Former Royal Fam repper Timbo King keeps the flames burning with the release of the “Grind Wave” mixtape….This is my favorite cut from the project, “The Alliance” featuring Math Hoffa….Produced by Terminal 3…
Don’t forget to turn the volume up to ten, this is that official ugly shit….
” When I broadcast basement under the stairs / all my criminal pairs doing federal years…Laughing at your funeral nobody cares / he was sleeping with the enemy, internal affairs “….BLAM, BLAMZ….
Killer Ben has been on the set for a minute now…..The first thing I heard from him was the insane Exercise / Hitman For Hire 12 inch that dropped in 2000…Go back and cop that shit if you slept the first time around homeboy…
He steps up to the plate with some 2011 steam with “Earthquake Flow”, produced buy Dirt Diggs……FRESH…
Preemo filled in for Eclipse for the “RIOOC” radio show last week…..You already know how he put’s it in: doubles, newness, and special guest Pharoahe Monch calls in for a breakdown of his newest album “W.A.R.” on Duck Down….
And in case you didn’t notice- that is a birthday cake that P is holding…..Happy 45th ….
Tracklist-
1. Kool G. Rap & A.G.–Rap Is Outta Control Intro
2. Justo–It’s Our Year
3. Fat Joe (f. Vado)–Massacre On Madison
4. Mike Beatz & Adonis (f. Guilty Simpson, R.E.K.S.)–You Know Who
5. Apathy (f. Diabolic, Paradime, Joe Scudda, Rob Kelly, Ryu, Mac Lethal)–O’Doyle Rules
6. MC Eiht–Where U Goin 2 ?
7. Slim The Mobster–Get Your Money Up
8. Raekwon (f. Method Man)–Every Soldier In The Hood
9. Mobb Deep–Love Y’all More
10. Pharoahe Monch–Evolve
11. Mayham Lauren (f. Action Bronson)–Typhoon Rap
12. Pharoahe Monch–The Hitmen
13. L.I.F.E. Long (f. Rich Porter)–Crack In Tha Booth
14. R.E.K.S. (f. Styles P)–Why Cry
15. Showbiz & Krs-One–Show Power (Mirror Mix)
16. El Gant (f. J57 & Tek Of Smif N’ Wessun)–Problems
17. Nutso (f. Panchi of NYGz, Torae, Punchline)–Street Corner
18. Snoop Dogg (f. Pilot)–Gangbang Rookie
19. Malcolm And Martin (f. Versatile)–Lunchtyme Ciphers
20. Singapore Kane–Dividends
* Above pic…..Me, Sha Onerz, & Peezoe (Funk What Ya Heard)….
As promised, I’m going to hit you off with precious jewels straight from my overflowing temple of crates……Of course I will sprinkle other post throughout the week, but I am determined to bring out certified vinyl treats at least once a day for all of the HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD faithful…….
Before I get started though, I feel it is mandatory that I give you a glimpse into my history….
My father was apart of a mobile D.J. unit in the early 80’s (Boogieland Express)…..Every week, my father and his crew would load up a van full of turntables, records, etc and head out to provide music for high school students, B-Boy contest, military party-goers, and various other types of functions in the southern California region…..
Sometimes they would even set up their equipment in the front yard and get busy for all the kids in the immediate area….
Needless to say, I was under a heavy spell by the beats, so I decided to follow in my father’s footsteps and demanded that he purchase a set of turntables for me on my 8th birthday……
Pops did the right thing and set me up with a pair of wobbly turntables and a brand new “Realistic” mixer…..The first record I bought was Grandmixer D.S.T. & The Infinity Rappers- “The Grandmixer Cut’s It Up” 1983…I still have this record to this day…
While most kids were out playing hide and go-seek, I was holed up in the crib trying to get my blends and scratches together….Instead of playing with G.I. Joe figures, I had my hands wrapped around the newest Profile Records release…
SERIOUSLY……..
Within a short period of time I had amassed a substantial amount of crates…..
Boom…… Fast forward to 2011 and I’m still on the same frequency…..Most of my collection consist of Hip Hop shit- past and present, but I also have plenty Jazz, Bossa-Nova, breaks, funk, reggae, obscure wierdo shit, psych rock, and of course mad hardcore punk rock joints (More on that some other time)….
