Since I’m on my UK hardcore shit today, here is a 17 minute piece on Icepick who was affiliated with the UK hellraisers, HI-JACK……If you are unfamiliar with his brand of wreck, I highly recommend that you give the mind blowing sure shot “MC KILLER” by the Body Snatchers a thorough listen…

UK STAND THE FUCK UP….

The release of the Genocide EP marked the return of The Icepick and DJ Supreme along with MC Grizzly. Despite its brilliance, the record never moved beyond test press white label stage and as a consequence many, including myself, doubted its very existence. The exact reasons for its limited press remain a mystery. Whether it was due to outstanding contractual issues or the content of the record which saw a number of UK rappers, such as Curoc and MCM, fall victim to The Icepick’s forked tongue, the 20-30 existing copies combined with the magic formula of dope song plus artist with a rich legacy have ensured that this is the pinnacle of most UK collectors’ wants lists.

While MC Grizzly was relatively unknown, Supreme and Jack Jones (as The Icepick is now called) were already well-engaged in creating their own rich tapestries. The two had both been key members of the HQ Squad in the late 80s, Supreme as deejay and producer for the mighty Hijack and Ice as emcee for the Zombie Headhunters. The classic ‘Burial Proceedings In The Coarse Of Three Knights’ would provide their first shared platform before Icepick was invited to spit on ‘The Contract’ which appeared on ‘The Horns Of Jericho’ LP. However, apart from appearing on the anti-apartheid posse cut ‘Beyond The 16th Parallel’, the fate that eclipsed Hijack’s burgeoning career after the release of their debut LP, would mean that their reincarnation as the Body Snatchers would be the next time they would meet on wax.

Throughout the EP, The Icepick’s viscous flow and volatile lyrics keep the audience on tender hooks whilst managing to inject some comedy via some classic metaphors:

“…You’re coming with the weakest rap, heard your LP, every track was crap,
Fuck around, be exact, you’re a pussy, your lips are piss flaps…”

With graphic battle rhymes such as these, as well as possibly the first use of the C word in a rap record, The Body Snatchers manage to produce a groundbreaking EP continuing the trend first started upon the release of ‘Style Wars’. The travesty in all of this is that this superb record would remain largely unknown until relatively recently when Aroe & The Soundmakers included it on their definitive UK mix CDs: ‘The Crown Jewels’.

So, with fleeting memories proved accurate, it is surprising that a record of this calibre not only failed to be officially released but also remained a secret for so long. ‘MC Killer’ – it does exactly what it says on the label!

During our interview with CONSPIRACY RADIO a few weeks back, the topic of BRITCORE and it’s influence on my production was brought up in the conversation….I was enthusiastic to speak about this somewhat unheralded style of UK hardcore (in the States) that doesn’t get the shines that it truly deserves…

I recently stumbled onto a site that brings the Britcore format to the forefront (Rock The B-Boy Stance)…

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I spotted this SUPERFRIENDZ mix on my dude UNIK ONE’s site and thought it was worthy of passing it on to the BATTLEFIELD faithful….

BADCOP on the the wheels of steel once again….

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The French crew from OPUS DOPUS RADIO keep the flames burning hot on their latest broadcast….It’s a slow burn, but once things get cooking you should prepare for a groove inferno…

TRACKLIST-

SURFACE NOISE – the scratch
LINX – you’re lying
KENI BURKE – let somebody loves you
FRED & THE NEW JB’S – breakin’ bread
GALAPAGOS DUCK – squeelers and grunters
JEAN-PIERRE DECERF – like the wind you are
F.COMTAT & J.B. CHAUDOUI – panama streets
F.COMTAT & J.B. CHAUDOUI – captain jerk
GORDON HENDERSON – the highest bidder
KOUNOU – klos bivindi
MANU DIBANGO – moni
ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DU CONGO – kintuari
WALLIAS BAND – muzikawi silt
MULATU ASTATKE – asmarina
THLAHOUN GESSESSE – alegntaye
ALAN PETERS – rest’ la maloya
PAULO MOURA – tema do zeca da wila
LINDA’S SISTERS – coïsa linda
GRUPO IRAKERE – bacalao con pan
CHUCHO AVALLANET – se acabo
BUZZY – sing joy

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It’s been a puzzling 48 hours for the Hip Hop nation….On Saturday I heard the news of SEAN PRICE’s passing, and after a brief period of meditating on his contributions to the craft – I get the news that DJ SWIFTRCOCK (STA) passed away at some point today…..

GHEEESH….

My sincere condolences go out to both of their families, friends, fans, etc….Please take some time out of your day to play some of their music at loud volumes…SALUTE..

In order to honor the “GOOD MORNING VIETNAM” trilogy by MF GRIMM & myself, the creative folks over at VENDETTA VINYL assembled this limited edition poster for a boost of Hip Hop morale….

Awww shit….

