” Large Pro Speaks “
Chairman Mao recently sat down with LARGE PRO for a in-depth Q&A session that is flooded with all types of jewelry..
“Breaking Atoms remains one of the most sophisticated pieces of productions in hip-hop history. What was the process of constructing it like?
In the studio, we had some heavy duty equipment. We had a synclavier, which was powerful at that time. Quincy Jones and the big dogs was using that. There is a part in “Snake Eyes” where we threw Jesse Anderson’s “Mighty, Mighty” in there, and that was all because of the synclavier. It wasn’t even us blending the record, it was us going to Tony P [at Libra Digital] and saying, “We want to use this whole part right here.” He was like, “Well, just play it.” He would press a few buttons on that synclavier, and it was just synced up, like magic. This was before time stretching and everything. That synclavier was heavy – a big, big tool for that Breaking Atoms album.”
” Hobo Junction Steez “
It’s a motherfucking tragedy that some of the illest, most creative minds never get their just due in the Hip Hop world, while sub-par cornballs receive all types of accolades and material wealth …
I always believed the HOBO JUNCTION were a talented crew from the west that should have garnered more praise – SAAFIR, POKE MARTIAN, EYEQUE, BIG NOUS, RASHINEL, WHORIDAZ, JZ, and the 3RD RAIL VIC put out some very unique, dusted out, street level shit in the late 90’s- early 2000’s…
Here are a couple joints you should peep if they slid past your radar…
” Riot In The Streets “
WHEW-
Back in 1999 I got caught up in a mini-riot in Venice Beach, California during the height of a B-BOY SUMMIT afternoon….Luckily my “self-preservation” senses kicked in and motivated me to scale a 6 foot fence, merely seconds before a disoriented crowd could trample over me….
I witnessed first hand how the powers that be can destroy a peaceful gathering for no apparent reason whatsoever….Reminded me of that scene from BEAT STREET when dudes mother screamed on those cops for treating young people like savage criminals, just for dancing….I witnessed young women getting bashed with batons, BBoys dragged by their hair, old folks getting mashed out, and all types of unwarranted attacks on this unforgettable day….
After watching this clip I just had to shake my head in disbelief at how the media puts their spin on the TRUTH….
” Kick Rocking “
When it comes to kicks, part of the fun for me is scouring all over to cop the illest ones I can find under 100 dollars…When it comes to digging (Records, kicks, Hip Hop treats, etc) I always thought it was about who was more determined and diligent to track down the fly shit at a halfway decent price tag….
For those of you willing to spend 400 plus dollars for kicks though – these recently released ADIDAS Stan Smith / Raf Simons/ Red & White joints are straight up ridiculous in so many ways…..
” Ayatollah : Who Is My Soul Brother “
Today the homie AYATOLLAH dropped the “Who Is My Soul Brother” instrumental project on DAY BY DAY ENT….13 tracks from the Queens, NY native for you to bang out with..
I will give you a breakdown of my top ranking picks at some point today…
” Dr. Yen Lo Status “
KA & Preservation link up again for more of that raw….Turn the volume up a few notches and catch a zone..
” Dub Overdose “
Ever since SERATO popped up on the set, it seems as if dudes have gotten extremely lazy on the decks…I have witnessed whole sets with no blends whatsoever..
I don’t want to hear anymore copping pleas or excuses – I want to hear some fucking blends straight up and down…
The heavily slept on DJ PHOREYEZ put out a reggae mix a few years back that rocks some nice blends and transitions (Proving that even with odd tempos and fluctuations that if you take your time you can rock mixes in almost any musical genre)…
*Scroll down to the REGGAE IN DUB IN STEREO MIX on his page for further analysis…
” Groove Morale On Deck “
NO KNOWS DOPE brings the official Bossa Nova goods on this compilation…47 tracks of nonstop action troopers….
” Joint Of The Day “
” This world is foul and we get high that’s why we steady drinking , locked in the beast I’m in a cell and it just got me thinking / who need’s to go to work I’d rather hustle for my dollar, niggas are starving in these streets and I just want to holla “…..
HAHAHAHAHA…..
Out of all the joints that I have heard from IMAM THUG throughout the years, “True Confessions” is my all time favorite….9 times out of ten when I hear sappy RNB hooks on the breaks I shake my head in utter disgust – but the way they flip the LUTHER VANDROSS “Never Too Much” joint I had to give it the two thumbs up on sheer laugh factor alone…
If it was up to me AYATOLLAH, TRAGEDY, and IMAM THUG would have made a full length IRON SHIEKS album…
” Flix Of The Day “
It’s been awhile since I splashed you with a couple top ranking flix from the stash spot…..This last weekend MF GRIMM made his debut on the wheels of steel for a secret society jamboree explosion…
To say it was an “incredible night” would be a understatement…A major shout out to GRIMM AKA MF DISCO AKA MF CASTRO AKA JET JAGUAR AKA PERCY CAREY, FDRZ, PEZO, STATE, RIFF MATH, and everyone else that came out to celebrate….
” Mathematik : Universal “
With so much music coming out on a constant basis, it’s easy for joints to slip through the cracks…The heavily slept on dude from Toronto (MATHEMATIK) has a bandcamp page you should peep out while your floating around in cyber-space….
Fresh is the word…
” Friday Night Live “
Straight from BELGIUM comes this session of scratch artillery by GRAZZHOPPA (Intricate Moves 2)….
Turn the fucking volume up and catch a zone!!
” The Third Wave : Here And Now “
When it comes to sampling I pull my source material from a wide range of time frames, but the late 60’s – mid 70’s resonate with me in a certain way…Maybe it was all the drugs cats were taking, or the turbulent social developments during that time that brought forth such moody, unpredictable, and captivating artistry…
In 1970 George Duke arranged & conducted the superb “Here And Now” album by The Third Wave….Renditions, breaks, Jazz, odd time signatures, well thought out composition, and all types of Psych gloominess on deck…..
*I wonder whatever happened to these blood sisters from Northern California that rocked excellent 5 part harmonies ?
TRACKLIST-
1. Waves Lament
2. Niki
3. Maiden Voyage
4. Got To Get You Into My Life
5. Stormy
6. Chloe
7. Once There Was A Time
8. Eleanor Rigby
9. Don’t Ever Go
10. Cantaloupe Island
” Under The Radar Wreck “
Here is a little Tuesday night under the radar hype for all you Hip Hop maniacs out there – THIRD EYE ENT from Virginia dropped a compilation from 1998 that has a few heaters on it…
” Hip Hop Treats “
WHEW…
Yeah these joints are calling my name….
“In an era where most things have become cliché and cookie cutter with a one size / style fits all mentality there are still those that believe in creating quality handmade personalized items. Similar to a Savile Row custom suit maker who tailors the suit to your personal likings and measurements, DJ King Otto has started building his own line of custom 45 boxes simply titled, The Ottbox. Yes, there have been those who have made boxes before him, the same way that DJ’s built speakers in the past but how many of them went on to create great speaker companies? The Ottbox is made of pressure treated wood that can be stained, laminated and covered in a variety of outer treatments. The inside as well can be lined in various fabrics and patterns, from suede to leather, camouflage to polka dots. The Ottbox can also be designed to fit a varied amount of 45’s, weather your doing a guest DJ set and only need to carry 50 or if you’re holding down the entire night for yourself and need to take 150.”
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