Taleeb - Verbal Tactics - 2026

 

2xLP - 2026 - Trumindz Records

Once buried in the depths of the underground, "Verbal Tactics" resurfaces as a rare and long overlooked release from a different era. Originally confined to a limited cassette run in 1997, the album returns in a fully remastered edition, now expanded with bonus tracks that extend its original scope, made possible through the efforts of Trumindz Records.

Entirely produced by local legend Prime a.k.a The Talented Mr. Lindsey, the project captures the essence of classic boom bap while carrying a distinctive regional touch. What was once nearly impossible to find now stands restored, offering listeners a renewed chance to experience a piece of Midwest hip-hop history in its fullest form.

Available on vinyl (250 copies) & CD (250 copies)

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Radio Show : The Wreck - April 23, 2026 - Classic Hip Hop 1991

DJ Jason D & Trav G host "The Wreck" every Thursday from 7-9pm (Mountain) on 89.9 KRBX / 93.5 Downtown and streaming at RadioBoise.org live from Boise, ID. Here is the latest episode aired on April 23, 2026 and dedicated to classics from 1991. 

DJ Jason D - The Wreck Show Intro
Big Daddy Kane - ‘Nuff Respect Due (Remix)
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - The Creator
Hard Knocks - Thoughts Of A Negro
Tony D. - Check The Elevation
Main Source - Live At The Barbeque feat Nas, Joe Fatal, & Akinyele
Vic Grimes - The Element (INST)
2nd II None - Be True To Yourself
Ice Cube - How To Survive In South Central
Compton’s Most Wanted - Straight Checkn ‘Em
Ice-T - New Jack Hustler
N.W.A. - Appetite For Destruction
Giallo Point - The Ace (INST)
EPMD - I’m Mad
Tim Dog - Forget Compton (KutMasta Kurt Edit)
Showbiz & A.G. - Soul Clap
2Pac - If My Homie Calls
K.M.D. - Who Me?
DJ Spinna - Live At The Party (INST)
A Tribe Called Quest - Scenario feat Leaders Of The New School
Organized Konfusion - Fudge Pudge
Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man
Public Enemy - Can’t Truss It
The Audible Doctor - For Tracks On My (INST)
Nice & Smooth - How To Flow (Abstract Mix)
Lord Finesse - Return Of The Funky Man
Brand Nubian - Slow Down (Pete Rock Newromix)
Gang Starr - Step In The Arena
Naughty By Nature - Guard Your Grill
A Tribel Called Quest - Check The Rhime
Termanology - So Amazing (INST)

Blood Brothers - Tell Me What Got U Sprung - 1995

12" - 199X - Lo Key Records 

Here is a wax released as a white label around 1996-1997. It features the tracks "Go For Dolo" by a rapper called T-Wrecks a.k.a T-Wrecks the Extint on the A-side, and "Tell Me What Got U Sprung" by a group called Blood Brothers on the B-side, which is definitely the most interesting track on this record.

If you' re looking for more information about the duo Blood Brothers, you can find some on the official website of Lo Key Records, a label headed by Woody Connor Jr and producer Davy D a.k.a Davy DMX from Queens, who was a member of a local group in Hollis called Solo Sounds which included DJ Hurricane and others, and was also a producer for Run DMC, The Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow... just to name a few. 

" Groups often have a difficult time figuring out what their professional names will be, not for these two siblings, Devin Lee a.k.a True Blue and Christopher Lee a.k.a Vast Mind, 22 and 26 years old respectively, featuring producer and D.J. Andre McCullough a.k.a. Mr. Dre make up the group known as the BLOOD BROTHERS. Hailing from Far Rockaway, Queens; True Blue and Vast Mind began putting their ideas together to start doing songs, as they started getting the niche for rocking the mic in the studio and at parties around the way, their next phase was to let the rest of the world hear them and that they did. The Blood Brothers began doing shows all around the country having opened up for Wu-Tang, Keith Murray, Group Home, Smif-N-Wessun and were finalists in the ever-popular nationwide All-star Talent show. While receiving love from the underground radio in New York, the Blood Brothers caught the attention of their label Lo-Key Records.