These pieces are extremely rare, so if your trying to cop one for yourself I highly suggest that you move swiftly..All serious inquiries send an email to : VENDETTAVINYLVIETNAM@GMAIL

*All album artwork by KHUFU ONERZ…
*Click on the photo for further analysis troop…

I have kept my eye on the mysterious outfit ALOHA GOT SOUL for the last few years…They started out as a blog highlighting the slept on Hawaiian funk / soul scene in the 70’s – early 80’s, and as time went on they shifted their focus to getting some of these rare gems pressed up on wax…..

They recently posted up a superb collection of Summer heat that is worthy of your time…Please do not sleep – this is the ideal soundtrack for a nice late night cruise through the city, beach patrolling, chicken hawking, backyard fiestas, and all that other wild shit….

“Chicago’s DJ Solson hit me up a while back about bringing Soul Time to the Windy City. He and DJ Darryn are hosting the first of many Soul Time In Chicago parties this Saturday, which also doubles as the release party for AGS-7001. To celebrate, Solson put together the above one-hour all-vinyl mix of Hawaiian gems”.

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*Originally rocked 12 / 22 / 12..

I posted up a couple AROE & THE SOUNDMAKERS mixes in the past, but I was never lucky enough to track down the excellent PHILLY WRECK SHOP mix until now….

After taking one look at the playlist I’m quite sure you will fully understand that no games are being played, so quit stalling and grab this one up with a quickness…

TRACKLIST-

1 Aroe & Soundmakers, The – The Soundmakers Philly Intro
2 Robbie B & DJ Jazz* – Get Hip To The Real Thing
3 Another 1-4-U-2-N-V – You Gotdamn Right
4 Tuff Crew – Smooth Momentum
5 Cool C – Juice Crew Dis (Opsta Now Remix)
6 Three Times Dope – On The Dope Side
7 Cool C – Down To The Grissle
8 Steady B – I Gotcha (12″ Philly Mix)
9 M.C. Prelitique & Sweet – Another Lie / We Got The Right To Front
10 Von Love – This Is How It Should Be Done
11 Plush Bros. – Back To The Lab
12 Plush Bros. – No Gun
13 Ultrafunk – The Masters Here
14 3rd Dynasty – It’s Curtains
15 Larry Larr – Keep On Y’all
16 Hip City Swingers – I’m The Man
17 Larry Larr – Line 2 Line, Rhyme 4 Rhyme (Instrumental)
18 Tuff Crew – She Rides The Pony (Remix)
19 Roots, The – Boom
20 Tuff Crew – My Part Of Town (Remix)
21 Tuff Crew – Show ‘Em Hell
22 Tuff Crew – Attack From The Rear
23 Tuff Crew – Open Field Attack
24 Tuff Crew – Nut (Soundmakers Remix)
25 Mobb Sqwad – T.L. Back To Yell
26 Too Brown – Erie Avenue Is The Promised Land
27 Singing MC Breeze* – It Ain’t My Baby
28 Baritone Tiplove – All Hell Is Breaking Loose
29 Phill Most Chill – Damage
30 Another 1-4-U-2-N-V – I Am Chaka
31 Rock Hard Delegation – Just For The Audience
32 Ice Cream Tee – I Can’t Hold Back
33 Three Times Dope – Once More You Hear The Dope Stuff
34 Three Times Dope – From The Giddy Up
35 Lightnin Lee & Poppy P – Lightnin’ Is In Effect
36 Todd 1 – Give ‘Em Something Radical (Soundmakers Dangerous Mix)
37 Todd 1 – I Did It
38 DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – He’s The DJ I’m The Rapper
39 DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Hip Hop Dancers Theme
40 Singing MC Breeze* – Superbad
41 Jewel-T – I Like It Loud
42 Jewel-T – School Of Hardknocks
43 Phill Most Chill – On Tempo Jack
44 Steady B – New Breed
45 Steady B – Let The Hustlers Play
46 Steady B – Serious (Soundmakers Touch Of Jazz Remix)
47 Schoolly D – Saturday Night
48 Schoolly D – Put Your Filas On
49 Schoolly D – P.S.K. (What Does It Mean)
50 Philly Crew – P.S. P.S.K. (I’ll Tell You What It Means) Featuring – Mac Money*
51 Bizzy B (2) – I’m Stronger Than Before
52 Dominating MC’s – Knowledge Bound
53 Intellectuals Of Rhyme* – Seconds Of A Dope Rhyme
54 Mobb Sqwad – Flippin’ Keeloz
55 Tuff Crew – Wreck Shop (Soundmakers Remix)

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If your on the hunt for more aerosol morale in your life – look no further than this colorful face melter by my dude DAZE ROC (WST/ NS/ GFC/ WP)…This piece was rocked almost 5 years ago and I’m still impressed by the way he flexed the 3D work….

WHEW…..

Salute to NORTH STAR ZULU’s – past, present, & future….

“BC” is back on the set for more mixtape action….This time around he blesses us with a barrage of head nodders….

