Hypnotic The Native Son - Internal Symmetry : Ori Inu - 2025

 

2xLP - 2025 - Back2DaSource Records 

Back2DaSource Records are back with a reissue of the album entitled "Internal Symmetry : Ori Inu" from Hypnotic The Native Son, that was originally released on CD & Cassette in 1998 on Kemetic Suns. It features a lot of people from the Bay Area hip-hop scene, such as Eclipse 427, Plado, Kirby Dominant, Aspect Ratio & King Koncepts...

Available on Vinyl & CD (300 copies each)

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Automatik - These Mean Streets - 1997

12" - 1997 - Delux Entertainment Inc. 

Automatik is an emcee from Harlem who released his debut 12" on Delux Entertainment Inc. in 1997, but we don't know much about him. His first and only known appearance on a radio show at that time was in a short interview & freestyle in the Hank Love & Half Pint Radio Show on WNWK 105.9 in July 1997, when he was invited for the release of his 12".

I had the chance to talk to Automatik a few months ago. During the conversation, he explained to me how he fell into hip-hop back in the early 80s :

Automatik : " It actually started in 1984. I was 7 years old. I was mesmerized by graffiti as a kid.  What happened next, Beat Street came out.

I swear my whole body burned to a pile of ashes and I was reborn. I started fake popping and locking (I was not that good at all) and started dabbling in graffiti.  My tag was "O.K."  

More importantly than that, I made my Mom buy the Beat Street soundtrack on wax. I memorized every lyrics of every track on that album and would repeat them, imitate them, like the cadence of the emcees the accents the energy. Every inhale and voice inflection. I did that for a few years. Then in 1988 (the notorious 1988) The Symphony came out. Kool G Rap lit fire in my belly that quickly turned into an inferno and I wrote my 1st verse. I can't remember it, but I remember how it felt. You always remember how things make you feel. From there it was on. I would tape record songs off of the Mr Magic and Marley Marl show. I just kept on rhyming since then. I never stopped.  I write daily, everyday to this day.

And I would like to say this. The way I got started was not anything special or earth shattering. I just grew up in the projects in Harlem at a time when this music was all that we had. Whole bloodlines was disappearing to crack, violence and robberies. We needed to vent. All of that energy needed to be let out. That's why to this day I'm very much about the culture, like I consider hip-hop my culture and my religion. The diaspora of Harlem and all of her loyal sons is deeply embedded in the fibers of my everything. That same energy reflects the experience of every hood in NYC. And I take it everywhere with me.  Humbly and respectfully. " 

His debut 12" contains two tracks titled "These Mean Streets / No Man's Land", that are both available in their Radio Edit, Street Mix and Instrumental versions. All the productions were managed by Paul Metto for Dusted Delux Productions, who was also affiliated with the group SESH (Strength Enforcing Serious Harm) from the Bronx, NY. The track "No Mans Land" on the B-side features the group Down 'N Dirty Tribe from Hoboken, NJ. 

Automatik : " Paul Metto... He was a cool dude. He had real slick ideas for music and you saw his passion translate if you watched him making music. He was a real no non sense type dude. Richard Pryor said in one of his shows, some white boys don't play that shit. He was definitely talking about Paul Metto. As solid as they come. "

In the mid 90s, Automatik was a member of a group called Prophetik Reliks with A-Butta (of Natural Elements) and Bear Fakts. His first appearance on a record was on the track "the Joint" released on MeccaLife Recordings in 1996 by Aboriginals, the Brooklyn-based duo comprised of Logic & Obsession.

12" - 1996 - MeccaLife Recordings 

According to Automatik, he's just a regular dude right now... That's crazy because he still writes everyday even though he's not trying to get a deal or put music out. At least, you can grab his 12" if you don't own it in your record collection yet... it's a very good one ! Peace 

New Joint : Recognize Ali x Tragedy Khadafi - The Most Real Feat Vinnie Paz

 

New joint delivered by Recognize Ali & Tragedy Khadafi featuring Vinnie Paz. The track is produced by Hobgoblin and is taken from their forthcoming collaborative album entitled “The Past The Present & The Future”, which was originally slated to drop in 2021 but due to a few reasons it couldn’t happen... it will be available soon on vinyl & CD format.

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Video : Sean Links - Tech Support - 2025

Sean Links drops the visuals for "Tech Support", his latest single taken from his self produced album "The Man of Many Hats".

Doom Spirit - Drama City - 2025

DOOM SPIRIT, group from Lauzanne (Switzerland), is back with a brand new EP entitled "Drama City" produced by Eagle and Psychotic Voodoo. This is a 9-Track EP that highlights several themes linked to Hip-Hop culture and urban life. It will be available on vinyl format around August/September via SWC Records... Stay tuned...

Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show - August 17th 1995 - WKCR

Here is a re-up of the Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show aired on August 17, 1995 on WKCR. Stretch wasn't here that night and the guests were Tony Bones, Breez Brewin of the Juggaknots, Mr Live, Cestyle of Total Pack and the See'ers.

