killer Demos” joint for the HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD posse, so I will do the right thing and slap you cats with a doozy…
Strong Island’s “Keefy Keef” also known as Keith Murray comes correct on this demo from the early 90’s…I’m quite sure many of you have never heard this before, so quit stalling and give it a listen….BLAM,BLAM…
" Strong Arm Steady Rockets "
To help celebrate the launch of their new website, “SAS” are offering up a free download of Phil The Agony’s “Steady Aromatic” mixtape….It features collabs with King-T, Self Scientific, Defari, Tash, and many others..
You know the motherfucking drill.
" Baby Paul Speaks "
Former Beat Miner “Baby Paul” recently sat down with those dudes over at Nod Factor for a in-depth interview that will hold your attention….I highly suggest that you take time out to soak up the gems famo…
“Did anyone show you how to use the equipment?
The SP-12 was self taught. The first MPC I invested in was the MPC 2000. I never had a MPC drum machine until the 2000 came out. I never had the MPC 60 or 62. I had the SP-12 Turbo that had the Commodore 64 external hard drive. Then I had the SP-1200 and then a bunch of AKAI racks. That was my starting gear.
Then when the MPC 2000 came out I called Evil Dee for some advice and pointers and then I taught myself (the rest) after he gave me some pointers. A lot of the gear was self taught. I feel blessed that I took initiative, experimented and I learned how to filter my samples myself.
As far as programming the drum machines I did watch Large Pro do a few tricks here and there on the 1200 and then I experimented and taught myself how to sequence, truncate my sounds, as far as my drums. As far as synching the Akai rack sampler with the Sp 12, the drum machine was the master and the Akai was the part I’d synch all my loop samples in and sequence everything in the 1200.
Eventually I started getting into integrating live sounds and midi synching keyboards, keyboard racks to now we’re in the software game”.
" New Ka Steamers "
Grief Pedigree is finally out folks….
After a lengthy wait, and numerous videos now we can finally hear the project in it’s entirety….I’m on a straight up mission to get a copy today by any means necessary….If you guys can track it down before me- slide a brother the goods..
Anyway here is his latest visuals…
“Vessel”
“Feast or famine, in the streets with a canon / peace to my man’s deceased, I’m still standing “…….SAY WORD.
" The Return Of Actual Facts "
Back when I first started this blog over four years ago (damn, time is literally flying), I rocked a short lived segment entitled, “Actual Facts”…I would hit ya’ll off with 10 lesser known Hip Hop facts just to keep things interesting over here..Since I’m in a giving mood today I decided to resurrect “AF” in the 2012 season to help raise your Hip Hop morale levels..So without further delay here it is folks.
Grab your popcorn, ice cold beverages, and stop eating all those god damn sweets for a minute (it is Valentines Day right ?), and prepare for some BATTLEFIELD jewelry..
1. Contrary to popular belief, Q-Bert is not the inventor of the hamster scratch technique….That title would go to DJ Quest from the “Bulletproof Scratch Hamsters”, hence the name…
2. I love Fab Five Freddy just like everyone else (He helped the movie Wild Style get created, and he also directed the BDP “My Philosophy” video for christ sake, not to mention hosting MTV raps, etc), but it is a fact that he recently took credit for some artwork that wasn’t 100 % his own…READ MORE HERE IF YOU THINK I’M BULLSHITTING…
3..Please let it be known that Money Boss Player “Minnesota” is responsible for the production on Big Pun’s classic song, “I’m Not A Player”…R.I.P.
4.That cornball from the Black Eyed Peas “Will. I. Am.”, was once signed by the late great Eazy E to Ruthless Records as part of the group Atban Klan..They were a hybrid of the Pharcyde & Arrested Development…IMAGINE THAT..
5.. According to King Sun on the Preserving The Culture podcast, he helped ghostwrite bars for Fat Joe on his debut album “Represent”…..For some reason I wasn’t surprised by that one in the least…HA.
6.. DRASAR is a acronym for DANGEROUS-RHYMES-ASSASSINATE-SUCKERS-AT-RANDOM…….Yeah I make beats, spin, and rap circles around most of these lames I hear trying to clutch mics…..Get your motherfuckin bars up !!!
7..Funky Four Plus One were the first Hip Hop act on National T.V. (Saturday Night Live)…
8..M.C. Hammers album “Please Hammer Don’t Hurt Em” from 1990 is ten times platinum……That goes to show you that it wasn’t all good during Hip Hop’s golden age people….
9..9th Prince (Killarmy) and the RZA are biological brothers….
10..That’s it for now troopers…Be on the lookout for more heat on the BATTLEFIELD this week duke, and that’s a motherfuckin fact jack.
