With so many blogs out there, sometimes it is difficult to find ones that have any type of quality control whatsoever……”Cold Rock The Spot” has been around since 2007 and you won’t find average, run of the mill, thirsty posting on his site…….

Instead what you will find is- obscure joints, fresh compilations, and in depth critical analysis….It’s run by a dude named Jaz and he hails from the land of New Zealand (What up Jaz)…..

He recently posted a compilation of material that will perk your ears up…..CHECK IN DUKE….

Tracklist-

1-Cap-D-Who, What, Where, Who, Why? (prod by Proh Mic)
2-Epsilon Project-Inspiration (Produced by Kev Brown)
3-Blueprint ft Illogic-Pain (Produced by Blueprint)
4-Celph Titled ft Sadat-X, O.C. Grand Puba & Diamond D-There Will Be Blood (Produced by Buckwild)
5-Meyhem Lauren-New York Where Ya At? (Produced by PF Cuttin)
6-Black Milk-Welcome (Gotta Go) Produced by Black Milk)
7-Bun-B-Let ‘Em Know (Produced by DJ Premier)
8-Roc Marciano-Snow (Produced by Roc Marciano)
9-Hell Razah-Cinematic (Produced by 4th Disciple)
10-Rock-Seriously (Produced by Shuko)
11-Damu The Fudgemunk-DC Joint (Guru Dedication) Produced by Damu The Fudgemunk)
12-Whitfield Brothers fr Edan & Mr Lif-The Gift (Oh No Remix)
13-Gangrene ft Evidence and Fashawn-Wassup Wassup
14-Guilty Simpson-Friends Only (Produced by Madlib)
15-Shinsight Trio-Where There’s A Moon That Is Mine

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And while your at it- I recommend you scope out his blog while your floating around in cyber-space……

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The man behind those infamous words, “Cutty Ranks” is headed to the west coast this weekend……..Ahhhh yes, I’m definitely going to check in without a fraction of a doubt….

D.J. Smoke One put together a nice little mix to accommodate his arrival…..Over 45 minutes of nonstop Cutty Ranks madness…

FIRE !!!!!!

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And just to keep it 100- peep this video of Cutty straight killing the sound in 1986 alongside Bammy Man……Classic shit…

If your growing tired of listening to sensitive busters on the mic, let me take you back to 1997 for a healthy dose of hardcore that will make you clench up your fist……

Salaam Remi had a short-lived record label called Norfside…..Out of all the groups he put out, “Major Stress” showed the most potential……They released a couple singles, and eventually put out a poorly distributed album in 1997 called “Up Against The Wall”……

Good stuff…….Plenty death threats, boulevard bully rhymes, stick up kid narratives, and very dangerous production supplied by Salaam Remi……

Here are a couple highlights…..

“Snakes To Burn”……………Wow, if this doesn’t get your blood pumping something is fucking wrong with you…….HAHA….

“Tell Your Crew”………….Even with the off-kilter hook, this song still cooks……..

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Since I am a M.C. myself, when I check for other M.C.’s there are several things that I am listening for……..Wordplay, cadence, confidence, originality, poetic value, concepts, voice, and if their beat picking skills are up to par….

It may seem as if my criteria for freshness is extensive, but it’s actually quite simple………If you can convince me that you are thorough with your penmanship- I’m going to give you the two thumbs up…..

Straight from the U.K. comes this cat named “M9″………..When I listened to his newest mixtape “Orion’s Stencil”, I was pleasantly surprised to hear him getting very busy over sinister tracks……….I’m curious to hear what else “M” has up his sleeves….

LISTEN UP TROOPER…..

” Mont Blanc “- Produced by Anatomy……

” Straight Live “- Produced by Anatomy….

I posted up this all instrumental joint by 9th Wonder a couple years ago, but after stumbling on it again today-I though it would be wise to bring it back for all of those who didn’t catch it the first time…..

D.J. Cousin B blesses us with over fifty 9th beats nicely blended together…

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Just caught that new record by “Gangrene” last weekend……Four joints plus instrumentals for the whopping price of sixteen bucks….It doesn’t hurt that every song on here is a banger, but I was expecting more music for that price….