I think you get the motherfuckin point….I’m one of those vinyl dudes…
When Serato first came out I was mad at the whole situation….Now, I could care less…..Do what you do, it doesn’t matter what format you use, just try to keep it flavorful….Sticking with vinyl is a PERSONAL preference for me, but I can’t expect everyone to subscribe to my way of thinking…..I stick with vinyl because it enables me to pay homage to the ORIGINAL way the art form was handed down to me…..
So now that I got all the extra shit out of the way, here is a record from the stacks that makes me flashback to a interesting period in my life….Lejuan Love- “My Hardcore Rhymes” 1989………..
Why can’t teenagers rhyme with this much passion in the 21st century?
Listen up…Luke Skywalker Records 1989…..
Here is episode 85 of D.J. Toshi’s Classic Storm radio, with special guest Dom Pachino……
1. Nutso feat. Sick Jacken – Psychoz & Hoodrumz (bunty beats remix)
2. Reks – 25 Hour (produced by DJ Premier)
3. DJ Premier feat. Teflon, Saigon & Papoose – Lifetime Membership
4. Maffew Ragazino feat. Masta Ace – Where I’m From
5. Dom Pachino – M-16 (produced by 5th Seal)
6. The Teraban – Bloody Turban
7. Timbo King feat Math Hoffa – The Alliance
8. KRS-One & Showbiz – The Truth
9. B.A.M. feat. N.O.R.E, Skyzoo & Reks (Allstar Remix) (produced by
Fizzy Womack)
10. Heavy Metal Kings – Keeper Of The Seven Keys
11. Bugsy Da God – Terrorist Advocate
12. Dom Pachino, Bugsy Da God & Chapelz – Freestyle
13. J-Live – No Time To Waste (produced by Diamond D)
Without the aid of the internet this O.C. Starchild remix project would have never seen the light of day (Unfortunately)…..Grit Records were set to release this in 2005, but somehow it got lost in the shuffle….
So strap on your helmets, turn the volume to ten, and prepare for some heavy turbulence……Two thumbs up….
Via-Claaa 7..
01. STARCHILD (The Beat Fanatic Remixes Promo):
* “Intro” [prod. Slopfunkdust]
* “Who Run It” [prod. !llmind]
* “Acid” [prod. Slopfunkdust]
* “Mush” [prod. !llmind]
* “Underboss” [prod. Slopfunkdust]
* “Outro” [prod. !llmind]
02. “1nce Again” [Pete Rock Remix]
03. “Childhood” [Pete Rock Remix] (Snippet)
04. “Story to Tell” [!llmind Remix]
The blastmaster of this hip Hop shit, K.R.S.-One stopped by my favorite record store (Amoeba’s) to cop some music for his son…Nice selection of classics…
Tune in..
Gotta give props to Diamond D for this all the way live 45 set that popped off in London not too long ago…If this doesn’t boost up your Hip Hop morale levels, than you might need to get your pulse checked homeboy…..
Craig G even pops up on the set for a session of mic wrecking……Do yourself a favor and download this with a quickness…Over an hour of breakbeat chaos.
Via-Soul Brew
Damn, the Truth & Soul Label are no joke when it comes to providing that dusty, lo-fi, funk mode shit……Many people are aware of the El Michels affair, but their roster is full of hidden talent that deserve an equal amount of shines….
Earlier to day I listened to the newest compilation from Truth & Soul (Falling Off The Reel 3) and I am truly impressed…..Gritty melodies rocked over heavy percussion always gets my attention…
HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD TOP PICKS-…….Cosmic Force -“Ghetto Down”, Quincy Bright- “Stay the Night”,El Michels Affair – “Spread Your Soul”, Both of the tracks from the “Olympians”, Ghetto Brothers- “Power”, Michael Leonhart – “Scopolamine”…….
Bazooka Joe is back with some more 2011 treats for all you Hip Hop junkies out there….Live From The 90 Minute Era #3 runs thirty songs deep featuring all new material……..
