” Decay : 2016 Newness “
Just like many of you out there, I have a lot of opinions and anger regarding current developments in the US, but UNLIKE many of you, I’m not in the mood to air out my feelings publicly…..For some reason cats think this is something new – nah, it’s a continuum, the only thing that has changed is video cameras are practically everywhere, the invention of social media, and the astounding numbers of newfound armchair revolutionaries….
If you take the time to listen to any musical endeavor I have been involved with – you probably already know how I truly feel (And that’s good enough for me)…
Just returned to Vietnam, California after a visit to the lovely city of Chicago, so it’s only right that I post up some 2016 Chiraq flavors….GREEN LLAMA rapper DECAY is back on the set with a new album (D)…..Give it a listen troopers….
HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD TOP PICKS- “HUMBLE”, “HOW MUCH”, “GEMS”, “MIA”, “BLACK BOY STORY”, “THIS IS A MESSAGE TO YOU”, “CATCH EM ON THE STREET”….
” Battlefield In Soldier Field “
* It’s an interesting feeling when you spot one of your records while digging (GMV2)..Im just thrilled it wasn’t in the bargain bin section….HAHAHA…Only one left at Reckless Records.
Ok, enough of the shenanigans, where do I begin ?
I have been in Chicago all week so regular post will resume on Monday…..It’s a shame that this city get’s a bad rap due to all the violence and whatnot, but to be completely honest, Chicago is one of the best cities in the entire world….
Amazing food, beautiful scenery, architecture, museums, history, culture, true diversity, epic record spots, thorough public transportation, and down to earth people from all types of backgrounds make this city pulsate on a very high level……My wife was born and bred here, so we have made a conscious effort to travel from California to CHIRAQ at least once a year and soak up the vibes – whether it’s a below zero Winter situation – or a sweltering Summer, I have grown to appreciate the assortment of blocks that define this city…..
DONT GET IT TWISTED – Just like any other city, you have to move a certain way and respect the laws of the land….Anyway, here are a couple flicks to marinate on until Monday….Big shout out to my ace SELFISH (Green Llama Crew) for always checking me in properly when I touchdown…
” Golden State Warrior “
It’s a god damn shame that E-RULE’S name is not mentioned more often when cats are talking about west coast Hip Hop shit….I stumbled onto an article by Deven Morgan that goes into serious detail about the significance of E-Rule’s contributions that is highly recommended…
And while your at it take a few minutes to scope out a slept on E- Rule gem from 2008 entitled, “Please Listen To My Demo” if you missed it the first go-round!!
” Blaq Poet : The Most Dangerous “
At this point it seems unlikely that we will get the chance to hear BLAQ POET over Premier production in the near future…Which is a shame because in my opinion the BLAQPRINT album was the best work Premier has done since the GANG STARR era….
Anyway, “BP” is back on the set with more of that boulevard barbarian rap for us in 2016 with the release of a new project (THE MOST DANGEROUS)…PEEP…
” DITC : 2016 “
This is what you get when AG, Majestic Gage, and A Bless connect over a somber Showbiz track in 2016…”Toe To Toe” just dropped yesterday so do yourself a favor and scoop up this brand new goodness….
” Flicks Of The Day “
*Above pic PEZO – GFC / NS
When it comes to aerosol wreck- I’m surrounded by dudes that are top ranking heavyweights that play absolutely no games whatsoever….But one of the illest attributes they all have is, HUMILITY….
They don’t go around patting themselves on the back or fish for compliments, they do it because they have to, without any thirst or acceptance from anyone…
BIG BRAVE – GFC
KHUFU ONERZ – GFC / NS
RESEK – UTI
” Joint Of The Day “
” Too many niggas smiling and their teeth ain’t right / found themselves pawning their ice at a pawn shop price “……..
It’s been several years since MINNESOTA has mentioned the mysterious “Diamond District” album that he planned to drop…After releasing three separate joints everything came to a screeching halt for some reason…When I talked to him briefly last year he informed me that the project was done and stashed away in the vaults…AHHHHHHH..Hopefully “DD” will receive the light of day because if “Code Noir” is a indicator of what he has up his sleeves – IT’S CURTAINS!!!!!
” Beat Tape Shit “
Pete Rock’s younger brother GRAP LUVA recently released the strictly instrumental “Sounds Of Mount Vernon” project…Give it a listen and catch a zone trooper…
TRACKLIST-
01. Intro
02. Started At 77
03. Love For The Heights
04. ThreeFourths Amazin feat. Pete Rock
05. In Motion Like Fourth Ave (Motion 2000 Remix)
06. Donuts On Washington St. (One For Mr. Yancey)
07. Fighting At Cromwells
08. Dont Stop (Ballin At Fourth St. Park)
09. Big Lous Theme (Pete On Bass) feat. Pete Rock
10. For My Lil Brother Joe
11. The Block (Third St.) feat. Pete Rock
12. A Prayer For My Nephews
13. Arts On Third Black Family Day
14. Live From Memorial Field
15. Pete And Graps Room feat. Pete Rock
16. Nuttin But Luv Day Cookout (Missing Hev)
17. One For Ruddy… Nuff Said
18. Cross County Parkway (We Out)
” Bury Me With The Lo On “
WOW–
This is a MAJOR power move right here….Cop on general principle if you know what’s best for you.
To the authorities the Lo Lifes were criminals, but to themselves and people on the streets, their actions signified something else. They aspired to be something greater, and empowered themselves by taking something that wasn’t meant for them and making it their own.