* I’m digging the saw blade steez….

Looking forward to hearing the full-length (Gutter Water) when I can get my hands on it…….Anyway, these are my favorite cuts that I have heard so far…..CHECK IN…

“Freshest Rhymes”

“Overdose”

Here are a couple “Above The Law” facts that you might not be aware of……..

1..Big Hutch’s uncle is acclaimed Motown artist, Willie Hutch….

2..Above The Law were the first crew that I ever heard used the term “Balling”……..

3..Hutch is the inventor of the term “G-Funk”, not Dr.Dre or his younger brother Warren G……..I commented about this on a previous post…..

Hip Hop Dx recently sat down with Hutch to discuss his production style, new schoolers, and upcoming projects….

” DX: What was the inspiration for that record, or why that direction for that song?

Big Hutch: Well see, one thing you gotta realize is this, there’s not a direction when I make a record. If I wake up in the morning and say I wanna rap to a Rock track, I rap to it. I’m not in a box. You gotta understand this, I’m the architect of G-Funk. You can’t tell me what G-Funk is. If I want G-Funk to be blowing on a whistle and beating on a box, that’s G-Funk, because I invented it. I am the architect.

DX: I thought Warren Griffin, [Warren G], was the architect?

Big Hutch: I am the architect of that. Warren Griffin used to sleep on my floor. I am the architect of G-Funk. So when people tell me what I should do and what I should not do, I tell ‘em shut up. I go to the studio and I make records based upon how I feel… And one thing that Eazy taught me while I was at Ruthless [Records], he said, “Look at it like this, Hutch: one day you walked in here and you didn’t have one fan. What did you come in here to do it for? Because of what you felt like doing. Keep doing that and you’ll always be good with yourself.” …I’ll keep it real with you, homie. I went in and cut “Electric Lady” from my heart, not to trick nobody, not because people is on my shit, but because I heard the beat – I heard it in my head, wanted to cut it, and did it and put it out there to the world. I feel comfortable with you saying I don’t like it, Hutch, because I did what I wanna do from my heart”.

Read the rest of the interview HERE…

Jamaican toasters I Roy, U-Roy, Dennis Alcapone, and many others laid down the foundation for modern day M.C.ing……If you listen closely to the cadence and patterns that these guys were using back then- it is obvious that they were true masters of ceremony years before Hip Hop was conceived….

Unfortunately their major contributions to the art form are still overlooked by the masses …..

In this book (Small Axe Deejays) by Ray Hurtford & Joakim Kalcidis they go into detail how influential certain dancehall artist were in regards to Hip Hop……It’s a interesting read that will hold your attention and provide you with critical information…..

You can cop it HERE…..

And while your at it, you might as well scoop up this mix that accompanies the book by Jayman………..Dope shit that will give your Tuesday morning a lift…..

