" Sir Menelik Promo Steez "
Godfather Don & Sir Menelik let loose all types of chaos on this promo joint entitled, “Murder The World”…..
Damn, this makes me want to hear some NEW material from the dangerous duo…..
Turn the volume up full blast homeboy.
" KA Speaks "
In my opinion KA’s “Grief Pedigree” is one of the best releases in 2012 thus far…..
It has been on constant rotation ever since I got my hands on it awhile back….Crazy rhyme schemes, moody atmospheric production, and a healthy dose of Brooklyn grittiness make this project stand out apart from the rest…
Passion of the Weiss recently caught up with the former Natural Elements member for a in-depth interview that you should peep..
“There is a noticeable growth and progress in your music, from Natural Elements to Nightbreed to Iron Works to now. Do you think it was a matter of aging and learning and experience?
It was aging. It was aging and going through a lot of shit I was going through. Decade difference… that’s real. You grow, become different person in a 5 or 10 year span. I definitely did. That helped me mature vocally, timing wise, my cadence, my voice, knowing what I wanted to say. It takes time for an artist to know what kind of artists he wants to become. And I learned that, I know what I want to be.
My flow, delivery, I feel like it’s a quiet rage now. Everything I’m saying is very passionate, I really feel it. Some of the songs I can’t even perform without getting emotional. It’s hard, some of these songs… just saying it… (Ka pauses, affected for a very brief moment) It’s not just lyrics. When I talk about one of my friends that got murdered I see him and I’m sad he’s not with me right now. ‘Spoken memorial to all my losses’ – when I say that shit it’s real. Saying it right now I’m getting all emotional. I flash and see all my friends that I wish I could share the album with.
So yeah I noticed the style change. The years helped me out. And life experiences made me the artist that I feel like I am today”.
And while your at it – the “Grief Pedigree” vinyl is now available…
" Hip Hop Battlefield Goes To Soldier Field, Part 14 "
My girl is from the lovely city of Chicago so we usually end up flying out there at least once a year…..I have a couple Hip Hop comrades there as well, and every time I touch down my dudes will school me on rare Chicago Hip Hop, past and present….
The last time I was out there my dude Mattrock pointed me in the direction of a windy city slept-on gem…Fully – G “There She Goes Again” produced by Diamond Kut released on a white label in 1995…
Only 50 copies were initially pressed up so I’m not surprised that many people outside of the Chicago area have never heard of it…..”FG'” finesses the track with the greatest of ease with bars dissing money hungry members of the opposite sex….And the production rocks a sample that “Buckwild” went on to use for the “Celph Titled” show…….
It’s a damn shame this joint didn’t get the attention that it deserved…..Witty lines, breezy soulful loops, and a well placed “Passin Me By” scratch sentence = WIN……….
The good folks over at Black Pegasus recently re-issued this piece of Chicago Hip Hop history for all of you that appreciate vinyl like myself…
A1 There She Goes Again (Radio)
A2 There She Goes Again (Street)
A3 There She Goes Again (Andy C Remix)
B1 There She Goes Again (Instrumental)
B2 There She Goes Again (Andy C Remix Instrumental)
B3 There She Goes Again (Grant Parks Remix)
" Hiero Shit "
If Hiero representative Phesto Dee plans on pressing up wax for his newest offering, “Granite Pedigree” – this is the song that I would use for a single…
Phesto actually gets very busy on this cut…DON’T SLEEP.
“Emblem” ..
* First KA came with “Grief Pedigree”, now we have “Granite Pedigree”…..2012 is going to be the year of the pedigree peoples..HA.
" Ultra Mag Madness "
How could you really go wrong rocking a mixtape with all -Ultra Magnetic M.C.’s joints ?
DJ Grasshopper gives the Bronx Bombers shine on this “Ultra Boys- The Magnetic Tape”…..If your a hardcore Ultra fan like myself, you will download this on general principle…
VIA-TD.
" New Shit On Deck "
Even though I fully I understand why some of my peoples are frustrated with certain aspects of today’s Hip Hop landscape, you will never see me waving the ” everything sucks after 1996 ” flag….
WHY ?
It’s because I hear fly shit on a constant basis….Sure you might have to filter out a gang of shit before you get to the jewels, but if your a dedicated Hip Hop student you will eventually stumble upon new material that will hold your attention…
These cats P.I.R. had a couple raw blazers on their debut release, “The Rap Sheet”…..
