” King Tubby Salute “
KING TUBBY is one of my main inspirations when it comes to music..It’s a shame he doesn’t get the proper shines that he deserves, because he was a genius on many levels…
1…He INVENTED the low pass filter technique – which was adopted by many Hip Hop producers many years later and actually defined a certain aesthetic from the early to mid 90’s…
2…He might not have been the originator of DUB, but he pushed it to soaring levels and turned DUB into an actual art form in my opinion…
3..A trained electrician and repairman, TUBBY even went as far as building his own radio transmitter…
4…Helped guide and jump start the careers of SCIENTIST, KING JAMMY, PAT KELLY, BUNNY LEE, PHILLIP SMART, and many others…
5.. King Tubby’s Hi-Fi sound system was the first to unleash reverb on the general public…..
I could go on and on, but I will stop there and let DAVID RODIGAN go further in-depth about the life and times of a true innovator….DONT SLEEP…
RIP- Osbourne “KING TUBBY” Ruddock, (28 January 1941 – 6 February 1989) ..
” The Cipher Podcast : Episode 123 “
MF GRIMM & I are the special guest on the latest episode of the CIPHER PODCAST with Shawn Setaro out in Brooklyn, NYC…
“This week, we talk to MF Grimm, along with his producer and group-mate Drasar Monumental. Grimm is a rapper, producer, and now an award-winning comic book writer, who is just now making some of the greatest music of his long and storied career.
After growing up in the New York City of the 70s and 80s – and making a short stint as a child actor on Sesame Street – Grimm began his hip-hop career on the city’s battle scene. He quickly gained attention, started ghostwriting for more successful acts, and was on the verge of solo stardom when he was shot and paralyzed in 1993, in an incident that also killed his brother.
Grimm recovered, and even executive produced his friend MF Doom’s 1999 solo debut Operation: Doomsday, which was recorded in the basement of Grimm’s Rockland County house. Starting in 2001, he began releasing a string of powerful solo albums that molded the ups and downs of his life into powerful artistic statements. He also moved into another medium, writing the autobiographical graphic novel Sentences: The Life of MF Grimm.
Since 2012, he has been working on the Good Morning Vietnam trilogy of albums with our second guest, producer Drasar Monumental”.
Tracks featured in this episode:
MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental, “Golden Triangle”
The Box Cutter Brothers, “Comatose”
MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental, “Be Noble”
MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental, “Song of the Winter Soldier”
MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental, “Grand Opening”
MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental, “Solar Soul Controller”
MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental, “20%”
Miles Davis, “Bitches Brew”
MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental, “Check Em”
MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental, “Apocalypse Now”
MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental, “Economic Deprivation”
MF Grimm- Early 90s Freestyle
Public Enemy, “Louder Than A Bomb”
MF Grimm, “Scars & Memories”
MF Doom f/MF Grimm, “Tick Tick….”
MF Grimm, “Voices, Pt 0”
Sesame Street Theme
MF Grimm, “Black Helicopter”
MF Grimm, “Go Back”
MF Grimm, “Taken”
MF Grimm, “Boing”
MF Grimm, “Chicken Little”
John Coltrane – A Love Supreme, Part 1 – Acknowledgement
Willie the Lion Smith, “Fingerbuster”
MF Grimm, “I Remember”
Kool G. Rap f/B1 & MF Grimm, “Take Em To War”
MF Grimm, “Broken Glasses”
MF Grimm, “Voices (The Final Chapter)”
” Old Habits, Die Hard “
“1xRUN is pleased to present the definitive book on Los Angeles graffiti originator and icon RISK. With a career spanning over four decades RISK recounts his history, failures, success and of course the many brushes with the law.
Over 350 pages and 700+ many never-before-seen photos help navigate the reader through the story of Los Angeles graffiti and how it was shaped. From the very early 80s to present-day, RISK has not slowed down but instead has continued to evolve, remaining at the forefront of the culture. Over the years, many graffiti writers and street artists have come and gone, but RISK has established that he is here to stay through his constant progression and his willingness to stay true to his art. This book narrates his role as one of the pioneers of graffiti in Los Angeles and his aim to not only push the boundaries of his own art but also help elevate the graffiti movement to worldwide recognition.
