" De La Soul : Impossible Mission "
I’m not going to even front, I stopped listening to De La after Prince Paul stopped producing for the trio…Their sound started to sound a little to R & B for my taste…
But a couple years ago I caught one of their live shows and was completely blown away….Pos’s breath control was unbelievable, Plug 2’s energy was off the meter, and Maseo added that extra seasoning to complete the chemistry of the performance…
Check out this new, Japanese-only release …
Tracklisting-
01. Impossible Intro
02. Live At The Dugout 87′
03. Voodoo Circus
04. Friends
05. What The Fuck 1
06. Go Out And Get It
07. Respect
08. Beef
09. Reverse Your Steps
10. You Got It Ft. Butta Verses
11. What The Fuck 2
12. Just Havin A Ball
13. What If
14. Relax
15. Wasn’t For You
16. The Corner
17. Freestyle (Dat Shit) 2006
18. What The Fuck 3
19. Freedom Train
20. Live In Tokyo Ft. S.D.P And Kahi
" Blog Shots 38 "
Every once in awhile I will stumble on a blog that leaves me speechless….The “Ain’t It Good To You” blog made a Hip Hop fiend like myself lose my composure….
Supreme Nyborn, Antoinette, and Positive K compilations…..Well thought out write ups….Interviews, mixes, Hip Hop history 101, and this nice selections of songs from the Audio Two (Milk Dee has one of the illest voices in Hip Hop) made my day…..
And while your at it, make sure you stop by D.J. Dee- Ville’s excellent blog when you get a chance cousin…..
" In Full Gear 2010 "
I’m going to take you cats all the way to the foundation of this thing we call Hip Hop….Sedgwick & Cedar (Bronx N.Y.) hold down the fort when it comes to that fresh apparel…
When you head over there tell them that kid from HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD sent you trooper…
" D.J. Monk- One Rocks The Breaks "
If you want to add a little boost to your Tuesday morning, I suggest that you swoop up this break mix by “Monk-One” (Breaking Rocks)….
Instead of hitting us with the “usual suspects” breaks- he keeps it interesting by adding a couple secret spices (HAHA)….And for all you beat nerds out there, there are plenty open drums for you to flip out over…..
Quit stalling JACK !!!!!
" D.J. Yahtz : Payback’s A Mutha "
Never heard of this cat “Yahtz” before, but he does a decent job on this new mix……One thing that caught my attention from the gate is that he took the time to blend every song (Thank you)….
However, there are a couple questionable tracks that should have been left on the shelf….Other than that- it was a enjoyable listen…Find out for yourself duke..
" Live From Headquarters 04/09/10 "
This is D.J. Premiers radio broadcast from last Friday…….He definitely gets IT IN, and even pays tribute to Malcolm Mclaren for the last half of the show…
You don’t want to miss this one JACK !!!!!!!
Tracklist-
1. Joell Ortiz–Project Boy (Premier’s Bass Break Version)
2. Capone-N-Noreaga (f. Raekwon)–The Reserves
3. E. Smitty (f. Agallah, Kool G. Rap)–Real G’s
4. Young Maylay–Mic It
5. Kool Sphere–Tres Leches
6. Wu Massacre (f. Raekwon, Ghostface, Method Man)–Miranda
7. Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx (f. Sean Price)–Fuckin WIt A Gangsta
8. Sadat X (f. Grand Puba, Lord Jamar)–Long Years
9. Khaleel (f. Panchi of NYGz)–Rappin’ Exercise
10. Evidence–Hard Hit
MALCOLM McLAREN TRIBUTE MIX
1. Malcolm McLaren–It Was A New York Phenomenon
2. Sex Pistols–Anarchy In The U.K.
3. Malcolm McLaren–Zulu Nation Party
4. World Famous Supreme Team Show on (WHBI) # 1
5. World Famous Supreme Team–Buffalo Gals
6. World Famous Supreme Team Show on (WHBI) # 2
7. World Famous Supreme Team–World’s Famous
8. Malcolm McLaren & The World Famous Supreme Team–Do Ya Like Scratchin’ ?
9. Malcolm McLaren (f. KRS-ONE)–Let It Flow (Do Ya Like Scratchin’)
10. Malcolm McLaren–Seeing Bow Wow Wow Show(LIVE)
11. Bow Wow Wow–I Want Candy
12. Malcolm McLaren–42nd Street
13. World Famous Supreme Team–She’s Looking Like A Hobo
14. Art Of Noise–Beat Box (Original Version)
15. Art Of Noise–Close (To The Edit)
16. Malcolm McLaren–EL San Juanera
17. Yes–Owner Of A Lonely Heart
18. Yes–Leave It
19. Art Of Noise–Moments In Love
20. World Famous Supreme Team–Hey DJ
21. Malcolm McLaren (f. Burn One & Forrest Gump)–SHOUT OUTS
22. Smiley The Ghetto Child–I’m Legend
" Five Sunday Sure Shots "
Today I’m going to bless ya’ll with a handful of joints that should keep your bell ringing….Big shout out to the people that check Hip Hop Battlefield on the motherfucking daily !!!!!!
