” Sage Infinite : Space Out “
My objective with HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD is to present many aspects of this artform – past, present and future….I’m not one of those cats that stays frozen in time or believes new fly shit doesn’t exist…..Many of the people I come across only listen to their own music or close affiliates, but as a DJ it is imperative that I keep my ears open and busy as possible…It might sound corny or lame to some of the HHB readers when I state that “I’m still a fan, after all these years”…..
Anyway, here is some new shit that is worthy of some decent mixtape burn – Sage Infinite, “Space Out”….
” Divine Styler Speaks “
Do yourself a favor and check out this recent interview with the reclusive innovator DIVINE STYLER on the SOUTHERN VANGUARD broadcast….Over two hours of nonstop jewelry on deck…
” Dr.OOP Capone : Reel Ninja “
Right after I heard this new joint by KANKICK & Dr.OOP Capone (Reel Ninja) – I called OOP up and told him that he sounds ill over “KK” beats and that they should rock a full length project…He proceeded to inform that a collaborative EP is already finished and fully mastered – and they were in talks with a few labels to get it out there….
PEEP….
” Ayatollah : Rhythm Roulette “
AYATOLLAH pulled out the MPC 500 for the latest edition of Rhythm Roulette…Congrats to my cuzzo for the much deserved spotlight..
PEEP..
” Tone Hooker : On The Rise “
Here is a little treat for the HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD daily readers….TONE HOOKER who was once apart of Original Flavor (Remember- Can I Get Open) put out a few 12’s in the mid-late 90’s….If you didn’t hear them when they initially dropped don’t feel bad – they were white label joints that didn’t really circulate to heavy….
“On The Rise” – 1996
” Blog Shots “
Every once in awhile I will point you in the direction of certain blogs that are holding the goods…90’s Hip Hop is a spot that rocks under the radar joints that will activate your antennae..
” Meeting Of The Styles:2016 “
Looks like I will be spinning at the “MEETING OF STYLES” graff event in SF this weekend along with a few of my VENDETTA VINYL brothers…So if your in the bay area come through and catch a motherfucking zone!!!!
Covering 24 city blocks around the 24th street Bart Station (24th & 25th Blocks of Orange, Bartlett, Osage, Lilac, Cypress, Treat, Lucky, Hoarse; The 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th blocks of Capp street. 24th at Mission to Folsom. El Capitain and Turk St Parking Lot (google map search 1 Lilac Street, San Francisco, California 94110 USA for live).
Expecting over 200,000 visitors over the 3 day weekend / Artisan and Food vendors / Entertainment by Hip Hop for Change along all of the 24 streets / International Live Streaming with exclusive corporate sponsor custom skinned commercials 3 times a day over 3 days / Local, national and international media and press / Radio Station promotions by Q102 and KBLX broadcasting live at the event site / Artists from 23 countries are attending to represent their country / A Children’s Art Awareness program will be included this year / San Francisco Travel & Tourism will be promoting the event as well as working with the Tour Buses for shuttles / Oracle convention attendees will be shuttled from the Moscone Convention Center to the event.
The SF MOS 2016 event area is located at the 24th Street BART station/underground transit (Bay Area Rapid Transit) as well as on a MUNI line (bus route) visit http://www.bart.gov for additional information on the public transportation.
” Strictly Large Pro “
When it comes to all around consistency LARGE PRO is in a class by himself..Instead of falling victim to current trends, LP carved his name into the books by remaining true to the foundation he has built upon for a few decades with talent, determination and a unyielding commitment to creative sampling….
LOST TAPES put together a comp that showcases some of his newest offerings that you might have missed….PEEP…
TRACKLIST-
01. ll Bill – “Acid Relux”
02. Funkoars – “The Quicknening”
03. Capone-N-Noreaga – “Pizza”
04. Diamond District – “Working Weekends” [Remix]
05. Homeboy Sandman – “It’s Cold” (Ft. Steve Arrington)
06. Blu – “Kiss The Sky” [Remix]
07. Illa Ghee – 90
08. Mayer Hawthorne – “Her Favorite Song” [Remix]
09. Halcut – “Last Call”
10. Meyhem Lauren – “Not Guilty”
11. J-Love – “Firenando” (Ft. AG Coroner, Prince OG, Take-It)
12. Southpaw – “Here We Go” [Remix]
13. N.O.R.E. – “Built Pyramids”
14. Real Wolrf . “Legacy (Ft, Ill Bill & Slaine)
15. Ill Bill – “Canarsie High”
16. Jeru The Damaja – “Solar Flames”
17. Public Enemy – “Catch The Throne” (Ft. Cormega &Lare Pro)
” Showbiz Speaks “
Alright folks,I’m fully charged up and ready to hit the battlefield with reckless abandon….Here is a recent interview with one of my favorite producers- the Bronx bomber Showbiz get’s the Q&A treatment by 7:30…
*Big up to my cuzzo UNIK ONE..
Can you tell the difference between songs that are created in a studio with chemistry versus songs made in isolation?
Right now, if you get a timeless song comparing it to the ‘90s era, there was a lot more timeless songs and that comes from the chemistry that people have in the studio. I was reading that on a blog site how they said that ODB came in and walked in the wrong studio and he got on the “Superstar” record, the Mariah Carey record. And things like that happen. And just like on Show and A.G. on “Got the Flava” on the the Goodfellas album, Method Man was in the next room and he walked in and heard the beat and wanted to kick a couple of bars to it. So that type of stuff happens.
