PRITT KALSI (King Of The Beats) recently uploaded a documentary shining light on the production wizard known as Paul C, who’s life was cut short at the young age of 24…
“I made a choice not to feature a soundtrack to the film, the audio quality of some of the footage, but mainly because this is not like one of those movies that sensationalize and concentrate on the death and mystery behind it. This is sincere stories from people who loved the man. I stripped the film down to the raw footage. Its not often you get to see such films like this about artists of this genre. Most people will know of Rakim, but you tell me where you ever see him like this on film?
Paul C played a huge part not just in the music but helping develop some of the groups who today are considered classic. Mikey D, Super Lover C and Casanova Rud, Main Source, Large Pro, Organised Konfusion, Rhazel and Ultras to name a few.
In a day when music has become so disposable, bed room studios, back track listen to music produced by the likes of Paul C, there is a reason why that music is classic and never tiring, it was a made by a man that was not a beat maker but a master of his craft”.
Since it is Friday, it’s only right that I help you start your weekend off with a BANG,BANG….
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*
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”
Well lemme first say that Parker was the 1st to use that loop to my knowledge. He had the loop back in like ’93 but we ended up using it on Jamalski’s album. Later when I heard Rasco’s and Artifacts versions it didnt really phase me because like the late great Guru once said “rap is an art you cant own no loop its how you hook it up and the rhyme style troop”. I personally felt like our version was the illest so its whatever. By the way, Raekwon rocked that loop on “Missing Watch” off the Lex Diamond Story album-now that joint is crazy! I like what they did with it.
Naw, surprisingly I’ve never really done any production. I gotta pretty good ear though and I know what sounds correct having worked alongside some talented producers for so long. I will add my ideas to the pot and ask for drops where I feel they work best, etc. I got so much respect for what goes into making a dope track that I would never half ass it by stepping outside of my expertise. I like to leave that to the producer and just play my part as the emcee.
M-Boogie who put out my first album “Big Bang Boogie” on Illboogie Records made that possible. Funny thing is I didnt really like the beat when he threw it to me. I wasnt really feeling it. Not to say it was wack but it was just far outside of what I was used to. My man DJ 3rd Rail heard the track and encouraged me to use it. Ultimately, my hesitancy was the very reason why I decided to rock with it. Sometimes as an artist its important to step outside of your comfort zone and reach within to challenge yourself. I wrote “Live Long” to that track and it all came together nicely. S/O to THES ONE for bringing something new to the table.
When you say bombing what comes to mind is illegal unauthorized defacing of public property whether it be a tag, throw-up, or a full piece. That’s how graffiti started out. There’s something invigorating about bombing. Its anti-establishment, rebellious, and free. When I hear piecing thats kinda vague but I think of permission walls, and mural projects which came later in the game as a way of curtailing bombing. That’s cool too as long as the artist isnt restricted or censored in any way- its all art at the end of the day.
Now when you say “Top 5 writers” Im thinking cats who got their names up the most- true bombers or what we call All City Kings. I gotta say its really tough trying to narrow it down to 5 because there were so many prolific writers who did their thing from the early 80’s on into the 90’s but to answer the question I have to mention: P-LEE who was one of the 1st kings of the buses and trains. He also introduced guys like Griffin to the scene. Then theres HATE (RIP) who was a notorious bomber, CURLE as well- they used to demolish entire subway stations. I also gotta mention TRANE aka IAN known for hitting mad trains and rooftops and another reputable king of the buses. I wouldnt be surprised if some of his IAN etchings still run on a few Chicago buses today. And I cant forget the homey TELLY who was one of the youngest writers to burst onto the early scene. Him and FLEA used to rock the northside and later the train lines.