1. N.Y. Confidential- “Backstabbed”…………….No this is not Mobb Deep, but it sounds like it could have been made during the “Infamous Era”……This is straight gutter, crime story, box cutter in the hand rap….I could listen to this type of stuff all day…
2. Kool Sphere- “Blue Collar M.C.’s” (Featuring A.Z.)………..I’m digging this…
3. Kool Sphere- “Serial Killa”……….Sounds like the kid “Sphere” has a couple heaters on his hands…
4..Roc Marciano- “Tearz”………It took awhile for me to get used to Roc’s double time flow on this one, but after he said, ” If ya’ll keep playing with my money someone is going to get busted in their motherfuckin head “, I knew this was a keeper…..Plus he made the beat so I can’t front…..
5..Asamov- “Hookslide”……..Willie Evans Jr.’s crew put out some decent material over the years…It’s unfortunate they didn’t garner the attention that they deserved…….Peep…..
" Drasar Monumental Remix Action "
Sometimes when I sit down at my sampler things come together really quickly…Ideas pop up and I am able to execute at a fast rate…Other times I will hover over my M.P.C. for days working on one single sequence….
This remix that you are about to hear took me four days to fully tap out…I don’t like to pat myself on the back, but this piece of weaponry is highly explosive !!!!!!!!
The U.N. gang get the remix treatment this time around kid- (D.O.A.)….Instead of rocking the same beat for the entire song, I decided to switch things up and bring different beats along to keep the momentum pumping (HAHA)….So for all you A.D.D. motherfuckers I got you covered, don’t trip…
You know how I do over on the BATTLFIELD : Angry undertones, war drums, a serious as fuck disposition, machete chops, unsuspecting segues, dramatic movie samples, and all that other grimy shit….
No kits, no keyboards, no goofy synths, and definitely no nonsense…..
" Burn Your Face Off "
The thing that’s so funny about the blog “Game”, is that you never know who’s reading your post…..Recently a friend of mine that I lost contact with, stumbled on my blog and decided to hit me up….
I’m not going to say what his real name is because he lives his life on the edge (You feel me)….So I’ll just use one of his many aliases: “Sonny Wong” is one of the most humble cats that I know….His skill level is out of control, but you will never hear him flapping his lips about how he is GETTING IT IN !!!!!!!!!
My dude is all about action….No nonsense, just a show and prove type of steez……Check out these burners to see what the fuck I am talking about son…..
Salute to you “S.W.” for keeping those flames burning….
" 7A3- 2010 "
I always wondered whatever happened to Bretty B & Seanie B ?.. They put out some decent material as 7A3, Muggs eventually started Cypress Hill, and the rest is history….
But whatever happened to the blood brothers who migrated from N.Y. to L.A. in search of Hip Hop stardom ?
* Muggs also unveils unreleased heaters from the 7A3 vaults….Do not snooze !!!!
" R.I.P. Malcolm Mclaren "
When I was growing up- I mainly listened to three different genres of music: Reggae, Punk/Hardcore, and of course Hip Hop…The B-Boys around my way were quick to hop in a mosh pit and slap someone upside the head…..Or roll up spliffs while listening to some Hugh Mundell ….
We looked at these three forms of music as rebellious and naturally gravitated to the abrasive frequencies that they provided for our youthful angst…..
It seems as if Malcolm Mclaren embraced this outlook as well….Not only was he the brains behind seminal punk rock outfit ” Sex Pistols “, he also collaborated with different Hip Hop artist over the years (Supreme Team, R.S.C., Afrika Bambaataa, etc)….
Who could ever forget the legendary video for Buffalo Girls ?…
Rest In Peace Malcolm Mclaren- A true pioneer, taste maker, visionary, and creative genius…
" Give The Drummer Some "
Clyde Stubblefield’s “Funky Drummer” break has to be the most sampled piece of music in history….I have heard everyone from Public Enemy to Fine Young Cannibals rock Clyde’s infamous percussion chops…
I could spend days writing about his other musical contributions, but I’m going to save that for a later date….