Tracklist-

Small Axe – The Deejays mix part 1

In the city – King Stitt
Fever teaser – Dennis Alcapone
Jim screechy – Big Youth
Double warning – I Roy
This is my music – Shorty the President
No dread cant dead – Jah Stitch
Plantation heights – Dillinger
Life is gonna easy – Prince Jazzbo
Kingston two rock – Trinity
Westbound thing – U Black
Lick him with the dustbin – Jah Woosh
African princess – Big Joe
Jah son of Africa – U Roy
Kunta Kinte – Ray I
Dread beat & blood – Linton Kwesi Johnson
Weakheart fade away – Ranking Joe
Rainy night in London – Ranking Dread
Peace in the city – Tapper Zukie
Weather balloon – U Brown
Mr Nkrumah – Jah Thomas
Roach in the corner – Errol Scorcher
Natty and the roots man – Ranking Trevor
My best girl – Joseph Cotton
DJ jamboree – Clint Eastwood
Barnabas Collins – Lone Ranger
Drifter inna 79 style – Brigadier Jerry
Do the thing – General Echo
Bunny Lion at the control – Bunny Lion
Mutual inspiration – Massive Dread
No blame – Militant Barry
Black skin – Kojak & Liza
Sheep skin gone clear – Clive Field Marshall
Tribute to Bob Marley – Prince Far I
Sounds of reality – Zimbabwe Dread
Dreadlocks are the conqueror – Prince Hammer
Children children – Ranking Toyan
Fist to fist – Lone Ranger
Sharron – Lui Lepke
Country John – Lee Van Cleef
Gun shot – Ringo
Bam salute – Captain Sinbad
We no need fe mass – Raymond Napthali
Skid dip – Nicodemus
I am a geddion – Sister Nancy
Jah are we guiding star – Yellowman & Fathead
Better than the rest – Buro
Jah standing over me – Peter Ranking & General Lucky
Army life – Welton Irie
Horseman connection – Lord Sassafrass
Hands of the Bonanza – Papa Keeble
Automatic boom – Roy Ranking & Raymond Napthali
What a life – Papa Michigan & General Smiley
Two the hard way – Papa Finnegan & Junior Ranking
I me deep – John Wayne
Zim Zim – Billy Boyo
Oh lord – Peter Metro
Youth man time – Jah Batta
Informer – Lady Ann
Down in the ghetto – Sister Carol
Let go mi hand – Josey Wales

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Check out this remix of Planet Rock that just dropped……The original beat by Roc Marciano was fly enough for me, but this one adds a little more spice to the track in my opinion….

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* In the above pic…..(Mannie Rocker, Zulu Goblin, Big Kufi, Red Dragon, Bambaataa, B Boy Foots, Sha-Onerz, Me, Hektek, and Mad Planet)

Since Hip Hop history month is coming to a close, the crew and I decided to troop out to Yoshi’s (SF) to catch up with Afrika Bambaataa…..

How can Hip Hop be dead if one of the true pioneers still gets busy all over the world on a constant basis ?

I want to thank everyone that came out for a night of hi-jinx, the perfect beats, sweat, celebration, and of course much fun…..Peace to all Zulu chapters worldwide, past and present…..

Seattle’s “Vitamin D” is a triple threat when it comes to this Hip Hop shit…..He can rhyme, produce, and get busy on the wheels of steel….

On this hour long all-funk mix he provides the perfect backdrop for some backyard party antics (Who cares if Winter is in full effect)……I’m only half-way through the mix and I am already impressed by his selections, momentum, and well placed transitions….Here is what he had to say regarding this project (Funk On Sight)…..

“A blend of funk classic and not so classic selections blended the way i do it! this is a REAL mixtape (no funny rapper shenanigans) for lovers of good music. done from vinyl with a touch of serato i promise that you cant front”.

Seattle stand the fuck up….

Via-RDH.

Funk on sight by Vitamin_D

Hip Hop legend, “Greg Nice” made a guest appearance on Rap Is Out Of Control last week for a night of hi-jinx, dope new cuts, doubles, and explosive material….