If I may add I would also like to mention 8 crews in no particular order who laid the foundation for Chicago in the early 80’s and gave birth to many other writers and crews: CTA (Creative Team Artists), CAB crew (312), TCP (The Crowd Pleasers), ABC (Artistic Bombing Crew), OTR (Out To Rock), ACW (All-City Writers), MPC (MasterPiece Crew), IAC (Insane Artists Crew)
That would be Parker Lee’s doing. Parker and I stopped bombing hard in the early 90’s so he started X-Men to keep the northside graffiti presence strong. P used to run with a few X-Men writers back in NY so he just decided to open a Chicago chapter which later got recognized and honored by the NY heads
I became good friends with a brother name Roland who everybody knew as BayBay up on the northside of Chi or what we call the North Pole. He had a crib right off Jarvis with his brother Herbie LoveBug. I used to fall through all the time and chill. BayBay was a member of the DemDare Crew. They was known for throwing stupid hip-hop parties every other week in Chicago. Through BayBay I later met DJ Twilite Tone aka Y-Not who was and still is Common’s DJay and subsequently was reintroduced to Common after meeting Tone. RegNoc was the artist behind all the ill flyers that would circulate before the party. He had the sickest characters all geared up in Polo and Timberland with the truck jewelry bamboo earrings and all the b-boy accessories. RegNoc like most of the Dem Darians rocked nothing but Polo from head to toe. Reg is living in Cali now doin animation and designing action.
House music in the 80’s is what Hip-Hop was to NY in the 80’s. It was a street made subculture that eventually spilled over into the mainstream and became a billion dollar industry. Chicago had an ill club scene back then, I know because I was there. Used to go to the Music Box, The Warehouse, and COD’s just to name a few. The late great Ron Hardy used to live on my block and is still one of my favorite DJs period.
Took me about 5 yrs to put it all together. Mainly because I did it without a real budget, no management, and limited resources. It was a continuous grind for me with many twist and turns along the path. Im very pleased with the final product..
Yeah I just got word from my mans Kurt that I am confirmed to perform at this years Zulu Nation 40th Anniversary Nov 6! Its definitely an honor and a privilege to be invited by TC Izlam. Growing up in the Bronx I saw how Bambaata and the Zulu Nation were very key to the growth of this culture. It was one of the few positive alternatives to the violence and crime that the streets had to offer. My older brother Riheim was Gastapo Zulu up on 219th. Around my neighborhood they was called barebottom Zulus. My brother went to Evander High and I went to PS 21. Back then you also had the Ball Busters- they was opposition. If they caught you in their hood rockin your beads they would chase you and try to stomp you out. My cousins down in Forest projects grew up around Bam. He told me the story of how Kev became known as Afrika Bambaata after winning a grammar school essay and being flown to Africa where he was given the name by a real Zulu King. That trip inspired him to build a nation here. The Zulu nation took over the streets with the parties and the park jams back in the early 80s. They brought culture to the scene along with the Gods and Earths. It was Peace Ahkee! What chapter are you? Or whats todays mathematics GOD? If you got caught perpetrating a fraud you got your head flown!
No doubt! Shouts to the homey SKORN out in LA. We know each from Chicago, X-Men crew, hes also one of the original Polo heads and true collectors of fashion. He moved to NY for a few years then later out to Hollywood CA and got off into the music video industry. Hes now shooting for major artist like Lil Wayne, and 2 Chains and he just shot and directed my video out in LA! Special shout out to Naimah, and Matt Rocks out in San Diego for holding me down out there. Shout outs to Alec Pacillas over at SkyLab Studio in SD. Honestly, one of the coolest most talented engineers/ artists Ive had the pleasure of working with. And of course big ups to everyone who follows and supports the music and the culture Free Doctor York- that is ALL.
Mark your calendars for the 40th ZULU NATION anniversary on November 6th in NYC…It looks like it’s going to be a true celebration this year with performances by special guest Ice-t, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Ultra Magnetic MC’s, Akbar, Grand Wizard Theodore, Jazzy J, and plenty more…
Even though PHIL MOST CHILL claims to not be a DJ, he has a better concept of flow and composition then a lot of DJ’s that I hear these days….Plus he comes equipped with plenty head nodders to perk your ears up (Most Of My Heroes Don’t Appear On No Stamp)….
