" Coming from Chicago, Hi-Fidel’s versatile style brings you introspective, thought-provoking lyricism, while DJ Crucial, a St. Louis-based producer, provides soulful and immersive beats, perfectly complementing each other. Together, they capture the spirit of the Midwest, blending two cities into one seamless sonic journey.
This re-release features an incredible 15 bonus tracks, all recorded between 1996 and 2001, offering an even deeper dive into the creative synergy of these two artists, so get ready to experience their timeless artistry! " - courtesy of Boombap Relickz
Available on Vinyl (300 x 3LP Gatefold black vinyl / 100 x 3LP Gatefold blue marbled vinyl / 100 x 3LP Gatefold yellow translucent vinyl) , CD & Cassette.
F5 Records are back with material recorded between 1996 and 1998 by Fortune 5000 a.k.a Fortune 5G, a crew which was comprised of Deep Six (Jerry G, VRB KNT, Jah Safe, Dink Scrill & NorfStar), Usual Suspects (Hi-Fidel, Ess Jones, J-Crew, Smoke, Rahsaan & Big Ben), Kenautis Smith & DJ Crucial.
Brand new Artifacts 's track entitled "Jersey Endurance" released on 7″ by F5 Records. The joint is produced by DJ Crucial and a remix version produced by Kenaustis Smith features on the B-side.
Saint Louis, Missouri-based record label named Jim's Pool Room Records drops El Da Sensei's new joint on 7inch, "Signature Funk" produced by Capo and "Signature Funk Remix" produced by DJ Crucial (F5 Records).
"This 7″ is DJ Spinna’s Remix to the “The 5th Beattle” By AG of D.I.T.C. Spinna takes this track to the next level as only he can. The original version is on the B-Side produced by DJ Crucial. Both tracks have bonus beat instrumentals." - courtesy of F5 Records
Back in 1997 with the one and only 12" released officially by the group HELL.USA.NATION from Washington DC. The wax came out on Snatchman Entertainement and consists of the tracks "These Days" on the A-side and "Stay On Top" on the B-side.
HELL.USA.NATION consisted of Shaquil Taj Allah, K-Low, Navaho Black, DJ Crucial and Redrum who will be known under the name of Dread Tha Ol Head after 2006.
Redrum and Shaquil were from Fort Washington in PG County Maryland a neighboring suburb of DC. Crucial was from Fairmonts Heights, K-low and Navahjo were from DC.
The connection happened between all the members of the group through a Studio named Fresh Start. They all were recording at the same studio. Shaquil was the lead Producer. They gave Redrum a Production Deal, so they worked together everyday. They recruited the remaining members from the best artist coming to that studio.
From Left To Right : Shaquil - Redrum & K-Low - Circa 1993 - Photo courtesy of Redrum
They formed the group in 1992 so don't need to say that they recorded a lot of unreleased material. For the story, they signed with Priority through Pat Charbonnet who was Ice Cube Manager, so they recorded over 25 songs in 1995... but the album never saw the light of day! They got dropped when Ice Cube left Priority... due to Label politics... they offered Redrum a Solo deal but that never materialized other...
After that Navaho Black started Snatchman Entertainment and released the 12", with both tracks "These Dayz" & "Stay On Top" produced by Shaquil Taj Allah.
Here is a re-issue on 7" of two tracks "L.I. Groove" and "A Lil Sumething" featuring Artifacts from the Long Island based group Hard 2 Obtain, originally dropped in 1993 and produced by SD50.
"Before linking up with the Alps Cru in the mid-90s Shorty Live (aka Brank Napp) had been recording demos with UNF, his crew in his native Brooklyn. On the Alps classic “Just Can’t Explain” Shorty name checks his hometown crew in the line, “Droppin’ science, headin’ into 5th gear with my alliance/The Dime Squad, Alps, UNF so save your breath.” F5 Records proudly presents a 7” of new material from UNF (Unity Never Fails). This double A-sided banger features "Corner House Politics" and "The Story of Willie Bosket" produced by DJ Crucial. Both tracks are top-notch true school hip-hop with countless quotable lines from these BK vets. DJs be sure to cop doubles. This is some serious heat." - F5 Records
"Ray West and DJ Crucial collaborate on this limited 45 with O.C. of D.I.T.C and MC Eiht. Starting with the A Side, Ray West’s killer remix of “Life I Choose” by Mc Eiht and DJ Crucial’s short edit of the original track. The B Side has A Crucial Remix of “Legacy Flag” by O.C. from Ray West’s Luv NY Lp followed with the classic original version" - 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"
"A.G. and DJ Crucial team up for "The 5th Beatle" and "The Struggle" on the latest 12" single from F5 Records. Also included is the Grap Luva remix of "The Struggle." In classic hip-hop 12" fashion the record has instrumental versions of all three tracks. DJ Crucial brings the neck-snapping, boom-bap goodness, with beats composed entirely on the iconic SP-1200 sampler."
F5 Records
Shipping October 24th 2017
Pre-Orders : UGHH / HHV Limited Black and White Splatter also available Here
Limited edition of 200 double cassettes. Tape one is the full "Retro Active" album on a black cassette and tape two includes all instrumentals on a white cassette. Each order includes a digital download to both tapes. Out on February 24th 2015 Cop It Here