For the past five years Lo Life founder Thirstin Howl the 3rd and photographer Tom Gould have been documenting this culture. Interviews, archival pictures, and recent portraits of key players make up the first-ever book recounting how a group of kids in Brooklyn went on to influence mainstream rap stars and birth a movement of boosters and collectors of Polo worldwide.
” Eddie Cheeba : Boss Talk Mixtape “
MONEY BOSS PLAYER Eddie Cheeba is back on the set with some 2016 South Bronx boulevard bully bars….I usually don’t fuck with mixtapes that utilize previously released production, but when you talk as greasy as Eddie Cheeba you have my full attention…
*Would love to hear Eddie & Trey Bag rhyme over Minnesota or P Brothers beats again someday…
TRACKLIST-
1. MONEYBOSSPLAYERS – DJ DOOWOP WOPDOOIZM 98′ FREESTYLE PT1
2. MONEYBOSSPLAYERS – DJ DOOWOP WOPDOOIZM 98′ FREESTYLE PT2
3. EDDIE CHEEBA – BELIEVE ME FREESTYLE
4. EDDIE CHEEBA – MIKE LOWE FREESTYLE
5. EDDIE CHEEBA – SQUEEZE EASY
6. EDDIE CHEEBA, PK – IT’S ON FREESTYLE
7. EDDIE CHEEBA – UPTOWN FREESTYLE
8. EDDIE CHEEBA – BRING IT ON FREESTYLE
9. EDDIE CHEEBA – URBAN VARIETY FREESTYLE
10. EDDIE CHEEBA – J ARMZ FREESTYLE
11. EDDIE CHEEBA – BLAM!!! FREESTYLE
12. EDDIE CHEEBA, MINNESOTA – Y.R.H. FREESTYLE
13. EDDIE CHEEBA – KILOS
14. EDDIE CHEEBA, SHA BAILEY – DJ UPTOWN FREESTYLE
15. EDDIE CHEEBA – LAWS AND CODES FREESTYLE
16. EDDIE CHEEBA, YUNG JB, YD – DJ DOOWOP FREESTYLE
17. EDDIE CHEEBA, TWAN DA DUDE – LAST ONES
” Specswizard : Golden Eagle EP “
While I was in Seattle awhile back I bumped into the powerhouse SPECSONE, who has dropped material since the late 80’s…He informed me that he has a new project on deck the “Golden Eagle” EP in which he handled the production, rhymes, etc….
HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD TOP PICKS “Call It Rap”, “Shy”, “Golden Eagle”, “GI/ Antman”…
” Rudeboy Foundation “
Those DREAD DUB STORE dudes out in Japan have been releasing heavyweight tunes for quite sometime now…..For instance, the Jamaican Skarama comp is filled to the brim with all types of explosive selections…DONT SLEEP..
Missing masterpieces of the original Jamaican Ska. Recorded at the Federal Studio between 1964 to 1965 and released on Ken Khouri’s Kentone label, this is another essential reissue from the Dub Store Records camp, not to be missed! Featuring The Maytals, The Techniques, Dobby Dobson, Eddie Perkins, Sneer-Towners, Stranger & Patsy, The X-Rays, Eric Morris and more!
—Dub Store Records is the Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae and Dancehall reissue label run by the eponymous Tokyo based record store. The label aims at accurately covering the 50-plus years of Jamaican music, and pass on many rare and magnificent recordings, which are non-commercial and highly artistic. Carefully handing down the tradition of reggae music, Dub Store Records has so far issued recordings from labels and artists such as Studio One, Federal Records (Federal, Kentone, Merritone), Jammys, Bunny Wailer’s Solomonic, Derrick Harriott, Kiddus I, Redman International, King Tubby’s Firehouse, Fam’s, BMN and much more to come.
” Uncut Raw : First Toke “
Since I’m heading out to Chicago in a few weeks, it’s only right that I rock this joint from my dude SELFISH- UNCUT RAW “FIRST TOKE”….
It’s somewhat criminal that this release did not get the burn that it deserved when it initially dropped back in 07-08, so every few years I repost it just to remind cats…If you have not heard this yet – be prepared for the shock of the hour…
TRACKLIST-
1. Intro
2. Imwityou
3. The Flyest
4. Throwback Shit
5. Somebeat
6. Tilthesuncomeup
7. Fortune Cookies
8. Heroin
9. Green
10. Crazy
11. 727
12. Interlude 1
13. Cereal
14. WWIV
15. So Bad
16. Anothabeat
17. Summertime
18. Bang!
19. Interlude 2
20. Slop
21. All I Need
22. Onemorebeat
23. Lastone
24. Interlude 3
25. Funkclub
26. Baby
” Happy Bornday : MF GRIMM “
WOW–
Happy Bornday to my friend, partner in wreck, teacher, mentor and overall good dude – MF GRIMM…..Over the years I have learned many things from you…One of the biggest things that I have learned is that examples speak way louder than words will ever be able to…
Keep shining king, you have made your mark on the world as one of the illest MC’s to ever to do it….
Much respect-
D
*I made this mix last year to pay homage to GRIMM- if you missed it the first time, here is a second chance to analyze the wreckage. Also big Bornday shout out to INFINITE EVIL – I don’t think that it is a coincidence that you share the same bornday as GRIMM….HAHA!!!!!
” Drop A Gem : Grand Daddy I.U. “
The hot streak for those DROP A GEM podcast dudes continues to heat up with the recent interview with GRAND DADDY I.U….Over two hours of nonstop joke cracking, ill Cold Chilling records stories, beefs, Biz Markie disses, opinions about today’s musical landscape and all types of other shit that will hold your attention!!!!!
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