“When my album “All Cuts Recorded Raw” (unreleased songs from the late 80’s) was put out on DWG Records in 2011, one of the questions I was asked was “wow, so why didn’t you ‘make it’ back then?” This mix is pretty much the answer. The emcees you hear on this mix are some of the greatest in Hip Hop history- KRS One, Chuck D, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, Slick Rick, Biz Markie, LL Cool J, Run DMC. They were so incredible that I didn’t want to even release any of my songs unless I felt I could do as good or better than them. They showed me what a dope Hip Hop record is supposed to sound like. But my biggest inspirations were the pioneers of Hip Hop, represented on this mix by the Cold Crush Bros, and GM Flash & The Furious 5. Directly or indirectly, crews like them are the ULTIMATE inspiration and influence for every person that is a part of Hip Hop music. This mix features some of the rarest and / or most underappreciated joints by my Hip Hop heroes”.
That wild and crazy guy KUTMASTER KURT has a Bandcamp page that you should peep while floating around in cyberspace….Limited edition drum break records, collabs, 7inches, and this early 90’s beat tape that caught my immediate attention…
When you head over there tell him the grimey dude from HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD sent you…
Damn, the battle between legendary graff crews TC5 & TMT is in full effect troopers…In my opinion this one is almost impossible to judge : two different classic styles that scream B-Boy foundation…
I’m quite sure the HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD readers are well versed on the story of Harlem hell raisers MOBSTYLE
AZ, Gangsta Lou, Whip Wop, and my personal favorite of the crew, PRETTY TONE CAPONE….
Tone released a few singles and a EP in the 90’s that were filled to the brim with reckless gun talk, revenge killings, and all types of boulevard barbarian shit…Somehow this heatrock “Cant Talk To Long On The Telephone” slipped passed my radar when it dropped on the Source “Mad Flava” comp in 1991…..
A few days ago DITC producer OGEE released a OC collabo he had stashed away in the vaults…If “52 Pickup” is a indication of what these two are capable of, I would definitely be interested in hearing a full length project…
“Unreleased song recorded with O.C.
One of 7 songs we did back with “Yes Sir”, and “The Inventor”
produced by O.Gee for Stress Mode Ent
G. Scott – Stress Mode Music ASCAP…
Look out for my “Crumbled Papers Unreleased Classics Collection…”
I already hit you with the snippets, now I’m going to give you one of my top picks from the recently released Touch The Sun 1 EP on Chopped Herring.
“Maintain Your Rep” rocks a well suited, but somewhat hilarious SOS Band vocal sample, detailed drum programming, and impressive lyrics by ZZ (Sun Magnetic)….
MAC DOUGH (Sergent Records) blessed the internet with a 4 hour mix a few weeks ago…I finally finished listening to it earlier this morning to see if it was fit for the BATTLEFIELD…
Even though some of the blends are a little forced, I definitely feel that it deserves some quality burn…
TRACKLIST-
Calhoun : Sergent Introduction
Masta Ace Incorporated : Slaughter House
DAS EFX : Underground Rappah
LL Cool J : Straight from queens
Lords of the Underground : Sleep For Dinner
KRS One : Outta Here
Calhoun : Gorilla Ice Cream Delight # 1
Tha Alkaholiks : Daaaaaaamn
The Beatnuts : Supa Supreme
Calhoun : Gorilla Grilled Mac and Cheese # 1
Flatlinerz : Rivaz Of Red
