Here is the latest mix from Mr. VOODOO FUNK, who travels the world extensively in search for the perfect beat…

This time around he laces us with explosive Nigerian grooves that will jump start your Monday correctly….

TUNE IN…

Regardless of how thorough a Hip Hop connoisseur you might be, there will always be some ill shit that slipped past your radar….

For instance on this Milwaukee Hip Hop dedication mix by DOPE FOLKS – they throw in tons of joints from that region that are so obscure it’s ridiculous…..

I double dare you to attempt to play NAME THAT TUNE…

The Bronx bombers the FREESTYLE PROFESSORS were the special guest on DJ Toshi’s Classic Storm radio show earlier this year…

Check in duke…

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*Originally posted September 21st, 2012.

It’s been awhile since I heard anything from the turntable wrecking ball, RICCI RUCKER…..The stuff he was doing a decade ago still outshines most of the scratch patterns I hear today…

Luckily I stumbled onto this project he rocked while on tour in Japan earlier this year…For some reason he doesn’t start scratching until the 20 minute mark, but when he does set it off – it’s straight up curtains…

Over an hour of wildness trooper…..

You already know what your getting with a J-Love mixtape : no blending, no scratching, no beat juggling, but tons of fresh material, exclusives, unreleased joints and him yelling over tracks….

HAHA…

TRACKLIST -VIA – KC.

01 – Fame (J-Love Remix)
02 – Clan In Da Front
03 – Third World Ft. RZA
04 – When The Fat Lady Sings
05 – Cold World (Remix) Ft. Inspectah Deck & D’Angelo
06 – Hammer Ft. Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, U-God & Method Man
07 – As High As Wu-Tang Get Ft. Ol Dirty Bastard & Method Man
08 – Street Corner Ft. Inspectah Deck & Masta Killa
09 – The W Ft. Raekwon, Method Man & U-God
10 – Pass The Bone Ft. RZA
11 – Take It Back To Brooklyn Ft. Ol Dirty Bastard
12 – Made In The USA Ft. Ol Dirty Bastard
13 – Watch Your Mouth Ft. Wu-Tang Clan
14 – 9mm Brothers Ft. Wu-Tang Clan
15 – Head Rush Ft. RZA
16 – Reunited Ft. Wu-Tang Clan

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To be honest I had high hopes for MARCO POLO’S “Newport Authority 2” project, but after giving it a few spins I realized there were only a few cuts that really caught my attention (“Night & Day” by Big Daddy Kane was the winner)…

However, I believe the HANNIBAL STAX album that he dropped this week (Seize The Day) will be more explosive, due mainly to HANNIBAL’S no nonsense rhyme approach..

The good folks over at LOST TAPES put together a comp of unreleased “HS” material that will perk your ears up..

TRACKLIST-

01. F.A.B.I.D. – “Get It In” (Intro)
02. Afu-Ra / Fabidden Fruit – “Trilogy of Terror”
03. Fabbiden Fruit – “From Within Out”
04. Fabidden / True Master – “Hi Energy”
05. Fabidden Fruit – “Cup Of Life”
06. Gang Starr / H. Stax – “It’z A Set Up”
07. Afu-Ra / H.Stax / Mike Rone – “Trilogy of Terror”
08. F.A.B.I.D. – “Proper Dosage”
09. GURU / Big Shug / H.Stax – “Stay Out Of My Face”
10. Big Shug / H.Stax / Smiley The Ghetto Child – “Dirt”
11. Gang Starr / NYGz / H. Stax – “Same Team, No Games”
12. F.A.B.I.D. – “It’z What It Iz”
13. Hannibal Stax / Marco Polo – “Str8 Smashin'”

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I already posted 1-8 from the DEBONAIR-P blends series, so it’s only right that I rock the newest one that he assembled…

The Australian producer is nice with the production, but his blend game is worthy of a decent listen as well troopers….