Mischief - Anticipation

Poops & Pumpkinhead - Laughing Syndrome Promo

Smoothe Da Hustler feat Trigger Tha Gambler - Broken Language

36Zero - Maintain

Raw Produce - Cycles

Key Kool & Rhettmatic feat LMNO, Meen Green, Ras Kass, Vooodu - E=MC5

High Side Infantry - High Side

Tyrone Davis - In The Mood

Talk Break

Donald Byrd - Think Twice  

Natural Elements - ’95 Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle

Cella Dwellas - Recognize 'N Realize

O.C - WKCR Promo

Mr Eon (The High & Mighty) - ’95 Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle

Large Professor - Get Off The Bullshit

I.G Off & Hazadous - Demo

Talk Break

Tony Bones, Breez Brewin & Mr Live - ’95 Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle

Talk Break

Puppets Of Chaos - New & Improved

Juggaknots - Jivetalk

Cella Dwellas - Return Of Jane

EPMD - Let The Funk Flow

Redman - Hardcore

EPMD - Manslaughter

EPMD - Comin' At Cha

EPMD - Headbanger

EPMD - Rampage

Cestyle (Total Pack) - Backstreet

Talk Break

Total Pack - ’95 Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle

Adverts

Smoke Squad - Oohs & Ahhs

Natural Element - Triple Team Demo

J-Treds - Recognize Demo

Wisdom - Angel

Arsonists - The Session

The See'ers - Thin Line (Don't Fuck With I) 

Talk Break

The See'ers - ’95 Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle

Talk Break with King Emz, Mike Nardone & Benji Rock

28:00 ?

Juggaknots - Clear Blue Skies 

Steve-O Freestyle 

38:00 ?

Talk Break

Phone Calls

James Brown - Blues & Pants

Phone Calls

Ernie Hines - Our generation

Roy Ayers - Running Away

Phone Calls

Check the Stretch&Bobbito Archives for more shows !

Nitty Gritty ‎- Sandz Of Time - 1997

12" - 1997 - Tru-Grain Entertainment 

"Southside" is the name of the 12" released by the emcee called Nitty Gritty from Southside Jamaica Queens. It was released in 1997 on the independent record label Tru-Grain Entertainment, and it contains 2 songs titled "Tru Grain" and "Sandz of Time", both produced by the legendary Brooklyn-based beatmaker Backspin Vibe Chemist.

The executive producers of this record were Shawn Cohen and John "Klass" Hamilton who is known for being an OG member of Wu-Tang management. No more info about the artist unfortunately. I've contacted Klass but no answer ... In March 13, 1997 Nitty Gritty was invited in the Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show for the release of his debut 12". It's his only known appearance on a radio show I believe. You can check the freestyle and the short interview here. 

Video : eXquire feat Blu - Absotively Posilutely - 2025

"Absotively Posilutely" is the second single taken from Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire's Vol. 2 The Y.O.Uprint. The track is produced by Krill and features Blu. Check the video !

Big L - Harlem Renaissance - Represent Magazine 1995

 

From Represent Magazine #6 - Feb / Mar 1995

Grown Man Rap Show - Episode 405 - Pete Rock remixes

Hosted by veteran DJ Toast and broadcast live every Sunday night at 10pm (ET) from 91.5 WRPI (Troy/Albany NY), Toast brings you the best in vintage & contemporary true school Hip Hop. This is Episode #405 - Pete Rock Remixes.

Pete Rock & CL Smooth “I Got a Love (Remix)” (1994)

Monica “Before You Walk Out of My Life (Pete Rock Mix)” (1995)

Jamal “Fades ‘Em All (Pete Rock Remix)” (1995)

Champ MC “Keep It on the Real (Pete Rock Remix)” (1994)

Pete Rock & CL Smooth “Lots of Lovin’ (Remix)” (1993)

Screwball “You Love to Hear the Stories (Pete Rock Remix)” (2000)

Public Enemy “Shut ‘Em Down (Pe-te Rock Mixx)” (1991)

O.C. “The Chosen One (Pete Rock Remix)” (1998)

Pete Rock & CL Smooth “Get on the Mic (Remix)” (1994)

Lords of the Underground “Flow On (Pete Rock Remix)” (1994)

Slum Village “Once Upon a Time (Remix)” (2000)

Gang Starr f. Big Shug & Freddie Foxxx “The Militia (Soul Brother Remix)” (1998)

YG’z “Groove On (Pete Rock Mix)” (1993)

Pete Rock & CL Smooth “Take You There (Remix)” (1994)

Das EFX “Real Hip Hop (Pete Rock Remix)” (1995)

Mary J Blige “Family Affair (Pete Rock & CL Smooth Remix)” (2001)

One Be Lo “Decepticons (Pete Rock Remix)” (2005)

Pete Rock f. CL Smooth “Back On Da Block (EQ Bonus Remix)” (2000)

YG’z “Street Nigga (Pete Rock Remix)” (1993)

Brand Nubian “Slow Down (Pete Rock’s Newromix)” (1990)

Pete Rock & CL Smooth “Mecca and the Soul Brother (Wig Out Remix)” (1991)

Run-DMC “Down with the King (Ruffness Mix)” (1993)

