90's Tapes & No TV Raps present DJ Skeli - Newz From Tha Undaground #03

 

90's Tapes & No TV Raps are back with DJ Skeli's Newz From Tha Undaground #03 Mix, which contains an hour and a half of rare indie hip-hop joints.

Mimetizm - Make'em NV Rmx - 2026

 

Two brand new remixes dropped by Mimetizm and dedicated to the track "Make'em NV", that was originally released by Jay Dilla.

DNA - Building Blocks - 2026

LP - 2026 - GRR 

" Showcasing the underrated Bronx duo DNA, 'Building Blocks' features the evergreen indie classics 'Bronx Criminal County' and 'My Shit Iz Tight' alongside 7 super dope previously unreleased tracks from their 1996 demo tape. Please note - a couple of these demos were pretty rough but we have restored and remastered these as good as possible for your listening pleasure. This reissue comes in a picture cover in an edition of 300 classic black copies. Pre-order now, vinyl shipping in March 2026. " - courtesy of Gentleman's Relief Records

1. Bronx Criminal County

2. My Shit Iz Tight

3. Paper Chase

4. Who's Good

5. Recognize

6. Official

7. Sick 'em

8. 190 High

9. True Players

10. Bronx Criminal County (Demo)

Pre-Orders : HHE 

Coming soon on GRR / HHV / Vinylism / Vinyl Digital & Disk Union... stay tuned !

Kukoo Da Baga Bonez - Kukoo's Nest - 2026

 

3xLP - 2026 - 90's Tapes / HHV 

" Kukoo Da Baga Bonez represents a form of hip-hop that values longevity over visibility. Emerging from New York City’s underground scene in the early 90's, he has built his career outside the glare of the mainstream, relying instead on consistency, craft, and cultural integrity. His roots lie in open-mic nights, freestyle battles, and the uncompromising spaces of New York’s underground hip-hop circles. Early collaborations with respected turntablists, including members of the X-ecutioners, reinforced his credibility and connection to hip-hop’s foundational elements. 

"Kukoo's Nest" reflects the early stages of his career during the 90's and contains 23 tracks in total including all of his 12" releases, bonus songs and instrumental versions. Raw, uncut and demo'esque. " - courtesy of 90's Tapes 

Available in a limited run on 3LP (350 copies), 2CD in jewel case (300 copies) & 2MC (100 copies)

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Video : Ghost Lamp & Ruste Juxx - THE REAL - 2026

 

Visuals for Ghost Lamp's single "The Real" featuring Brooklyn legend Ruste Juxx, originally released in 2025 on URBNET.

Video : Devine Carama & REKS - '95 Flow Crazy - 2026

Devine Carama drops the visuals for his latest single "'95 Flow Crazy" featuring REKS and produced by Asethic, taken from his 17th solo album "Legacy Minded Men". 

Radio Show : NO TV RAPS - February 06th 2026

Here is the latest episode of No! TV Raps radio show aired on February 06, 2026 (with Rug & SampleMind) on Radio FSK, Hamburg (Germany).

 

KGB - Win, Lose or Draw - 2026

 

2xLP - 2026 - Back2DaSource Records 

"After years of whispers, the once-mythical album from Wu-Tang affiliates KGB (Klik Ga Bow) is finally getting an official release. Emerging from Coney Island, the crew began with Asiatic (Adriatic), DJ Kin (Kinny Kin), and Ill Knob (Knowledge), later expanding with Raheem & Red/Infa-Red. In the late ’90s, they carved out a reputation in the underground—merging Wu-Tang’s raw edge with Brooklyn’s unforgiving lyrical style.The group moved within the same orbit as Deadly Venoms and MMO, managed by John “Mook” Gibbons under the Wu-Tang/Protect Ya Neck Records banner. They were part of the early Poison Clan Posse, a Wu-linked collective that never fully stepped into the spotlight despite its potential. Now their long-lost full album called Win, Lose or Draw is finally getting, and for the first time ever, a proper Vinyl (2LP, Album), CD (Glass mastering/Pro Press) & Cassette Tape format release. This album contains several mid 90's KGB unreleased tracks and a couple of songs taken from their 12"s, all of this material recorded between 94 and 96 was supposed to be used for their Win, Lose or Draw unreleased album, we also added some bonus tracks to make it a 15 track project." - courtesy of Back2DaSource Records

Available on Black Vinyl (500 copies), CD (400 copies) & Cassette (100 copies).

