Philly Lo-Life reppers Him-Lo & Clever-One (Booze Brothers) are steadily impressing me with their brand of no-nonsense, hardcore, RL rap….These two have a classic chemistry that I do not hear too often anymore…

Earlier this year I posted up their very ill “Polo Stampede” joint, now your going to get another heater entitled, “Tag Team Tactics” that will perk your ears up with lines like,

” Run in a bank with a hockey mask, the black Johnny Cash / hit you with the four then your body’s splashed “……BLAM.

And while your at it, peep this cut that features Him Lo & Clever One on the Volcano Wakes Up album that dropped in September….”House Of 1000 Hatchets” produced by Denom…

You can say whatever you want regarding J-Love’s rhymes, but when it comes to production he has been knocking out fresh, drum heavy beats for quite some time…

Yesterday while sifting through the chubby crates at the crib – I stumbled onto a piece of wax I haven’t listened to in awhile…

“Warfare” featuring Masta Ace with “J” on the boards…

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What’s going on out there BATTLEFIELD posse ?

Are you looking for some new Hip Hop cuts to lift up your spirits ?

Here you go trooper : DJ Modesty behind the decks on the Real Hip Hop Show with a heavy dose of fresh material..

TRACKLIST-

VENOMOUS 2000 feat CYMARSHALL LAW, JOHN ROBINSON & EL DA SENSEI – The most efficient (Prod by SCIFI STU)
SOULBROTHA feat NUTSO & LARGE PROFESSOR – Beats by the pound
DJ BRANS feat M DOT & ARMAGEDDON – Worldwide (Dot vs Gueddy) (Cuts by DJ DJAZ)
WILDELUX & MAC feat D STRONG – All alone in the streets
DOMINIK OMEGA – Holding it down
DYSFUNKSHUNAL FAMILEE feat AGONY & OC – Just keep holding
EVIDENCE – You (Prod by DJ PREMIER)
GRANT PARKS feat SADAT X & GRAND DADDY I.U. – I know your role
LORD NEZ feat NATURE – Word is bond (Prod by M7)
MIC GERONIMO & ROYAL FLUSH – Everybody raps
SHAZZ ILLYORK feat MEYHEM LAUREN – Low down
KOOL G RAP – The meaning to your love
KYO ITACHI & LMNO feat KEYKOOL & DUBS ONE – Under the influence
REKS – Revolving doors
WORDSMITH – Rhymesayer revival
HASSAAN MACKEY & APOLLO BROWN – Megaphone
BLAQ POET feat BLACASTAN – Butcher shop remix
ALI VEGAS – Reach out
BRAILLE – Feel it
CLICK ANIMOSITY feat G.I.45 – Real estate
CENTRIC feat TRIFE, SEAN PRICE & CYRANO SINAHEA – Loose lips
CYRUS MALACHI feat RUSTE JUXX, DARKIN BE ALLAH & KEVLAAR 7 – Kings cobras
MAYHEM (EMS) feat DOMINIQUE LARUE – Lookin up
SUPA EMCEE feat FREEWAY – Mambo italiano
PUNCHLINE & DJ SOULCLAP – On my grind
SLAINE & STATIK SELEKTAH feat REKS – Hold up
DOITALL (L.O.T.U.G.) – Let’s go
DJ SKIZZ feat BIG NYD & KRUMBSNATCHA – I rap like
BLOCK MCLOUD feat NICK PLATED – Crying by myself (Prod by ALTERBEATS)
FREDRO STARR & LAYZIE BONE – Firesquad
SHOWBIZ & AG (DITC) – Here & now
KHALEEL feat PANCHI (NYG’Z) – Rappin exercise (Prod by SHOWBIZ)
STAHHR – All i got (Prod by DJ CONCEPT)
RAP P feat HOSTYLE – Bullet proof rap
PHONTE feat ELZHI – Not here anymore (Prod by 9th Wonder)
M.O.THE GENERAL feat L.I.T.- Foolish
K BANGER – My school
WILLIE STUBZ – Outlaw Freestyle

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Sure it’s getting extra frigid outside, but this compilation of grooves will melt your ears off….Turn the volume up and prepare for some Brazilian steamers…

“Compiled by UK DJ Patrick Forge, The Brazilian Funk Experience hooks into Patrick’s personal love affair with the funky 70s Brazilian sound, digging deeper than deep into the respected EMI Odeon Label. Here he presents 20 solid gold Brazilian nuggets, most as rare as hen’s teeth and on CD for the first time. Strangely every melody and jazz break sounds sooo familiar… might just be you’ve heard it on a radio show or at a club round London town. And it might just have been Patrick or one of his followers that was spinning tunes behind the decks at the time. So people, get on your Rio shoes and enjoy the grooves”.