Peep this mix by the “Scratch Reaction Crew” that features all Funky Drummer samples…It’s a good thing they didn’t include that god-awful Fine Young Cannibals song (HAHA)…
Tracklist-
1. James Brown – Funky Drummer Reprise (1970)
2. Kev E Kev – Listen To The Man
3. Super Lover Cee – I’m Back
4. Izzy Ice – Funky Freestyle
5. Top Choice Clique – I’ll Do The Honors
6. MC Player – Heavy Metal Mic Maniac
7. Ice Cream Tee – Ice Cream Tee Thing (Instrumental)
8. Dose Material – Outlaw
9. Sir Fresh & DJ Critical – Sir-Vere
10. TDS Mob – Crushin’ Em
11. MC Breeze – Damn I’m Good
12. Divine Force – My Uptown Beat
13. Butchy B – Beatin’ Down KRS
14. Jewel T – I Like It Loud (Instrumental)
" Ill Funk Freakers "
God damn, this funk compilation is just nasty !!!!!!!
Drum breaks, heavy bass lines, and all types of wildness going down…I’m not going to even front, I wasn’t up on the majority of these cuts until today (I never knew Don Campbell- the inventor of locking -recorded any music)……
So do the right thing : Grab a cold beverage, turn on your trusty oscillating fan, and prepare for another episode of FUNK MODE ..
Tracklisting…
1.: Got A Thing For You Baby – Mr. Percolator
2.: Funky Funky Hot Pants – Wee Willie Mason
3.: JB’s Latin – Spittin’ Image
4.: New Bump And Twist – The Kays
5.: Hip Drop – Explosions
6.: Africana – The Propositions
7.: Got A Gig On My Back – Kelly & The Soul Explosion
8.: Soul Drippins – The Interns
9.: Let’s Get Together – Cassietta George
10.: Baby I’ve Got It – King George & The Fabulous Souls
11.: Fon Kin Love – Love International
12.: Campbell Lock – Don Campbell
13.: Funky Soul Shake – E.T.White & The Potential Band
14.: Hot Pants (part 1) – 20th Century
15.: Closed Mind – Different Bags
16.: Give A Damn – Benny Gordon
17.: Stop (Watch What You’re Doing To Me) – Roy Roberts
18.: Gimme Some Tonight – Marvin Holmes & Justice
19.: How You Get Higher – The Hunter & His Games
" Hip Hop Battlefield Goes To Brazil "
The sun is finally out, women are starting to wear less clothing, spirits are high, and Summer is almost here folks….YES….With this type of weather it’s only right that I bless ya’ll with some Brazilian steam….
Gilles Peterson and Joe Davis put this compilation together back in 1997 (Brazilica 2)..Nice selections of songs poppin off on this one…
I will make it to Brazil one day, but for now, I’m going to just sit back, relax, and pump the volume to ten…Enjoy.
Tracklist-
01. Robertinho Silva – Falange Dos Tambores (2:45)
02. Gal Costa – Tuareg (3:23)
03. MPB 4 – Cravo E Canela (2:12)
04. Gilberto Gil – Queremos Guerra (3:02)
05. Quarteto Em Cy / Tamba Trio – Água De Beber (2:44)
06. Nara Leão – Carcará (1:52)
07. Claudette Soares – Os Grillos (1:44)
08. Booker Pitman / Eliana Pitman – Amor No Samba (1:38)
09. Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – Mas Que Nada (2:36)
10. Claudette Soares -Feitinha Pro Poeta (2:03)
11. Wandalea – Mane João (4:12)
12. Gal Costa – Relance (3:43)
13. Jorge Ben – Ponta De Lança Africano (Umbabarauma) (5:01)
14. Baden Powell / Mauricio Einhorn -Consolação (7:42)
15. Bossa Tres – Imprevisto (3:20)
16. Elis Regina – Casa Forte (3:20)
17. Célia Vaz – Mar À Tona No Leblon (3:52)
18. Meirelles E Os Copa 5 – Contemplação (6:00)
" Style Warz, Part 7 "
If your on a hunt for fresh Spring time gear to rock ?, Wild Style Technicians got you covered homeboy !!!!!!! No corny logos, no weirdo frequencies, no out of pocket designs : Just pure B-Boy flavor straight up and down….
So head over to my man ” Daze Roc’s ” spot and swoop up some garments for you and the B-Girl in your life…Tell him that grimy kid from HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD sent you jack !!!!!!!
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