Before A-TRAK decided to “flip the script”, he crafted very impressive production for OBSCURE DISORDER on his own label Audio Research (The Grill was always one of my personal favorites)….I wish “A” would have stayed in this type of zone….

Anyway, BUILT TO LAST recently assembled a collection of “OD” material that will perk your ears up!!!….

TRACKLIST-

01.A-Track Bonus treats
02.The grill
03.2004
04.Lyrically exposed part one
05.The entree
06.Maintain the focus
07.Overdose music
08.Lyrically exposed part two
09.Small Talk
10.Like
11.A Track Scratch practice

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Here is another dose of BX action – this time around Mr. LORD FINESSE rocks a little Q&A with the folks over at HIP HOP TERRORDOME….

Ghost Effect: There seems to be a disconnect between the “old school” and “new school” Hip-Hop generations. Why do you think that is?

Lord Finesse: “I believe in a few things. I believe in good music and being different. Most of all I believe you must know your culture. The disconnect comes from the new generation’s lack of knowledge about their culture. They get on interviews and call older artists ‘irreverent’ but they wouldn’t be able to do that in Jazz, Rock n’ Roll and R&B. You can’t go to the R&B scene and start calling Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder irreverent because they’re old. They wouldn’t have that. Newer generations need to realize a lot of people like Afrika Bambaataa and DJ Kool Herc and a ton of other artists laid a lot of groundwork for you to be where you are. I don’t care what anyone rhymes about. It could be about pink rhinos, purple spaceships or what ever. All that matters is that you know and love your craft and culture.”

Ghost Effect: What are some solutions to this problem?

Lord Finesse: “The new generations need to have a plan before entering the music business. Some artists want an audience and some want a fan-base. We need to let them know the difference. A car crash can get an audience but once the scene is picked up the audience goes away. A fan-base grows with you. They’re there through thick and thin. I started making music because I wanted to contribute and make an impression. I have been blessed to have a good fan base. In order to get a solid fan-base you must have love for the culture. You come in with the pure intentions to become an artist but when radio and making club records come into play your intentions become watered down. When you do that you end up selling yourself out just to fit in. You must understand your culture, be a risk taker and become business savvy.”

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When cats usually talk about MINNESOTA, it revolves around his gritty production prowess (Which is understandable), but his bars are crazy enough for me to label him one of the best producers on the microphone….

The elusive Bronx Bomber took some time out to drop serious jewelry with Amir Sai’d that will hold your attention…

BeatTips: Right now, reflectin’ back on your career, what producer or producers had the most influence on you early on? Who took you in early on?

Minnesota: SHOWBIZ!!! From Diggin’ In The Crates. That nigga opened my ears! Back when niggas was just sampling. Showbiz was the one that told me that I was listening to the records all wrong. Like, I would sample 1,2,3,4. He taught me 3 ½, 4 ½, 2 ½; like to catch it so awkward where nobody would be able to figure out what you did. He was the first person that showed me how to chop. And I just took it to Mars. He was on the SP 1200… I can always say that I owe all of that to Showbiz from Diggin’ In The Crates.

BeatTips: So how were you choppin’ before Show put you on?

Minnesota: Musically, it was like, when I got on the machine… you know how some producers are crazy over the megabytes and the gigahertz. I don’t know about none of that shit. I’m not technical AT ALL! My setup is hilarious to producers, when they come to my house, ‘cuz my shit is hooked up to a CD player! Niggas be buggin’ like, “Yo, where’s the studio?” I’m like, ‘Fuck a studio.’ I’m always more for the feeling of the music, or more for the frequency. Niggas be having the biggest studios and THEY BE TRASH!!! It’s never the machine, it’s the nigga.

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A couple days ago DJ JAFFA uploaded this sample source mix (Weekend Breaks) on his Mixcrate page…Do the right thing and catch a groove troop..

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WOW…..

This library record by RINO DE FILIPPI “Ritmicolor” features some very impressive composition work….It’s the type of material that will force you to reminisce, zone the fuck out, and evaluate the concept of arrangements…

HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD TOP PICKS – “Periptero”, “Colore Rarefotto”, “Composizione”, “Luminosita”, and “Percorsi”….

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Here is some BCC action to help jump start your weekend shenanigans….