Calhoun : Gorilla Ham # 1
Sick Lyrical Damager : Scary Thoughts
Lootpack : Verbal Experimentations
Calhoun : Gorilla Don’t Smoke The Reefah # 1
DJ KRUSH : Kemuri Productions
Gravity : Back to the Essence
The Herbaliser : Shocker Zulu
DJ Cam : No competition
DJ DMD x Propo’ 88 : Express The 25 Lighters ( Gorilla Trunk Blend # 1)
Georges Fields : Way Back When
Yeshua DaPoed : The Head Bop
Calhoun : Gorilla Quality Choice Pizzas Imported Goods # 1
OC : The O Zone
Ol’ Dirty Bastard x Brooklyn Zoo : Freestyle
Calhoun : Gorilla BoomBap CupCakes # 1
Gangstarr : Just To Get A Rep
Brother Arthur : Year of the 9
Group Home : Gorilla Skit # 1
Company flow : Silence
Calhoun : Gorilla Swiss Chocolate Lingo # 1
Ill Al Scratch x Kwest x Krush : Yaku K-Mart Drugs Gorilla Blend # 2
Calhoun : Gorilla Home Made Green Cookies # 1
Del Tha Funky Homosapien : No More Worries
Calhoun : Gorilla Sliced Spicy Burgers # 1
Erick Sermon : Imma Gitz Mine
Smiff-N-Wessun : Hellucinations
Calhoun : Gorilla Pasta Guapa Fruits # 1
Raekwon x Ghostface Killah x Cappadonna : Ice Cream
DAS EFX : Here We Go
Mama Mystique : Tremendous Blend x Remix
Black moon : Get Munne
Homeliss Derilex : Cash Money ( Gorilla Panavision Blend # 1 )
Artifacts : Heavy Ammunation
Mad Skillz : The Jam
Calhoun : Gorilla Spicy Wasabi Ice Cream # 1
Common : Resurrection ‘95
Calhoun : Gorilla SteackHouse Coupon Code # 1
Ruggedness Maddrama : Me and my Crew
Red Hot Lover Tone : 4 My Peeps
Keith Murray : Take It to the Streetz
Calhoun : Gorilla Murray’s Jalapenos # 1
Keith Murray : This Dat Shit
Calhoun : Gorilla Summertime Mojitos Drinks # 1
Digital Underground : Carry The Weight
Calhoun : Gorilla Wizarized Bonafied Sugar Pastries # 1
Mic Geronimo x Royal Flush : 3 Stories High
Calhoun : Gorilla Do Yourself A Rent A Beef Appetizer # 1
Scientifik : Still an Herb Dealer
Calhoun : Gorilla Funny Grilled Mushrooms # 1
Mash Out Possee : Heist Masters
Originoo Gunn Clappa : No Fear
Calhoun : Gorilla Vinegar Chips # 1
Kool G Rap x DJ Polo : Train robbery
Celph Titled x Buckwild : Hardcore Data
Celph Titled x Buckwild : Skits Beats Gorilla Laced # 1
Celph Titled x Buckwild : Swashbuckling
Masta Ace Incorporated : Rollin wit Umdadda
Old Dirty Bastard : Snakes
GZA : Gorilla Skit # 1
Old Dirty Bastard : Protect Ya Neck II The Zoo
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien : Gorilla Skit # 1
Calhoun : Gorilla Chicken Crumbs Lasagnas # 1
Onyx : Mos Def Gorilla Edit
Getto Mentalitee By Onyx
Calhoun : Gorilla Finest Wines in Town Sneakers # 1
Lord Finesse : Isn’t He Something (Extra P Session Mix)
Lord Finesse : Set It Off Troop
Calhoun : Gorilla Afro Barber Jazz Skit # 1
Deda Da Baby Pah : How I’m Livin’
Calhoun : Gorilla Breakin Bacon Eggs Sliced Bread # 1
Wu Tang Clan : Gorilla Mixed Mega Medley VHS Classical Suite Mix
Shyheim : Shaolin Style
Big L / Lord Finesse / Jay-Z : Da Graveyard Gorilla Edit
Calhoun : Gorilla Duck Flavored Spicy Noodles # 1
Homeliss Derilex : Fraudulent
Dredknotz : Concentration
Calhoun : Gorilla Dedication All The Pretty Monkey Gurls # 1
Kool Keith : Bizarre
Ganksta Nip : Set up Bitches
Mystikal : Y’all Aint Ready Yet
Spice 1 : Dumpin’ Em in Ditches By
UGK : Cocaine In The Back Of The Ride
Dice : Pass the 40
Threat : 4-Deep
Scarface : Lettin’ Em Know
Tha Alkaholiks : Gorilla Skit # 1
Tha Alkaholiks : Keep it Pourin’
The WhoRidas : Shot Callin’ Big Ballin’
Calhoun : Gorilla Honey Blunted Faded Beans # 1
Kwest Da Madd Lad : Disnexone
Calhoun : Gorilla Smokers Emporium Gentlemen Mansion # 1
Gangstarr : F.A.L.A.