TRACKLISTING-

PT. 14
01. Mardi Gra – Introducing
02. Aquasky Feat. Big Kwam – Raw Skillz (Beatminerz Remix)
03. All Natural – It’s Ok
04. Cozmic Ray – Danger (Debonair P Remix)
05. Da Lowly Ones – All Night
06. Poops – Follow Ya Lead
07. Mop Top – Move Ya Body
08. Lux – Why
09. Miilkbone Feat. K-Banger – Dirty Delaney
10. Cover – Underground Flow (Remix)
11. Channel Live – Sex For The Sport (Fred’s Back To Brooklyn Mix)
12. J-Treds, Intellect MC & T-Smooth – Rated R (Demo)
13. Mischievous LQ & The Mad Mischief Crew – Boyah Bumbaclot
14. Da Ghetto Connect – Verbal Gymnastics
15. Blahzay Blahzay – Jackpot

PT. 15
16. Finsta Bundy – Where Ya At Pt. 2
17. Marvel – Wordz Of…
18. Saukrates Feat. Marvel – Hate Runs Deep (Remix)
19. Discreet Merchants – Mouth Of Madness
20. Greer – Jungle
21. Miilkbone – Keep It Real (Unreleased Remix)
22. Chino XL – Freestyle Rhymes
23. Frankenstein Feat. Choclair – So I
24. Planet Asia – Speak The Truth
25. Sparrow The Movement – What You Expect
26. Danja Mowf – Dangerous
27. Erick Sermon Feat. Redman & Keith Murray – Open Fire
28. Erick Sermon Feat. Heltah Skeltah, OGC & Trigger Tha Gambler – If You
29. Showbiz & AG Feat. Lord Finesse – Stand Strong
30. Shadez Of Brooklyn – Everyday Livin’

PT. 16
31. NYC Crime – Richest Nigga
32. Vooodu – One Life To Live
33. Adagio – Boy & Girl Tale (Demo)
34. Kamakazee – Da Rocks Ya’ll (Demo)
35. Kemest – One For Dah Mental (Demo)
36. Indelible MCs – Collude Intrude
37. Poops – Destroy Mission
38. K Mack – That’s All
39. Othorized FAM – Mugshots (OG Demo Version)
40. Da Henchmen – Gotta Make Moves
41. Dan-E-O – Dear Hip Hop (Remix)
42. Mista Meaner & Dogface – Saratoga Ave (Demo)
43. YZ – Acid Rain
44. Etcetera Feat. Gauge & UG – Tonight

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If this STEZO “Where’s The Funk At” EP slid past your radar when it initially dropped back in 1996 – here is your chance to scoop it up trooper!!!

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I gave this a quick listen last night, but I’m going to give it a few more spins before I form an opinion….

For the last 5 years or so I’ve been flirting with the idea of putting together a “Rob Swift’s BEST OF” type of album. After thinking about it for quite sometime I finally decided to let the ideas I had for it swirling in my head out in the open and started working on X-Files: Lost & Deleted this past March. Unlike other “BEST OF…” albums, this LP just doesn’t contain an assortment of music of mine from various solo projects. What you’ll be listening to on X-Files: Lost & Deleted is a collection of remixes of my best work. It actually ends up sounding like an entirely new album. I also added bonus, unreleased demos of mine which will only be available to those who donate to my Kickstarter. This will be my 5th solo, full length album.
credits
released 12 July 2015

Vocals: Large Professor, J-Live, Breez Evahflowin, Supernatural, Gudtyme, Eddeganz, B-One, Wildman Steve, Rob Swift

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It’s not often that you get a in-depth interview from SACH (The Nonce) like this…Consider yourself blessed….

“I’ll tell you this too. We went through several lives in hip-hop, me and Yusef. We started in the 80s. Yusef passed in the year 2000 and all the way up until then, say from sixteen to seventeen, we actually got signed to a label, as teenagers. So we were in the studio. We recorded a gang of music. We recorded every single day. It was like our life blood. And we were always producer minded, so we made stuff already in an album format. So we turned in albums to the labels and they never knew what to do with us. They didn’t understand that we are our own little thing, so promote us like that. Promote us like we are the shit, not like we’re copying something else. We’re our own entity. So we had lots of conflict with record labels and stuff because, like I said, they didn’t have the balls or didn’t have the foresight to make it what it really could have been”…

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*I don’t like to repost shit to much, but this goes out to my cuzzo MOBZ 1NER in Toronto…

Canada has a long history of putting out quality joints…Off the top of the dome I can drop a few names that made a impression on me over the years – MAESTRO FRESH WES, DREAM WARRIORS, BLACK EYE, MATHEMATIK, INCREDIBLE EASE (RIP), CHOCLAIR, SAUKRATES, CHECKMATE, and the heavily slept on outfit REDLIFE….

If you have never heard REDLIFE’s “BASHMENT”, your about to be in for a heavy surprise duke !!!

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And while your at it – I highly suggest tracking down the “Who’s Talking Weight” 12 inch if you know what’s best for you…

SOLO 138 (BRONX BOYZ) brings out the heavy arsenal of rare drums, disco breaks, doubles, and all types of B-Boy goodness on the recent “MACK” mix..60 minutes of nonstop body rockers on deck, so please do not sleep….

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