A month ago I was summoned by those Queens NYC DROP A GEM
dudes (SPEAK NO EVIL & LEO) to rock my own segment every week on their podcast entitled “Hidden Gems”…..I basically give a critical breakdown on certain joints that I feel did not get their just due for whatever reason….

One of the joints on tonight’s show that I will be speaking on is from the slept on Bedstuy Brooklyn outfit MAJOR STRESS….Tune in at 6’oclock Cali time to hear my vocabulary spill…

***Dont sleep – they have a interview with PMD tonight as well….

I’m currently working on the VENDETTA VINYL #7 mixtape to end 2017 off properly…Truth be told, it’s sounding very monstrous right about now…Remixes, blends, drops, doubles, unpredictable twist and turns, accapellas flipped over different beats, scratches and all types of shit that will put some motherfucking pep in your step…

If you missed #6 from earlier this year – here is your chance to get up to speed duke !!!!!

*FEEL FREE TO SPREAD AROUND

TRACKLIST-

1..Cayman Island Titan intro
2..Imam Thug – “QB 2000”
3..KILLER BEN – “Emcee Killer”
4..Beat Nuts – “Robbed”
5..P.Brothers featuring Roc Marciano – “Caviar”
6..Criminal Scientific – “Yeah Daddy”
7..Ed O.G “Make The Money” inst.
8..Dynasty – “Poisonous Youth” accapella flip…
9..Nutso & Branesparker – “Goin In”
10..Legion – “Freestyle Demolition” inst.
11..Ak Skills “Nights of Fear” accapella flip..
12..Motion Man – “Call The National Guard”
13..Ghostface Killer & Trife The God – “Milk Em”
14..Homeless Derelix – “In The Mix”
15..Authorized Fam – “On the Rise”
16..Large Pro – “Ultimate”
17..Grand Agent – “Legend” inst
18..Royal Flush – “Pop The Clutch” accapella flip
19..Kice – “Competition”
20..Res Connected – “Shoot Em Down”
21..Fully G – “There She Goes Again” inst.
22..Roc Marciano – “Not A Game” accapella flip
23..Ka – “Cold Facts”
24..MFGRIMM & Drasar Monumental – “Song Of The Winter Soldier”

DJ EXCESS collaborated with BATTLE AVE for this very interesting, in depth documentary about the current state of “International turntablism”….Do yourself a favor and check in duke….

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DIAMOND D recently held it down on the 45’s at the Blue Courts in NYC….Sit back, relax and catch a groove….

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On this recent podcast by SHILLZ DA REALZ- he goes into depth about the power that FILA once had, Fila boosting, and the little known origins of the name…

Make sure you give this one a listen, you might just learn something cuzzo..

“Episode 107 features Shillz Da Realz speaking about the FILA brand and its and it’s inception into streetwear culture. The brand was highly sort after by drug dealers, boosters and rappers during the 1980s and 90s and has been influential on urban fashion. From the Football Casuals of England to the Lo-Lifes in the United States these are just some examples of how some groups of youth went to all extremes to represent their fresh”.

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YUP-

Number 2 belongs to Lil Eto & VDon who put out a solid EP “Omertà” that seemingly came out of nowhere….On “Pyrex” Eto and Jai Black go for broke with all types of coded up language for those in the know !!!

Just like I promised – this week will be a strictly 2017 affair…So make sure you stay tuned because your in for a few unpredictable surprises – First up to bat is the “Outside 7” instrumental sessions by one of the most consistent producers out there KANKICK….

All the way from London town is the newest release from M9 (Old Pictures)…

He has been making a name for himself for quite sometime with raw lyricism, a solid flow that is somewhat reminiscent of early Nas, and a great ear for picking dusted out / picturesque production….

PEEP….

All next week I’m going to post fly shit that dropped this year….Make sure you stay tuned just in case those flashback cats keep hitting you over the head with, “Ain’t no new dope stuff coming out, everything sucks” you can point them in the right direction cuzzo…..

In the meantime, it’s been a minute since I splashed you with unheard demo action…Up to bat is this batch of unreleased mid 90’s joints from NINE that you should peep (Death Of A Demo)..