Tracklist-
01. Ghostface feat. Black Thought – In The Park
02. Beneficence – Heavy Hitters (prod. by Diamond)
03. Action Bronson – Amuse Bouche
04. KRS-One – Improve Myself (prod. by Showbiz)
05. Gangrene – Chain Swingin (prod. by Alchemist)
06. Dom Pacino feat. Shyheim – Broadway All Day
07. Kaimbr & Kev Brown feat. Sean Born – Rapping
08. Group Home – Bodega
09. Uppanotch – Rare Form
10. Khaleel – Hot Flames (prod. by DJ Premier)
11. Saigon – Greatest Story Never Told (prod. by Just Blaze)
12. Gensu Dean feat. Large Pro – Forever
13. Monsta Island Czars – Bloody Knuckles (prod. by X-Ray)
14. Raekwon feat. Lloyd Banks – Last Train To Scotland
15. L Pro – Encore
16. Meyhem Lauren – Classic Material
17. Termanology feat. Kali & Ghetto – Assassins (prod. by Statik Selektah)
18. Bam feat. Noreaga & Royal Flush – Hoodness (prod. by Lil Fame)
19. 07 – The View
20. Bugsy Da God feat. Leathafase & PR Terrorist – Bloody Medallions
21. Lord Superb – Last Stop Musik
22. Joell Ortiz feat. Fat Joe – One Shot (Killed For Less)
23. Dynasty – Epic Dynasty (prod. by DJ Premier)
24. Rasheed Chappell feat DJ Scratch – What I’m Here 4 (prod. by Kenny Dope)
25. Reks – Underdog
26. Dirt Platoon – Man vs Man (Bazooka Joe Remix)
27. Meyhem Lauren feat. Roc Marciano – Crossroads
28. Bugsy Da God feat. PR Terrorist – Firestorm Rush
29. Lord Nez – Wheel Of Fortune (prod. by Ayatolah)
30. Lyrikill – Brother Mouzone (prod. by Prospek)
* In the above pic (E- Love, Cut Creator, and Bobcat)……
Bobcat was once a member of the high-powered production outfit the L.A. Posse (Darryl Pierce, Dwayne Simon, and D.J. Pooh)…They produced for Breeze, MC Ren, LL Cool J, Tupac, Ice Cube, etc……
Here are a couple Bobcat facts that you might not be aware of….
1..Bobcat is responsible for Nikki D signing to Def Jam (The first female MC signed to that label)….
2..After Kool Moe Dee attacked L.L. with the scathing “How Ya like Me Now” diss, it was Bob that convinced L.L. to pen “Jack The Ripper”….
3..Bob’s solo album “Cat Got Ya Tongue” had a couple heaters on it….Go back and check for yourself (He was better behind the boards than on the mic though, HAHAHAHA)…
4..He is the mastermind behind the production for the classic song, “I’m Bad”…
The dudes over at Gear Slutz recently conducted a interview with Bobcat to chop it up about his 20 plus years in the music industry……
What do Public Enemy, Roc Marciano, Leaders Of The New School, Prodigy, Grand Daddy I.U, E.P.M.D., Keith Murray, Rakim, and J.V.C. Force have in common?….. They all came from Long Island, New York…..
I don’t know what they put in the water over there , but somehow they have managed to churn out top notch M.C.’s from this often overlooked section of the east coast….
B-Luv, Curt Cazal, and A.J. Rock put out some heavy material in the late 80’s through the early 90’s……Unlike many crews from that era, their music still resonates with innovation and freshness…..If you think I’m bullshitting-take a listen to this compilation assembled by Dee-Ville (Bust The Facts)……
Yeah, I know I said this week would be a strictly Drasar Monumental crate affair, but I’m going to put that on hold until next week…..
So to start this week off here is a brand new joint from Lil Vic (Walking Contradiction), produced by Buckwild off that Apocalypto mixtape that just dropped….
Check In….
Before Little Brother started making noise, there was a group called “Yaggfu Front” that put North Carolina on the motherfuckin map (The first N.C. based Hip Hop group to have a major record label deal–Mercury Records)……
Jingle, Spin 4th, and Damaged put out two albums, Action Packed Adventures (1994) and The Secret Tapes (2002)……….In my opinion their first album is a certified classic…..Some songs I like more than others, but their overall approach is what makes/made this album a timeless piece of creative Hip Hop….
If your looking for an example- check this video for “Left Field”……..Damn, this brings back memories…
And while your at it, peep this recent interview with Damaged conducted by those dudes over at Culture King…….Two thumbs up…
Alright folks it’s been awhile since the “ROTK” segment has been on the set……This time around I’m going to take you back to 1995 for some Constant Deviants goodness…..
Six Two Six Records brings the heat once again…..Big up to my man “Set Rule” out there in Baltimore…
*Produced by D.J. Cutt..
A1 CITIES UNDER SIEGE*
A2 WHO I BE (M.I.C)*
A3 CITIES UNDER SIEGE (INST)
B1 COMPETITION CATCH SPEED KNOTS
B2 COMPETITION CATCH SPEED KNOTS (INST)
B3 PROBLEM CHILD REMIX (INST)*
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