" Gab Gotcha 2010 "
Fresh off a seven year prison bid, Beat Nuts affiliate “Gab-Gotcha” comes to the table with some 2010 spices on his newest mixtape (United States Vs. Gab Gotcha)….
Here are a couple highlights…….TAKE A LISTEN..
“Throw Your Hands Up”
“Love Changes”
" Industry Rule 4080 "
Since my father and his side of the family are from the Caribbean (Cayman Islands STAND UP), I was exposed to the sounds of Reggae at an early age….
Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Yellowman, and even these tiny kids from Europe, “Musical Youth” got much burn in my household…..What I loved about Musical Youth is that they were extremely talented, and their young minded approach appealed to me….
Here are a couple facts about Musical Youth that you might not know….
1..Their first album was nominated for a Grammy…
2..One of the first black acts on M.T.V………..I think they were the first actually..
3..”Pass The Dutchie” went all the way to number one on the U.K. charts, and went on to sell over four million copies….
It seemed like they just vanished after their first album….Although they recorded after that, collaborations with Donna Summer and Eddie Grant pretty much began a downward spiral for the group and they never fully recovered…..
A couple days ago I watched a show on TV-One (Unsung) that went into detail about the rise and fall of the group…….My suspicions were correct: Their record company straight took advantage of their age and JERKED them….
One of the members (the drummer Freddie Waite ) had a nervous breakdown, the bass player (Patrick Waite) died after suffering from years of poverty, drug abuse and neglect…..SAD…..
Eventually the remaining group members sued their record company and received over a million dollars in back pay, almost thirty years after the release of their debut album……….
Check out a sneak peek below..
" Hip Hop Battlefield Remix Series "
*In the above pic—Me, Peezo, and Big Kufu..
At this point, I have probably put up about a hundred of my own remixes on HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD……I feel that as time goes on my production skills are getting more detailed and more dangerous….
It’s been a lot of hard work, but I am far from content- every single day I learn more…..
To everyone that has given me their opinions, I appreciate it…..
Anyway, peep this remix of Royal Flush’s “Worldwide” that I did awhile ago…….This is actually a re-post, but I feel that it deserves more shines….HAHA….
ENJOY…..
" Blog Shots 42 "
Marcus Respekt or Mark Speqt (if you know what time it was with Sub-Verse Records), has a blog that you should peep next time your floating around cyber-space…..
Funny as hell writing style, on-point analogies, and a deep appreciation for Hip Hop makes this a spot worthy of checking out…And while your at it, go out and cop his ill mixtape (Bloodlust 2) if you haven’t already trooper….
Tell him that grimey kid from HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD sent you jack !
* I spotted this hilarious T -Shirt at Mark’s blog…….” LAME ” -TRUE INDEED……
" Under The Radar Rockets: G. Rap Edition "
If you have been following Hip Hop Battlefield for the last three years, than you already know Kool G. Rap is my all-time favorite M.C.
He created tons of imitators, could battle and also write cohesive-conceptual songs, and G rap is still relevant after two decades of mic wrecking…
WHEW……Be on the lookout for his new album ,”Riches, Royalty, Respect”…
Back in 1998 he dropped a gem of a song called “Drums Of Death”, produced by D.J. Shadow…..When I talk to G.Rap aficionados, for some strange reason they always forget this joint….
So for all of you that slept the first time around-YOU KNOW THE DRILL…
* Beware of the long intro….The music doesn’t actually start until the 1 minute mark…
" Moment Of Truth, Part 2 "
If you are a Gang Starr fan (like myself), this interview with Jazzmattazz trumpet player ,”Brownman” is a must read……
Instead of speculating about the last years of Guru’s life, you can read for yourself about the awkward situations surrounding our fallen Hip Hop soldier….
R.I.P. Guru, gone but definitely not forgotten……The struggle continues…
" Hip Hop Battlefield Goes To Amsterdam "
When many people think of the “golden age” of Hip Hop, they automatically think 1990-1995……In my opinion if there is a golden age, it would have to be from 1986-1996…….
It would take a couple days for me to fully break that down, so I’m not going to even attempt to do that on this particular post…But if you are looking for instant proof of my claim, take a listen to this live in Amsterdam recording of Rakim, Public Enemy, and L.L. Cool J in 1987…..,,WOW….
Don’t sleep………Props to O.S.H.H.
" 45 Wreck "
If your looking for a little Hip Hop morale boost on this Saturday morning, 45 King has what your looking for…..
Check him out on the 45 tip- extra smooth and precise…
NICE !!!!!!
" Hip Hop Battlefield Remix Series "
I’m not one of those dudes that submits beats to cats all the time…Sure I would love it if someone like Kool G.Rap slaughtered one of my joints, but I don’t like to bother motherfuckers and here is a couple reasons why….
