Siah & Yeshua Dapo ED - The Visualz EP - 1996

EP - 1996 - Fondle' Em Records   

In 1996, the Brooklyn-based duo consisting of Siah from Manhattan Beach and Yeshua DapoED from Brighton Beach released a true masterpiece named "The Visualz EP".

This 6-track EP came out on the legendary Bobbito Garcia's imprint Fondle 'Em Records and was fully produced by Jon Adler. The EP also features Ken Boogaloo who was a member of the Brighton Beach-based group Wee Bee Foolish with Yeshua, Extraordinaire and DJ Bless who did all the cuts on this project.

Some people may be more tempted by the CD version, "The Visualz Anthology", released in 2008 on Traffic Entertainment Group / Head Bop Music, which features 20 tracks, but the original vinyl EP is widely considered one of the finest releases in Fondle 'Em Records' catalog and a cult classic among fans of abstract East Coast hip-hop, and it remains a must-have in my opinion. 

After the group dissolved, Siah gradually stepped away from the underground hip-hop scene and later focused on political and social issues related to the Middle East. Yeshua remained active within New York's independent hip-hop scene and continued collaborating with artists connected to the late 90s underground movement.

And if you're looking for more good material from these cats, I'd also recommend checking out the records below...

Yesh.- I.T.T.O. (I'll Take Those Odds) - 2025

 

LP - 2025 - Back In The Days Records

Few people can say they have done something at a high level for three decades. For Yesh, aka Yeshua Dapo-ED, and his music, this can be said, as proof he has built a celebrated catalog. Hailing from Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, this MC/producer first appeared on Bobbito's Fondle'Em Records. The classic "Visualz EP" release, which is still highly sought after, is a testament to the place Yesh has carved out for himself in the independent hip-hop scene. After the Siah & Yeshua moment, he went on to record a variety of solo and collaboration efforts, including with his group Wee Bee Foolish. Some of the other labels he has worked with are Ninja Tunes, Rawshack, OM Records, Jazzspastics, Ill Boogie, Boot, 75 Ark, SoulSpasm; he has even released records through his own label, Head Bop Music. The time has come for him to throw his hat in the ring once again, offering the new album Itto, where he showcases his lyricism and puts his concepts and wordplay on display. Entirely produced by rising star producer Soulful Soze, this project is definitely a new sound but retains that familiar vibe Yesh has always been associated with. Brought to you by the good folks from Back In The Days Records (Spain), the album drops on June 14th. 

300 numbered copies only...

Pre-Orders : Back In The Days Records / HHV 

The Halftime Show w/DJ Riz & DJ Eclipse - May 13, 1998 - WNYU

The Halftime Show w/DJ Riz & DJ Eclipse 89.1FM WNYU May 13, 1998

Intro

The High & Mighty - Mighty Mi For Your Stereo System

Basement Khemist - Vibrate

Dynasty - Poisonous Youth Instrumental

Dynasty - Wildcat

Big Punisher - You Came Up 

Cocoa Brovaz - Dry Snitch

Gang Starr feat Hannibal - Itz A Set Up

All City - The Actual

Talk Break

Mood Interview

Mood Freestyle

Instrumental / DJ Jahson 

Mood - Karma

Reflection Eternal - The Manifesto 

A Tribe Called Quest - Buggin' Out

Mantronix - Get Stupid "Fresh" Pt 1

Instrumental / Dj Jahson

Saukrates - Action 

108 Dragons - Loose Talk in the Lab

Gang Starr feat Inspectah Deck - Above The Clouds 

Defari - Never Lose Touch

Black Moon - War Zone 

Company Flow - End to End Burners Remix

Talk Break

Siah & Yeshua DapoED Interview

Siah & Yeshua DapoED Freestyle

Non Phixion feat Necro - I Shot Reagan 

Lootpack feat Defari & Tha Alkaholiks - Likwit fusion 

Siah & Yeshua DapoED - The Head Bop

Talk Break

Fat Cat Kareem Interview

Fat Cat Kareem Freestyle

Fat Cat Kareem - Fugazi

Big Punisher - The Dream Shatterer

Street Smartz - F-It-Less

Mic Vandalz & Jane Blaze - Love & Hate

Talk Break

Sunz Of Man Interview

Sunz Of Man Freestyle

Sunz Of Man - Natural High

Talk Break

Props to DJ Eclipse for the upload 

Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show - October 31st 1996 - WKCR

Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show - October 31st 1996 - WKCR

The Roots – Episode

Shaquille O'Neal, Lord Tariq & Jay-Z – No Love Lost

Funky DL – 20-20-8-8

Ghostface Killah feat. Raekwon & Cappadonna – Iron Maiden

Large Professor – Hard

Siah & Yeshua DapoED – Glass Bottom Boat

Bobbito

Organized Konfusion – Decisions

Last Emperor – Secret Wars (Remix)

Lewis Parker – Mysteries of Life

High & Mighty – It's All For You

Bobbito

The Juggaknots – Epiphany

The Cenobites – Slaves

The Cenobites – Slaves

Company Flow – Population Control

Siah, Yeshua DapoED & Ken Boogaloo – '96 Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle

Terror Green – 45 Stitches

J-Live – Braggin' Writes (Dome Cracker Remix)

The Roots – It's Coming

Lou Donaldson – You're Welcome, Stop On By

Funkadelic – I'll Stay

Rammellzee & K-Rob – Beat Bop

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – Flash It to the Beat (Live)

T-Love - LA To Brooklyn feat Siah & Yeshua daPoED - 1998

12" - 1998 - Pickininny Recordings 

T-Love - LA To Brooklyn feat Siah & Yeshua daPoED - 1998

Siah & Yeshua Dapo ED - No Soles' Dopest Opus - 1996

From "The Visualz" EP  - 1996 - Fondle'EM 

Siah & Yeshua Dapo ED - No Soles' Dopest Opus - 1996