Read stories about climbing and painting one of the first LA freeway signs later dubbed Heavens, painting the set of a Michael Jackson video, getting shot at in the infamous Motor Yard, to painting backgrounds for Playboy magazine shoots. The many stories and events that encompass the journey of RISK are impressive and inspiring, fully illustrating his extraordinary ambition”.
” Pezo 120 Mix : Reup’s “
*Originally posted 8/11/13
My cuzzo PLANET ROCKS / PEZO was at the crib (WAX MUSEUM) a few weeks ago laying down this VENDETTA VINYL powered mix to honor the Oakland graff crew “GFC” (If you don’t know, GFC is a massive crew that carry on the tradition of skills over lip service, each one teach one, knowledge of self, and staying productive and active)..
“P” was about to call it a day at the hour mark, but the mix was sounding so monstrous I told him he should add on another hour to take “motherfuckers over the edge”…
So to add more fuel to the fire he stacked on ANOTHER 60 minutes of straight heat for ya’ll…Also you should keep in mind this is a off the top of the dome, strictly live, all vinyl mix from front to back..Salute to the entire GFC, everyone at Vendetta Vinyl, NORTH STAR ZULU’S, and my brother PEZO for keeping those flames burning !!
If your looking for some high-powered Hip Hop frequencies, you just found it troopers.Big up to all the independent labels putting out that fly shit.
*ARTWORK BY KUFU ONERZ.
Tracklist:
1) Fat Joe – “The Shit Is Real” DJ Premier Remix
2) J-Twice – “It’s Going Down Sucka”
3) Scum – “Scum Live”
4) MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental – “If You Don’t Know”
5) Roc Marciano – “By The Book”
6) DJ Spinna – “Dillagence”
7) Pretty Tone Capone – “Marked For Death”
8) Lord Finesse – “Isn’t He Something”
9) Rock La Flow – “Wreckamic”
10) Magnificent Shakeem – “You Better Be Treacherous”
11) The Wizard Of Rap – “Escape From East New York”
12) T.D.S. MOB – “What’s This World Coming To”
13) Hitman – “Mental Pressure”
14) Geo & Ricochet – “This Is How It’s Done”
15) T.D.S. MOB – “The Rhyme You’re About To Hear Is True”
16) The P. Brothers Feat. Boss Money – “Blam Blam For Nottingham”
17) Constant Deviants – “Fulton Street”
18) Fla Fla – “Master Movement”
19) Madlib – “Young Blood”
20) Constant Deviants – “Problem Child”
21) Brothers Of The Mind – “Stop Schemin”
22) Finsta Bundy – “WTF”
23) All Natural – “50 Years”
24) Father Don – “Piece Of The Action”
25) P. Brothers Feat. Milano – “Got It On Me”
26) Big L. – ” Give It To Em L.”
27) Blvd Mosse – “Can’t Eecape The Hypeness”
28) Nardo Ranks – “Gun Pon Cock”
29) Asher D. & Daddy Freddy – “Ragga Muffin Hip-Hop”
30) Stezo feat. Dooley O. – “Piece Of The Pie”
31) Psycho Les – “Psychodelic Shit” Mobb Deep Remix *Planet Rocker Blend*
32) ORF Big Band – “La Serena”
33) Kashmere Stage Band – “I Wish -Pt. 1.”
34) Dennis Coffey & The Detroit Guitar Band – Scorpio
35) Frankie Gee – “Date With The Rain”
35) Voices Of East Harlem – “Take A Stand”
” Rap 4 Fame : Volume 3 “
Im not quite sure what the status of the Ju Ju Mob is in 2015 (Chief Kamanchi, Charon Don , Reef, and State Store)……
Hopefully we will get more tracks from them in the future…Until then, peep this blazer by the slept-on Philly repper, State Store off the “Rap 4 Fame” Sampler Volume 3…
FRESH IS THE WORD….
