Saturday, June 30, 2018

Album Review : Grand Puba - 2000 - 1995


LP - 1995 - Elektra 


From Hip Hop Connection - August 1995 





*This Suga Remix version doesn't appear on the album, if you need it you should check the 12"


Friday, June 29, 2018

Debonair P Presents Debonair Blends 15 ('90-'94 Hip Hop Megamix)








1. GRAND DADDY IU - MASS DESTRUCTION
2. TRAGEDY - ADOLESCENTS AT WAR
3. THE FUNK FAMILY - ON THE STRIP
4. CAGE 1 - NIGHTSTALKER
5. STEZO - I HAVE A DREAM
6. KURIOUS - MANSION & A YACHT (MERCHANTZ MIX)
7. EIGHTBALL - RUFF, RUGGED & RAW (INSTRUMENTAL)
8. NATIVE NUTTZ - PAZZ THE PUDDIN'
9. PHD - THIS IS FOR MY PEEPS
10. DARC MIND - SEIZE THE PHENOM
11. DR SEUS - DEARLY BELOVED
12. GODFATHER DON - HOMICIDE
13. BUSHWACKASS - STEP IN THE BUSHES
14. MUDD - MURDA OUTCHA SPEAKA
15. JUICE WITH SOUL - TO THE UUMHM
16. CAVEMAN - RAP BIZNIZZ
17. HOMICIDE - KILL OR BE KILLED
18. PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH - THE MIDNIGHT WRECKA
19. J ROCK - DON'T SLEEP ON ME (REMIX)
20. K-OTIX - ABSTRACT JAZZ
21. STETSASONIC - CHECK DA STYLES
22. ALL THE KING'S HORSES - PICKIN' PLUMS…
23. JAZ - IT'S YOUR NATURE
24. RATED X - UNEXPECTED
25. MAESTRO FRESH WES - DAT'S MY NI@@A
26. FORBIDDEN FRUIT - KEEP IT IN MIND
27. BDP - 13 AND GOOD (REMIX)
28. SCIENTIFIC SHABBAZZ - THE METHOD
29. POISON LADD SLR & BEATS IN GENERAL - LIFE IS LIKE A NIKE COMMERCIAL
30. HEAVY D - BLUE FUNK
31. BIG L - UNEXPECTED FLAVA
32. DMX - BORN LOSER
33. JVC FORCE - TOP CELEBRITY
34. SCIENTIFIK - I AIN'T THE DAMN ONE
35. CHUBB ROCK - WHAT’S THE WORD
36. OMNISCENCE - I GOTTA MAINTAIN
37. BRICK FLAVA - THE BOSSMAN
38. HARD KNOCKS - STRICTLY FROM THE BRONX
39. SUPREME NYBORN - IT'S LIKE THAT (REMIX)
40. KGB - FREEK THE FLO (NASTINIGAZJEEPMIX)
41. K-DEF - CAN YOU LET ME KNOW
42. YALL SO STUPID - DIRT ROAD WHITE GIRL
43. BROTHERS UV DA BLACKMARKET - I AIN'T THE ONE
44. DOUBLE X POSSE - GET MINES OR GET NAKED
45. APACHE - WHO FREAKED WHO
46. LORD AAQIL - KICK IT LIKE DIS
47. CHARIZMA & PB WOLF - DEVOTION
48. CLERGY ALLAH CRÈME - STYLE PROSTITUTION
49. ORIGINAL FLAVOR - HANDLE THE TECHNIQUE
50. BIGGIE - MACS AND DONS
51. THE CHOSEN FEW - ENUFF OF THE RUFF STUFF
52. KING TEE - BLACK TOGETHA AGAIN (REMIX)
53. READY TA ROLL - TASTE THE FLAVOR (REMIX)
54. BIG DADDY KANE - STOP SHAMMIN
55. YG'Z - SUMTHIN' 4 DA HEAD
56. SUPER LOVER CEE & CASANOVA RUDD - THIS DUB'S FOR YOU
57. KEEFY KEEF - LETHAL DOSAGE
58. BLACK STAR - STOMPIN' GROUND
59. CAPITAL TAX - I CAN'T BELIEVE IT (G'S JAZZ MIX)
60. ALI DEE - STOMPIN' COMMITTEE
61. JON DOE - EASE BACK
62. ODD SQUAD - HERE TO SAY
63. LATEE - NOT MY STYLE
64. INDIKATOR - BACK TO YORKTOWN
65. SOUL KING PRODUCTIONS - STREET LIFE
66. ERIC B & RAKIM - CASUALTIES OF WAR (REMIX)
67. CUTMASTER - BACK BONE BREAKER
68. SHA'DASIOUS - I'MA PUT MY THING DOWN
69. SONS OF SAM - BAD MAN
70. KING & I - BRAIN 2 U


