” Hardcore Ambassador ”
Even though Hip Hop is alive and well in 2013, I long for more aggressive hardcore type of frequencies…..Some of this new age “CUPCAKE RAP” that I have been hearing lately is enough to make a brother go into self-imposed exile…..
I would rather listen to some grimy ass punk rock than hear these dudes whispering about how much money they have – when the majority of the world scrambles for pennies (shameful in my opinion)…
I’m not talking about ANTHRAX, BIOHAZARD, or GREEN DAY, I’m talking about MOB 47, YDI, DISCHARGE, TOTALITAR, CONFLICT, RUDIMENTARY PENI, and many other important bands that are anti – establishment, loud, and most importantly, uncompromising when it comes to maintaining their initial creative vision..
Don’t get it twisted : I’m a die hard Hip Hop student till I die, but part of the reason why I got into Hip Hop was due to my attraction to abrasive, ugly sounds………
Hip Hop was never meant to be all crisp and pretty…..We were trying to get away from Disco and establish a more gritty, reality based type of way of expressing ourselves….
Anyway, I recently picked up a copy of “Why Be Something Your Not” by Tony Rettman that details the hardcore punk rock scene of Detroit 1979-1985……… Pick yourself up a copy if you are a hardcore enthusiast like myself…
” Good Morning Vietnam “
* Above photo – MF GRIMM signing “GMV” for fans in San Diego, California December 2012…
It’s a new year ya’ll….2012 was a monumental year, but 2013 is going to be a motherfucking monster…The project that MF GRIMM & I banged out, “GOOD MORNING VIETNAM” is doing heavy numbers…
Matter of fact, the first run of vinyl pieces sold out within two weeks….Don’t trip though homeboy, the second run arrived from the plant last week so you can still place your orders at VENDETTA VINYL….
Big up to everyone that supported “GMV”……
GRIMM & I have all types of surprises for 2013 so buckle your god damn seat belts up…..They said it was the end of the world, and I believe it is the end for all of those “Hip Hop Weasels” out there – but for the cats that stayed true to the grain, this is just the beginning…..
” Scratch Overdose, 13 “
My dude PLANET ROCKERZ put me up on these cats called the HANDROIDZ from Los Angeles earlier today……These two blood brothers are no joke when it comes to fucking shit up lovely on the wheels…
Sure their cuts are technical – but I also hear a certain funkiness that a lot of NOW SCHOOL DJ’s are lacking…….Do yourself a favor and watch how this deadly duo wrecked havoc at the Beat Swap in 2011 (don’t trip off it being old footage because it’s still fresh as ever duke)…
GET YOUR SCRATCH PATTERNS UP !!!!
” Madlib Remix Rockets ”
Take a listen to this session of MADLIB remix action 1997-2007….
The Beat Junkie president (J-Rocc) is on the deck duties so you already know it’s going to be flavorful……If you think I’m bullshitting take a look at the tracklist cuzzo…
0:10 PB Wolf – Definition Of Ill (Single, Stones Throw)
2:04 Foreign Legion – Nowhere To Hide (Single)
3:28 Zion I – Critical (Single)
4:40 Charizma – My World Premiere (Madlib Remixes Vol. 1)
5:50 Prozack – Bang It (Death Taxes & Prozack CD)
6:40 Que D – Cash Flow
7:30 Common – The Sun God
8:30 Madvillain – Money Folder (Single, Stones Throw)
9:45 Lootpack – Long Awaited – Stones Throw
11:15 Mos Def
12:20 A.G. – Take A Ride
14:00 Jaylib – Strapped (Champion Sound Remixes, Stones Throw)
15:10 Jay Z – Threat (Mind Fusion Vol. 4)
16:40 Defari – Say It Twice
18:10 Doggy Style All Stars – Tell It Like It Is (Snoop’s Verse) (Unreleased)
18:50 Kurupt – Ride Wit Us (Madlib Remixes Vol. 2)
19:50 Jadakiss – Put Ya Hands Up (Madlib Remixes Vol. 2)
20:50 Mr. Cheeks – Lights Camera Action
22:00 J Dilla – Reckless Driving
23:40 Interlude
24:00 Madvillain – Rainbows (Stones Throw)
24:50 Madvillain – One Beer (Stones Throw)
27:18 Jazzanova – L.O.V.E. and You and I (Jazzanova Remixed CD)
34:00 Zero 7 – Distractions (Simple Things Remixes CD)
36:40 Bilal – Soul Sista (Single)
39:45 Common – 8 Minutes To Sunrise
41:00 Lootpack – Frenz V Endz
43:30 Nas – Revolutionary/get Down (Mind Fusion Vol. 4)
45:40 Interlude
46:50 Nas – Get Down
48:20 J Dilla – Let’s Take A Ride
” Reggae Combat Attack “
Zoko Selektah keeps the flames burning extremely hot on this explosive “Reggae Kombat” mix, that features joints from Ska pioneers Desmond Dekker & Derrick Morgan..