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SoulRocca - One Time 4 Ya Mind / We Rock - 2026

 

Boogiedown Base, 12 Finger Dan and Roccwell drop their latest productions, "One Time 4 Ya Mind" featuring Kinetic 9, MC of Killarmy and longtime affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan, and "We Rock" featuring Wildelux (Bronx/Kyoto), former member of the groups Silent Onez and The Last Kind. 

Mekka Born Sound - Street Life - 1998

The upcoming vinyl release of the album "Contact" by Springfield, Ohio-based rapper BigShawnDon on the Gramofix Records label reminds me that Ohio's 90s hip-hop scene has largely remained under the radar. While a handful of artists and groups managed to break through at the time, such as J Rawls, MHZ, Universal Dialect, Southpaw, Blueprint or MOOD, many others never reached a wider audience. 

This cassette "Mekka Born Sound - Street Life" released in 1998, documents some of those overlooked artists. Mekka Born Sound was a record label based in Colombus, Ohio, founded around 1997 and managed by DJ O-Sharp and Sherod Jones who also handled all the productions. The tape features artists and groups such as I&J, Nashon, Screw & Flage, D'Marco and Empire, a duo comprised of Walla Bee and Marlon.

Information about Mekka Born Sound and its artists was nearly impossible to find, so the best option was to reach out directly to DJ O-Sharp, who kindly took the time to respond and provide some details.

DJ O-Sharp : " Sherod Jones and I went to the same high school but grew up in different neighborhoods. I am from Agler Green and he's from Walnut Creek. He's actually one year older than me. We both have a strong passion for music and especially hip hop culture, from bboying on down to graffiti. The artists on the Street Life tape are all people we grew up with and some are even family members. Nashon is Sherod's little brother. Walla Bee is my nephew; his rhyme partner Marlon grew up in Walnut Creek with Nashon and Sherod. Demarco is actually from the Bronx; he was here for school at Ohio State. He was looking for studio time and found us, he's more like a brother than a friend. Screw and Flage are from the neighborhood. I met I&J at an open mic and I was so lost in his rap style. Mekka Born Sound was initially conceived as a way to produce artists from home and seek out a record deal first, later we served as the recording studio for MHZ'z, Lone Catalyst, Rashad and Rufus Blaque. There is so much unreleased music, and all those artists went on to do more music beyond Mekka Born Sound. "

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Video : BGM Blakk Ft. Che Noir - Loose Lips - 2026

"Loose Lips" is the latest single dropped by BGM Blakk featuring Buffalo-based female emcee Che Noir, and produced by Eto.

90's Tapes presents: Mix & Crates #03 by Vinylaura

Vinylaura was live at Bierwax in Brooklyn for the third episode of her Mix & Crates show. Tracklisting includes tracks from C-Rayz Walz, Phoebe One, The Nemesis Two, Know Qwestion, The Mischievous LQ And The Mad Mischief Crew, Ill Mentality, Tragedy Khadafi, Live Wire & SMK, Triip... just to name a few. Enjoy the mix ! Peace

Mimetizm - Back On Da Block - 2026

 

"Back On Da Block" is the new musical project dropped by French Beatmaker Mimetizm, including remixes featuring Pete Rock & CL Smooth, INI, Grap Luva & Kev Brown. High quality remixes and certainly the best I've heard this week !

Scienz Of Life & Figub Brazlevic - Leviathan (The Remixes) - 2026

 

After 15 years buried in the vault, "Leviathan" resurfaces. Originally started in 2009, Scienz Of Life's album gets a full reconstruction at the hands of German producer Figub Brazlevic, in collaboration with Krekpek Records. What started back then was left dormant for years, until Figub decided to strip it down and rebuild it from scratch.

