” Large Pro vs Diamond D “
95% of the time I preview what I rock on HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD….This is one of those 5% scenarios because I just stumbled onto this live 45 footage of LARGE PRO & DIAMOND D in the UK going for broke….
I guess it’s time to make some popcorn, relax in my recliner and catch a groove…If you have your head screwed on properly you will do the exact same thing…
VIA – PRITT KALSI-
A great way to kick off your 2017 with this footage from Diamond D and Large Professor’s late 2016 UK tour. Notably two of the greatest hip hop producers of all time they have embarked on journey reverting back to a time long before they started making music, a time where as children they were fully taken by this new and exciting culture called Hip Hop.
Where Djing was thing. This new art form required two turntables and mixer. A bunch of 45s and to these guys and many alike them they had to find 2 copies of each record. They came in at a time where people where still discovering holly grail breaks. Very Exciting times.
Not only did you have to scrimp save and find these records you had to perfect and master the skill of cutting them up on the turntables not an easy thing to do. Competition was high so it only forced you to practice hard, if you didn’t have the skill on the turntables you made up for it with your selection. This is how great DJs made their name and found recognition.
Both these men mastered all the elements above. This later lead them into them becoming some of the greatest Hip Hop producers, Don’t ask me ask Kanye West who although i’m not a fan of him, even he when it comes to his piers will humble himself to name the two men featured here.
I was privileged to join the men on some of their tour. Although I filmed much footage over 4.5 hour of them just cutting up I put this selection together not just to showcase them but as piece of document to preserve this element of the culture.
Diamond D V’s Large Professor all 45 Sets. UK Invasion 2016 from pritt on Vimeo.
” Hip Hop Holiday “
If your in the Bay area February 10th, come celebrate with us as we go into full blown berserker mode for a night of turntable abuse, chop overdosing, aerosol wreck, surprise guest, and all types of creativity…
Salute to the almighty GFC more making this happen…
1523 WEBSTER STREET, OAKLAND CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 10th, spread the word if you can’t make it…
” UK Wreck : Electro Rock “
A wise man once said to me, “Yo Drasar why are you giving away free jewels on HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD to complete strangers”….My reply went something like this, “Hip Hop has given me so much in my lifetime it is my duty to spread the glory of this art form”…
What my man failed to realize that a jewel is somewhat meaningless if you are not creative enough to apply them….I look at HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD and my other creative endeavors as applied jewelry…With that being said here is a heavy gem for all you dudes out there that know what time of day it really is..I’m going to take you all the way back to London 1985 for some BBoy document shock treatment in the form of “Electro Rock”….
” Flix Of The Day “
If your on the hunt for more aerosol morale in your life look no further than these scorchers….
*ABOVE FLICK – KADE TMT / REFA TNS / KUFUE ONERZ
*BELOW FLICK – KUFUE ONERZ GFC / NS / BOOM SKWAD
” Monday Mix Flavors “
Peep this new mix by SERCH4BEATZ that should motivate your Monday morning….
Tracklist
01. X-Rae – Iz U Wit Me
02. Citizen Kane – Livin’
03. Lo Life – No Weak Signs
04. Lyrik Born Clique – Relentless (Mellow Mix)
05. Grassrootz – Pro Am
06. Mood – Hustle On The Side
07. Insane Cirkle – Up On It
08. Bronx Knightz – A New Day A New Era
09. Lower Level – Top Notch
10. Mathematik – Formation
11. The Madness – Punishment
12. Gypcees – Final Exam
13. Gee Rock, J. Force, DJ Xcell – Undaground Ikonz
14. K-OS – Rise Like The Sun (Head Rush Mix)
15. Priest – Janine
” Under The Radar Steez “
I have never been a fan of the term “RANDOM RAP”….How about fresh joints that didn’t get a chance to circulate properly….Or maybe “criminally slept on cuts that had limited pressings with virtually no distribution”….
HAHAHA….
However you label it, “Sloppy White” takes us on a journey of under the radar material that will force you to hit the rewind button…Ruthless Rod, Skinny Boyz, Raw Corp, YZ, Fresh Finesse, Class – A- Felony, and many more get thrown into the mix…
” Mach Hommy : Brand Name “
MACH HOMMY & ALCHEMIST link up for some 45 action with “Brand Name”….Get your pre- order in before they vanish….