" New Shit On Deck "
Never heard of this cat Synopsis from Kooley High before….I decided to give his newest release a listen last night and there were some beats on it that caught my attention…
The Buzzfactory Volume 1 runs ten songs deep which is the perfect length for this project in my opinion….Don’t get it twisted though trooper- this is a solid effort that you should peep..
" Muro – Electric Kingdom "
Now this is more like it….
One of the hardest working DJ’s on the planet continues his streak of explosive mixes…DJ Muro pulls out all the stops on the very flavorful “Electric Kingdom” joint…..I’m real particular when it comes to these types of sessions, but Muro keeps the momentum pumping with a barrage of top choice selections, well executed blends, and on-point composition…
Turn on your cruise control and let the beats rock !
" Power Speaks "
Jeff Weiss caught up with Wu-Tang affiliate Oli “Power” Grant to chop it up about various topics….If your in the mood for a well thought out interview – you know the motherfucking drill cuzzo…
“In a way, did your lack of formal business education, pay any dividends because you didn’t get bogged down in arbitrary rules that you’d learned from a book?
It’s the gift and it’s the curse. There’s no schooling, so the value comes from learning life lessons. Every day you can learn lessons if you tune in, if you tune in for what’s bullshit and what’s not. Everyone doesn’t have a Wu Tang story, there’s lots of dudes from the streets who don’t make it. The reality is that you can be from the streets, but have your eye on the wrong dreams, and certain things never come to light, you don’t have the wherewithal. We was blessed, but at the same token, at the same time, we strived to make a way for ourselves”.
" Sunday Firepower "
Sure you might have heard some of the songs on this mix by Revolution (Series 25), but the way he flips them will keep you on your toes….You will hear loads of doubles, cuts, and nonstop classic shit..
I highly recommend listening to this from front to back for maximum effect.
Salute to Rev for holding it down on the decks for 20 plus years and counting….
" Beatminerz Vs. X-Ecutioners "
Awwwww man, you know shit is real when two of these heavyweights link up to splash up the set…..
Quit stalling and do the right thing…
“Two of the greatest crate-digging, coast-to-coasting, break flipping, scritchy-scratching crew of all time–Da Beatminerz and the X-Ecutioners–will be joining forces this Sunday February 12th (that’s 2/12/12 for the numerologists out there) for a live event at NYC’s Highline Ballroom featuring heaps of special guests (use your imagination). In order to commemorate this historic meeting of the mines, they have put together this unique mixtape cut together out of six short sets from DJ Precision, Total Eclipse, DJ Esquire, Boogie Blind, Evil Dee and Rob Swift”.
" Classic Storm Radio – 1/20/12 "
On this broadcast of “CSR” Toshi plays joints from Raekwon, Saigon, The Funk League, and they even bring in a special guest, Mr. C-Rayz Walz who freestyles for his entire interview…HA.
You already know the motherfuckin drill..
" Download Material "
Are you motherfuckers prepared for some 2012 head nodders ?
All the way from Brazil comes this collection of grand grooves from DJ Uilson (Selecta Funk 2)…If your searching for a power boost on this frigid Tuesday evening, you just found it…
Big up to all of you that scope out the BATTLEFIELD on the regular..
TRACKLIST-
1 – Super Erotica – Erotic Rhythm (Macumba)
2 – Super Erotica – Jungle Fever
3 – Super Erotica – Le Couple
4 – Waltel Branco – Meu Balanço
5 – João Donato ( A Bad Donato ) – Straight Jacket
6 – Free Sound Orquestra* – Tarcisiu´s Theme
7 – Ed kennedy * – I´ll Never Fall In love Again
8 – Orquestra CBD – Tema da Zorra
9 – Raulzito & Impacto 8 (Raul de Souza) – Cantaloope Island
10 – Azymuth – Melô da Cuíca
11 – Waltel Branco – Luar do Sertão
12 – Claudia – Vai Baby (Peter Gunn)
13 – Bertrami e Conjunto Azimute (Azymuth) – Pela Cidade
14 – Marcio Montarroyos – Makaha
15 – Airto* – Zuei
16 – Azambuja @ Cia* – Tema de Azambuja
17 – Wanderlea – Ginga da Mandinga
18 – Airto fogo* – Black Soul
19 – Helio Matheus – Boi da Cara Branca
20 – Odair José* – Nunca Mais
21 – Claudia – Poeta do Medo
22 – Trio Mocotó – O Xamego de Iná
23 – Tamba 4 – Samba Blim
24 – Super Som T.A – Agora Chega
25 – Tony Bizarro – Não Vai Mudar
26 – Marcos Valle – Mentira
27 – Eumir Deodato – West 42nd Street
29 – Paulinho da Costa – Toledo Bagel
" Tuesday Rockets "
What do you get when you combine Heaven Razah & Grand Puba on the same track ?
Substance over style homeboy…
“Writing On The Wall” is off the Razah Reborn album that is currently available……
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