Ricci Rucker is one of the illest motherfuckers walking the planet..PERIOD…When it comes to cuts he is on some Mr. Miyagi, next level, black belt status shit..

When I saw him live in 2001, it made me go back to the lab and try to get my scratches more on point…That was years ago, and most d.j’s are still trying to play catch up ( good luck )…For some reason little is known about Ricci…He has travelled the world with some of the illest d.j.’s, produced beats for Ghostface ( Milk Em Remix ), started his own label, and wrecked stages from coast to coast…Yet, he is shrouded in mystery somewhat…

Check out this interview Hip Hop Core conducted with Ricci awhile back…You just might learn something…100

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Just checked out a new beat tape by up and coming producer, ” Bluntmosphere “..Not bad, not bad at all..

Nothing too groundbreaking, but worthy of a descent listen nevertheless..Not quite sure what the 411 is on this dude, I have no idea where he resides, what type of equipment he uses, or affiliations. All I know is that some of the beats on here are very flavorful..Crisp drums, downtempo vibes, and well though out arrangements..

So get your Monday started off correctly with a fresh batch of beats courtesy of ” Bluntmosphere ” ( Semester Breaks Vol.3 )

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It’s one half of the ” Diaz Brothers “…Mr. Doo Wop.

I never knew that he took a couple shots at ” Kid Capri “, until I peeped this mix a few days ago..Check the intro of this mixtape to hear the full low down..

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You can catch Doo Wop spinning for Guru these days..Make sure you go support when they come to your city this summer.

Listen up all you Sucker D.J.’s…” P ” has a couple words for you…He He Haa..

DJ Premier Speaks On Real DJs from Jerry Barrow on Vimeo.

And while your at it, peep this Paul Rosenberg interview with ” Pete Rock “, ” 9th Wonder ” and your boy ” Preem “…Dope

I was suprised after I checked out this beat tape by ” Pig Pen ” ( Best Of 2008 )..From what I understand he hasn’t been making beats for that long and he is a member of the Waste Management crew..

This mixtape got a thousand hits in it’s first week which is outstanding for a up and coming producer.So quit sleeping and swoop up this joint..

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Oddisee recently dropped a stellar remix of ” Drugs Outside ” with Black Milk and Big Pooh…The original was fresh already, but this remix is just ridiculous..When was the last time you heard cut up scratch sentences for a chorus ?..( Too long no doubt ).

Turn the volume up to ten and get ready for that goodness..

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The anticipation for Cuban Linx 2 is at a all time high right now…This is Chef’s golden opportunity to really splash the scene up once again.If he can get some quality beats on this project, it looks like he will be heating shit up this summer..

Here is a little something to hold you over until the bomb drops…Peep the playlist.

01 Intro
02.Staten (We Go hard)
03 Trenchmen (produced by BT)
04 Pop champagne freestyle
05 Criminology 09 (produced by BT)
06 Yessir ft. Crooked I & Ghostface Killah
07 Wu Ooh
08 Stick up Muzik
09 Blood Missiles ft. AZ (produced by Bluerocks)
10 History
11 Very Well skit
12 White Lines
13 State Shoutout
14 Superfly Skit
15 Real Talk (produced by Breakfast club) (Exclusive)
16 Once in a Lifetime ft. Mika (produced by Breakfast Club)
17 Resolution (produced by Breakfast Club) (Exclusive)
18 Watch How U Talk 2 Me
19 Spook That Sat By The Door (Exclusive)
20 Rae’s letter to B.I.G
21 Where’s the Money skit
22 Flawless produced by BT (Exclusive)
23 The Setup (produced by BT) (Exclusive)
24 Attention skit
25 Heat Rocks (produced by BT)
26 Rotate freestyle
27 Renaissance Rap
28 Get It In freestyle
29 Guerilla Rap (produced by Breakfast Club) (Exclusive)
30 Realer ft. Maino
31 Give It To Me Remix ft. Raekwon & Busta Rhymes
32 Words From The Chef (Outro)

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” John Wayne couldn’t even stand the reign of the tec “…Word up brother I hear ya…

You can check ” Sadat X ” on Conspiracy Radio alongside ” Tash “, ” Planet Asia “, and ” Phil Da Agony”

Here is your golden opportunity to check the ” Likwit Crew General “, King T on the Soul Assassins radio show..Props to SA for keeping it fresh..