CHECK IN…
“No Happy Endings” produced by Ty McFly..
“Glorious” produced by Thug Poet…
" Under The Radar "
Like I said a million times before- I usually scan a project thoroughly before giving it burn on the BATTLEFIELD….Quality over quantity is the Modus Operandi over here, unlike the majority of blogs I see out there these days…
Every once in awhile I will make an exception to the rule….Today I’m going to let a mix fly without even hearing it first, because I know for a fact that it will be flooded with jewelry based off the playlist alone…..
Alkuttraz (Crates Of AG) hits us off with part two of “New & Limited”…..
TRACKLIST-
1. tru comers – wicked
2. amp boogie – last word
3. godfather don – do my thing
4. hassaan mackey & apollo brown – volume
5. ill distracxion – psychotic nasty
6. fully g – there she goes again remix
7. are em (100x) – belly of hell
8. the midnight eez – childhood memories
9. da henchmen – basket case
10. o.c. feat. page the hand grenade – weak ideas
11. lewis parker – swimming with sharks
12. sparrow – listen (to the rhyme)
13. alps cru – avalanche
14. roc marciano – drama
15. steve colossal – the city that bleeds [debonair p remix]
16. natural elements – i got your heart
17. doc bec – b.m.f. [grant p remix]
18. hulk hodn – ignut oil
19. d-stroy – i aint real
20. l. – ill vs.
21. i-power – true
22. the doppelgangaz – nexium
23. constant deviants – fulton street
" 4 All My Fly Kick Rockers "
Maybe it’s just me, but I’m definitely feeling a couple of the kicks from La Coq Sportif’s new lines…..I rocked a few of their track suits back in the day – never got around to copping the kicks though…..
Remember when Fresh Prince used to rock “LCS” heavy in the mid to late 80’s ?
Anyway, take a look at what they have cooking up on their website…
" Muro Rocks The 45’s "
The international crate digger extraordinaire DJ Muro comes correct with this dose of dangerous 45’s…I’m sure you already know how he gets down for his, so quit stalling and do the right thing famo…
" Frank Dukes 2012 "
This Red Bull beat champ has released quite a few bangers in a short period of time with a sound palette that consist of heavy drums, moody sound pieces, and well thought out chops…
This time around Mr. Frank Dukes mans the turntables for a interesting journey through sound with Passion Of The Weiss….
CHECK IN…
" Sunday Morning Rockets "
Some people enjoy mellow music on their Sunday mornings…
But over here on the BATTLEFIELD I keep that hardcore pumping at loud decibles 24/7…..For instance, I got a heavy boost this morning from the Tuff-Crew affiliated “Danger Zone Mobb Squad”….
On “Flippin Keeloz” Tone Love paints a vivid description of a drug dealers demise…..Explosive material indeed!!
And by the way, Dope Folks will be releasing unearthed “DZMS” vinyl in the near future….You can pre- order HERE..
A1: Flip’n Keeloz (Straight YaYo Mix)
A2: T.L. Back To Yell (Strong Mix)
B1: Flip’n Keeloz (Montana Mix)
B2: T.L. Back To Yell (Come Back Mix)
" Scratch Overdose 10 "
You know it’s going to be a good day when we get to hear Florida scratch pioneer Magic Mike, Craze, and Q-Bert on a track together…..Hopefully we will get more collabs like this in the future..
I can remember a time when Mike was one of the fastest DJ’s out there….I’m glad that he is still practicing on his scratch patterns in the new millennium……SALUTE.
*My only complaint is that they shouldn’t have included those wack keyboard lines underneath….
Magic Mike:
“When I set out to do ‘Journey Into Scratchin’, I wanted to work with 2 DJ’s that I respected the most in the genre where I started. I watched QBert back in the New Music Seminar days when I was at the peak of my career and all I could say was wow. DJ Craze took what I helped start in Florida to a whole different level. Once again I was in amazement. It was only right that I do this song with the 2 guys that keep me practicing to this day. I am thankful and humbled that they chose to work with me…”
QBert:
“I need to work with the legends, Craze and Magic Mike more often! I hope this is just a start!”
Craze:
“When Magic Mike asked me to be on a track with him and Q-Bert, it was a no brainer. Those two are my heros when it comes to djing. Magic Mike has inspired many generations of djs and producers and QBert will forever be the best scratcher in the world… It was truly an honor.”
