AWWWW MAN-

Do yourself a favor and watch this recent 30 minute clip of the X-ECUTIONERS (Precision, BoogieBlind, MistaSinista, and Rob Swift) tearing shit down at the Highline Ballroom 10/3/16….Please do not sleep….RIP ROC RAIDA

This is what ROB SWIFT had to say about this epic evening –

Yo, on some sincere shit. Last night was probably the proudest I’ve ever been to be a part of the X-Men / X-Ecutioners collective. I run wit’ the illest muhfuggas, period! And I say that shit wit’ the utmost respect towards every crew that has existed before and after us.

I don’t want dudes to think I’m on some ego shit cause I’m not. It’s just the way I feel. Like, we haven’t come together onstage like this since Roc Raida (RIP) was alive. That’s a total of 8 years dudes haven’t so much as practiced together. And so when the Invisible Scratch Piklz asked us to join them and jump on the Highline Ballroom bill 6 days ago (*yes, up until 6 days ago the X were going to attend as fans not as performers), the way my niggas #Precision, #BoogieBlind, #MistaSinista, #SeanCee, #DiamondJay brought it, on little to know preparation for such an epic show, doesn’t really surprise me.

I am so proud of my crew!

Big shout to all the DJs who touched the stage last night.

You gotta give AKBAR daps for still putting out material after all these years.He recently dropped a cut entitled “Shatterproof” with FRED ONES that is worthy of some decent burn…

*Also if you missed the interview I rocked with him a few years back I highly suggest that you CHECK IN…

When MF GRIMM & I made the GOOD MORNING VIETNAM trilogy I knew that we created a challenging, original, uncompromising body of work..This is not my ego talking, this is a life long dedicated Hip Hop student talking here…We put so much research and energy into those three albums that it’s somewhat mind boggling when I think back on those sessions….We are currently in the lab banging out some new shit – but we already have some vinyl treats on deck to drop before 2016 comes to a close (SSSSSHHHHHHH)….

Anyway, the GMV trilogy got some well deserved review treatment by Werner Von Wallenrod (Who has been writing reviews for over 15 years and runs a very informative site)….I’m very thankful he took time out to go-in depth with our music, but I have to clarify a few things on general principle…

1..For some reason he alternates between calling GRIMM – “DOOM” a bunch of times..?

2..ARCHITECT produced the excellent “Butter Soul” project, not me…

3..The GMV series received a ton of press (He insinuated that it didn’t make the rounds) everyone from GRAND GOOD, EGOTRIP, UNKUT, CONSPIRACY RADIO, CIPHER PODCAST, LOST TAPES, GOLDEN ERA HIP HOP, RAWDRIVE, FUNK WHAT YA HEARD, HIP HOP DX, and countless others championed those three records…..FACTS…

4..As far as the BOXCUTTER BROTHERS project with AYATOLLAH, it clearly states 1-6 produced by DRASAR, 6-12 produced by AYATOLLAH – I’m not sure how anyone could be confused….

5…GMV 3 came out at the very end of 2014…

Other than that, it was a slam dunk…..CHECK IN….

“Why the turtles run up on us like they know what’s up / tracked my cell when I was mixing coffee in my cup – Doo rag tied , unopened mail high / mad at self cause your a bitch that should have died”.

When IMAM THUG was clicking with TRAGEDY & AYATOLLAH they made certified classic material (Go back and listen to that Iron Sheiks project if you think I’m bullshitting)….In the early 2000’s IMAM & AYATOLLAH put out the very sinister cut “King Tut” that slipped past many peoples radar, due the song not receiving the wax treatment it deserved….

RAWNESS – CHECK…
UGLY BARS – CHECK…
UNORTHODOX “DUSTED” CHOPS – CHECK…

*Originally posted all the way back on 12/1/10, I’m surprised the link still works..

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 in my opinion..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 raw production supplied by Mr. Remi before he switched up his steez.

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……..

TRACKLIST (Against the Wall album)…

1.Snakes 2 Burn (4:35)
2.Cook Dat (4:05)
3.Gimme Sum (3:22)
4.Sippin’ Yo’ Mo’ (3:59)
5.Smokin’ & Fu**in’ (4:45)
6.If U Like Dis (3:28)
7.N.Y. Knickelbaggaz (4:51)
8.Crime Related (4:10)
9.Me & My Son (2:28)
10.Luv 2 Bag Ya (3:42)
11.Lighters In Da Air (3:37)
12.A Day In Da Stuy (4:32)
13.My Life’s A Fairy Tale (3:45)
14.Shot’s Landing (4:02)
15.Tell Yo’ Crew (4:16)
16.Reality Check (3:26)
17.1-2-Trees (Extended Mix) (4:32)
18.More & More (4:11)

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It’s been a minute since I have heard any new material from former GANGSTARR Foundation member – KRUMSNATCHA…After a brief search I stumbled onto some newness, “Iron Will Ninja” featuring HECTIC that deserves some mixtape burn even with a slightly annoying chorus…

Give it a listen troop..