If you don't own it,  the CD is still available Here  



Teknical Development.IS & Figub Brazlevič - Strictly 4 All 2xLP - 2018


2xLP - 2018 - Vinyl Digital  



"New LP by Teknical Development.is and Figub Brazlevic.
Standing up to scene once again continuing with power moves with the release of their new LP Strictly 4 All. The title speaks for itself, straight to the point. Delivering jewels track after track, keeping to their unique and original style. Strictly 4 All is for all with no exceptions. Move with us to the next journey. Nothing is excluded. All life is welcome. From the personal struggles to earth issues the points are met. Inside and out." - Vinyl Digital

A1 - Most Importantly (Intro)
A2 - Move With Us
A3 - Take Flight
A4 - The Terradome
B1 - Uber Funkyness (Skit)
B2 - Memories & Flowers
B3 - Nothing To Forgive
B4 - Short Before
C1 - Something To Live For (Skit)
C2 - Strictly 4 All
C3 - Build Together
C4 - You Want It... You Got It
D1 - Ethics of Jazz (Skit)
D2 - Blind Fire
D3 - Weed Flower Pot Heads
D4 - (Drum) Pattern Of The Strange
D5 - Now Or Never (Outro)





Release Date : August 17th 2018
Pre-Orders  

The Instrumental album is also available for Pre-Orders Here  


Video : Evidence - The Factory - 2018






Video of the single "The Factory" taken from Evidence's album "Weather Or Not".  Song produced by Twiz the Beat Pro and Video directed by Jason Goldwatch. 



Diggin' Session : Milt Jackson - For Someone I Love - 1973


LP - 1973 - CTI  

When you read the names of all the Jazz artists involved in this album named "Sunflower" released by Milt Jackson on the New York based label CTI Records in 1973... Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter, Billy Cobham... there is no doubt you need it in your record collection. The album is dope and is a real samples factory. We will focus on the song "For Someone I Love" for this Diggin' Session, which is a track sampled many times by the Beatmakers. Here are a few examples !








Thursday, June 28, 2018

Outlaw Posse - My Afro's On Fire Vol 2 - 2018




Kgee and Mc Bello.B a.k.a Outlaw Posse are back with something from the vaults "My Afros On Fire Vol 2" which was recorded in 1993. The album is coming soon on wax and here is the first track "Yeah Ha Ha" available digitally. Enjoy ! 






If you don't remember who were Outlaw Posse, you can check this article from HHC (June 1990) about their first classic album "My Afro's On Fire" released on Gee Street. 




From Hip Hop Connection - June 1990 - Scans courtesy of Underground United 




Das EFX : No Diggedy - HHC 1996



From Hip Hop Connection - January 1996



Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Kaotic Style - A Diamond In The Ruff LP - 2018


LP - 2018 - Dope Folks Records


Dope Folks Records are back with their 91st release from Brooklyn, NY's Kaotic Style !!! The NY group recorded a handful of singles but this is by far their most sought after release!!! Recorded in 1993/1994, 10 tracks in all, 5 tracks (Side One) were previously released on both vinyl and cassette, and 5 tracks (Side Two) that were only available on cassette. The cassette was self released, and this is the first time these tracks have been together on wax !




Limited to 300 copies (50 colored vinyl, 250 standard black) never to be repressed ... don't Sleep !

Pre-Orders: Colored Vinyl / Black Vinyl 



EDO.G Presents DJ Premier VS Pete Rock (Boxset - 4X7") - 2018


7" Boxset - 2018 - Redefinition Records  


1: Sayin' Something (Vocal Version), Produced by DJ Premier
2: Sayin' Something (Instrumental), Produced by DJ Premier
3: Situations (Vocal Version), Produced by Pete Rock
4: Situations (Instrumental), Produced by Pete Rock
5: Fastlane (Vocal Version), Produced by DJ Premier
6: Fastlane (Instrumental), Produced by DJ Premier
7: Make Music (Vocal), Produced by Pete Rock
8: Make Music (Instrumental), Produced by Pete Rock



"Redefinition Records is honored to release Boston legend Edo. G's latest project. This isn't the first rodeo for either party as both entities have been involved in the making of hundreds of records respectively, but it is nonetheless a very special occasion. What's so important? The artist is humble, yet boastfully sums the answer with the music; "Edo. G Presents DJ Premier Vs Pete Rock". Having collaborated with both iconic producers on numerous songs over the years, this EP celebrates some of Edo's personal favorites from their legendary sessions, packaging key tracks as a commemorative 4 x 7” set. At four tracks deep plus the instrumentals (8 tracks total), it was difficult to pick the main single as any one of these cuts can stand tall on it’s own. Edo. G chose to leave it up to the masses and nothing's more hip hop than friendly competition hence the title "Edo. G Presents DJ Premier Vs Pete Rock".
Designed by celebrated illustrator artist Joseph Buckingham (widely celebrated for creating the iconic “De La Soul Is Dead” cover), the vintage boxing poster art direction brings the theme home and makes a statement. There are no less than 4 7” singles packaged in an 8 panel gatefold jacket, rich in colors, detail and with a proper tribute to each of the three featured artists. Need we say more? To paraphrase it, this is some of Edo.G's best work produced entirely by DJ Premier and Pete Rock. Dare to say it's not some of the finest Hip Hop of it's time.  For those around the world blessed to catch the two producers go head to head on their string of international tours, this project is monumental as it was inspired by their sportsmanlike rivalry during their DJ performances.  It is also is appealing to Edo. G fans as all tracks featured on this EP are long out of print and available for the first time ever on 45 with their exclusive instrumentals.  This will be a classic hiphop collectors item.  Beginning in the late 80's, Edo. G, DJ Premier and Pete Rock each are each in their fourth decade as recording artists.  Now that deserves every bit of your respect." - Redefinition Records 