Check the playlist duke…

1. HaLo (aka Mr. Ben Ready) “Nevermind” prod. by Khrysis
2. HaLo (aka Mr. Ben Ready) feat. Remo & Sundown “Nevermind” (Remix) prod. by Khrysis
3. Malcolm And Martin “MP3 Is Free”
4. Celph Titled & Buckwild “Where I Are” prod. by Buckwild
5. Sene & J57 “theComplainer” prod. by J57
6. Crown Royale (Rhettmatic & Buff 1) “Get It Up” prod. & cuts by DJ Rhettmatic
7. Gangrene (The Alchemist & Oh No) feat. Fashawn & Evidence “Wassup Wassup” prod. by Dr. No
8. Jay Electronica feat. Jay-Z & The Dream “Shiny Suit Theory” prod. by Jay Electronica
9. KRS One feat. Grand Puba “5%” prod. by DJ Premier
10. Reks “Pray For You (The Homicide Note)” prod. by Statik Selektah
11. Sean Boog “Gettin’ Mine” prod. by AMP
12. Skyzoo & Illmind feat. Torae “Barrel Brothers” prod. by Illmind
13. Celph Titled & Buckwild “Miss Those Days” prod. by Buckwild, cuts by Mista Sinista
14. Nottz feat. Kardinal Offishall & Little Brother “I Do It for Yawl” prod. by Nottz
15. Greg Nice “Get It, Get It” prod. by The Mighty VIC
16. Bishop Lamont feat. Kellen the Criminal & T-Wiz “Get My Gun” prod. by T-Wiz
17. Evidence feat. Murs & Noelle Scaggs “Outta My Mind” prod. by Khalil, cuts by DJ Babu
18. Senor Kaos, Homeboy Sandman & Buff 1 “The Machines” prod. by D.R.U.G.S.
19. Nick Javas “Opportunity Knoccs” prod. & cuts by DJ Premier
20. Kil Ripkin “Everything’s Changed” prod. by Eric G
21. Soul Khan “6:30 a.m.” prod. by J57
22. Wais P “You See It” prod. & cuts by DJ Premier
23. Cory Gunz “Dope Game” prod. by Pro & S.Dot
24. Greg Nice feat. Flavor Flav “Ayo Ayo” prod. by Aaron LaCrate & Mr. Ripley.

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Download-Part one……http://www.zshare.net/audio/830465487c55d0ea/

Download-Part two…..http://www.zshare.net/audio/8304787628fbb535/

It’s time for “Joint Of The Day” folks……And I suggest that you brace yourself for another round of true goodness..This time around I’m going to take you all the way back to 1993, with an obscure cut that will add a little spice to your life..

Pryme Tyme-“P.H.D.” and that stands for POT HEAD DEGREE if you are not knowing HAHAHA….I’m not well versed on the history of the group (This might be the only thing they ever dropped), but I do know that they come from Brooklyn and this sought-after record would cost you over 100 dollars if you tried to track it down….WOW…

On the flip side is another fresh joint, “Brothers With Soul” but P.H.D. is the one that keeps me hitting rewind……

Quit stalling and take a listen if you know what’s best for you…..

Didn’t I tell you motherfuckers the next post was going to be on a ugly steez ? (I’m talking about the music-definitely not Pam Grier HAHA)……

The name of this blog is HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD so you should expect to hear drama, war drums, tension, and all that other wild shit over here HAHAHA….

Here are five joints that will raise your blood pressure levels…….POW.

1..Maspyke- “54th Regiment -DRASAR MONUMENTAL REMIX”….

When I put this remix together last year- I knew I had a heavy piece of weaponry on my hands…….Turn the volume to ten and prepare to have your combat helmet blown off…..Haunting floating keys, bone crushing percussion, and rumbling bass wave splashes……

Run for cover all you suckers….

2..Mayhem Lauren- “Heavy Cream”…

Sure we all have heard Bob James flips a million times, but the way Lauren blacks out on this is just ridiculous….WOW….

3..Rubberroom- Featuring Gravity “The Pit”….

Some people cringe at listening to this type of shit, but I could blast this all day long……This is just pure chaos….I wish more Hip Hoppers these days would adopt a “We truly don’t give a fuck attitude” like these Chicago madmen did………

4..Gangreen- Featuring Raekwon “Gutter Water”…

This sounds like some blaxploitation type music with a twist……..Fresh..

5..The Candy Store- Featuring Willie Littles “Get On Your Hustle”

Yes indeed this is that late night, boulevard bully rap……..CHECK IN…

Ahhhhhhhh yeah, this is more like it……

It’s almost impossible to walk around with a screw-face after listening to such beautiful music……Don’t get it twisted: I’m one of the most disgruntled Hip Hoppers you will probably ever come across, but it’s nice to switch it up and embrace pleasant frequencies every once in awhile…..HAHA……

Who am I kidding ?

The very next post is going to be on that ugly shit…….Until then, enjoy this blazer by the “Chicago Afrobeat Project”……Big up to all my troopers in the “Go”…..

1. Talking Bush
2. Tibet On It
3. Jekajo
4. Crunch
5. West Ganji
6. Zambi
7. BMW

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