Things are getting a little creepy out here….

Recently I heard the news that the biggest record store in southern California (Amoeba) will be closing it’s doors in the near future..Everytime I went in there over the years they were fully stocked with tons of people in the aisles, so I’m not sure why things are coming to an end…

After 15 years of business – ACCESS HIP HOP in San Diego is also throwing in the towel….Not only did the owner Mark allow GRIMM & I to rock a few in-stores, he made sure to cop anything I released over the years and made sure to spread the word….With more and more people frequenting sites like DISCOGS (I do this as well, but I still enjoy independent record stores) you are going to see a lot of shops going under unfortunately…ACCESS is having a major liquidation sale so head over there and do the right thing cuzzo…

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I’m quite sure I don’t have to break down to the HHB readers who AZIE FAISON is…But how often do you get to hear him drop nonstop jewelry for over an hour? Do yourself a favor and listen to him go in depth about 80’s NYC, the crack epidemic, conspiracy theories, and much more on the illegal broadcasters podcast with Hakim Green & General Steele….

PEEP….

WHEW-

I’m very fortunate to be around some extremely talented cats…..Keeping my Hip Hop morale up has never been a issue for me, mainly because I’m obsessed with refining my skills, but I also have to add that my peoples are like-minded which contributes to the high frequency of my outlook and approach to this art form…

For instance, peep this piece of wreck by my ace KHUFU ONERZ for a upcoming jam for my dudes PEZO & SHA 1….Yes indeed, fresh is the word….If your anywhere near the bay area next weekend, you know the motherfucking drill…

I was summoned by the DROP A GEM ON EM dudes to start my own column on their revamped website…So be on the lookout for the “HIDDEN GEMS” section within the next couple weeks where I pull out nothing but sure shot, slept on heaters….It’s not going to interfere with my time on HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD – matter of fact I will make sure to post up every “HG” on here as well….

Anyway- the DROP A GEM ON EM podcast continues their streak of interviewing cats that have contributed heavily to this art form…BK’s finest SPECIAL ED is the latest guest, please do not snooze….

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The JAZZ SPASTIKS bless us with almost two hours of strictly NONCE joints on this mix (JS LIVE 011)….Doubles, blends, b-sides, remixes, unreleased gems, etc..

RIP YUSEF AFLOAT.

Do yourself a favor and give your full attention to this session by DIGITAL B (HEAT WAVE SOUNDSYSTEM -Xxtra Hard Mix)…..Heavy dubplate action, critical selections, explosive riddims and all types of heat on deck….DONT SLEEP.

Out of the hundreds of Hip Hop shows I have attended over the years, my all time favorite was the HIT SQUAD (EPMD, Das Efx, Redman, K Solo, and DJ Scratch) tour back in the early 90’s….The house was flooded with hardrocks, gangsters and all types of other no nonsense dudes…..

The tension was so high in the room I thought some extreme violence was going to pop off at any moment – luckily the Hit Squad put on such a high energy performance the crowd had to focus on the stage instead of entertaining the thought of harming each other…..One of the illest parts of the night is when DJ Scratch got his turn to shine by himself….

After all these years Scratch has made a a huge name for himself….Here is a new 45 mix for you to catch a groove to…CHECK IN..

Running time : 50 minutes.

I’m going to take you back to 2006 for some under the radar action with Howard Lloyd….I’m not to familiar with Lloyd, but I do know he is affiliated with the Sputnik Brown crew and has dropped a few releases over the years…

Peep this “Quickie EP” that is laced with some crunchy SP1200 chops….

TRACKLIST-

Getting Started
U Don’t Want It
Who Stole My Soul?
Every Word
We Did It
Time Bomb
Funny Thing
Throwbacks (Bonus, Vinyl Only)

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Back when KILLA BEN went by the name BEN BUFORD he dropped a couple very ill 12 inches (Hitman 4 Hire / Exercise & Emcee Killer)…..I’m not quite sure why or how, but it seems as if these hardcore slabs of wax didn’t receive the burn that should have when they initially dropped in the early 2000’s…

Here is a live performance of KB going for his in Long Beach, California when “Exercise” was fresh out the pack….