The release also features two remixes from trusted names Parental and KOE The Flavekid. Built on years of mutual respect and creative chemistry between Scienz Of Life and Figub Brazlevic, this rework is just another chapter in an ongoing collaboration, with a brand new Scienz Of Life album already taking shape.

The Custodian Of Records - The Bit Crunch - 2026

 

The Custodian Of Records returns with a brand new 10-track project, packed with remixes from Fla Fla (of Sparrow), Tiff The Gift, Melanin 9, and more...

Belton Haig - The Baddest - 1998

 

Big shout out to Ill Mind for recently putting me back onto this cat named Belton Haig out of New Jersey and his ill joint "The Baddest" dropped in 1998. Sadly, the track never got a physical release at the time, just a video shot by Douglas Ingber that aired on his Video City TV show back then.

All I know about Belton Haig is that he was an emcee originally from Newark, NJ, later holding it down in East Orange. He also went by BC a.k.a. Da Lefty Bandit. After that, he dropped another single called "Can't Take It Witcha". Same deal, a video shot by Doug Ingber but still no physical release. Since a few other joints were recorded, I'm just wondering if a full album exists... 

New Joint : Khrysis & Pete Rock - Already b/w Get Enough Pt. III

 

North Carolina-based rapper/producer Khrysis is back with 2 brand new tracks, "Already" featuring Pete Rock and "Get Enough Pt. III". 

Remix Session : Big L - I Don't Understand It (Phat Tape Remix)

Here is the remix session, with a very good version of Big L 's single " I Don't Understand It" remixed by Phat Tape.

The Bang-Bang Poet 24-7

Let's talk about the Philadelphia '90s indie hip-hop scene, focusing on the 12-inch releases by the MC known as 24-7 a.k.a. The Bang-Bang Poet 24-7 a.k.a. DJ Nicky Butters.

His musical journey began in high school, where he developed his skills as both a DJ and an MC. He first emerged as a member of the group Versatile Uptown, before becoming the DJ for Craig Irving, prior to Irving's rise to prominence as Doodlebug of the acclaimed group Digable Planets. Following a brief hiatus, he returned to the scene under the name 24-7, releasing his first 12-inch record with his crew, 24-7 and the Hoodfellas. He later adopted the moniker The Bang-Bang Poet 24-7, marking the next phase of his artistic evolution.

His first single "Let's Have It" came out in 1993 on the Homicide Records label, and was produced by Black Hollywood Productions. His second 12-inch "Unbelievable / Here Comes The Bang-Bang Poet" came out in 1994 on Everglade Records, and was produced by 24-7 and Power. Both records were mixed and engineered by Philly legend DJ Miz. Both records are definitely something to own in your record collection.

12" - 1993 - Homicide Records 

12" - 1994 - Everglade Records 

Jay Royale - C.W.2. The Register Collection - 2026

 

LP - 2026

Jay Royale's latest album "C.W.2. The Register Collection" is now available on vinyl. The project brings together an impressive lineup of guest emcees including Milano Constantine, Body Bag Ben, Tragedy Khadafi, Raf Almighty, Guy Grams, Vinnie Paz, Supreme Cerebral and more... 

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J-LIVE - Feature Presentations Vol. 4 - 2026

 

J-Live drops the 4th volume of his Feature Presentations series.

Mixtape : Awon and Donnie Propa - The Street Jazz Mixtape - 2026

 

DJ Donnie Propa is back with a brand new mixtape dedicated to Virginia emcee AWON. 

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Video : El Da Sensei - Natural Feel Good / Gunblast - 2026

 

El Da Sensei drops the double video "Natural Feel Good / Gunblast" to celebrate the re-issue of "The Unusual" album, out now on double vinyl on Fatbeats.

Rashad & Confidence - The Element Of Surprise (2xLP) - 2026

 

2xLP - 2026 - Below System Records 

If you didn't grab this excellent album in 2011, here is another chance for you to get a copy. Below System Records present the vinyl reissue of Rashad & Confidence's debut album "The Element Of Surprise". This vinyl version comes with 3 bonus tracks, 2 of them "Non Stop" and "Feel It" are unreleased!

Release Date : May 1st, 2026

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Rashad & Confidence · The Element Of Surprise