1..Everybody and their mother thinks they can make beats….
2..Not many people are willing to crack open their wallets and actually pay you a half-way decent amount of money….
3..Why would I send you beats if I can rhyme better on that shit myself ?
YA FEEL ME ?
Recently I decided to go against my usual pattern and actually submit some beats……..I’m not going to reveal who the artist is, but I will say that he is a heavy hitter when it comes to that hardcore shit….
My beats passed the test with flying colors, and it looks like some real ill shit is on the horizon…..
I’m really excited about this situation….I will unveil who the artist is in a few weeks, so keep your eyes peeled….
In the meantime, here is a little remix action for you- Beat Nuts “Do You Believe”…You know how I get down on the production steez: Ugly undertones, machete chops, and a healthy amount of bass waves……
POW,POW…..
" New Group Home Shit "
It’s good to hear that Nutcracker & Lil Dap are back in the lab cooking up music again…On their new album “Guru”, they definitely have some highlights…..
On this cut right here “Pay Attention” featuring Smiley The Ghetto Child & Guru- the drama levels reach an all-time high….
CHECK IN..
" Hell Razah: Heaven Razah "
Wu- Affiliate “Hell Razah”, has built up a solid catalogue of material ever since he embarked on a solo career after leaving Sunz Of Man….
“When All Hell Breaks Loose” (2001), “Freedom Of Speech” (2004), “Renaissance Child” (2007), “Razah’s Ladder” (2007), “Ultra Sounds” (2008), and his newest offering, “Heaven Razah” (2010)……….Not to mention his collabo albums with “Shabbazz”,etc…
He is currently recovering from a brain aneurysm…..All proceeds from “Heaven Razah” are going to his family, so do the right thing and go out and pick up a copy troop……
” The Arrival “- produced by Dev 1…
" Buckwild 2010 "
Hip Hop Dx is on fire right now with the interviews , if you haven’t noticed..
Recently they caught up with Celph Titled and “Buckwild” while they prepared for the release of their upcoming album,”Nineteen Ninety Now”…….
I’m not the biggest fan of Celph, but I have a funny feeling that with “Buck” on the production, they are going to bring some heavy spices to the table….
" Joint Of The Day "
Yeah brother this is more like it…….
This is so smooth, sometimes I wonder why people can no longer come up with such lush production with all the “technology” we currently have access to……
If you are really on top of your Hip Hop knowledge, you can probably call out a couple names that sampled this incredibly fresh piece of music (Action Line)………But I’m not going to say any names over here……
Afro-Harping was arranged by producer Richard Evans and recorded by Dorothy Ashby for Cadet Records in 1968. The rest of this album is impressive as well, go out and cop it…..
“Action Line”
" D.J. Modesty On The Decks "
All the way from France comes this latest podcast mix from ,”D.J. Modesty”…..September 25th 2010…
Take a listen…….
Tracklist-
LORDS OF THE UNDERGROUND – Mistakes (Prod by 9TH WONDER)
NUTSO Feat JOHNNY SALGADO – Park Benches (Prod by REEF)
CHAUNDON Feat CARLITA DURAND – Y’all dont want it
MAYLAY SPARKS – You & Yours
DONNIE DARKO feat SUTTER KAIN – Fuck you pay me (Prod by DJ BLESS)
BLAQ POET – Power music (Prod by STU BANGAS)
LORD FINESSE Feat OC & KRS 1 – Brainstorm (Confidence Remix)
KOOL G RAP, KOOL SPHERE & BATERIA – Street knowledge (Prod by DJ JEAN MARON)
RUSTE JUXX Feat ILL BILL, SAV KILLZ & CYRIUS MALACHI – Rap assassins
STRANGA THE GREAT – Caroline (Carolina Anthem)
RUSTE JUXX Feat SUPREME & WORDSMITH – How u selling that
THOMAS HANDSOME & LSP – Triple six (Cuts by Dj 456)
KOOL G RAP – Knife fight
RED EYE (THE CLOSERS) – Soul mate (Prod by HENNYO)
QWEL & MAKER Feat WES RESTLESS – The game
SATCHEL PAGE – Come on now jump
MR BARS – Mr Bars
SINGAPORE KANE, BEKAY & EL DA SENSEI – The platform Freestyle
DJ QVALI & WYLDBUNCH – Not what i’m here for
" Ed Lover : C’Mon Son 18 "
ESPN all of the sudden has a “C’Mon Man” segment ……….It’s obvious that someone over there is a Ed Lover fan, because they pretty much stoled his concept….
Anyway, Ed keeps the laughs flowing by throwing Will Smith, T.I., Eddie Long, Bruno Mars, and a couple other suspects completely under the bus…HAHA..
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