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TRACKLIST-

01. Meirelles – No Baixo Do Sepateiro (3:16)
02. Os Devaneios – Embalo Diferente (3:28)
03. Som Tres – Homenagem A Mongo (4:24)
04. Elza Soares – Chove Chuva (2:04)
05. Marcos Valle – Garra (2:58)
06. Dóris Monteiro – Maita (2:56)
07. Claudia – Baoba (3:25)
08. Djavan – Nereci (3:22)
09. Claudio Jorge – Trem Da Central (3:01)
10. João Donato – Cala Boca Menino (2:23)
11. Simone – Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser (2:19)
12. Alaide Costa – Catavento (2:43)
13. 14 Bis – Bola De Meia, Bola De Gude (2:56)
14. Djavan – Aquele Um (3:06)
15. Elis Regina – Sai Dessa (2:11)
16. Dóris Monteiro – Se E Questao De Adeus Alte Logo (2:41)
17. Joyce – Banana (4:17)
18. Marcelo – Algo No Ar (4:06)
19. Toninho Horta – Aquelas Coisas Todas (Sanguessuga) (5:30)
20. Evinha – Que Bandeira (2:28)

Take a listen to the latest broadcast of the Conspiracy Radio show (Montana & Menace ) with guest Evidence, Jedi Mind Tricks, Freestyle Fellowship, Reef, and Immortal Technique…

When it comes to interviews these guys hold it down, so quit stalling and click the download link JACK !!!

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Awww yeah, the motherfuckin Hobo Junction…

In the mid to late 90’s I used to see the Hobo’s posted up all the time on Telegraph street in Berkley pumping their tapes…..Out of all the joints that I copped, this limited edition project gets the most burn…

Seven cuts deep….Every last one extra fresh.

TRACKLIST-

Townsh_t – Whoridas w/ Saafir
In A Vest – Saafir
What’s My Weapon – Eyecue
Shot Callin’ & Big Ballin’ – Whoridas
Crooked-Letter Eye – Eyecue
Just Not My Style – Bignous
Heir Apparent – Bignous & Rashinel

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M.P. from FUNKWHATYAHEARD and myself will be spinning tonight in the city of Oakland, California….The location details are a little sketchy right now with all the chaos popping off due to the “Occupation”, rioting, and all that other wild shit…

Soon as I find out more about the location I will let ya’ll know….

Here is a little Friday Hip Hop morale from Debonair P entitled, “Blends #6″………Have a good weekend and stay safe out there, especially if your in the Oakland area…..I have a funny feeling the block is going to be hot tonight..

Tracklist:

Society – F.U.N.K
Jemini – Brooklyn Kids (Remix)
B.U.M.s – Take A Look Around (VR Remix)
Showbiz & AG – I’m Not the One (Remix)
YG’z – Ghetto Celeb
Boogiemonsters – Honey Dips in Gotham (Remix)
Dredknotz – Respect
Black Moon – Murder MCs
Ground Floor – One Two
Big Shug – Do What Pays Ya
Black Sheep – North East South West (Remix)
Artifacts – Dynamite Soul II
Heavy D – It’s A New Day
Youngstas – Mad Props (Remix)
The Roots – Distortion To Static (Remix)
Pete Rock & CL Smooth – Take You There (Remix)
Cella Dwellas – Land Of the Lost (Instrumental)
Scientifik – Yeah Daddy
Dirt Nation – Khadijah
K Terroribul – Ruthless Confrontation
Microphone Prince – Trunk of Funk (Remix)
Pudgee – Keep Your Coat On
Da Bush Babees – Remember We (Remix)
Red Hot Lover Tone – Give It Up (Remix)
N-Tense – Watch His Back
Thrust – Do You Understand
Ghetto Concept – E-Z On the Motion
Kay Gee – U.N.I.T.Y (Instrumental)
Rakim – Last Resort
Grand Daddy IU – The Real Mack
Capital Tax – The Masha (Remix)
Shadz of Lingo – Think I Give a f*ck?
People Without Shoes – Green Shoelaces (Instrumental)
Masta Ace – Sittin On Chrome (Pitkin Ave Remix)
Fat Joe & Grand Puba – Watch The Sound (Remix)
Evil Twinz – Redrum
Alkaholiks – Relieve Yourself
Beatnuts – Hellraiser (Remix)
Zhigge – Riddles That Rap, Riddles That Rhyme
Top Quality – I Can’t Hear You
MC Shan – Pee Nile Reunion
Brothers Uv Da Blackmarket – Livin In Da Bottle
Urban Thermo Dynamics – My King Fu (Remix)
Souls of Mischief – Get the Girl
EC – Ill State of Mind
Ubad – The Legacy
Slick Rick – Cuz It’s Wrong
Edo G – Less Than Zero
De’1 & K-Def – Uneke
Main Source – Where We’re Coming From
Juice With Soul – Body Armor
Digable Planets – Where I’m From (Aural G Ride)
Ali Dee – Tap Skinz (Remix)
Hard 2 Obtain – Ghetto Diamond
Rough House Survivors – Rough House (Remix)
Trendz of Culture – Crotch Ripper / Mad Speaker
Kurious & Casual – What’s the Real
UMC’s – Staten Island Comes First
Double X Posse – Executive Class
Intelligent Hoodlum – At Large (Marley Mix)
Madkap – Proof Is In the Puddin’ (Remix)
A.D.L. – Daddy
Da King & I – Kingpin
Hansoul Project – For the Ni@@as
Jaz B Latin – Set It Off (Mista Lawnge mix)
Lil Fame – Bring the Rukas
Dred Scott – Can’t Hold Back
Main Source – Faking the Funk (Remix)

