Available: October 2011

“This true story and retrospective documents the life and times of members of The Destiny Children (TDC) graffiti crew from 1985 to 2000. From Long Island, New York, The Destiny Children/Unlimited Styled Artists commemorate the 25-year history of the crew and their impact on the New York City subway graffiti era. This large collector’s book is loaded with 500 color images of original art ranging from burners on hand ball courts to pieces on tractor trailers to works throughout the New York City subway system. Works by many established NYC graffiti artists are featured, including founding members DC3 and SHO. Other original members featured are SHO, ROZ, BEAVER, LAE, LAC2, ROE, DOOJ, SHIM, and ONE2. Works by affiliated writers, ZEUS TDC, CEOS, ROZ One, SHARE 37, POKE IBM, EPIC, RECK, SKETCH, KARL TCM, DEON, BOM 5 MW, SACE RIP, MIRAGE RIP, and others are documented”.

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Last night I decided to give DJ Doom’s latest release a thorough listen (Temple Of Doom)……This cut that features J-Ro, Reks, and the heavily slept on Krumbsnatcha made my Hip Hop antennae activate….

Eerie samples, greasy talk, and a nasty Guru scratch sentence = WIN……..Produced by DJ Doom…

“Rookies”

“The Illuminati (plural of Latin illuminatus, “enlightened”) is a name given to several groups, both historical and modern, and both real and fictitious. Historically, the name refers specifically to the Bavarian Illuminati, an Enlightenment-era secret society founded on May 1, 1776.”

For many Hip Hoppers, the first time they heard anyone mention the illuminati was when Prodigy name dropped the secret society on the, “Who Shot Ya Remix”….

You know the line, “Illuminati control my mind soul and my body / secret society trying to keep their eye on me”…….POW.

Luckily at a young age I was exposed to all types of conspiracy theory literature, which enabled me to think outside of the box while many of my peers were caught up in the average status quo frequencies. Nowadays everyone and their mother are yelling about who is in the illuminati and who isn’t….

“Jay Z is a freemason son, you notice all the dark energy in his videos?”

HAHAHAHAHA…..

I hate to bust your bubble, but it’s way deeper than that kid…Do the research for yourself and come to your own conclusions before you decide to start flapping your jibbs….

Prodigy recently popped up on the Alex Jones show for a couple rounds of gem dropping…..To my surprise, “Banana Clip P” held it down in a thorough fashion without succumbing to the “Scatter Brain Syndrome” that so many others fall victim to while discussing certain so-called conspiracy theories…

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Big up to my brother “State” for providing the Mediafire link….

Just when you thought it was safe, “Vanderslice” drops this drama filled compilation of library records, OST’s, and other rare cuts that will send a chill up your spine….

Press play and get your motherfuckin mind right…..DO NOT SLEEP…

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Recently the Hip Hop Project (Eves, Cosm Roks, Monky, Roper, etc) caught up with Chicago hardcore ambassadors “Rubberoom” for a discussion about their new music, the reformation of the crew, and all types of other shit….

Peace to all my peoples in the “GO” who know what time it is…..

PEEP

Be on the lookout for the upcoming album “Diamond” from those Constant Deviant dudes on Six Two Six Records (What up Set Rule out in Body More)…..

Here is a quick little teaser to wet your appetite….

TUNE IN…

A couple weeks ago I posted up a Debonair P remix project that was flooded with gems, now I’m going to splash up the set with this mix “P” did awhile back…

“Blends 5” has a crazy playlist that will make you want to start downloading on G.P.

