” Boom Shots “
If your into musical archeology like MR. HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD, this documentary from 1981 (SOUND BUSINESS) that details the trials and tribulations of running a London based sound system will definitely perk your ears up…It’s crazy to think that in 2018 we still face many of the same obstacles that they did back then…
This is kinda ill- don’t sleep…
” The Cipher : Percee P “
It’s seems just like yesterday when I heard PERCEE P literally tear the mic to shreds on the “Yes You May” joint from LORD FINESSE’s seminal second album (Return Of The Funky Man)….That single verse instantly put him on my radar as the next dude to check for because his multi syllable approach was slightly different from G.Rap, but it was just as potent and dangerous….
The Bronx rhyme slayer recently joined Shawn Setaro on the very informative and thorough CIPHER PODCAST….Do yourself a favor and check in for a round of heavy jewelry dropping!!!!
“Percee P is a rapper whose reputation and influence far outpaces his relatively small recorded output. The Bronx-born artist grew up right alongside hip-hop – he started rapping as a young kid right as the first rap records were coming out, and was in the mix as hip-hop was being created in his neighborhood. Whether it was watching DJ’s at park jams, being around noted graffiti writers, or watching up-and-coming groups rehearse their routines, Percee was right there.
His first record was 1988’s “Let the Homocides Begin,” which was featured on an EP put out by Gotham City Records. That track, along with others like “Now They Wanna See Me” and some guest verses on tracks by Lord Finesse, Kool Keith, and others built up Percee’s reputation as a pioneer of fast-rapping virtuosity.
In later years, Percee took to selling music – both his own and from his voluminous collection of early hip-hop tapes -all around New York City, particularly in front of the influential Fat Beats record store. Contacts he made there ended up getting him signed to Stones Throw, and he released his long-awaited debut album Perseverance in 2005, along with an album of remixes. At around that same time, video was unearthed of a 1989 battle between Percee and Lord Finesse, giving new shine to his early career.
And make sure to stay tuned after the Percee interview for a very special bonus. If you miss it, it’ll be the greatest mistake of your life”.
” Royal Flush : Spotlight “
Here is a short collection of songs by ROYAL FLUSH to get you pepped up for a new release in 2018 (It’s labeled as a mixtape but it doesn’t rock one single blend, so its more of a comp type situation)….
TRACKLIST-
1.Iced Down Medallions
2.Clap Ya Hands Ft. Big Punisher & NORE
3.Worldwide
4.Worldwide, Pt. II Ft. MOP
5.Wastelandz
6.Angel Dust Ft. Mic Geronimo
7.Royal Flush Ft. Big L
” Bounty Killer Spotlight “
Like I mentioned a short time ago, BOUNTY KILLER makes my top five when it comes to dancehall cats…From the early 90’s to 2018 – BOUNTY hasn’t lost a step, matter of fact, he seems to have gotten even more vicious and more precise with time…
On this recent interview with QUIZZ & MACEDON he goes into heavy detail mode unveiling jewels about his history, sound clashes, humble beginnings, and all types of shit that will hold your attention….
HAPPY NEW YEAR TROOPERS-
“From getting shot in his teens to his desire to go to Africa now, the 5 star General, the Warlord, Bounty Killer talks about his movement in Dancehall and arsenal of hits, the infamous Beenie clash, his relationship with Vybz Kartel and the rest if the Alliance, travelling, the future and more.
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Quizz & Macedon are households names in Jamaica and Jamaican Entertainment going back to the early 2000s with WHADDAT.com and RETV. Dancehall ambassadors, they take you inside the belly of Jamaican Popular Culture – the realest and most raw”
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