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Brownsville’s “Mash Out Posse” stopped by DJ Eclipse’s radio show for a round of comedy, brand spanking new Hip Hop, and information regarding MOP’s latest release with the Snowgoons…

Check in JACK !!!!!

Tracklist-

1. Kool G Rap & A.G. “Rap Is Outta Control Intro” prod. by Marco Polo, cuts by DJ Eclipse
2. Bronze Nazareth feat. Canibus (additional vocals by Raekwon) “The Bronzeman 2″ prod. by Bronze Nazareth
3. DJ Cosla & Tribeca “The World’s Best” prod. & cuts by DJ Cosla
4. Torae “For The Record” prod. & cuts by DJ Premier
5. DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles “B.A.P. (Bumpy and Preem)” prod. & cuts by DJ Premier
6. M.O.P. & Snowgoons “Anybody Can Get It” prod. by Snowgoons, cuts by DJ Danetic
7. The Away Team feat. Laws & Big Remo “Paid” prod. by Khrysis
8. Black Milk & Danny Brown “Loosie” prod. by Black Milk
9. TEF “4 Tha Love” prod. & cuts by DJ Premier
10. Styles P feat. Pharoahe Monch “Children” prod. by Pete Rock
11. Immortal Technique feat. Styles P, Vinnie Paz, & Poison Pen “Black Vikings” prod. by Southpaw
12. Jedi Mind Tricks feat. Young Zee & Pacewon “Design in Malice” prod. by Mr. Green
13. ILL BILL feat. Q-Unique “Let It Go” prod. by Q-Unique
14. Bumpy Knuckles “Fake” prod. & cuts by DJ Premier
15. 9th Wonder feat. Phonte & DJ Flash “Band Practice” prod. by 9th Wonder
16. Median feat. Halo “Right On” prod. by 9th Wonder
17. The Away Team “4 the People” prod. by Khrysis
18. The Regiment “The R” prod. by Soulution
19. Sha Stimuli “The Realist” prod. & cuts by DJ Qvali
20. M.O.P. & Snowgoons “Get Yours” prod. by Snowgoons
21. King Syze “Damage” prod. by Skammadix, cuts by DJ Kwestion
22. Statik Selektah feat. Sean Price & Termanology “Population Control” prod. by Statik Selektah
23. Rasheed Chappell “The Genesis” prod. by Kenny Dope
24. Bronze Nazareth “King of Queens” prod. by Bronze Nazareth
25. Immortal Technique feat. Joell Ortiz, CF & Pumpkinhead “Young Lords” prod. by Southpaw
26. RUN D.M.C. “Jam Master Jay” prod. by Russell Simmons & Larry Smith

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This is the first leak from the “Reloaded” album that should be dropping in December…

Roc stays consistent by dropping explosive joints like this…To me it sounds like “Scarface Nigga” somewhat, but I’m not complaining..

Peep.

“Emeralds” produced by Arch Druids……

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Even though you could easily find this on the right side of the blog, I’m going to repost this for all of you motherfuckers that are looking for some certified shock treatment…

Earlier this year I took the time to remix some Mobb Deep joints to put my own dirty spin on things…..My goal was to make it as ugly as possible, rock only records, make it cinematic, and scare the living shit out of the suckers who think they make raw beats…….

Nothing more, nothing less…

I believe my goal was accomplished….It took me quite some time to put this together : Numerous mixdowns (300 tracks mixed down to one is no joke), boosting levels, rearranging beats, inserting movie samples, mad overdubs, etc….

