” Drum Overdose “
When it comes to my Hip Hop production I have always prided myself on my drum programming…While some producers are content with stiff, hollow sounding drums – I have always went the extra mile to ensure that my percussion is thick, polyrhythmic, and unpredictable…
Here is a fun fact about me that you might not be aware of – Even though I currently do not own a drum kit, I do know how to play the drums..I’m no MAX ROACH but Mr. HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD can hold his own somewhat….
Anyway, when I’m looking for drum inspiration I throw on fly shit like this to rock out with……BLAM, BLAM, BLAMZ…
“SUONANDO LA BATTERIA MODERNA (MODERN DRUMS, A PRACTICAL GUIDE) Lp by TULLIO DE PISCOPO. Original Italian pressing on VEDETTE label (VPA 8179), from 1974. Infamous solo debut recording from Italy’s premier funky drummer. Tullio was an indemand studio player used for key Italian Library / funk and jazz related sessions during the early ’70s. He played drums for Sante Palumbo / Mirageman on the Thunder & Lightning session / Valdambrini – Piana Quintet on the Afrodite Lp / Barigozzi on the Woman’s Colors Library and Vedette label owner and electronics pioneer, Armando Sciascia used certain rhythm trax from Suonando La Batteria for the Violin Reactions Library. Absolutely killer beats / drum loops and percussion sounds from freestyle funk / breakbeat / proto hip hop to punishing samba and afro cuban jazz. The Coagulation track from his debut single (released 2 years before) is given an incredible makeover into an alternative, even funkier theme called MEDIUM ROCK.”
” Brazilian Hotness On Deck “
Here in VIETNAM, CALIFORNIA it’s raining cats & dogs, but with the aid of groove morale I am able to keep it tropical and festive….
HAHAHAHA…….
The BRAZILIAN BEATZ CREW (Mr.Bongo & Vivo) keep the momentum pumping on another episode of their excellent podcast….
TRACKLISTING-
Cravo e Canela – Estatutos Da Gafieira
João Roberto Kelly – Danca Do Bole Bole
Tim Maia – Eu E Voce
Som Nossa – Levante A Cabeça
Gerson King Combo – Good Bye
Toni Tornado – O Jornaleiro
Berimbrown – The PayBlack
Antonio Carlos E Jocafi – Simbareré
Banda Black Rio – Rio de Fevereiro
Wilson Das Neves E Conjunto – Estou Chegando Agora
João Só – Menina Da Ladeira
Golden Boys – Eu Bebo Sim
Célia – A Hora E Essa
Eliana Pittman – Quem Vai Querer
João Só – Quem Sabe O Amanha
Antônio Carlos & Jocafi – Glorioso Santo Antonio
” Biting Detector “
Before I even get started I have to mention that this is not a SAMPLE SNITCH situation…SAMPLE SNITCHING is when you throw someone under the bus (Or publicly announce original sample sources), I don’t take part in that type of foolishness..
Matter of fact, I recently had to deal with a pesky dude begging people to enlighten him on what sample source I used for the “BE NOBLE”track I did with MF GRIMM back in 2012…..It was a corny fiasco to say the least…
Anyway, SEVERAL years back DJ BABU had a song called “OG” featuring SAS that I thought was dope….Interesting vocal sample, colorful gangbanging wordplay, a couple quotables, etc…
FFWD to 2015 – BIG SHUG not only named his album “Triple OGzus”, but he rocks the SAME exact vocal sample as BABU & SAS on his title track….Is it SHUG’s fault, or is it the producers (KID CALLED QUEST) fault, or is it merely a coincidence ?
HMMMMMMMMM……Check in for yourself for further analysis duke!!!!!
” Red Life : Re-ups “
The RED LIFE crew from Toronto, Canada are mainly known for their sinister single, Who’s Talking Weight / The Night’s Young (Which is now selling for 175 dollars on Discogs), but they also dropped a full length “EXODUS PART 2″ that had a few choice joints on it..
My top pick would have to be “Bashment” which rocks a rudeboy, dancehall crasher type of feel….Fresh is the word.
” QBert : Hard Boiled Scrambled Mix “
WHEW….
If your a die-hard, rare break dude like myself, this new mix by QBERT will help you get your Friday started on the right foot…He lets loose a barrage of nonstop open drum breaks, heavy percussion, and doubles..
Running time 47 minutes…
” Crate Raiderz TV “
It’s been a minute since those CRATE RAIDER dudes have uploaded a new show…Fortunately they archived episode 1-21 for us to rock…If your unfamiliar with how they get down, I highly recommend checking out their You Tube page with a quickness duke !!!!