TRACKLIST-

OC – Jewelz
McGruff – Destined To Be
Kutfather – Thoughts I Generate
Vakill – Dungeons 2 Rooftops
Pete Rock – Mind Blowin’
Nick Wiz – Finally
Boogiemonsters – Whoever You Are
Global Platoon – Crew Family
Danja Mowf – Make It Hot
Encore – The Undercover (Remix)
HDM – The Professional
Godfather Don – Y?
Black Moon – Weight of the World
Natural Elements – Paper Chase
Main One – Something Special
Souljerz Of Fortune – Two of a Kind
Imperial One – Madness
Brand Nubian – Brand Nubian
Genius – Beneath The Surface
Mood – Secrets of the Sand (Remix)
EZD & Guru – For Da Love
Kombo – I Don’t Stop
Coloured Section – Tabitha
Unspoken Heard – Setting Sun
Grassroots – Thematics
AG – Underground Life
Hieroglyphics – One Life One Love
Planet Asia & 427 – Bringin It Back
Organized Konfusion – Somehow Someway
Artifacts – Where Yo Skillz At?
Ed OG – I Feel You
Truth Enola & De La Soul – Voicetress
All Natural – Prime Suspect
Royal Flush – Can’t Help It (Remix)
X-Ecutioners & E Bros – Raida’s Theme
Black Attack – Correct Techniques
MF Grimm – Landslide (Remix)
Rufus Blaq – Ambush Crew
Shadowman – Necessity
Shadez of Brooklyn – Paradise
Constant Deviants – 8th Wonder
Masterminds – I’m Talented
Big Daddy Kane – Definitely
Frankie Cutlass & Doo Wop – Boriquas On The Set (Remix)
Lord Finesse – Vinyl Athletes (Reprisal Remix)
Capital A – All Day
Cella Dwellas – It’s Time
Major Stress – Sippin Yo Mo
Cru – My Everlovin’
A-Plus (Souls of Mischief) – A to the P
Rasco – What Y’all Wanna Do
Black Star – Respiration (Instrumental)
Boot Camp Clik – Follow Me
AZ – It’s A Boy Thing
Pudgee – Kill You
Big Jaz – Jaz-O
Brotherhood – Dungeon Town (Instrumental)
Yah Supreme – Only Human
The Nonce – The Sight of Things
All City – Stay Awake
Cocoa Brovaz – Back 2 Life
Saukrates – Wonderful World
Walking Large & J-Live – Interaction
Solitair – Silver Surfer
Common – High Expectations
Rob Swift – I’m Leaving
Yeshua DaPoed – Head Bop

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Back in the days I would have died to see this type of footage….

RAKIM links up with NYC’s Red Bull Music Academy for a in-depth sit down that runs for over an hour and change…..

If you haven’t taken the time to sit down and peep this yet, I highly suggest that you get your mind right…

Lecture: Rakim (New York 2013) from Red Bull Music Academy on Vimeo.

B1 THE UNDERTAKER ( Take Em To War, Verbal Affair, Empire Staters, etc) pops back up on the set with 2013 visuals for a 1997 joint…..I’m glad to see that he is still getting busy..

PEEP..

After a minor delay the hand numbered, autographed, limited edition “BE NOBLE / TIME” 7 inch is now shipping (250 COPIES)….

Big up to everyone that patiently waited…

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To be honest, I never checked for DRE headphones or none of that shit, but these BOOMPHONE joints look right up my alley…

If you think I’m bullshitting, peep for yourself..

COP HERE….

Haven’t listened to this one yet, but if the leaks I heard were any indication of what MARCO POLO had up his sleeves than this should be a enjoyable listen….

I will give you a update once I rock this one in the system…

The Newport Authority 2 album was inspired by politics & industry bullshit that prevented this material from being included on PA2: The Director’s Cut. Shylow and I went in and created a separate album to hold people over until PA2 drops in July. Attached with Intro, interludes and fully mixed & mastered by Joe Nardone. With confidence I can say this is not a mix tape. It will also be available on vinyl LP via Fat Beats for the heads that appreciate physical product, because I still do. I’ve included songs I recorded with legends such as Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Tragedy Khadafi, Lil Fame and The Artifacts. But, I’ve also got joints on here with some talented up and comers such as First Division, MidaZ and Big Gutta. Plus the shit is free – so enjoy! -Marco Polo

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*Above photo – MF GRIMM & my son, JAHMEL (TRACK SUIT DONZ)….

For the last couple weeks I have been smashing up the lab with Percy Carey (MF GRIMM) knocking out the follow up to GOOD MORNING VIETNAM….

If you thought the first one was rugged, the next one is going to make all the Hip Hop weasels out there run for cover….

HAHA.

Even though we are both having fun crafting this project – we are dead serious when it comes to detail, composition, the art of wrecking shit, and preserving a certain frequency of Hip Hop.

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR “GOOD MORNING VIETNAM 2 – THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE” sooner than later troopers..

Anyway, after a minor delay the “Be Noble / Time” 7 inch is due to be shipped out this Thursday…..Big up to everyone that ordered it we appreciate the support…..These hand numbered, limited edition (250 copies) joints are almost sold out so snatch up a copy while supplies last…

COP HERE…

“I’m with the gunners, the route runners, about numbers / the true thuggers who put muscle to newcomers”..

SAY WORD….

Inspector Deck joins up with RZA’s brother (9th Prince) on “Never,Never” produced by Soul Professor…..

Peep the visuals..

I’m not sure if you have watched an episode of MASTER OF THE MIX on VH-1, but your probably better off watching a old DMC, or ITF battle if your searching for a decent representation of a Hip Hop DJ….

For the last couple weeks I tuned in just for comedic purposes…

Some of the participants actually have skills (Dynamix,Jayceeoh, and one other cat), but within the confines of the VH-1 machine they are truly unable to showcase their talents..

It’s a shame that things have gotten this ridiculous…..

And just to keep it 100, why and the hell is KID CAPRI co-signing this type of fuckery ? Yeah, I salute the man just like everyone else, but this is just unacceptable for any self-respecting Hip Hop student….PERIOD..

Are you ready for a few hearty laughs ?