“As a thank you to our fans, we’re starting a new series called ‘Revisit,’ where we’ll be making select albums available for free for a limited time. Up first is ‘The Best of Boot Camp Clik Freestyles.’ Download the Mixtape for FREE with the tracks separated here: t.opsp.in/h1yTM.

In 2002, Tony Touch put together a mixtape of Boot Camp Clik freestyles. From Funk Flex to Green Lantern, this mixtape features the very best BCC freestyles recorded on air”.

Tracklist:
01. Sean Price, Buckshot & Smif N Wessun – Green Lantern Freestyle
02. Boot Camp Clik – Tony Touch 50 MC’s Freestyle
03. 2Pac & Boot Camp Clik – Military Minded
04. Sean Price, Buckshot & Smif N Wessun – Kay Slay Freestyle
05. Boot Camp Clik – DJ Clue ‘Come On’ Freestyle
06. Sean Price – P.F. Cuttin Freestyle
07. Boot Camp Clik – Funkmaster Flex Freestyle
08. Buckshot & Smif N Wessun – Kid Capri Freestyle
09. Starang Wondah – Brooklyn Hospitality
10. Fab 5 – Doo Wop Freestyle
11. Smif N Wessun – Doo Wop Freestyle
12. Buckshot – Doo Wop Freestyle
13. Smif N Wessun – All about the Cash
14. Smif N Wessun – Reggae Freestyle
15. Starang Wondah – DJ Clue ‘Pocket Change’ Freestyle
16. Buckshot, Mos Def, Tony Touch – DJ Self Freestyle

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Yeah, I’m a little late on posting this mixtape presented by DICE ACADEMY & the good folks over at LOST TAPES “The Uprising”, but on general principle I have to rock it because MF GRIMM & I got the number 20 spot with one of our unreleased tracks “TIME”….…..

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TRACKLIST-

01.Silent Knight – This Is It [Remix]
02.Hell Razah – The Book Of 7 Fists
03.Tony Moreaux – Numbers On The Board
04.DJ Duke & Spicco – Condor
05.Paranom & Purpose – Godiva
06.Soundsci – Entrapment
07.Tokyo Cigar & The Militia – Thin Rope
08.ASN – Everybody Got It
09.Iceberg Theory – ARC / Interlude
10.Keb0 – Downfall
11.Manti Carlo – Half Of The Pie
12.Tony Moreaux – 3AM in Lynne
13.Blue Legacy – Sushi
14.The UpRising Allstars – Benjamins Freestyle
15.Tribe Of Judah – The Spill
16.Rasheed Chappell – Connect Thoughts [Remix]
17.Prince Original – Freestyle
18.MidaZ The BEAST – F.N.U.
19.Tony Moreaux – Incarcerated Scarfaces Freestyle
20.MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental – Time
21.7 G.E.M.S. & Roc Marciano – Presume The Unpredictable
22.ASN – Calling Out (And The List Goes On)

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If I had to decide which song I would choose from ROYAL FLUSH’S new album “Grand Capo” as the lead single, I would have to go with “Hip Hop” as the front runner…

WHY ?

1..The beat by GRAND PAPA TRA is straight up retarded….

2..Royal Flush starts the bar avalanche with disgruntled wordplay such as, ” Is it me or does everybody want to rap now / there is a lot producers with that wack sound , All these niggas coming up, just play the background / cause I’m a real legend in the game listen to how it really sounds “…..

3..This joint features guest vocals from ATLAS & NOKTI, with the latter rocking one of the ugliest voices I have heard on tracks since BIG TWINZ….

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Some people try to downplay LIL DAP’S & THE NUTCRACKER’S lyrics, but the duo actually complimented PREEMO’S beats with their brand of BK street talk in my opinion….Plus, how can you front on greasy bars like these, “So much anger built inside / so don’t stop to say hi, motherfucker just die”…..That has to be one of the best lines I have ever heard in my life (It also accurately describes how I feel 95 % of the time HAHAHA)….

Anyway one half of the GROUP HOME (Lil Dap) links up with the very fresh London bred producer LEWIS PARKER for some 2014 limited edition vinyl treatment…

A: Code Of Silence
A: Code Of Silence Instrumental
A: Code Of Silence Accapella
B: Self Esteem
B: Self Esteem Instrumental
B: Code Of Silence Remix
B: Code Of Silence Remix Instrumental

Cuts on “Code of Silence” by Pings.
Artwork/sleeve design by Bee.