Naughty By Nature : Hot Potatoes
Calhoun : Sergent Outro
Ice T / Trinidad James : Jungle High Rollers All Gorilla Wax Gold Everything E.N.D
If you didn’t catch this when it first dropped back in 2006, make sure you do the right thing and scoop this up….AROE AND THE SOUNDMAKERS come correct with a strictly UK mix that will hold your attention…
Big up to all my dudes on that side!!
TRACKLIST-
1 Dookie Squad – 6 Ft. Under (Instrumental) / Intro
2 Blade (3) – Lyrical Maniac
3 Blue Eyes – Soul Tip
4 Kobalt 60 – Concrete Show
5 Hardnoise – Mice In The Presence Of The Lion (Part 1)
6 MC’s Logik – Operate Logikally
7 MC Krazee A – Into The Music
8 Kinetic Effect – Beyond The Parameters Of Amateurs
9 2 The Top – The Rhythm I Give ‘Em
10 Demon Boyz – International Karate
11 Demon Boyz – Vibes
12 Fresh Ski & Mo Rock – Pick Up On This
13 Sindecut Posse – Sindecut’s Kickin’ Yeah!
14 B.C. (3) of Bass Inc. (3) – Rock The Boat
15 Black Radical MKII – B Boys B Wise II
16 MC Mell’O’ – Open Up Your Mind (Bassapella)
17 Cash Crew – You Can’t Stop This
18 Dominant Force – Taking Over Ragga Hip Hop / Criminals
19 Killa Instinct – The Bambi Murders (Instrumental)
20 Hardnoise – Untitled (Original Version)
21 3 Knights, The – Burial Proceedings In The Coarse Of The 3 Knights
22 Powerlords, The – The Posse’s Ready
23 Hijack (2) – Hold No Hostage
24 Gunshot – Battle Creek Brawl (4 Minute Warning)
25 Two Times Def – First & Last
26 S.L. Troopers Featuring Sweet Pea – Movement
27 Rough Element – Breaking The Silence
28 Encona Coarse – The Streets
29 Dynamic Mc’s, The – I Feel Dynamic
30 Top Billin – Straight From The Soul
31 D 2 The K – Hard But Live
32 Powerlords, The – British Mic Control
33 F.O.R.C.E. – Pure Power
34 Sound Of Sha’bass – Take It Or Leave It
35 Jus Badd – Free Style
36 Smith & Mighty Featuring Kelz – I Am The Poet
37 Fresh Ski & Mo Rock – A Day Of Reckoning
38 Pointblank – Planting Semtex
39 Unanimous Decision – Bomb Diffusal
40 Rude Boy Business – I Play For Keeps
41 Deliverance (2) – Up And Down The Country
42 First Down – Jaw Warfare
43 Trouble (4) – I Get Hype
44 Construction (4) – Transmission
45 Logic Control MCs – Hi Pursuit
46 Rough Element – Criminal Behaviour
47 Body Snatchers (3) – Genocide
48 Bushkiller – Music In Motion
When it comes to “sample source” mixes in 2013, you have to bring something unique to the table in order for me to check in…
This session by Bles One (Massive Monkees) isn’t the most obscure collection, but he definitely keeps it interesting with well thought out composition, doubles, etc…..
Perfect for a Friday night game of “Name That Tune”…
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