Order your 45 Boxset !

Also available on CD and Digital .




Dusty Ohms - The Rugged / I Don't See That 7" - 2018


7" - 2018 - Smho Wal 


A1 - The Rugged Feat Guilty Simpson
B1 - I Don't See That Feat Fatt Father





Dusty Does Detroit - Limited 7" Vinyl, Strictly limited run of 250, black vinyl packaged in full colour gloss sleeves. Along with a hand numbered and stamped poster.


Orders 


Saturday, June 23, 2018

Hype : Lewis Parker - HHC 1996



From Hip Hop Connection - February 1996 








BeFyne - If Lookz Could Kill (CD) - 2018


CD - 2018 - Nustalgic Records



1. If Lookz Could Kill 
2. I Hold The Mic Device  
3. What The Fuck 
4. Real Kadeal  
5. Plot Thickens  
6. Pretty MF With The Dread  
7. Buttascotch feat. Baby Chill
8. ME feat. YZ & Papa Doc  
9. U Actin Outro




BeFyne's previously unreleased album "If Lookz Could Kill" is now available on CD with the help of Nustalgic Records and PQuest Revivals. All Tracks were recorded between 1996 and 1997 and were produced by the legendary Tony D (R.I.P.) & YZ. This classic material features Baby Chill (R.I.P.) , YZ and Papa Doc (S.M.U.G.G.L.A.Z., Blaque Spurm). Only 100 copies will be available.


Coming Soon ... More Info Here 


Video : A.G - Everything Is Backwards - 2018




"Everything Is Backwards" is the 5th single off A.G' s upcoming album "The Taste of AMBrosia". The Instrumental is produced by The Alchemist. 


Thursday, June 21, 2018

Mix : DJ Djaz - Underbars - 2018






Contact : Dj Djaz  




The Brotherhood Frat Pack !





From Hip Hop Connection - February 1996 



Ivo Bright has recently dropped The Brotherhood's 'One Shot' Documentary . Dope archive footage from the golden era... Check It !! 


Hype : Kaotic Style - HHC 1996


From Hip Hop Connection - January 1996





Video : Royalz - Live 95 ft. One Sixth - 2018




Last single dropped by Royalz from his upcoming album "Live 95" featuring Roc Marciano, Conway, One Sixth, Smoovth, Dialect, and many others ... It will be released on August 8th 2018 on vinyl, CD, cassette and digital.
Video Directed by Discourse. 




Wednesday, June 20, 2018

B Flatt - Back To Basics 2LP - 2018




2xLP - 2018 - Back2DaSource Records



A1 - MC's MC's MC's 
A2 - Back To Basics 
A3 - Now The Purpose 
A4 - Much Respect 
B1 - Like This Like That 
B2 - What Can U Dooo? 
B3 - Best Of Success 
B4 - Type Of Place To Raise Kids 
C1 - Niggas Know I Drop 
C2 - Mind State 
C3 - To The Beat Y'All 
C4 - Crushed By Your Dreams
D1 - One Fo The Money 
D2 - Gonna Miss Me 
D3 - Words Untold 
D4 - All The Time Sunshine (Previously unreleased)







"Back2DaSource is proud to announce that B Flatt - Back To Basics Album (1996) is finally available on wax !!! 16 tracks 2xLP album, comes with printed innersleeves. We also added an unreleased track to it that only appeared on a very rare promo cd from back then, analogue remastering by Noiseman for the best audio experience. DOPE Boom Bap Album from Cali. Jazzy & Soulful productions by Noiseman. DOPE lyrics & flow by B-Flatt, the perfect blend" - Back2Da Source Records 

300 Copies only ... Don't Sleep !!
Release Date : August 8th 2018
Pre-Orders  



Don't forget to check the info for the Contest !

Massive Props to my fellas Bee Lapointe, Mike Cole, Michel Mees, Pascal Ross Marquette, Nerco Black, Dé L'Archiviste, Pacoje K7, DJ Grazzhoppa and Noiseman. Peace