The response has been more than I ever anticipated…….Dudes have hit me up all over the globe saluting the wreck involved with this project, (Remix Weaponry) and I sincerely appreciate all the support, words of encouragement, and various blogs reposting it….Feel free to post it up again…

So without further delay, here is my dedication to one of the greasiest crews to ever rock, “Mobb Deep”……If you haven’t heard this before here is your chance to get up to speed, and if you have heard it-listen again and get your god damn mind right..

BLAM,BLAM…..

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Scratch sentences have the capability to turn an average song into a full fledge banger….

Remember when MC’s did tribute songs to their DJ ? DJ’s are a critical piece in the Hip Hop puzzle and when you take them out of the equation – you lose…..PERIOD….

That’s why after many years of DJ’ing I still practice on my scratches…Not only to add to my productions, but to stay sharp with my patterns and keep up with the various new styles of cutting that have popped off over the years…..Your never going to catch me sounding like Eric B on the cuts..

HA!

Anyway, Toad Styles is a god damn beast when it comes to getting busy…..Take a listen to this scratch project he put out awhile back that deserves repeated spins….

GET YOUR SCRATCH PATTERNS UP..

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And while your at it peep this clip of “TS” & D-Styles totally wrecking shit…

Big up to my manz Big Danz…

Even though I heard the Hiero Crew rock this same sample years ago, Buckwild’s version packs more of a punch…..Next week Celph Titled & Buck will drop the “Ninteen Ninety Now” E.P. and this is the first leak..

“While You Slept” featuring Laws…

Back in the early 2000’s I went to a Raekwon show with his crew Ice-Water (Polite, Stomach, Cigar, PC, & DC) as the openers…..After cracking a couple jokes with the Chef I got hit off with this Wright Brothers mixtape….

Included were exclusives, remixes, etc…

Some of the production is a little too keyboard-ish for my taste, but some of the material does bang pretty well….You know the motherfuckin drill…

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HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD TOP PICKS-

New Day, Clientele Kids, Lex Exclusive, We Know Niggas, Rae Freestyle, Family Matters, and 30.

If your an avid Hip Hop Battlefield reader you already know about my affinity for library records, especially ones that were made in the 70’s…..

Why ?

Because some of them are packed with crazy dramatic textures that are ripe for chopping, looping, and stretching out…..For instance, this Bruton masterpiece “Dramatic Action” will keep you on the edge of your seat….So click on your samplers and go for broke kid !!

TRACKLIST-

Track 1 – In Pursuit / Steve Gray
Track 2 – In Pursuit (Alt. End) / Steve Gray
Track 3 – Roughed Up / Steve Gray
Track 4 – Roughed Up (Alt. End) / Steve Gray
Track 5 – Roughed Up (Sped Up) / Steve Gray
Track 6 – Daring Endeavour / John Coleman
Track 7 – Daring Endeavour (Without Brass) / John Coleman
Track 8 – Pressing Endeavour / John Coleman
Track 9 – Pressing Endeavour (Short) / John Coleman
Track 10 – Devil’s Leap / I.Martin & B.Dee
Track 11 – Breakneck / Mike Vickers
Track 12 – Busy Highway / Stokoe & B.Bennett
Track 13 – War Of Nerves / John Scott
Track 14 – Test Of Strength / John Scott
Track 15 – Full Alert / John Scott
Track 16 – Face Of Danger / John Scott
Track 17 – Face Of Great Danger / John Scott
Track 18 – Motordown / John Scott
Track 19 – Motordown (Fast) / John Scott
Track 20 – Tearaway / John Scott
Track 21 – Knife Fight / John Scott
Track 22 – Racing / Chris Cunning

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While scoping out the Ego Trip blog (Chairman Mao) I spotted an interview with one of my main production influences, Hank & Keith Shocklee (Bomb Squad)….

When they came out with their “Wall of Sound” approach they instantly rearranged what I thought a Hip Hop producer was….They were so unpredictable with their beats that you never knew what types of sounds you would hear….

CM- ” That style was reflected in the hectic nature of your production as well—the interludes, the dense, multi-layered walls of sound.

Keith: I think that came about because we was excited about what we were doing and we wanted to keep everybody’s attention. Being DJs and understanding the dance floor, we knew that when your record’s not full, it becomes stagnant. We liked to put stuff in a record so later on, after you heard the record like 12 times, you’d be like, “Yo, I didn’t know they put that in there!”

But the thing was, we put in stuff that made sense. I seen a lot of people copy the stuff that we were doing, but it just didn’t fit their records. We never put anything in a record that didn’t fit the record. We went through a lot of samples. A lot of samples! We liked confusion, but we still kept it at a point where it was danceable, it didn’t crowd anything and you always understood the song “.

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