Tracklist-

PMD – Kool Kat
Reyel & Khaliyl – Eye See
Easy Moe Bee – Elements I’m Among (Instrumental)
Lowly Ones – All Night
Artifacts – Collaboration of Mics
Grand Puba – Keep On
Lux – Don’t Give a f*ck
Q Ball & Curt Cazall – Anything U Want
Jamal – Beez Like That
Encore – The Essence
Frankenstein – UV
Redman – Bobyahed2dis
Jaz-O – Bring It On
Lo Lifes – Lo Lifes are Low
Royal Flush – Rotten Apple
Lord Digga – Feel It
Masta Ace – Dopes Pushers Addicts
Mad Skillz – Skillz in 95
Adagio – The Obvious Part 2
K-Def – Jam On It
Ak Skills – Nights of Fear
Money Boss – Walk With The Limp
Fat Cat Clique – Da Flow
Sic Sense – Positional Bypass
E-Boogie – Da Muthafuckin Man
Souls of Mischief – Fa Sho Fa Real
Cella Dwellas – I’m Tellin’ U
Large Professor – Dancing Girl
Afu Ra – Whirlwind Through Cities (Instrumental)
Ghetto Concept – Livin It Up
All City – Just Live
Massinfluence – Atlanta Ya On
Diamond – This One (instrumental)
Lone Catalysts – Due Process
Union of Opposites – Continuations
Showbiz & AG – Stand Strong
Godfather Don – Do You Know?
Citizen Kane – Blackrain
Nas – One on One
Nick Wiz – Lockness
Bahamadia – Uknowhowwedo RMX
OC – What I Represent
Gauge – Break Through
Saukrates – Play Dis
Big Daddy Kane – Three’s Company
Aboriginals – Chemistry
Sound Providers – Jazz at the Cove
Rakim – We’ll Never Stop
DJ Shok – Book Of Death (Instrumental)
Reservoir Dogs – The Difference
K Terroribul – Feel It
Nomaads – The Ultimate
Double X – Knock It Off Will Ya
Thrust – Emcee
Pudgee – Stayin Alive
REC Centre – Mind Body & Soul
Hieroglyphics – Miles to the Sun

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That dude from London, Lewis Parker is a monster when it comes to crafting ill beats on the SP 1200……He has been doing his thing since the 90’s…..

After production placements on Ghostface album (Fishscale & More Fish) as well as John Robinson’s newest project (International Summers) many people in the States have begun checking for his beats….

Earlier this year he released the solid “Dangerous Adventures E.P.” with a roster that includes Sav Kills, Vast Aire, East Coast, Planet Asia, Killa Sha, Tah-Born, on mic duties……

Dope drum programming, intricate sequences, and impressive chops……DO NOT SLEEP TROOPER…

“Murder One” featuring Sav Kills, Vast Aire, T.R.A.C. East Coast, and Baron………Dope shit, my only gripe is that Del rocked the same sample on his stellar “Future Development” album, (Del’s Nightmare)

“Bang” featuring East Coast…

“Great Adventure Instrumental”

And while your at it, peep this interview with L.P. breaking down his production techniques, outlook on Hip Hop, etc….DOPE…

You have to give dap to the great Dot X for constantly dropping new material in the new millennium…..Instead of resting on his laurels and relying on past achievements, he is still in the lab keeping it creative…

And to this day Sadat approaches the artform in a original way with a style that is unbiteable (Yeah, I just made that word up motherfuckers)…

On X’s latest release (No features) their were a couple joints that forced me to hit the rewind button….

“Day Of The Jackal” produced by Will Tell..

“Remember That” produced by Will Tell….

Peep the latest episode of “Classic Storm Radio” #97 with DJ Toshi & Che Broadway……You know the drill homeboy..

Tracklist-

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Just returned from a Hip Hop morale session in sunny Sacramento, California……Big up to the entire squad for keeping those flames burning (State, Planet, Kufi, Goblin, Sha, GL, Nino, P-Sol, Cantos, Riff, Fooders, Jewelz, Ali, Marks, Mario, etc… ….

Now that I’m back in Vietnam, California it’s time to turn up the heat a notch on the BATTLEFIELD…….

Today I’m going to take ya’ll all the way to the windy city for a under the radar compilation (Talent Fest – Beat Hole Records 1995)…..Don’t sleep cuzzo, some of these joints were only released on this project…

VIA-5th Element…

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My dude Polar/Sonny Wong/ Viben Onerz is a god damn beast when it comes to graphics, graff, and comedy…….When we get together the jokes reach all-time high levels..

He has been the creative force behind the cover art for some of my illest projects (Remix Weaponry, Wax Weapons 31, and Strictly Weapons with Culpa One)…..Salute my dude….

Peep these new tees that he cooked up for all the hardrocks walking around the avenue with an ice-grill…..If you want to cop one, you can contact him HERE….………

Polar if your reading this- reserve one of these bangers for the kid..HAHA.

I’m quite sure you have heard plenty sample source mixes throughout the years……Some are corny and it seems as if their only purpose is to pull producers cards, and violate them by exposing their samples….

Others educate the listener and take them on a journey by paying proper homage to the original compositions….