If this doesn’t put you in a proper mood, I don’t know what will..
” Breakbeat Chaos On Deck “
Since the weekend is here it’s only right that I give you more ammo to jump start your Friday festivities….
K-Def launches another breakbeat avalanche that will make your Hip Hop antennae activate…..Open drum breaks, head nodding selections, etc…
YOU KNOW THE MOTHERFUCKING DRILL….
” Friday Night Live “
Those wild and crazy dudes from London are finally back with another podcast to round out 2012……On Fat Lace Magazine episode #8 – these two pull out all the stops when it comes to unveiling hidden Hip Hop gems…..
DON’T SLEEP…..
” Looking For Galt Macdermot “
Canadian jazz composer Galt Macdermot has been sampled so much in Hip Hop that it’s ridiculous….Everyone from Large Pro to the Beat Nuts have flipped material from his impressive catalogue….
Dj Greengiant recently assembled a mixtape that rocks joints that have used his music as a sample source…..
Turn the motherfuckin volume up and get your mind right homeboy…
” Thursday Rockets “
Some people like their Hip Hop extra clean and glossy, personally I’m more into the whole unpolished steez…..I know cats that have studios that are worth a unbelievable amount of dough, but I never hear any banging tracks coming out of the speakers….
YA HEARD ME….
It’s not about the equipment, it’s about the mind behind the equipment that matters in my opinion…..For instance, this new Kaimbr joint “Quiche” sounds extremely stripped down and naked, but it still manages to hold my attention…..
Be on the lookout for this Low Budget Crew member’s new album “Share The Shelter” in 2013….
” Diamond – D Freaks the 45’s “
Peep this clip of Mr. Diamond D blessing the 45’s at the recent A3C Hip Hop festival in Hotlanta….
TUNE IN JACK !!
” MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental Steez “
I’m finally back in Vietnam, California after a inspiring journey throughout the majority of the state…..
One of the highlights of my adventure was rocking a in store with MF Grimm at Access Hip Hop in San Diego to promote our project, ” GOOD MORNING VIETNAM “….
All types of people showed up to support…..Young, old, and everything in between….Big up to the homies from WILD STYLE TECHNICIANS who made it happen at a moments notice, and my brother from VENDETTA VINYL, “Mattrocks” for keeping the Hip Hop morale up !!
You can now purchase “GOOD MORNING VIETNAM” at Amazon, I-Tunes, Spotify, E-Music, Beathound, Access Hip Hop, Amoeba (SF), Amoeba (Berkley), Amoeba (Los Angeles), Rasputin (Berkley), the VENDETTA VINYL website, and many other fine record stores across the globe….
On another note , I noticed that some BOZOS are straight bootlegging while trying to act as if they are helping the cause……
FUCK YOU….
Some clown even posted the entire shit on you tube……I fully understand that we are living in a digital era, and cats feel a sense of entitlement when it comes to music, but let me make this one thing clear : you are not helping GRIMM or myself when you post “GMV” without offering a link for people to purchase the vinyl, STRAIGHT UP….
Yeah, I download like everyone else – but I still cop the wax version if I like what I’m hearing……These cats DON’T buy dudes records, they are just some weirdo blogger slouches that feel they should get stripes for posting new music….These cats don’t even give the music justice by writing a description or a critical analysis – they just post a cover, tracklist, and a download link….
FUCK YOU…..
Anyway, I’m in good spirits, the record is moving quickly, new beats are constantly being made, the world didn’t end like all those scared motherfuckers were yelling, my crates are getting chubbier, and I’m ready to start 2013 with a BANG,BANG,BANG……BANG..
Salute to everyone that has rocked with me on HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD for the last five years (I SEE YOU)…….
I highly recommend that you check out this review of “GOOD MORNING VIETNAM” by Claaa 7…..He went into vivid detail without all the extra cornball shit….Yeah he mispelled my name once or twice, but I could give a fuck less, at least he understood that this is a hardcore Hip Hop record for Hardcore Hip Hop dudes….