“Schnick Schnack” Produced by Dev Rocka……
” Majestic Gage : Fair Warning “
The Bronx keeps creating it…..
“Up & coming DITC Entertainment artist Majestic Gage releases his first solo visual for the track titled “Fair Warning”. Over the sounds of up & coming Harlem producer Ty Ahart, the South Bronx emcee delivers his clam flow displaying his lyrical ability & witty word play. Be on the look out for more to come from the up & coming emcee. Until then, enjoy”
” Don Status “
A few months ago I went to a huge Reggae festival that dubbed KING JAMMY as the headliner, unfortunately he didn’t show up due to visa issues……
Maybe one day I will be able to catch the “DON” in action, until then this comp will hold me down – “1985-1989 Part1, Dub Vendor Records”…
“The “Digital Revolution” occurred in the Jamaican music industry by a single rhythm called “Sleng Teng”. The responsible person for the rhythm was King Jammy who was the owner and producer of the Jammys label. The label dominated the scene between 1985 and 1989, and released a vast number of material. Dub Store Records compiles the best of the 80’s heavyweight Dancehall from the Jammys catalogue. The collection consists of “Disc One: Vocals & Deejays” and “Disc Two: Instrumental Dub Version”, featuring popular songs and instrumental dub versions on the “Heavenless”, “Love Punanny Bad” and “Far East” rhythms, among others. They also include rare collector’s tunes like Anthony Johnson’s ‘Dancehall Vibes’, and some of the tracks appear for the first time on digital format. This is a crucial selection for all Dancehall lovers”.
” Apex Predator Blades “
Alright folks, just like I promised a week ago – here is the first leak off of the BOXCUTTER BROTHERS 3 (Ayatollah & myself) project that’s going to be dropping in the very near future on VENDETTA VINYL (the sampler will be out this week so keep your eyes peeled)….
I’m on the boards, cuts, and on the mic device for “APEX PREDATOR BLADES”…Nothing but ugly frequencies banging out of the speakers – no additives, preservatives, or artificial sweets….If your tired of all that mumbling sensitive rap shit dudes are yelling, please tune in for a power boost…
Major shout out to ROB UNKUT in Australia for giving this joint the world premier treatment…..*Feel free to spread around.
” Scratch Overdose 14 “
Here is a 30 minute clip of Q-Bert, Shortkut and D-Styles cutting shit the fuck up at the NAMM event earlier this year..If this doesn’t inspire you to get your scratch patterns up – nothing will !!!
” Halftime Show : 9/23/15 “
Eclipse, DJ Homicide plus STRETCH & BOBBITO hit us off with over two hours of material on the latest HALFTIME SHOW session…
TRACKLIST-
Dj Eclipse & Stretch Armstrong
Mobb Deep – Back At You Instrumental
O.C – Time’s Up
AZ – Rather Unique
Jemini the Gifted One – Brooklyn Kids
Royal Flush – Movin’ on your Weak Productions
Capone & Noreaga feat Tragedy Khadafi
Rakim – Remember That
Camp Lo – Coolie High
Miilkbone – Keep It Real Instrumental
Stretch, Bobbito & Dj Eclipse
Das Efx – Microphone Master (The Dome Cracker Remix)
Pete Rock & Large Professor – The Rap World
Gang Starr – Gotta Get Over (Large Pro Remix)
Sadat X – Stages & Lights
Bas Blasta – The Rhythm
Godfather Don – Piece of the Action
Kamakaze – Bridge’ 95
Show & A.G – Themes, Schemes & Dreams (Featuring OC, D-Flow & Party Arty)
Street Smartz feat O.C & Pharoahe Monch – Metal Thangz
Tragedy Khadafi – Calm Down
Dj Eclipse & Stretch
Showbiz & A.G – Next Level (Nyte Time Mix)
Mobb Deep – Rare Species (Modus Operandi)
Pudgee Feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Lord Tariq – Think Big
Saukrates feat Heltah Skeltah – Ultimate MC
Sparrow The Movement – Physics
Sic Sense – Positional Bypass
Shabaam Sahdeeq Feat AL , Eminem, Kwest & Skam – 5 Star Generals
Non Phixion – No Tomorrow
All City – Metro Theme
Organized Konfuzion – Stress (Extra P Remix)
Royal Flush – Iced Down Medallions Instrumental
Dj Eclipse & DJ Homicide
” Japhia Life : Reup’s “
If you never heard JAPHIA LIFE’S first album “Pages Of Life”, please go track that down and be prepared for some shock treatment (2000 Ready Rock Records)…
On “Precious Memories” Japhia conjures up some ill imagery, flashbacks, and well rounded poetics for an enjoyable listen…Dont sleep cuzzo!!
