” Future Shock “
Raekwon & Diadora linked up earlier this year for the “CAPSULE COLLECTION” to lace all the die-hard OB4CL heads….
FRESH IS THE WORD…
“Launching on the last stop on this years’ “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…” Anniversary tour, the Packer x Raekwon “Purple Tape” Capsule Collection is designed and curated to offer interchangeable styling options that represent the cross-pollination of hip-hop into fashion and heritage footwear. Housed within the collection are the celebratory Diadora N.9000 “Purple Tape” edition , 2 “1995” NY Yankees New Era 59Fifty fitted baseball caps, 1 t-shirt, and 1 Made in Italy track jacket”.
” The Original Redman “
Do you really think it’s a coincidence that RZA rocked the BOBBY DIGITAL moniker years after the original BOBBY DIGITAL had already established himself firmly in Jamaica ? Do you really think it’s a coincidence that Reggie Noble chose the name REDMAN a decade after Jamaican producer Hugh “REDMAN” James laid down heavy groundwork on the dancehall set?
Maybe cats believe the audience are not concerned with history whatsoever and these issues would never come up – Or they just straight up bit their name….
HAHAHA….
Regardless Hugh “REDMAN” James was far from a slouch when it came to composing explosive riddims in the mid 80’s- early 90’s, and this comp of goodness is a fine example of that (Digital Roots Dancehall-REDMAN INTERNATIONAL)…
” Motion Man : Adult Situations “
It’s a damn shame that when cats talk about west coast Hip Hop shit – MOTION MAN’s name doesn’t pop up enough…This cat is truly in a class by himself when it comes to off-kilter, unorthodox stylings on the mic..
One of his most slept on offerings “Adult Situations” from 2010 is finally getting the wax treatment (HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD TOP PICKS – “Pouring You More Champagne”, “Your The Woman”, “Close Call” & “Tell Me What You Want” original version)…
“For his latest endeavor, he teams up with producers Unagi and Jethroe, for a concept album exploring the ins and outs of male-female relationships. Adult Situations covers all aspects of love, lust, courtship, seduction, and romance, with 12 tracks of freaky tales as only Motion Man can do it. Featuring guest appearances from Lyrical C and D’WYZE (of The B.U.M.S), plus remixes by KutMasta Kurt and TOMC3, it is relentlessly funky from start to finish.
This new version of the Download includes Bonus Remixes for Night Stroll, and Porno Mustache along with the Full Ableton Live Session files for Porno Mustache and Pouring You Mo Champagne. If you are an Ableton Live user, you will have all the Vocal and Musical elements at your disposal for DJ ing and remixing.
Don’t sleep! Only 500 hand numbered copies pressed for this 5th Anniversary Vinyl Edition!”
” Polo Avalanche “
AWWWW SHIT!!!
I meant to post this up a few weeks back, but like they say better late than never…UNIVERSAL LO-LIFES featuring Carlos Ferragamo – “Closet Full Of Fresh Lo” is my certified joint of the day without a fraction of a doubt…
” New Shit On Deck “
EMSKEE lets loose over rugged SP1200 chop work by Vinyl Veteran MAC MCRAW on “It’s About Time”…..Head over to the Cold Rock Stuff site and cop doubles while supplies last cuzzo, and when you head over there – tell them the grimey dude from HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD sent you!!!!…
Track Listing:
A1. It’s About Time (2015 Raw SP Version)
B1. It’s About Time (1995 Demo Version)
“Mac McRaw and underground New York emcee Emskee met purely by chance whilst sharing the same subway carriage in Brooklyn back in 2012. The following day they reconnected at Big City Records in Manhattan for the closing of the legendary store, leading them to discussing a possible collaboration project in the future. Fast forward to early 2015 and on hearing, and really feeling, Emskee’s unreleased 1995 Nick Wiz produced track ‘It’s About Time’, Mac asked Em about releasing it on a 7” with a McRaw remix on the flip. Emskee was totally down with the idea but came up with an even better one; revising his lyrics and re-recording them for a completely new version”.
” Doze Green Drops Jewelry “
“This past February 1xRUN brought legendary artist Doze Green back to Hawaii for POW!WOW Hawaii 2015 and in between painting a massive wall Green took some time to reminisce about the first time graffiti and Hip-Hop arrived to Hawaii.
In the early 1980’s Green came to Hawaii with the RockSteady Crew and left an unimaginable impression on the graffiti and hip-hop cultures across the entire island of Oahu. This in depth look with Doze Green also features interviews OG Slick, Brisk and Prime, as well as archival photos from Ricky Powell and Martha Cooper. Be sure to check out this exclusive video. Mahalo!”
VIA-FRESH PAINT NYC
” Fully G : Payback “
Chicago rhyme slinger FULLY G is back on the set for more wreck in 2015…..Major shout out to all my peoples out in the Windy City holding it down..
” Jus Allah : MMA “
” Two guns on my upper thighs, one quits, the other tries / one shifts the other drives – One rinses the other dries / whenever the shit gets real, but ya’ll are all fake, ketchup and rubber knives “…
WHOAH!!!!!
I gave JUS ALLAH’s long awaited 2nd solo album “MMA” some burn about a week ago…..If it was up to me “Thoughts” would get the certified wax single treatment, with “180” being the B-side…I also have to add that the beat by Anthropohagus is straight up ugly….Never heard of him before, but he is now officially on my radar..
” Posse , Are You Ready #3 “
WHOAH!!!!