The Notorious B.I.G. “Juicy (Remix)” (1994)

Grand Puba “Issues (Remix)” (2002)

Jeru the Damaja “You Can’t Stop the Prophet (Pete Rock Remix)” (1994)

Pete Rock & CL Smooth “Straighten It Out (Remix)” (1992)

Naughty By Nature “Hip Hop Hooray (Pete Rock Remix)” (1993)

Das EFX “Jussemen (Pete Rock Remix)” (1992)

A.D.O.R. “Let It All Hang Out (Pete Rock Remix)” (1992)

Da Youngsta’s “Pass Da Mic (Pete Rock Remix)” (1992)

Pete Rock & CL Smooth “They Reminisce Over You (Remix)” (1992)

K-Solo “Letterman (Pete Rock Remix)” (1992)

Pete Rock & CL Smooth “Good Life (Group Home Mix)” (1991)

House of Pain “Jump Around (Pete Rock’s Blood Stain Remix)” (1992)

Slick Rick “I’m Captive (Pete Rock Remix)” (1994)

Heavy D. & The Boyz “Is It Good To You (Straight Mix)” (1991)

EPMD f. LL Cool J “Rampage (Hardcore to the Head Mix)” (1990)

Father MC “Lisa Baby (Hip-Hop Fat Mix)” (1991)

Johnny Gill f. CL Smooth “Rub You the Right Way (Pete Rock Remix)” (1990)

Pete Rock & CL Smooth “The Creator (Slide it to the Side Mix)” (1991)

Militant Vinylist Presents UK Flava - 90's Hip Hop

 

Militant Vinylist delivers a batch of UK hip-hop joints from the 90s.

 

Us3 - Cantaloop 

The Brotherhood - Beats R Ruff N Ru    

The Brotherhodd - Wayz of The Wize    

Braintax - Rhyming Skills    

Caveman - Bods Get Slapped Up    

Kaliphz - Vibe Da Joint    

Krispy 3 - On Tempo    

Krispy 3 - On Tempo '94 Lick    

Little Pauly Ryan - Little P Fills The Room Up    

Unanimous Decision - Put Em Up    

Krispy 3 - Pop Like Bubblegum    

Beigels Daisy Toasts - Freedom Jazz Dance  

Barry Blue - Cancel 'Em All Out    

Credit To The Nation - Come Dancing    

Richie Rich & Bello B - Gifted With The Vocab    

Upfrond Rudies - Rockin' Beats & Rhymes    

Son Of Noise - Robbin Hoods    

Cash Crew - 4 Your Mind    

Funky DL - She Talking To Myself    

Caveman - Troglodyte History    

Pure Genius - How We Go Remix  

Brothers Like Outlaw - System Booms    

Cash Crew - Bring It On    

Psychic Phenomena - Urban Audio    

499 - Don't Categorize Me    

Brothers Like Outlaw - Déjà Vu    

The Herbaliser - More Styles    

Honky - Hip Hop Don't Ya Drop    

Kaleef - If You Don't Know    

Cash Crew - The Time Is Now    

Mr 45 & Action - Rashford    

Tha Force - Smooth Reality Remix  

Braintax - Taxation    

Funky DL - If I Had A Day To Live    

Lee Ramsay - Few Remain In The Game     

Lewis Parker - Visions Of Splendour    

London Posse - Shut The Fuck Up Bitch You Can't Sing    

Rodney P - Tour Stories    

Funky DL - Pink Panther    

Funky DL - 20-20-8-8    

Gunshot - Return Of The Gunshot    

Pure Genius - Undercover    

M.C.M. - Fat Rhymin'    

The Nextmen - Turn It Up A Little    

Gunshot - G.S. Vibe    

Kaliphz - The City Never Sleep    

M.C.M. - Powermoves    

M.C.M. - You Can't Fade Me        

Scientists Of Sound - 19th Degree    

Tru - Stop 'n' Start    

Unanimous - Freshest On The Mic Remix    

Big Kwam ft Big Twan - Hellgate Rebel Yes Yes Y'all Remix       

Big Kwam ft Big Twan - Hellgate Rebel MV's Remix      

Cash Crew - Who's To Blame    

DJ Skitz & Roots Manuva - Where My Mind Is At   

Black Twang - Real Estate    

Phoebe One - Hip Hop Heads    

Scientist Of Sound - Bad Boy Swing    

Structure Rize - Yeah Yeah Remix    

Dangermouse - The System    

The Brotherhood - One    

Numskullz - Enough Of That    

The Brotherhood - Goin' Undaground    

Ty & Shortee Blitz - Shortee's Theme    

Bone Idols - Keep On    

Cash Crew - Turn It Out 12bit Remix    

Big Kwam feat Aquasky - Raw Skillz    

Lewis Parker - Rise    

The CReators - Pro & Cons    

Big Kwam - I Don't Give A F...    

Lewis Parker - Eyes Of Dreams    

Mr Pink - Payin' Tha Price    

DJ Vadim - The Next Shit    

Mark B - Introduction to The One    

Krispy - Takin It Easy    

The Creators - What We Live For