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My sampler has taken a severe beating lately..For real famz, so much work is getting put in, that sometimes it feels like a brother is getting a slight case of Carpet Tunnel Syndrome…I know, that was a little corny but I think you get the picture..

This week I flip a ” Mic Geronimo ” accapella ( Life Check ).I thought the original version was fine and dandy, matter of fact “MG’s” first album had a couple heavy joints on it..” Shit Is Real ” used to get a lot a burn on MTV Raps, Rap City, etc…

So check out how I wreck shit and get down for mine…Heavy drums, maniac chops, and a healthy dose of motherfuckin BASS.

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And just to show my appreciation to the cats that slide through on the regular, here is a freshly baked beat by yours truly.
DONT SLEEP..

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Oakland is the perfect place to pay homage to the late great Malcolm X….If your in the area, make sure you come out and join in on the festivities..

You can catch me and Mr Funk What Ya Heard at the Zulu Nation booth ( YA HEARD ME )…Major shout out to Refa One, Kufu and the rest of Waset…Peace.

Straight from Harlem USA comes Wu- Tang Clan’s next generation ” Moeroc “.He just dropped a new project entitled ” Not The Average Joe ” that takes a couple shots at guess who,( that dude Joe Buddens haha )..Take a listen for yourself and see what’s poppin.

Hip Hop Battlefield Top Picks–32 Bars Of Respect, Movin The World, and Meet Me In The Zone….

Here Is the playlist..

01 – Destined 2 Shine [Produced by: Statik Selektah]
02 – 32 Bars Of Respect [Produced by: The RZA]
03 – Take My Turn [Produced by: Devin The Dude]
04 – Movin The World [Produced by: Show & E Blaze]
05 – The R.O.C. [Produced by: Diggz]
06 – Yellow Jackets (Feat. Ace) [Produced by: The RZA]
07 – Meet Me In The Zone [Produced by: 9th Wonder]

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The first time I went to ” Project Blowed ” it wasn’t even called ” Project Blowed ” yet, it was known as the ” Good Life ” cafe back then…Even after the doors closed, fools would cipher up 100- 150 deep in the parking lot…You could catch ” Volume 10 ” out there..” Pharcyde “, ” Acey ” , ” Cut Chemist ” and all types of cats screaming ill, fast, off the dome type of rhymes..

If you couldn’t freestyle back then you would get fucking clowned. Your boy “Fat Joe” even got booed off the stage when he tried to roll up in there with some ” One two buckle my shoe ” type of rhymes ( Anybody out there remember that shit ).You had to be quick witted, stylish, and explosive or you were going to get victimized.

Things have changed over the years but that initial ” Good Life ” vibe can still be found at ” Project Blowed “…If your interested in getting a more in- depth glimpse into this West Coast Hip Hop institution, you can cop the book HERE

When your crew members are Babu, J- Rocc, etc, it must be a task getting the shines you deserve, but D.J. Curse has managed to do his thing regardless..Besides holding it down on L.A. radio for quite sometime, he is a West Coast D.M.C. finalist, ITF USA Champion, and Curse is also featured in the award-winning movie ” Scratch “…

I’m going to take you back to 1999 with this joint.” Mixing Jamboree ” is a different type of mixtape that still sounds unique ten years later…Enjoy..

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Rock Steady Crew D.J. ” D.V. One ” is back to burn with his latest mixtape…You know how ” D ” does it, nothing but soul power from front to back ya dig…

What makes this project interesting is that he plays nothing but covers…You will hear some very Ill renditions of your favorite tunes…Here is the playlist..Enjoy..

Is It Because I’m Black– Senor Soul
Red Clay –Jack Wilkins
Its Your Thing– Cold Grits
People Make The World Go Round– Hortense Ellis
Aint No Sunshine– Horace Andy
How Come u Don’t Call Me– Prince
I Wanna Be Where u Are– Thelma Houston
O-o-h Child– The Five Stairsteps
Sing A Simple Song– He 6
Light My Fire Shirley Bassey my fire Erma Franklin
You Got What I Need– Freddie Scott
Black Cow– Norman Connors
Sister Sanctified– Weldon Irvine
Hung Up On My Baby– El Michaels Affair
The Look Of Love– The Meters
Kissing My Love– Cold Blood
Home Is Where The Hatred Is– Esther Phillips
Big Payback– Invaders
Groove Me– Leroy Sibbles
Hot Pants– Norma & The Heartaches
I Wish– Travis Biggs
Papa Was A Rolling Stone– The Undisputed Truth
Melting Pot– Underground Vegetables

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