Fresh off the heels of the “Russian Roulette” release, your boy ALCHEMIST takes over the airwaves on KCRW for a thirty minute broadcast…
You will hear all types of sample source material to some of his best productions…
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” Give The Drummer Some “
My comrade over in London “Kid Dyno”, just dropped this collection of funky body rockers….”Give The Drummer Some” will help get your weekend started on the right footing..
I also have to send KD a shout out for giving me some shines in the linear notes…..
Peep what he had to say regarding this session..
“As we hit the 5 year mark here on DAILY DIGGERS, I’m just finishing up a beat mix to celebrate the anniversary of this blog. And you know I’m always messing with beats on the daily, so this is more like a fly on the wall insight into what comes out the woofers and tweeters in the DAILY DIGGERS HQ. Hold on to your Kangol, your snapback, your fisherman hat, whatever….you know the beats will be certified dope. Stay tuned”.
” Welcome To The Terrordome, Part 2 “
Alright BATTLEFIELD posse here we go…..
Shit is finally up and running and things are about to get dangerous over here on this side of things….I’m still working out a few kinks, but everything should be extra buttery by Monday….
I just got back from spinning at the “Aerosoul” jam in SF so it’s needless to say that a brother is extremely “TURNED UP” right now……
HAHAHAHA…
So get your mind right and prepare yourself for a new chapter of BATTLEFIELD pressure homeboy…
WORD LIFE-
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” Joint Of The Day “
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Today what I have here is a certified scorcher for the BATTLEFIELD posse…
It’s almost impossible to find much info about Lazy Laz & his DJ Monty D on the net, but I do know that the “Bumrush” label that put this out was underneath the First Priority umbrella (Audio Two co-produced this which makes perfect sense)….
1989 illness indeed !!!
" Midweek Flavors "
How can you go wrong with a set that consist of three hours and forty five minutes of strictly LARGE PROFESSOR tunes ?
DJ Wicked (who also put together the very fresh Buckwild comprehensive mix & the Bay area 90’s mix) sticks to the concept formula for this monster session of Extra-P goodness..
TRACKLIST-
1. The Large Professor ft. Cormega & Tragedy Khadafi – “Focused Up,” Professor at Large (Fat Beats, 2012) (CD)
2. Intro with Wicked & Raymundo
3. The Large Professor – “I Justwannachill (Instrumental)” 12,” (Geffen, 1996)
4. Tragedy ft. Havoc of Mobb Deep & The Large Professor – “Da Funk Mode” 12,” (White Label, 1993)
5. Mad Skillz – “Skillz In ’95,” From Where??? (Big Beat, 1995)
6. The Large Professor – “That Bullshit,” The LP (Paul Sea Productions, 1994)
7. Akinyele – “I Luh Hur,” Vagina Diner (Interscope, 1993)
8. A Tribe Called Quest ft. The Large Professor – “Keep It Rollin’”, Midnight Marauders (Jive, 1993)
9. Gang Starr – “Gotta Get Over (Remix)” 12” (Chrysalis, 1992)
10. Mobb Deep – “Peer Pressure,” Juvenile Hell (4th & B’way, 1992)
11. Nasty Nas – “Half Time,” Zebrahead Soundtrack (Ruffhouse/Columbia, 1992)
12. Slick Rick – “It’s A Boy (Remix)” 12” (Def Jam, 1991)
13. Kool G Rap & DJ Polo ft. The Large Professor, Freddie Foxx & Ant Live – “Money In The Bank,” Wanted: Dead Or Alive (Cold Chillin’/Warner Bros., 1990)
14. Kool G Rap & DJ Polo – “Streets Of New York,” Wanted: Dead Or Alive (Cold Chillin’/Warner Bros., 1990)
15. Eric B. & Rakim – “In The Ghetto,” Let The Rhythm Hit ’Em (MCA, 1990)
16. Main Source – “Time (Alternative Mix),” Lost Science 7” (Diggers With Gratitude, 1992)
17. Akinyele ft. DJ Rob Swift – “Checkmate,” Vagina Diner (Interscope, 1993)