You can’t really tell now because a lot of people do send their verses in. You really can’t tell now because the music ain’t the same as it was in the ‘90s. I believe you had a lot more authentic classics and timeless music in the ‘80s and the ‘90s and I think that music is a lot more timeless than the stuff that comes out now. You may like it for a couple of months because they play it all day long. If they don’t play it on the radio no more, you don’t remember the song. That’s the difference. This music is just forced on you.
What gives music the authenticity that you’re talking about?
As a producer, I’m only speaking for producers. You gotta have a knowledge of the hip-hop that was there before you. I believe those are the people that make the best hip-hop. The best hip-hop producers are students. Premier has been following hip-hop since it came out in the beginning and he can tell you records that he bought when he was in Texas. He had a lot of knowledge. His mother took him to a lot of concerts. He was well aware of how hip-hop was supposed to sound and people such as myself and Pete Rock and Diamond, everybody had kind of studied what hip-hop was to make the best hip-hop that they could make. I’m only speaking for the producers’ side though, definitely.
” Hiero Day 2016 “
#HIERODAY2016 was very ILL on multiple levels (I’m still trying to recover actually)….The first being that in the heart of west Oakland 10,000 heads gathered from sun up to sundown with not one incident of violence (remarkable if you ask me).Big up to the entire VENDETTA VINYL POSSE / GFC / NS/ we did our motherfucking thing on the turntables…. FDRZ, RIFF, PEZO, KUFU, GOBLIN, RESEK, ARCHITECT, WIGZ, SHA, G-LEVEL, ROACH, DAZE, CARLO,OFTEN, BRAVE, MFGRIMM, SUPERNATURAL, AYATOLLAH (YOU WERE THERE IN SPIRIT CUZZO) and everyone else that made this a memorable day….RIP PRIZE ONER WE MISS YOU…..*Salute to HIERO for rocking together after all these years- 93 till infinity for real…
I could go on and on, but I will just let a few flicks do the talking….
” Total Wreckage On Deck “
I will be with the VENDETTA VINYL posse on Sep 5th for the HIERO DAY celebration in Oakland…We have a couple booths, so come through as we go into full blown wreckage mode on the decks, samplers, and the black books…
We are even having a free give away for a upcoming secret society 7inch that will be released very shortly….Big up to everyone that has been rocking with us since day one (WE SEE YOU)…..
” Scratch Overdose 20 “
My dude KODAC VISUALZ is a straight up monster when it comes to scratch patterns…When I first met him back in the late 90’s he was already light years ahead of dudes on the cuts, but now in 2016 I have to admit, he is a real problem out here….
KV has been making major moves with Asthma Funk, Q-Bert’s Scratch University, Killer Nuns, Born Sinnaz and now the BEAT JUNKIES featured him on their “Watch The Sound” video series..SALUTE!!!!!!
” Big Tune On Deck “
A couple weeks ago I had a meeting at a west coast vinyl pressing plant that shall remain nameless…While I was there I was informed that they just received an additional 45 press that used to belong to the legend COXONE DODD….Needless to say I felt the intense energy emitting from this machine and it instantly put me in a heavy trance…..When it comes to reggae, COXONE was a powerhouse…I’m not going to get into his arsenal of accolades (That would take quite sometime), but to give you a glimpse into his influence, he was the first producer to audition Bob Marley, U Roy, Burning Spear, Horace Andy, Sugar Minott and countless others…..From the early 60’s up until his death in 2004 he churned out an amazing discography from his Studio One headquarters….
One of the groups that he worked with that deserve more attention is the SILVER TONES….In my opinion, “Cheating & Lying – Be Thankful” is one of the best roots and culture joints ever recorded…
POETIC VALUE- CHECK..
ORIGINAL HAUNTING PRODUCTION- CHECK..
LYRICS LACED WITH SUBSTANCE AND MEANING- CHECK..
EXCELLENT COMPOSITION & STRUCTURE- CHECK..
TIMELESS MATERIAL THAT STILL APPLIES TODAY- CHECK..
COXSONE’s ADDITIONAL DUB WORK ON THIS SONG IS SIMPLY INCREDIBLE…..
” Breakbeat Lou : Discogs Mix “
WOW-
Since Monday is here, it’s only right that I post up this BREAKBEAT LOU “Discogs Mix” that is flooded with all types of heat…If your tired of hearing the same played out breaks over and over again, look no further because LOU rocks all types of secret society joints on this session….DONT SLEEP…
Louis “BreakBeat Lou” Flores is a pillar of hip-hop music and culture, whose contribution cannot be understated, overlooked or denied. Without his contribution, hip-hop music and production does not evolve in the late 1980s through the 1990s and beyond. If BreakBeat Lou is not present, many hip- hop DJs do not study the integral craft of diggin’ for records. And without his longstanding tradition of mixing and editing, many producers rise to fame and stardom never happens.
Any DJ, producer or record collector worth their weight in hip-hop gold will tell you the importance of Louis “BreakBeat Lou” Flores. He is quite simply your favorite’s favorite in hip-hop.
” MC Eight Salute “
When it comes to west coast Hip Hop greats MC EIGHT is not mentioned nearly enough….The first 3 CMW albums are not only classics, they also managed to keep their production sample heavy without copying what Dr.Dre was doing at the time (Unlike the majority of their contemporaries)….
Earlier this year he dropped a couple 45’s with ALCHEMIST & SPICE ONE that are worthy of your attention if they slid passed past your radar…
PEEP….
*Not sure what happened to the DJ Premier collabo album that was discussed a few years back…Hopefully one day that will happen, but at this point I doubt it..
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