" The Triumphant Return Of Battlefield Funk Radio "
After a lengthy hiatus we are back on the set tonight 9’oclock sharp (Vietnam, California time)…
Yeah, I know it’s been awhile but brothers are extremely busy…..We both have two jobs, girlfriends, obligations, and all that other time consuming shit just like everyone else…But enough of the bloodclot crying, tonight we are going to wreck cyberspace with an avalanche of vinyl flame throwers, doubles, remixes, B-Sides, blends, scratches, etc…
We also have a special guest joining us…..”MF GRIMM” will be in attendance to shake things up for all of you who know what time it really is…HA.
CHECK THE SHOW LIVE HERE @ 9P.M.
One-
D.
" 4 All My DITC Heads "
While scoping up my mans blog from FUNK WHAT YA HEARD, I noticed a new mix by our brother P-Sol rocking nothing but Lord Finesse cuts….DAMN..
On general principle I have to post this up because dude does his motherfucking thing…
Doubles, cuts, blends, and a couple secret spices to make it all cohesive….Do yourself a favor and download this one with a quickness..
TRACKLIST-
1. INTRO / COLLAGE
2. LORD FINESSE & DJ MIKE SMOOTH- BAD MUTHA
3. JAMES BROWN- THE BOSS
4. LORD FINESSE- CHECK THE METHOD
5. GRAND PUBA- UNTITLED
6. XPERADO- ALL NIGHT
7. D.I.T.C.- DAY ONE
8. OLIVER SAIN- ON THE HILL
9. LA BOPPERS- YOU DID IT GOOD
10. D.I.T.C.- ALL LOVE
11. LORD FINESSE- SHORTIES KAUGHT IN THE SYSTEM REMIX
12. BIG L- DEVIL’S SON
13. SHOW & A.G.- DIGNIFIED SOLDIERS FT. BIG L, LORD FINESSE, O.C. (ORIGINAL & REMIX)
14. MOBB DEEP- G.O.D. PART 3 BLEND
15. BIG L- STREET STRUCK
16. RASCO- RUN THE LINE (LORD FINESSE REMIX)
17. POS NEG- NO DOUBT REMIX INSTRUMENTAL / INTERVIEW
18. AHMAD JAMAL- GHETTO CHILD
19. WALKIN LARGE- DO THAT (LORD FINESSE REMIX)
20. BIG L- MVP
21. DEBARGE- STAY WITH ME
22. DAVID AXELROD- THE SMILE
23. LORD FINESSE FT. GRAND PUBA, SADAT X & LARGE PRO- ACTUAL FACTS
24. LORD FINESSE- KEEP THE CROWD LISTENING (DJ PREMIER REMIX)
25. GROUND FLOOR FT. LORD FINESSE- DIG ON THAT
26. LORD FINESSE FT. KRS-ONE- NO GIMMICKS
27. INTERVIEW / INTERLUDE
28. OSCAR PETERSON- DREAM OF YOU
29. LORD FINESSE- HIP 2 DA GAME
30. LORD FINESSE- HIP 2 DA GAME (BUCKWILD REMIX)
31. MINNIE RIPERTON- HERE WE GO
32. VINYL DOGS INTERLUDE
33. LORD FINESSE- PARTY OVER HERE REMIX
34. NOTORIOUS B.I.G.- PARTY AND BULLSHIT (LORD FINESSE REMIX)
35. LORD FINESSE- STEPPIN’ HARD ZULU NATION
36. LORD FINESSE FT. PERCEE P- YES YOU MAY
37. LORD FINESSE SPEAKS
38. LORD FINESSE- THE FUNKY TECHNICIAN (P-SOL BLEND)
39. LORD FINESSE- THE FUNKY TECHNICIAN
40. JAMES BROWN- BLIND MAN CAN SEE IT
41. GANGSTARR- JUST TO GET A REP (P-SOL BLEND)
42. NOTORIOUS B.I.G. FT. SADAT X- COME ON
43. LORD FINESSE FT. O.C.- BRAINSTORM
44. LORD FINESSE- RETURN OF THE FUNKYMAN X ELECTRIC SENSTATION
" Lick A Shot "
DJ 7L recently hooked up with the good folks over at Stussy to release this high powered “Shoot To Kill” mixtape….
Plenty of roughneck rudeboy gun talk popping off on this one – If you think I’m bullshitting, take a look at the playlist homeboy..
24 cuts of hardcore shotta anthems….BOOOYAAAAKAAA SHOT.
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