Props to Redozthemez-

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Once again those DUB VENDOR dudes from Japan come to the table with explosive material…This time around on “Merritone Rock Steady 3 – Bang, Bang, Bang, Rock Steady 1966-1968” they keep the pressure heavy with all types of high energy…

Dont Snooze..

TRACKLIST-

1.Tomorrow’s Children – Bang Bang Rock Steady 02:13
2.The Renegades – Mr. Hops 02:44
3.Hopeton Lewis – Everybody Rocking 02:14
4.Lynn Taitt & The Jets – Why Am I Treated So Bad? 03:23
5.Hopeton Lewis – Cool Collie 03:00
6.Henry Buckley – With A Girl Like You 02:48
7.The Paragons – We Were Meant To Be 02:00
8.Joe Higgs – You Hurt My Soul 01:57
9.Henry Buckley – Thank You Girl 02:43
10.The Ethiopians – We Gonna Be Free 02:52
11.Eddie Perkins – I’m Coming Home 04:24
12.Lynn Taitt & The Jets – Rocking Mood 03:10
13.The Tartans – Rockin’ Chair 02:38
14.Henry Buckley – Take Me Back 02:54
15.Merritone Singers – Rude Boy A Wail (Take 1) 02:57
16.The Tartans – It’s Not Right 02:13
17.Lester Sterling, Lynn Taitt & The Jets – Check Point Charlie 03:29
18.Henry Buckley – You Never Could Be True 02:40
19.Henry Buckley – I’d Like To Know 02:33
20.Roland Alphonso – How Soon (Take 2) 03:06
21.The Paragons – We Were Meant To Be (Acappella Mix) 02:00
22.Eddie Perkins – I’m Coming Home (Acappella) 04:24
credits

Here is a little treat for the cats that check HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD on the regular….Radio City Chaos on the Stones Throw label back when they were in the bay area…

Props to 2 Infinity….

TRACKLIST-

A
RASCO – Intro
LOOTPACK – Likwit Fusion
THE TURNTABLIST – Super Duper Duck Break #1
RASCO – Suckas Don’t Respect It
PERSEVERE – Word Agression
PEANUT BUTTER WOLF & PLANET ASIA – In Your Area

B
THE TURNTABLIST & J-ROCC – Super Duper Duck Break #2
RASCO – Heat Seeking
FANATIK – Amuzin
PERSEVERE – Oblivion
PEANUT BUTTER WOLF & DAVE DUB – Necromancin
LOOTPACK – Episode #1

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That kid LISAAN’DRO has been on a nice consistent streak of dropping fresh joints…On “Knuckle Sandwich Deli” he laces the track with dense, symmetrical patterns and wordplay that is worthy of multiple spins…

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*Originally posted 1/10/2011

Since it is Friday it’s only right that I hit you off with some official torpedos to boost up your weekend antics….Toronto’s “Mathematik” deserves more recognition for his impressive style of rhyming……Instead of flipping run of the mill braggadocio type lines – he speaks with substance, agility, and a stream of consciousness 5 % mathematics type steez….

Math was once down with a crew called “Down To Erf” and they released a fresh E.P in 1998 (Rhyme Training) that is worth scooping…..DONT SLEEP.

TRACKLIST-

1. Insertion of Thought
2. Formation
3. Rhyme Training
4. To Each His Own
5. Learn To Earn
6. On My Mind
7. Relative Evidence
8. State Of The Art

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Cats are straight up spoiled these days….I would have done almost anything to hear K-KUT open up about his Hip Hop history, music theories, and outlooks back in the day….You were extremely lucky to hear a small clip on MTV Raps or read a tiny article in the Source, but now you get to hear cats go in-depth about everything under the sun…

That’s why when I hear cats complaining I just laugh to myself…

Take a listen to this Q&A session with this Canadian production heavyweight on the “Views B4 The 6” podcast…

The other day I was thinking I need to go back to Hawaii for some quality vacation time…This year has been jammed packed with all types of activity, scrambling, work, and excessive draining energy….Your boy needs a little recalibration time, you feel me !!!!!!….

Last time I was on the island I was very surprised how difficult it was to track down decent record stores, but as of late those Aloha Got Soul cats have been supplying the island with all types of events, reissues, and cultural happenings that are right up my alley…..For instance the “Soul, AOR, & Disco in Hawaii 1979-1985” comp is packed with enough firepower to make you get up and catch a groove….

PEEP-