The Professionals - Sit Back Relax / Where The Players At - 1997

12" - 1997 - Lennox Hill Records 

This record is the only release by the group The Professionals. It was released in 1997 on Lennox Hill Records and includes the singles "Sit Back Relax" and "Where The Players At", produced by Gary Salmon. The Professionals was a group formed in 1996 by three rappers (Larry Davis, Prince a.k.a. Prince of Thieves and Stress Wun a.k.a. Stress One) from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, who were all solo artists at the time.

From Left to Right : Stress-Wun, Prince & Larry Davis

They were brought together thanks to one of the members of Junior M.A.F.I.A., Chico Delvec (RIP), who also founded the label Lennox Hill Records. An EP was supposed to be released after the 12", but unfortunately it never saw the light of day. Both tracks are really good and make this record an essential addition to your collection.

Sean Links - Chalky White - 2026

Over the years, North Carolina-based MC Sean Links  has steadily built a presence in the underground scene with a consistent output of projects. Here is his latest album entitled "Chalky White", a 10-track album fully produced by True Cipher. 

Just Ro - Make It Happen - 2026

2026 - 90's Tapes / HHV

" Originally released in 1996 on D.A.L. Records, "Make It Happen" marks Just Ro’s arrival as a distinctive voice in Chicago’s underground Hip-Hop scene. Entirely written by himself and his guests and shaped with raw, minimal production by Just Ro and Spike Rebel, the album blends introspective themes with street narratives. Featuring an early appearance by Common, it captures the spirit of independent 90s rap - honest, focused, and driven by lyrical intent. Includes all instrumentals. " - courtesy of 90's Tapes

Available in a limited run on 2LP (350 copies), CD in jewel case (300 copies), MC (100 copies) and digitally on all major platforms.

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DJ Philly & 210Presents - Trackside Burners Radio Show #635

 

Here is the latest episodes of the Trackside Burners Radio Show (Episode #635) hosted by DJ Philly & 210Presents, and aired on the London-based radio ITCH FM. This episode is dedicated to the Pittsburgh, Ohio-based label B.U.K.A. Entertainment, runs by legend Jermaine Sanders a.k.a J-Sands of Lone Catalysts.  

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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