90‘s Tapes Radio Show #009 - with The ALPS Cru

 

"Welcome to our 9th episode! This time with the Alps Cru. Founded in 1992 during the golden era of Hip Hop, the trio from St. Louis, Missouri, consists of Shorty Live, P Da Wicked and DJ Alejan. In the mid-90's the crew recorded and self-released a few 12" titles full of quality that still keep diggers worldwide being on the lookout.

This episode includes underground and classic material from Boot Camp Click, Dj Krush, CL Smooth, MF Grimm, 2 Face, 8 Track the Hermit, Hi-Tech, The B.U.M.S., Vaughn Smith, Funky Fresh Few, Afu-Ra, Souls Of Mischief, Grav, Urban Thermo Dynamics, Supernatural, Prose & Concepts, Hex, Sons Of Sam, and much more... 60 minutes of pure powerful vibes! PEACE & PLAY LOUD!" - courtesy of 90's Tapes Radio show

Alps Cru - The Classic Collection - 2023

 

3xLP / 2CD & Cassette - 2023 - 90's Tapes / HHV  

"Give it up for the Alps Cru. Founded in 1992 during the golden era of Hip Hop, the trio from St. Louis, Missouri, consists of Shorty Live, P Da Wicked and DJ Alejan. In the mid-90's the crew recorded and self-released a few 12" titles full of quality that still keep diggers worldwide being on the lookout. "The Classic Collection" includes 14 tracks from that era plus 11 instrumental versions." - courtesy of 90's Tapes 

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 3LP (500 copies), 2CD (300 copies) in jewel case & Double Cassette (100 copies).

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ALPS CRU - Loudmouths 7" - 2020

7" - 2020 - F5 Records  

DJ Alejan and P Smooth Da Wicked aka the legendary Alps Cru from St Louis are back with a re-issue on 7" of their classic single "Loudmouths" originally released in 1996. 

A - Loudmouths 

B - Check The Status

300 copies only (First 100 copies are in clear aqua color)

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Alps Cru - The Classics Collection - 2019

2xCD - 2019 - F5 Records 

 The Alps Cru Double CD is now available with the help of F5 Records. All the tracks from "The Classics Collection" come from the original DAT files. For those who don't know or don't remember this crew, it was founded in 1992 and consisted of P da Wicked, Shorty Live, and DJ Alejan, hailing from St. Louis, Atlanta, & NY. 

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Alps Cru - All Alone / Just Can't Explain 7" - 2018

7" - 2018 - F5 Records 

F5 Records is back with a brand new 7" composed of 2 tracks from the third EP of the Alps Cru, originally released on Blue Concept Records in 1996. It is pressed on limited edition silver colored 7" (stickered sleeve). Both tracks are produced  by Dj Alejan. 

A - All Alone 

B - Just Can't Explain

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Alps Cru - Time Machine EP - 2017

EP - 2017 - F5 Records

"Newly recorded boom-bap goodness from international cult-favorites Alps Cru has arrived! The latest limited-edition vinyl release of Alps material from F5 Records features two never-before-heard beats made by DJ Alejan (aka DJ Al Bass) on the ASR-10 in 1996. Shorty Live and P Da Wicked's effortless chemistry is on full display on the first half of the EP. El Da Sensei joins them as they travel back to the golden age over a vintage DJ Alejan beat on "Time Machine." The second half of the EP features Shorty Live (aka Brank Napp) on the solo tip. As Brank Napp says on the DJ Crucial-produced banger "Facts"

F5 Records

350 copies only

Shipping Date : October 24th 2017

Pre-Orders : UGHH / HHV

Limited Signed Version (50 Signed Copies) also available Here 

Alps Cru - Alps 2×7″ (Limited Signed Copies) Vinyl Set

2x7" - 2016 - F5 Records 

Record 1:
A - Feelin' Satisfaction
B - Feelin' Satisfaction Instrumental

Record 2:
A- Bloodwork
B - Bloodwork Instrumental

" From the Unknown EP  'Feelin Satisfaction' (1993-1994) and 
a brand new track 'Bloodwork' (2016) now on a special 2x7" vinyl set. 
Including a picture sleeve with classic photos , 
and tracks taken straight from the original DAT master. "
F5 Records 


450 Copies Only 

Release Date: July 5th 2016 

Buy your Vinyl Set Here  

Props to my man Jerry Parsons for the Info !

Alps Cru - Unknown 7″ EP (Signed) - 2015

7" - 2015 - F5 Records 

A1 - Pitstop 

A2 - The Wait ft. Mizz (R.I.P.)

B1 - Pick Up The Crossfader

B2 - Pick Up The Crossfader Bonus Beats  

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Alps Cru - Intensity b/w No Question - 7" - 2015

Limited 7" Re Issue - 2015 - F5 Records 

400 Copies Only !

Out June 2nd 

Pre-Order Soon on F5 Records , Stay Tuned !