When I first started hearing these types of mixes in the early 90’s, it got me open….Now in 2011 a DJ has to dig a little deeper in his crates to hold my attention (Many sample source projects recycle the same material these days) ….

Fake Blood (Yeah, I know the name is puzzling) goes all out on his latest mix, “Used Volume One”…….Sure you might hear a couple songs that you heard before, but for the most part he keeps it fresh and unpredictable……Listen to it front to back and get your mind right….

VIA-FAT LACE.

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AWWW MAN, Ghostface Killah keeps the laughter rolling with his “10 Softest Rappers In The Game” rant……..Somebody had to step up and blow the whistle on these creeps…

9. Big Sean

“Ayo then we got this nigga Big Sean namsayin. Ayo once again it aint like the god feel like he need to smack this nigga or nothin but the nigga whole aura just moist son. The nigga look like a victim and shit. This niggas more Sean than Big if yall hear what a nigga sayin here. Word to Puff son. Ayo the nigga be spittin now and then and he gotta a couple gems and shit but that super duper shit was played the fuck out 5 minutes after this nigga birthed it g. Ayo thanks for that shit nigga.”

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BATTLEFIELD, BATTLEFIELD, MOTHERFUCKIN HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD……..

Some dusty suckers from Las Vegas tried to bite the name, but your not fooling me jack……….HAHA…

I’m the father of this BATTLEFIELD shit, so knock it off…..

BUSTERS !!!!!

Anyway, you are probably here because you are bored with all these blogs posting up the new wack shit from the usual suspects (Big Sean, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, your boy Drizzy, Wiz, and all those other lames)….

Right ?

This mix by Ken 5 should give your night a little power boost (Groovy Situation 2)……..Rock on….

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TRACKLIST-

01. Intro
02. In The Hole / The Bar-Kays (1969)
03. Devil Woman / Clarence Carter (1970)
04. I Can’t Believe I Ate That Whole Thang / David Camon (1972)
05. The Message / Cymande (1972)
06. Me And The Biz / Master Ace (1990)
07. T.S.R.(Toilet Stool Rap) / Biz Markie (1991)
08. Sad Feeling / Bobby Bland (1967)
09. Tom Cat / Muddy Waters (1968)
10. Buzzsaw / The Turtles (1968)
11. Main Squeeze / Quincy Jones (1970)
12. Praise The Lord / Lord Finesse (1991)
13. Now They Wanna See Me / Percee-p & Ekim (1992)
14. Night Shift / Positive K (1992)
15. Put Your Weight On It / Big Daddy Kane (1990)
16. Apollo / Kid Capri (1991)
17. Hot Pants / James Brown (1971)
18. From The Love Side / Hank Ballard And The Midnight Lighters (1972)
19. In the Middle / Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis (1969)
20. Four Play (Ken5’s Edit) / Fred Wesley And The Horny Horns feat. Maceo Parker (1977)
21. Are You Ready / Beatnuts feat. Grand Puba (1994)
22. Step To The Rear / Brand Nubian (1990)
23. Take It Personal / Gang Starr (1992)
24. Who Dem Niggas / Alkaholiks feat. Threat (1993)
25. Scratch Bring It Back (Part2-Mic Doc) / EPMD (1992)
26. Try Counting Sheep (Remix) / Black Sheep (1991)
27. Solar Level / The Johnny Almond Music Machine (1969)
28. Soulful Football / Willie Henderson And The Soul Explosions (1970)
29. Simple Song / Meters (1969)
30. Give It Up / Kool & The Gang (1969)
31. Detroit / Paul Humphrey & His Cool Aid Chemist (1969)
32. My Babe / Willie Mitchell (1969)
33. All Because (I’m A Foolish One) / Al Green (1970)
34. Putting Game Down / Luther Ingram (1969)
35. Headbanger’s Ball / Dooley O (1988• A2002)
36. I Know You Got Soul (Ken5 Blend) / Eric B. And Rakim (1987)
37. Come On, Let’s Move It (Remix) / Special ed (1990)
38. Somethin’ Like Dis / CPO (1990)
39. At Your Own Risk (Remix) / King Tee (1990)
40. Different Strokes / Syl Johnson (1967)
41. Shame On A Nigga / Wu-Tang Clan (1994)
42. The Stomp / Ol’ Dirty Bastard (1995)
43. Raggedy And Dirty / Luther Allison (1972)
44. I’m Back To Collect / Bill Coday (1972)
45. Shop Around / Flavor (1968)