Description
PRE-ORDER – APRIL 7TH RELEASE
THE ALCHEMIST CRAFT SINGLES LIMITED EDITION INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED 45 VINYL SERIES
VOLUME SEVEN:
– MACH HOMMY – “BRAND NAME” PROD. BY ALCHEMIST
– MACH HOMMY – “BRAND NAME (INSTRUMENTAL)” PROD. BY ALCHEMIST
The latest installment from the Craft Singles 45 series as well as the 1st single off the new project from Mach Hommy “5 0 Clock Shadow”
And while your at it MACH has a band camp page that is worth peeping out…
” Architect : Ra Material “
90 percent of the time when I talk to AYATOLLAH or ARCHITECT on the phone they are in the middle of making a new beat….Some people are passionate about their craft, but these dudes are on a whole different level when it comes to dedication…
It’s inspiring that after putting out music since the early 90’s, ARCHITECT is still focused on cranking out grimey, unpredictable, dusted out beats…..He recently uploaded a few joints to his Soundcloud page that put a little pep in my step….
” Crazy Like That Glue : Doc “
Fame is a very interesting construct….
On one hand you got your types that start to actually believe the hype….All of the sudden they become self-absorbed and act as if the word revolves around them…Then you have your types that become disgusted by the industry and go into self imposed exile to get away from all the shenanigans….
When I saw footage of CRAIG MACK last year at a church in South Carolina as a member of some type of alleged Christian cult – I was somewhat puzzled but not completely…..Here is a guy that dropped the stellar “Get Retarded” 12 inch, became EPMD’s roadie, somehow linked up with Puffy and became as big as you possibly could in the Hip Hop world circa 1994 with “Flava In Your Ear”….That shit was literally EVERYWHERE….I MUST ADMIT I was a bigger fan of the GET RETARDED Craig Mack, but I was hopeful things would turn around until the release of his very luke-warm debut album “Project Funk The World”…It appeared that he watered down his sound and tried to assimilate into the current trends that were popping off..
FFWD to 2017 and we get the in-depth “Crazy Like that Glue” documentary that deserves your attention…
PEEP….
” Strictly Royal Flush “
Should have posted this strictly ROYAL FLUSH mix by the BUILT TO LAST CREW a week ago when it initially dropped – If you haven’t heard it by now here is a second chance to get your mind right & exact !!!!
” Smooth Hardcore : Beneficence “
New Jersey repper BENEFICENCE is back for 2017 limited edition action…”Smooth Hardcore” is definitely worthy of two thumbs up status…
*Doubles are highly recommended…
TRACKLIST-
A: Smooth Hardcore ft. AG
A: Smooth Hardcore (Instrumental)
A: Smooth Hardcore (Instrumental w Cuts)
A: Smooth Hardcore (Acapella)
B: Smooth Hardcore (K-Def Remix)
B: Smooth Hardcore (K-Def Instrumental)
B: Smooth Hardcore (Brous One Remix)
B: Smooth Hardcore (Brous One Instrumental)
” Soul Power Friday “
When it comes to high powered vinyl Reggae re-issues (Don’t try to front, you know damn well you will never catch these on the field) those DUB VENDOR dudes in Japan are playing no fucking games…
If you think I’m bullshitting – take a listen to this MERRITONE ROCK STEADY 2 session that is out of control on numerous levels…You can thank me later jack!!!!
” Yaggfu Steez “
It’s a shame that after all these years of being a fan of YAGGFU FRONT,this Q&A session with CULTURE KING was the only interview that I was able to find…Do yourself a favor and check in if you know whats good for you…
And while your at it, YAGGFU released a couple joints several years ago but I haven’t heard anything new in quite sometime…”Long Stretch” is a glimpse of what they sound like in the new millennium….
” Up North Trip : Part 2 “
I’m going to take you all the way up north to Canada for a blog that deserves your undivided attention….The awkwardly titled RAP NERDS spot is fully loaded with all types of downloadable goods that will keep you busy for a minute….They have consistently maintained the site since 2008 so you should have no problem satisfying your Hip Hop junkie cravings….
Make sure you tell them the grimy kid from HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD sent you jack!!!!
” Milano : Flying Saucers “
DITC affiliate MILANO CONSTATINE is in his own lane when it comes to bringing original street talk to the table…It’s almost criminal that he hasn’t been able to drop a full length album as of yet (I’m not talking mixtape or features), because if he is capable of assembling a cast of top notch producers for an entire project he would wreck shop (Preferably SHOWBIZ & THE P BROTHERS)……..
On this new joint “Flying Saucers” he proves he hasn’t lost a step…
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