I hope the HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD faithful are ready for these type of rare gems…BMC brings the certified flame throwers to the dancehall on this session entitled , “Posse, Are You Ready?” which digs in the stash from 1979-1985….PLEASE DO NOT SLEEP…
TRACKLIST-
01) Frankie Paul – Taking Over (Showdown 6 LP – Channel One)
02) Barrington Levy – Jah Life (Bounty Hunter LP – Jah Life)
03) Scientist – Jah Life In Dub (Jah Life In Dub LP – Jah Life)
04) Wayne Smith – Live Honestly (Youthman Skanking LP – Black Joy)
05) Purpleman – We’re Badder Than Them (Confessions LP – Vista)
06) Sugar Minott – Jailhouse (Power House 7)
07) Little John – Better Yu Gwan (Power House 7)
08) Bunny Wailer – Conqueror (Solomonic 12)
09) Carlton Livingston – Feel The Vibes (Satta Rock 12)
10) Lone Ranger – Dance Have Fe Cork (Satta Rock 12)
11) Ini Kamoze – Wings With Me (Ini Kamoze LP – Island)
12) Michael Palmer – Youth-Man Take It Easy (Show-Down Vol 4 LP – Empire)
13) Michael Prophet – Evil Doers (Certify LP – Burning Sounds)
14) Billy Boyo – Billy Boyo In The Area (DJ Clash 2 LP – Greensleeves)
15) George Nooks – Fret Not Yourself (CF 12)
16) Papa Tullo – Ride The Rhythm (CF 12)
17) Don Carlos – Ginalship (Them Never Know Natty Dread Have Him Credential LP – Channel One)
18) Luie Lepki – Bank Clerk (Willie Red LP – Hitbound)
19) Johnnie Clark – Rude Boy (Art & Craft 12)
20) Hugh Mundell – Going Places (Volcano 12)
21) Toyan – Strictly The Dread (Greensleeves 12)
22) Eek A Mouse – Falling Heroes (Black & White 7)
23) Barry Brown & Ranking Joe – What You Don’t Know (Jah Life 12)
24) Jah Thomas – Two In The Family (Dance Hall Stylee LP – Daddy Kool)
25) Wailing Souls – They Don’t Know Jah (Volcano 12)
26) Triston Palmer – Babylon (Joker Smoker LP – Greensleeves)
27) Early B – Call The Doctor For Me (Four Wheel No Real LP – Midnight Rock)
28) Wayne Jarrett – Jah Jah I (Chip In LP – Thompson)
29) Johnny Osbourne – Rewind (Jammys 7)
” DJ A-L : Breaks & Blends “
Straight out of Denver, Colorado comes this high-powered break mix from DJ-AL (Strife TV)…If your in the mood for some official body rock action, you know the motherfucking drill….
” Cratery 75 “
On this newest episode of CRATERY they bring along unheralded producer RASHAD SMITH…
“In the first ever conversation-based version of our podcast, we uncover the untold history of one of hip-hop’s many unsung heroes.
And I don’t use the word untold by accident.
In trying to research material for our chat, I found it odd that I couldn’t find a single article or interview about a dude who had made some of the biggest smashes in hip-hop history.
This is a guy who Howie Tee, Rakim and Diddy all took under their wing.
A vinyl fiend who’s logged countless hours in the dingiest of basements with the likes of Q-Tip and Da Beatminerz.
A former record store employee who has given your favourite beatmakers some of their most notorious samples.
An uncredited ghost producer on more than a few rap classics”.
” Midweek Toasters “
YELLOWMAN wasn’t the only albino toaster to emerge on the early 80’s dancehall set – PURPLEMAN gave him a run for his money with a string of heaters that were laced with his distinct approach to mic wrecking….
On “SHOWDOWN vol.5” these two dancehall giants go head to head for an explosive display of ill patterns, off kilter flows and all types of other wildness….
TRACKLIST-
A Me Kill Barnie – Yellowman & Fathead
He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands – Yellowman & Fathead
Day Light Saving Time – Yellowman & Fathead
Which One Will Wear The Ring – Yellowman & Fathead
The Ark – Yellowman & Fathead
Thirteen Women To A Man – Purpleman
My Girl Friend – Purpleman
Mini Van – Purpleman
Every Man Do A Thing – Purpleman
A Murder We Charge For – Purpleman
” Ayatollah Wreck “
When it comes to Hip Hop my cuzzo AYATOLLAH is a triple headed monster in this shit..He is known for crafting beats, but he is nice with the mic and the blackbook as well…..On “The Candy Tangerine Man” he flexes flashback bars over a somber composition that will have you reminiscing about days of old….
If your unfamiliar with the blaxploitation movie “The Candy Tangerine Man” that he named this song after – I highly recommend tracking down this rare gem…
” Joe Conzo Speaks “
The Cipher Show is quickly becoming one of my favorite podcast (be on the lookout for the upcoming interview with MF GRIMM & myself in a few weeks) Shawn Setaro has the uncanny ability to get his guest to open up in ways that hold your attention…This time around Joe Conzo gets the Q&A treatment..
“Joe Conzo Jr. has been called “the man who took hip-hop’s baby pictures” by the New York Times – a title that’s right on the money. Conzo, a third-generation Bronx native, first got into photography as a young boy and took to shooting pictures of his neighborhood.
Personal troubles caused Joe to put away his camera for many years. But over the past decade, his work has been re-discovered and used for documentaries, exhibited in museums all over the world – including the Museum of the City of New York, where an exhibit of his photos is running until September 27th – and even published in a book, Born In The Bronx: A Visual Record of the Early Days of Hip Hop. A fictional version of Joe appears in Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming Netflix series The Get Down, about the early days of hip-hop, where the real Joe was on set as a behind the scenes photographer”.
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