Vinylaura was live at Bierwax in Brooklyn for the third episode of her Mix & Crates show. Tracklisting includes tracks from C-Rayz Walz, Phoebe One, The Nemesis Two, Know Qwestion, The Mischievous LQ And The Mad Mischief Crew, Ill Mentality, Tragedy Khadafi, Live Wire & SMK, Triip... just to name a few. Enjoy the mix ! Peace
After 15 years buried in the vault, "Leviathan" resurfaces. Originally started in 2009, Scienz Of Life's album gets a full reconstruction at the hands of German producer Figub Brazlevic, in collaboration with Krekpek Records. What started back then was left dormant for years, until Figub decided to strip it down and rebuild it from scratch.
The release also features two remixes from trusted names Parental and KOE The Flavekid. Built on years of mutual respect and creative chemistry between Scienz Of Life and Figub Brazlevic, this rework is just another chapter in an ongoing collaboration, with a brand new Scienz Of Life album already taking shape.
The Custodian Of Records returns with a brand new 10-track project, packed with remixes from Fla Fla (of Sparrow), Tiff The Gift, Melanin 9, and more...
Big shout out to Ill Mind for recently putting me back onto this cat named Belton Haig out of New Jersey and his ill joint "The Baddest" dropped in 1998. Sadly, the track never got a physical release at the time, just a video shot by Douglas Ingber that aired on his Video City TV show back then.
All I know about Belton Haig is that he was an emcee originally from Newark, NJ, later holding it down in East Orange. He also went by BC a.k.a. Da Lefty Bandit. After that, he dropped another single called "Can't Take It Witcha". Same deal, a video shot by Doug Ingber but still no physical release. Since a few other joints were recorded, I'm just wondering if a full album exists...
Let's talk about the Philadelphia '90s indie hip-hop scene, focusing on the 12-inch releases by the MC known as 24-7 a.k.a. The Bang-Bang Poet 24-7 a.k.a. DJ Nicky Butters.
His musical journey began in high school, where he developed his skills as both a DJ and an MC. He first emerged as a member of the group Versatile Uptown, before becoming the DJ for Craig Irving, prior to Irving's rise to prominence as Doodlebug of the acclaimed group Digable Planets. Following a brief hiatus, he returned to the scene under the name 24-7, releasing his first 12-inch record with his crew, 24-7 and the Hoodfellas. He later adopted the moniker The Bang-Bang Poet 24-7, marking the next phase of his artistic evolution.
His first single "Let's Have It" came out in 1993 on the Homicide Records label, and was produced by Black Hollywood Productions. His second 12-inch "Unbelievable / Here Comes The Bang-Bang Poet" came out in 1994 on Everglade Records, and was produced by 24-7 and Power. Both records were mixed and engineered by Philly legend DJ Miz. Both records are definitely something to own in your record collection.
If you didn't grab this excellent album in 2011, here is another chance for you to get a copy. Below System Records present the vinyl reissue of Rashad & Confidence's debut album "The Element Of Surprise". This vinyl version comes with 3 bonus tracks, 2 of them "Non Stop" and "Feel It" are unreleased!
Release Date : May 1st, 2026
01. Mobb Deep - Drop A Gem On 'Em (Mz Boom Bap Remix)
02. Trybal Men - Down Like That (Karbine Remix)
03. Onyx - Raze It Up (Seqvince Remix)
04. M.O.P. ft Kool G Rap - Stick To Ya Gunz (Nemel Remix)
05. MC Shinobi - Make A Smile For Me (Etokai Remix)
06. Capone-N-Noreaga - T.O.N.Y. (Roland Jones & Ned Nice Remix )
07. Smif-N-Wessun - Bucktown (Etokai Remix)
08. M.O.P. - My Kinda N***a (Azaia Remix)
09. Herb Mc Gruff - Harlem Kids Get Biz (Corner Conny Remix)
10. Pete Rock - Tru Master (Franz B Remix)
11. Killarmy - The Shoot Out (Profound Beats Remix)
12. Roc Marciano & Trife B - Give It To Y'All (Frankensteeno Remix)
13. Da Youngstas - I'll Make U Famous (Mike Flips Remix)
14. Scott Lark Da Sensei - Insight (Soul Selektor Remix)
15. Third Degree - Better Days Remix
16. Funkdoobiest - Rock On (Mobsta Mane Remix)
17. Mic Geronimo - Unstoppable (Sensi Remix)
18 T-Max - Relax Your Mind (Philanthrope Remix)
19. Positive K & LG - A Good Combination Remix
DJ M-1 dropped his remix version of ILL Conscious 's "The Narrative" featuring Jay Royale.
Raw Material was a three man group comprised of A-SWIFT, ROB-FLOW and P.O. POP from Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Their first and only 12" was released in 1993 on Gnu Breed Records. The single also came out on cassette tape. For those who don't remember, this is the same independent label that released the excellent Yasheen & The Murder-1 Squad EP in 1994. It was run by Bob Bish.
Raw Material's debut 12" consists of 2 tracks : "Teen Scream" (Original, Instrumental & Radio Edit) produced in 1993 by Mark 'Boogie' Brown on the A-side and "Face Before The Pookie" (Original, Instrumental & Radio Edit) produced in 1992 by Frank Nitty for Trackmasterz on the B-side.
I tried to find more information about this group but couldn't come up with anything. I spoke with Mark 'Boogie' Brown, but unfortunately he doesn't remember much. All I know is that Bob Bish introduced them to Mark 'Boogie' Brown. At the time, he was selling studio time and producing as well as selling beats, but Boogie haven't seen the group members since. I was also in contact with Robin Hannibal, who was their stylist for the photo used on the cassette cover, but she doesn't recall anything about the group...