PEEP THE SNIPPETS….

If your on the hunt for some beat morale, STRICTLY BUSINESS concocted this excellent compilation that has your name written all over it…..Plus it features one of my all-time favorite drum breaks (The Mike Curb Congregation – Mickey Mouse March)…..

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It’s compilation time again, and we have something a little different this time around – Strictly Kids.
This is the Strictly Biz top 25 funky childrens tracks.
Funky basslines & breaks galore here, all plucked from childrens LPs, once again from the well known to the obscure.
Most of these have either been picked up from charity shops, or just lifted from the web, so the sound quality varies a bit.

TRACKLIST-

Banana Splits – Doing The Banana Splits
Banana Splits – Soul
Banana Splits – The Loving End
Bob & Merry Chimbel – Find Your ABCs : R
Bob & Merry Chimbel – Find Your ABCs : T
Bugs Bunny – London Oh London
Harrell & Sharron Lucky – Carpet Drill Team Routine
Harrell & Sharron Lucky – I’ll Walk On The Line
Harrell & Sharron Lucky – Pease Porridge Hot
Harrell & Sharron Lucky – The Body Clap
Joe Beard – It’s OK To Say No
Leo Muller – Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag
Leo Muller – The Party After Landing
Playaway – The Party Is About To Begin
Playschool (Lionel Morton) – Fearless Fred’s Amazing Animal Band
Playschool (Malcolm Carrick) – Come To The Shops
Playschool (Rick Jones) – Bang On A Drum
Ragtime (Miss Sponge & Mr Jelly) – Motorists Are We
Susan Sings Songs From Sesame Street (Loretta Long) – ABC Song
The Brady Bunch – Drummer Man
The Mike Curb Congregation – Mickey Mouse March
Unknown – Baa Baa Black Sheep
Unknown – I Can Fly
Unknown – Period Portrait 1
Unknown – Unknown Childrens Exercise Tracks

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Here is the HALFTIME 16th Anniversary show that went down last week….6 turntables, 3 mixers with plenty guest DJ’s : Avee, Scratch, Tony Touch, JS-1, Spinna, Boogie Blind, PF Cuttin and plenty more…

I have to be completely honest , some of the DJ’s should have taken the time to at least practice a little bit before rocking live on the air (You will understand what I am talking about after you give it a listen…

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DOPE FOLKS returns with sampler number 3…Be prepared for a showcase of under the radar material that they have dropped in recent years…

TRACKLIST-

01. Young Zee – Nerve Plucker
02. Divine Beings – Raisin’ Eyebrows
03. M.A.C.-10 – Mac Thang
04. Poetic Menace – Takin’ No Shorts
05. Black A.G. – There It Is
06. MC E-Rock – One The Hard Way
07. Disco Beave feat. B Get Busy – Hall Of Fame
08. Parts Unknown – 911 Funk
09. Rampage – Living Foul
10. Trauma Center – Rhymes Overflowin’
11. Cage 1 – Nightstalker
12. Ebony Broadcast System – Broadcastin’
13. Darc Mind – This Is Kev Roc
14. MF Doom – Doomsday Remix
15. Bolaji – Homage
16. Reggie Capers – Suspect
17. Omniscence – When I Make Parole
18. Big Squig – Keep It Going
19. Lord VI – Not Tonight
20. Black Sheep – Sleep (Intro)

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My cuzzo CULPA (PFE / AYAK / LO-LIFES) is a no-frills, no shorts taking, LO-rocking, graff monster…He is the kind of guy you want on your side when the drama is about to set off, plus he is the man responsible for the VENDETTA VINYL logo….

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This flick brings back some good and bad memories…

1..”The Bad” …GURU had just died when this picture was taken, so brothers were still in a sullen, introspective mood…..

2..”The Good”….My dude KHUFU ONERZ – TNS/NS/GFC (The man responsible for the GMV artwork) had just finished the above GURU tribute piece for our comrade, and the day was filled with all types of jokes, artwork, shenanigans, and extremely loud Hip Hop blasting out the speakers…

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You know it’s going to be a good day when you get blessed with an hour long avalanche of SHOWBIZ under the radar breaks….

WHEW..

The DITC beatsmith goes for the jugular on “Rare Breaks 3”, so turn the volume up and catch a zone (spotted at O2TN)….

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