18. The Large Professor – “The LP,” The LP (Paul Sea Productions, 1995)
19. Nas – “It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Remix)” 12” Promo (Columbia, 1994)
20. Common Sense ft. DJ Sinister – “Resurrection (Extra P. Remix)” 12” (Relativity, 1995)
21. The Large Professor – “The Mad Scientist” 12” (Geffen, 1996)
22. Neek The Exotic ft. The Large Professor – “Exotic’s Raw” 12” (Wastelanz, 1998)
23. Neek The Exotic – “Turn It Out (Instrumental)” 12” (Freeze, 1999)
24. Talk Break with Raymundo
25. Neek The Exotic ft. Joe Flav – “Muthafuckin Man,” Backs N’ Necks EP (Large Entertainment, 1999)
26. Slick Rick – “I Sparkle,” Wild Wild West Soundtrack (Overbrook/Interscope, 1999)
27. The Large Professor ft. Nas – “One Plus One,” The LP (Paul Sea Productions, 1996)
28. Nas ft. Biz Markie & AZ – “Understanding” 12” (White Label, 1995)
29. Mad Skillz ft. The Large Professor & Q-Tip – “Extra Abstract Skillz,” From Where??? (Big Beat, 1995)
30. Organized Konfusion ft. The Large Professor – “Stress (Remix)” 12” (Hollywood Basic, 1994)
31. Big Daddy Kane – “Niggaz Never Learn,” Looks Like A Job For… (Cold Chillin‘/Reprise, 1993)
32. Big L – “Unexpected Flava,” Lord Finesse: Rare Selections EP Vol. 1 (Underboss/No Sleep, Originally from 1992) [Co-Produced by Lord Finesse]
33. Lord Finesse – “Isn’t He Something (Extra P. Session Mix),” From The Crates To The Files…The Lost Sessions (Fat Beats, Originally from 1991)
34. The Jaz – “It’s Your Nature,” Ya Don’t Stop EP (EMI, 1991)
35. Nasty Nas – “Nas Will Prevail” (Original demo tape, 1991) (CD)
36. Intelligent Hoodlum – “Game Type,” Intelligent Hoodlum (A&M, 1990)
37. Main Source – “Snake Eyes,” Breaking Atoms (Wild Pitch, 1990)
38. Nikki D – “Your Man Is My Man,” Daddy’s Little Girl (Def Jam/Columbia, 1991)
39. MC Shan ft. Neek The Exotic, Diesel, Kool G Rap & Snow – “Pee-Nile Reunion” 12” (Livin’ Large, 1993)
40. Beastie Boys – “Sure Shot (Large Professor Remix)” 12” (Capitol, 1994)
41. Leaders Of The New School – “What’s Next? (Large Professor Remix)” 12” (Elektra, 1993)
42. Akinyele ft. DJ Rob Swift – “Ak Ha Ha! Ak Hoo Hoo!,” Vagina Diner (Interscope, 1993)
43. Main Source – “Bootlegging,” Lost Science 7” (Diggers With Gratitude, 1992)
44. Main Source – “Atom” 12” (Actual Records, 1989)
45. Nasty Nas – “I’m A Villain” (Original demo tape, 1991) (CD)
46. Main Source ft. Nasty Nas, Akinyele & Joe Fatal – “Live At The Barbeque,” Breaking Atoms (Wild Pitch, 1991)
47. Main Source – “Live At The Barbeque (Instrumental)” 12” Breaking Atoms (Wild Pitch, 1991)
48. Outro with The Friendly Traveler, Wicked & Raymundo
49 The Large Professor on The Stretch Armstrong Show with Stretch & Bobbito on 89.9 WKCR New York (11/11/1993) (Tape)
" New Shit On Deck "
Rashid Hadee recently teamed up with another Chicagoan “X-Treme”, for the interesting “Hadee to The Extreme” E.P. On Go Where Hip Hop.
I’m only a couple songs in, but I like what I’m hearing so far…
" Golden State Warriors, Part 8 "
One of the things that I loved about ABOVE THE LAW’S early recordings, is the top notch beats they rocked for the time period..Even though Dr. Dre is credited as handling the production – it is widely known that “Big Hutch” also had a hand in the groups sound..
Some would even go as far as to state that Dre copied elements of Hutch’s production steez throughout his career (take a listen to Black Mafia Life for further analysis)..I also have to add that Hutch’s uncle is the legend Willie Hutch, so the funk is obviously in his genes…HAHA..
Anyway, when I heard of KMG’s passing last Friday I fell back until I could get an official word..Earlier today Hutch gave an official report that KMG has indeed passed at the age of 43…..Damn..