” Lord Digga Drops Gems “
I can’t even front – I NEVER listen to the Rosenberg show…Something about him just makes me want to hit the mute button with a quickness….Recently I made an exception to the rule because they had LORD DIGGA in the mix for a in-depth Q&A session….
If you were ever curious about the crumbling of Masta Ace’s INC crew (like myself) – you do not want to miss this..
HAHA.
” Flick Of The Day “
You can catch GRIMM & I on the CIPHER PODCAST with Shawn Setaro October 5th..If your unfamiliar with this broadcast – I highly recommend spending some quality time listening to interviews with CEY ADAMS, KURIOUS, SCARFACE, LUTHER CAMBELL, KRS, 45 KING, K-DEF, JOHNNY ROTTEN, and plenty more…
Also I want to send a shout out to everyone that actually went out and supported the “GOOD MORNING VIETNAM” trilogy..You are appreciated to the fullest and I promise you that we have a tremendous amount of heat on deck!!!!
Salute-
D
” The Nonce Unearthed : Private Compilation “
I spotted this rare NONCE related compilation over at the TILL INFINTY blog that deserves your attention….RIP YUSEF AFLOAT…
TRACKLIST-
SACH – Number 9
SACH – L.I.F.E. Gives
BUILD AN ARK ft. SACH – Always There (Nobody Remix)
THE NONCE – Haiku Buscho Sach San
HEADSET ft. SACH – Grasping Claw
ADLIB ft. SACH – The Spot Pt.1
INOE ONER ft. SACH, AMBUSH & SAMSON – Pitch
DAEDELUS ft. SACH – Purged Lips Reply
DEBMASTER ft. SACH & INOE ONER – Digi
KEGS ONE ft. SACH – Hip Hop Exposed
INOE ONER ft. SACH & NICHOLSON – Dead Tenants
PRESTO ft. SACH & L.A. JAE – Soloist Virtuoso
THE NONCE – The Only
AMMON CONTACT ft. Sach – Into 777
LYNN NESS ft. SACH – Droppin’ Jewels
SACH, PIGEON JOHN & RIFLEMAN – The People
SACH – Gold Lace AU
JIZZM ft. GLOBAL PHLOWTATIONS & YUSEF AFLOAT – Like It’s 1999
CD2 – PRODUCTIONS & REMIXES:
THE NONCE – Bus Stops (Token And A Transfer Remix)
THE NONCE – Mix Tapes (81st Street Subliminal Remix)
THE NONCE – Eighty Five (Original Style 12inch Version)
THE NONCE – Bus Stops (Metro Line Remix)
GLOBAL PHLOWTATIONS – Quiet As Kept
ACEYALONE – All Balls
ACEYALONE – Annalillia
ACEYALONE – Mr. Outsider
FREESTYLE FELLOWSHIP – My Leg
SUPHERB – 90008
SUPHERB – Born On Parole
SUPHERB – Dominoes, Cards And Chess
SONGODSUNS – Dream Small
” 3rd Degree Burner “
KHUFU ONERZ is currently on a aerosol rampage throughout the entire Bay area….For instance he straight up torched the MEETING OF THE STYLES event that took place in San Francisco over the weekend….
WHEW!!
*Click on photos for further analysis…
I also have to send a shout out to the Young Lord “PRIZE” (NS/GFC) for coming correct on his piece as well…Thanks for throwing my name up cuzzo (I SEE YOU)..
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