Awwww yes….

This is the perfect background music for strategizing in 2015….90% of the time I am getting my power from overaggressive, boulevard bully bars and beats, but every once in awhile I have to decompress with this type of zone…

“Have we got a treat for you this week. A while back resident Nik Weston secured this little mix from the diggers digest crew and after a little hold up, it’s now time to unleash it. Selected and mixed by Mr. Ash, who was also responsible for compiling a selection of French jazz styles for the recent Freedom Jazz France compilation released on the Parisian record label, Heavenly Sweetness earlier this year, here he digs further still to bring us another ten pieces of strictly Gallic goodness. With names like Jef Gilson, Christian Vander, Guy Lafitte, Cossi Anatz and Randy Weston’s African Rhythms amongst the artists named on the tracklist, you can get a feel for the sounds involved, this isn’t your standard fare. Deep, modal, spiritual and free jazz is the order of the day, and they all hold that certain bit of class that we’ve come to expect from our French cousins. We hope you enjoy the mix. Thanks for listening.”

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For all those secret society rare rap dudes that peep the BATTLEFIELD on the daily, here is the latest offering from 16F Records, the “Rhythm Shack All Stars EP”

TRACKLIST-

A: It’s Like That ft. Da Chozen
A: Style Prostitution ft. Clearly Allah Creme, Da Chozen, Pathmaster HOS
A: Can I Get A Shout ft. T.I.F.
A: C12 Drum Break 1 ft. Carlos Bess
A: Y’all Ready For It ft. Big Chase
B: Head Bopper ft. Mental Castawayz
B: Which Way Is Up ft. Da Chozen, Urban Dwellers
B: C12 Drum Break 2 ft. Carlos Bess
B: Swing It To The Jaz ft. Mental Castawayz
B: St. Ides Promo ft. DJ Trouble Lee, MC Lounge

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When it comes to graff I put my chips down on my NS brethren REFA & KHUFU ONERZ (The latter is responsible for the artwork on the GMV series)…Over the years I have witnessed these two showcase so much style and creativity that it’s damn near mind boggling….

Salute to you brothers for showing and proving…

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That wild dude DJ 10SHUN (Skrapez, Killowatz) has a site that you should check out…Prepare yourself for loud distorted drum breaks, ugly sampled chaos, and a heavy splash of scratch abuse cuzzo..

Complex Cerebral Cortex from Tenshun Skrapez on Vimeo.

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When people get caught up in all this “retro back to the future shit”, LE COQ SPORTIF is often left out of the conversation for some reason (They are currently celebrating their 50 year track suit anniversary, but they also have a mean kick game)..

These LE COQ SPORTIF JOAKIM NOAH Pro Model 2.0’s might raise your eyebrows, if your on the hunt for some original kick morale….

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“Features a gradient upper that goes from a darker shade of green on the heel to a lighter green on the toe. White accents play a heavy roll in adding contrast on the midsole, laces and branding, while other details, such as Noah’s autograph on the heel, add a nice touch.”

Every once in awhile I will point you in the direction of other blogs that are holding the goods…MARSELLUS WALLACE CRATE FAVORITES is a spot that will keep you occupied for a minute…

Rare groove, under the radar Library, out of print wax rips, informative write ups, and all types of ammo on deck….When you head over there make sure to tell him Mr. HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD sent you jack !!!!

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If you have never seen this 74 minute COPE 2 documentary “Kings Destroy”, I highly suggest that you check in with a quickness…

DJ BIZKID releases a batch of under the radar heat on this mix that will perk your motherfucking ears up…After one glance at the stacked playlist you should know what time it is duke…