True considers their style to be a blend of hard-core underground with a spiritual vibe. Their first single is just that,"Tell Me What Got U Sprung," produced by Mr. Dre. The song is an ode to "Beverly Johnson" styled ladies he has a thing for, "When the time is right, then we’ll follow the guiding light/and take a walk up the aisle with wisdom, insight, spiritually connecting/ Truthfully respecting/ No arguments, beautiful."

Mr. Dre’s contribution as DJ, producer, organizer and motivator puts it all together. His career started in 1985 when he saved up his allowance purchase his first D.J. equipment, he taught himself the art of mixing as well as producing and has been perfecting it ever since

To sum it all up, the Blood Brothers are flowing smoothly through your veins invigorating your senses. " - courtesy of Lo-Key Records

"Tell Me What Got U Sprung" was also included on the Lo Key Records compilation album titled Lo-Key Allstar Soundtrack, which features all the artists from the label’s roster. It was their first and only track released officially and I'm wondering if any unreleased material exists... It would definitely be a nice surprise !

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G-Supreme - Rhythm Rhyme Scientist - 1992

12" - 1992 - Parker Plan Productions 

"Rhythm Rhyme Scientist" is the first 12" released by Dre Parker a.k.a G-Supreme in 1992 on Parker Plan Productions. It consists of 4 tracks titled "Feel The "G" (I'm The Amazing)", "Rhythm Rhyme Master featuring his father Don Parker, "Eve Of A Black Revolution" and "School The Young". 

G-Supreme grew up in NYC and started his solo career as a teenager. He was supposed to be produced by Boogie Down Productions, he got signed by their record company (B-Boy Records) but unfortunately everything stopped for him when Scott La Rock was murdered... 

After that, he dropped his own solo projects and he continued to produce and perform with his groups Da Phat (G-Supreme Da Scientific, Da General Born-G & Da Duke) and Mental-Men.

This 12" (Rhythm Rhyme Scientist) remains a rare wax to find, so don't hesitate for a second if you come across it for a good price...

Video : Sean Links - Rudeboy Sean - 2026

 

"Rudeboy Sean" is the second single from Sean Link's new album "White Chalk", set for release on April 28. The track is handled by True Cipher.

New Joint : Prop Dylan x Phil Tyler feat Professor P & DJ Akilles - Soul Searching - 2026

"Soul Searching" is the fourth single dropped by Prop Dylan & Phil Tyler, taken from their upcoming collaborative album of the same name. The track features Professor P & DJ Akilles. The album is set to be released on May 29th, 2026 and will also be available on vinyl on the Milkcrate Minded Records label.

Funkin' Lessons Ep #84 - February 14, 1997

 

Funkin' Lessons was a hip-hop Radio Show hosted by DJ Blaze and Dr. Phibes aired on FBi Radio 96.1 FM and based in Sydney, Australia. Here is the Show #84 from February 14, 1997.

Talk Break

Channel Live - Mad Izm Remix

Saukrates - Father Time

Grand The Visitor - Situation Critical

DJ Krush Feat C.L Smooth - Only The Strong Survive (Underdog Remix)

Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.

Instrumental

Big Noyd - Usual suspect

Born Jamaicans - Yardcore (Blend / instrumental?)

Born Jamaicans - Yardcore Remix 

Black Moon - How Many MC’s… Remix

Street Smartz feat. O.C. & Pharoahe Monch - Metal Thangz

Talk Break

39:11 ?

40:48 ?

43:25 ?

State 2 State (DJ A.P. & Sizzahandz) - Shoot Em’ Up

The Prunes feat Obi - Theme Pt.2 (Funk Of 40,000 Years)

Thievery Corporation - Transcendance

56:00 ? 

58:55 ? Instrumental

Masters At Work - Get Up

Tha Alkaholiks feat King Tee - Likwit

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