PHILLY STAND THE FUCK UP
” New Shit On Deck “
I’m literally tired of dudes complaining that they cant find any new music to rock…Either they are straight up lazy, or they are not giving it an honest effort….
Funny thing is – they are complaining to the wrong brother..I came up in a era where if you were not lucky enough to be around certain situations or people, you were going to remain JEWELESS (YEAH, I know that is not a word, I just made the shit up)……Now people have so much access to any type of information that they desire at their fingertips, but yet they still have all types of shit to gripe about…
YOU MISSED ME WITH THAT BULLSHIT….
Now that I got that out of the way, here is some brand new flavors from TONE LIV & TAB “Millennium Falcon”…Produced by DIBIASE..
*I could have done without the half-singing on the hook, but other than that, thumbs up…
” Agallah : Len Bias “
AGALLAH (8 Off The Assassin, the DON BISHOP, AGOBOMA, etc) has some new shit on deck with Opi Taylor, (Len Bias) that you should peep…
” DJ Spinna : Compositions 4 “
The long awaited instrumental project “COMPOSITIONS 4” by DJ SPINNA has finally received a release date (April 28th, 2015)….Get your pre-order game up before these disappear…
TRACKLIST-
A1. Heaven
A2. Clear
A3. Fire
A4. Planets
A5. Late
B1. ILL
B2. Vamp
B3. Ride
B4. City
B5. Duke
Bonus 7”
A. WhatUWanna
B. Suds
LP + Bonus 45 + Download Card
500 Copies Only !
Official street date: April 28th
” Kick Rocking “
SAUCONY recently dropped their Spring line, so if your on the hunt for new heat with fly colorways, you just found it trooper ( PREMIUM JAZZ O LUXURY PACK NAVY / GREY & the COURAGEOUS PREMIUM / RED’s)
” Saturday Morale “
My dude SELFISH (Green Llama) recently told me that he has been rocking his pen game heavy as of late….So I peeped out his Soundcloud page to see what’s good – and just like I figured, jewels on deck…
Salute.
” Flexi With The Tech “
Those wild and crazy dudes from WILDSTYLE TECHNICIANS have some more new additions to their store, so do the right thing and check in….When you head over there make sure to inform them that the grimy cat from HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD sent you jack, you just might get a discount…
” Let The Beats Rock “
This is the 3rd installment in the AMIRI “Just Digging” series….Glad to see cats still rocking the ASR10 X…
TRACKLIST-
1.BlastOff 01:06
2.Official 01:05
3.Ozzie 01:03
4.GunSmoke 01:06
5.Yes! 01:11
6.Seasons Change 01:11
7.Flutey 01:11
8.Grimey 01:00
9.Love 01:00
10.DooWop 01:05
11.Hmmm 01:02
12.Congo 01:11
13.Xylo 01:09
14.Slept On 01:15
15.WhoElse 01:15
16.Henny 01:04
17.Espanol 01:06
18.Islands In The Streets! 01:03
19.Scat 01:14
20.Flutes of Labor 01:30
” Producer Spotlight : D.R.K. “
If your a dedicated Hip Hop student than you know that Canada has been releasing fresh material since the 80’s….MICHIE MEE, MAESTRO FRESH WES, DREAM WARRIORS, DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH, INCREDIBLE EAZE (RIP), CHOCLAIR, SOCRATES, DOWN TO EARTH, DANNY- O, BLACK I (RIP), and to many others to mention…
Out of all the Canadian shit I have heard over the years MAESTRO FRESH WES & BLACK I are my favorites…MAESTRO for obvious reasons, but to my ears BLACK I was incredible and ahead of his time…..Witty punchlines, an expansive vocabulary that was flooded with jewelry, descriptive storytelling skills, and a insane off beat- on beat flow that was truly original….
The guy behind the boards for the majority of BI’s joints was the elusive Canadian beatsmith “DRK” who has been concocting productions for over 20 years…
Here are a couple examples of his work, FRESH IS THE WORD.
BLACK I (RIP) “WHERE I’M FROM”..
WYLD BUNCH “ANYTHING GOES” 2011…
” New Shit On Deck “
” Your whole rap style is minimum wage / and plus you have a lot of feminine ways “…
HAHAHAHA….
The BOOZE BROTHERS (Clever 1 & Him Lo) keep the avalanche of rawness heavy on their newest joint “Saddle Soap” with Buddy Leezle…..Produced by TCOR..
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