I gotta send a salute out to KMG for adding that special spice to ATL’s tracks…If “Living Like Hustlers” is not on your classic list – you need to get your motherfucking mind right duke..
So it’s only right that I post up one of the illest cuts ATL ever made, the “Untouchable” remix…I would just splash ya’ll with a vinyl rip, but this video is one of my all time faves…
SALUTE.
" Five Minutes Of Funk "
Peep this clip of Q-Bert & DJ Revolution going all out on the scratch patterns….If this type of shit doesn’t wake you the fuck up, I don’t know what will…
Salute to all the DJ’s that still stay sharp on those cuts!!!
And while your at it – take a look at these limited edition “THUD RUMBLE” watches…Yeah, I’m digging these joints..
Product Details:
Thud Rumble will donate $20 to GIVE CHILDREN A CHOICE with each watch purchased
Features
Water Proof 30M
Japanese Quartz Movement
Durable Silicone Anion Band
Limited Edition Design
10 Second Countdown
10 Minute Intervals
1/2 Second Count
Available in Black or White Colorway
" Style Warz, Part 2 "
Awwww shit….
This weekend it is officially going down without a fraction of a doubt….There will be some heavyweights in attendance (Skeme – yeah the one from Style Warz, Mode 2, Chain 3, Slave, Orko, Slang, Sye, Pose 2, Slave, Trixter, Phade, Toons, just to name a few) so act like you know and check in if your in the San Francisco area..
You can catch Sha One, Planet Rocker, Fooderz, Riff, and myself manhandling the turntables as well..
To get you prepared for this weekends festivities – I recommend you listen to this interview with Refa One & Kufue Onerz on Davy D’s radio show (KPFA)..
“AeroSoul Artist Kufu1 and Refa1 speak about the growing AeroSoul Movement and the annual AeroSoul Festival Conference on KPFA Radio. Thanks to Radio Host Davey D AeroSoul was able to come on air and discuss the importance of the HipHip Pedagogy and writing Culture. Kufu and Refa tackled such topics as youth violence,toxic media and the need for Black and Brown Unity through the Arts. Listen in to the critical interview on KPFA’s Morning Mix.
Support AeroSoul during it’s fund drive for our July 13th Free Community Festival. Your Donations are needed for us to do the community work we do.
Tune in to the interview at the 35Minute mark”.
" Under The Radar : Alps Crew "
“What is a DJ if he can’t scratch” ?
Even though those infamous words were penned by Egyptian Lover decades ago, I still believe that you are NOT a well rounded DJ if you can’t show and prove when it comes to cutting…
A simple scratch sentence can turn a regular tune into a certified head nodder…For instance on “Make It Stick” by the Alps Crew – Rob Swift works his scratch magic into the mix to boost the flavor levels….
" Easy Like Sunday Morning "
What’s going on out there BATTLEFIELD posse ?
Are you looking for some Sunday morning grooves to snap you back into reality ?
I hear ya….Do the right thing and swoop up this session of MADLIB rocking strictly dusty Brazilian tunes (Speto Da Rua)..
" 3 Russian Roulette Shots "
A couple days ago I decided to give Alchemist’s new project “RUSSIAN ROULETTE” some decent burn in the system..
Surprisingly, I was able to listen to the whole shit without hitting the fast forward button (doesn’t happen to often these days)….”RR” runs 30 songs deep, but ALC creatively found a way to segue each song into a seamless work of art..
Here are a couple highlights for you to rock…
Big Twinz “The Kosmos, Part 4”
Roc Marciano “Turning Point”
AG The Coroner “Apollo’s Last Stand”
" Shortkut Rocks The 45’s "
Since it is Friday and I know for a fact that your looking for something to snap your finger to, here is buttery live 45 set from “SHORTKUT” that popped off in May of this year..
Turn the volume up and catch a groove..
" Fat Lace Magazine Steez "
After a lengthy hiatus, those wild and crazy guys from Fat Lace Magazine are back with another round of Hip Hop goodies…
You already know how they get down so quit stalling (my only complaint is the tasteless rant about Heavy D in the beginning)…
" Let The Beats Rock "
Never heard of this cat from Boston DJ Manipulator , but I decided to give his recent beat tape “Dusted The Fuck Out” a listen a couple days ago…
Even though he wears his influences on his sleeves – there were some interesting moments that caught my attention..
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