” 45 Action “
If your on the hunt for a healthy dose of soul power, funk tunes, grand grooves and all that other fly shit; look no further than this strictly 45 mix by Mr. Kenny Dope.
CHECK IN…..
” Ill Adrenaline Steez “
DJ Modesty invades the Ill Adrenaline catalogue for his latest episode of “The Real Hip Hop Show”……All new material on deck.
TRACKLIST-
RASHAD & CONFIDENCE – Brand new
BENEFICENCE feat B ONE & HERB MC GRUFF – Rulez to the game
BLACKSTAR (MOS DEF & TALIB KWELI) – Another world (DA BEATMINERZ Remix)
PURPOSE & CONFIDENCE – Harsh Realities
THE LEGION – Keep your eyes open
BENEFICENCE feat MASTA ACE – Reality Vs Fiction (Prod by WEIRDO)
NEEK THE EXOTIC – Real Deal Hip Hop (Prod by AUDIBLE DOCTOR, Cuts by DJ JS1)
PURPOSE & CONFIDENCE feat CORMEGA & ESTEE NACK – Vision of excellence
BENEFICENCE feat D FLOW (GHETTO DWELLAS) – Real life we livin’
NEEK THE EXOTIC feat BUMPY KNUCKLES & SATCHEL PAGE – Get my city Warm (Prod by ALTERBEATS)
RASHAD & CONFIDENCE – Days of my youth
BENEFICENCE feat FINSTA – Getting stronger
BENEFICENCE feat ROC MARCIANO – Monetary policy
DA BEATMINERZ feat TASH (ALKHAOLIKS) & RAH DIGGA – Sumthin
RASHAD & CONFIDENCE – Pass me by
THE LEGION – Straight flow
BENEFICENCE feat ROB O & KAZI – What would you do
PURPOSE & CONFIDENCE – Rep to the death
ROC MARCIANO & THE PURIST – By the book
NEEK THE EXOTIC – Till the casket drops
BENEFICENCE – Sidewalk science
RASHAD & CONFIDENCE – Pen on display
BENEFICENCE feat GRAP LUVA & ROB O – Cold train
THE LEGION – Automatic Systematic
BENEFICENCE feat ROC MARCIANO – Hood cartel
RASHAD & CONFIDENCE – Understand
BENEFICENCE feat EL DA SENSEI – Way we rockin’
RASHAD & CONFIDENCE – All year round
BENEFICENCE – Under construction
PURPOSE & CONFIDENCE – Felony findings
BENEFICENCE feat BILLY DANZE (MOP) – Art of war
BENEFICENCE feat AG (DITC) & DJ KAOS (ARTIFACTS) – All real
RASHAD & CONFIDENCE – Rumors of war
” Christmas Rockets “
While most of the world was snacking on ham and slurping copious amounts of liquor, I was nestled up in the lab pounding out the ugliest beats imaginable….
After I took a break from my daily production exercises – I stumbled onto this mix by DJ Milky (Underground Vibes)…..
Via- DSFL
TRACKLIST-
Rascalz – Funky Need (Remix)
Ghetto Concept – Deifitrec
Tha Tribezmen – Who Got The Vibe
Two Outta Millions – Time To Get Away
Reif Ruble – Bronx Keep Creatin’ it
Shamus – Big Willie Style
Choclair – Twenty One Years
Ubad – The Legacy
Golden Smiles – We Got It
M.F. Grimm – Get Down
The Edge – Who’s Dat Chick
Street Smartz – Metal Thangz
Lace Da Booms – Out That Weak Shit
The Hoodz – Blunted Hit
Dsa – Uncontrollable
Kamakazee – Spread It (Remix)
Dead Poetz Society – Lick A Shot (Remix)
Paw Dukes – Amazin
Da Ruckus – Maintain
Team Demolition – Feed Back
Wise Intelligent – Steady Slangin
One And One – Phenomenone
Cover – Underground Flow
Kombo – I Don’t Stop
Da Fat Cat Clique – My Tracks
Psyclone – I’Sh Gotta Stop
Orfinz – Since Ya Wanna Be Down
” Access Hip Hop In-Store “
MF GRIMM & myself will be in San Diego, California this Friday at Access Hip Hop for a little in-store action to promote our new album, “GOOD MORNING VIETNAM”
So if your in the LA or SD area you know the motherfucking drill (6 o’clock sharp)….
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