TRACKLIST-

01. Godfather Don – Status
02. Cella Dwellas – Land Of The Lost
03. Street Poets – Mindless
04. Shadowz In Da Dark – Curb High (Remix)
05. Mannish – Mannish
06. Concrete Click – Gone With The Wind
07. Concrete Mob – Boiling Point
08. Ran Reed – Catch A Bad One
09. Black Sun – Journey Thru
10. Reggie Capers – Suspect
11. L-Swift – Live The Life
12. Endangered Species – S.M.O.K.E.
13. Miilkbone – You Can’t Harm Me
14. Call O Da Wild – Clouds Of Smoke
15. Foundation & Rezidue – Don’t Get It Twisted
16. Big Kwam – I Don’t Give A Whut Pt.2 (Remix)
17. Laster feat. Edo G. – Off Balance
18. Shabaam Sahdeeq – Styles Upon Styles
19. AK Skills – One Life To Live
20. Pudgee – Everyday Routine
21. Lord Digga – Brand Nu Day
22. Al Tariq – Think Not
23. Siah & Yeshua DaPoed – Untitled

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Are you prepared for some 2015 freak mode avalanche shit ?

The CAPTAIN FUNK CREW from France supplies a session of nonstop groove morale on “Best Of Luxury Funk”…If your in the mood for some street jam flavor, backyard boogie shit, or just need more head nodder music in your life – you just found it…

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If you are familiar with the GROUP HOME – the name BRAINSICK MOB should ring a bell..Blackstarr & Jack The Ripper sound so close to Lil Dap & Melachi that you can tell they are closely affiliated…

Luckily for us Ryks Muzic is giving the crew the wax treatment on a upcoming double LP release…

TRACKLIST-

A1: Intro
A2: On A Vibe
A3: Time To Shine
A4: Check It Out
B1: Constantly At It
B2: Rock A Show
B3: I Thank God
B4: Chill Out Zone

C1: Playin’ For Keeps
C2: Mixmaster USA
C3: Stick To The Plan
C4: Stargazing
D1: Swirving To The Music
D2: No Limit To Life
D3: It’s My Thang
D4: East New York Theory

All tracks recorded between 1996-1998 and mastered from the original recordings.

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*Above photo “GMV3” wax on deck.

2014 was the year of heavy craftsmanship..

2015 will be another year of HEAVY craftsmanship…

While some will flip their entire steez in the upcoming year, I’m going to stick to the original recipe and strive to refine and expand on the things I have been doing for the majority of my life..

HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD is alive and well, and for the last 8 years I have dedicated a portion of my time to broadcast material that I believe in…While I make music myself, I feel it is mandatory for any true Hip Hop fan to share and promote other peoples music that is worthy of attention…

It’s impossible to throw me in the “FEELING MYSELF” bag because I am constantly bigging up other artist…Not only do I support other cats, I actually invest in them by BUYING their music (Yeah, I download like everyone else, but I won’t hesitate to buy the hardcopy if available)…

With that being said – GOOD MORNING VIETNAM 3 – THE PHOENIX PROGRAM by MF GRIMM & myself is GAINING MOMENTUM…I want to thank you all for your encouragement, energy, jewels, and support…The GMV series has changed my life in a myriad of ways that were unimaginable to me just a few years ago..

Now that we have your undivided attention were about to launch all types of explosive torpedos at motherfuckers, so stay tuned…

Until then, peep the visuals for our latest single from GMV3 – “Glaciers Of I.C.E.X. / Best Of The Worst, First Of The Last”, a truly amazing piece of work that will place the GMV series in a class by itself…

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours…Look out for your peoples, stay grounded, disregard fuckery, support that REAL LIVE shit, stand up for justice, read a fucking book and turn off your computer every once in awhile, diss wack DJ’s who don’t blend, throw tomatoes at sucker MC’s, respect Hip Hop history, pour out a little liquor for those that didn’t make it to 2015 (RIP JONZ WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU – MICHAEL BROWN – TRAYVON MARTIN)….

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DRASAR MONUMENTAL / NS / VENDETTA VINYL / GBK / GFC / HR /

Straight from Ambush, New Jerz comes another album from TEAM TALL CANS, GREEN LLAMA repper TONE LIV (Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow)….

You know the drill..

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