UK supercrew Cult Of Damned are back with "Simony", their latest full length album is now available on vinyl format via Blah Records.
Available on Black vinyl (250 copies), Transparent Cream with Blood Splatter vinyl (250 copies) and cassette.
M-Dot, Confidence and Masta Ace drop the official music video for their excellent latest single "Rollercoaster Pt. 2". Better late than never!
"Here's something very special for the heads out there: DJ Shok stumbled upon a forgotten demo tape that contains alternate material, unreleased tracks and demo versions of the dynamic duo's prime.
Emerging from the Bronx and later rooted in Yonkers, MC Hi-Tech represents the essence of East Coast underground Hip-Hop from the 90s. Known for a handful of rare and sought-after 12" singles, his work stands out through sharp lyricism and stripped-down authenticity. Tracks like “Book Of Life,” “24/7,” or “4 Degrees For The Streets” became staples among collectors and aficionados of the era. DJ Shok, a respected figure in the underground scene, played a crucial role in shaping and preserving this legacy - handling much of the original production alongside collaborators like Jay Biz and later curating Hi-Tech’s catalog into a cohesive anthology." - courtesy of 90's Tapes
Available on traditional Black vinyl (175 copies) and on Solid Turquoise colored vinyl (125 copies).
Once again, there's no info on Discogs about this very hard to find 12" released by this group called METROPOLUS in 1994 on Sublevel Hoods Record Works, so here's what I've got...
METROPOLUS was a group from Los Angeles, comprised of 3 members (2 rappers and 1 DJ from Compton and Inglewood). One of the rapper went by "Mug Push" but the names of the leader/DJ and the other rapper remain unknown.
Their 12" is composed of 2 tracks titled "Frequently Freakin Frequencies" and "The Onslaught". The production was handled by the group members.
The tracks were mixed & arranged by LT at Groove City Studios. In fact, LT is sound engineer Lou "WytKat" Thomas. He explains that all of this took place in the early 90s in Los Angeles, where most of his musical journey unfolded. He recalls it as a golden era for early sampling, rap and raw creativity. Back then, everything was hands-on : real vinyl scratching and recordings made on 8-track reel to reel machines, which he describes as the good old days.
WytKat doesn't recall much about the members of the group but he told me that they recorded more than 10 tracks at the time. A little gift for you... he shared them on his Soundcloud especially for the blog. Mad Props to him !
