"Hip-Hop Enterprise will be reissuing the 1994 single tracks without the Ill Skool Shop Mix, cause that beat was originally part of the Scott Free - Don't Fight the Flavor EP that was released 2 months ago on Hip-Hop Enterprise as well. In addition there will be added no less than 5 previously unreleased full track bangers, recorded at that time and all of them produced by Noiseman M.D." - Hip-Hop Enterprise
A1 - The Ruff Shit (Ruff House Blues Mix)
A2 - The Ruff Shit (Ruff Man Mix)
A3 - The Ruff Shit (Radio Man Mix)
A4 - The Ruff Shit (Nine Duce Mix)
A5 - The Ruff Shit (Instrumental)
B1 - Here It Is (Vocal)
B2 - Loosing It (Vocal)
B3 - Blow For Blow (Vocal)
B4 - Buckle Up (Vocal)
B5 - Head For The Hills (Vocal)
B6 - The Dope Move (Beat)
Pre-Orders : Coloured Vinyl (100 copies) / Black Vinyl (200 copies)/ CD (300 copies) Release Date : June 27th 2019
"Surprise drop for the hip-hop instrumental headz! A special instrumental LP with 6 instrumentals from the Scott Free EP (1993) and 6 instrumentals from the Swift project (1994)! All tracks produced by Danny Noiseman M.D. " - Hip-Hop Enterprise
"Here we go with the very first recordings Noiseman produced back in 1993! In the early days Noiseman teamed up with Scott Free and they rocked many shows all over the US. Opening up for names like Naughty by Nature, Das Efx, C-Funk, House of Pain, Gravediggaz, Lighter Shade of Brown, Goodie Mob, Lord Digga, Paris, Lord Finesse, Masta Ace, Assassin, MC Breed, Mystic, Total Devastation, DJ Quick and many more.
Being in an area where G-Funk reigned supreme they never got the props they deserved and it was an uphill battle trying to get their name and music out to the public. Prepare to be blown away because what you will hear is nothing but top notch 1993 hip-hop!" - Hip-Hop Enterprise
Let's talk about this indie rap artist named Swift who dropped his first single "The Ruff Shitt" on JABA Records in 1994. Many people think that Swift was from New Jersey but in fact he was originally from Arkansas and moved to Oakland / Richmond, California in 1993.
Swift : "I graduated and went to Cali bay area in 93 to get away from the gang lifestyle I grew up in, where I made lots of noise in the music scene whilst being a aviation machinist, until getting kicked out for a gun incident.I got the attention of various people and built a big fanbase."
The 12" was composed of six versions of the song 'The Ruff Shitt' and was fully produced by the well-known beatmaker Mashoo Damole aka Noiseman M.D ... the producer of the excellent album "Back to Basics" released by B-Flatt & Tyranny in 1996 and recently reissued on vinyl on Back 2 Da Source Records. 'The Ruff Shitt' was also released on Cassette and CD format.
Swift : "I met. M.D thru a guy who was my manager at the time, he was extremely talented as a producer so him and I clicked from the start. JABA was a independent label in the bay area, I signed because I got bigger return on sales as opposed to major upfront money. J.A.B.A which stands for (Jamming Another Bay Area Artist) at the time distributed by I.L.C. which was headed by multi platinum grammy award winner Jay King of Club Neauvo. The Ruff Shitt was a whole album but the single was the main focus they were trying to land a bigger distribution deal from a major."
I knew Swift was a solo artist but I wondered who was the other person with him on the CD cover and CD insert ?
Swift : "That was my cousin Gift a.k.a Raymond Brown (RIP) my dancer, hypeman and background guy. I was trying to escape my gang roots by doin music so I mostly rolled with minimum people at that time. Too many people in your crew in the beginning can take away from your art. Gift was from Arkansas too and came with me to Cali to have a chance at a better life. We were great dancers and artist just all around Hip-Hop B-Boys"
According to Swift, 5,000-10,000 copies were pressed (a % was for promo use). It's really rare to see a copy for sale online and when you're lucky to see the original 12" for sale on ebay ... it is sold a few hundreds of dollars...
Swift : "Wow really ? No didnt know... I just knew long ago it kick started my career that has been long and exciting and although I still haven't achieved my deserved stardom everyone hears my music is infected and eventually I will have my art appreciated around the world. I'm currently doin a comeback project guaranteed to resinate with all true hip-hop heads, no pencil pants and mumble mouth genocidal madness. I box in Kimbo Slice type FIGHT clubs, I still write and records 5 to 6 songs a week. Music is embedded in my soul and I won't stop until I can be heard. Lend me your ears and I'll give you food for thought, I have a very deep and intriguing story that the world should hear and an eloquent way of expressing it thru linguistics. So i think maybe god is finally shinning the light in my dark corner of the universe. I been with various labels since then mostly independently owned, the art if hip-hop is alive and thriving for artist of all ages. If you have talent and fire then the world wants to hear ya. I'm just glad they still listening. God bless"
If you like rough rugged and raw shit ... this 12" is for you !
And can't say more about it but Swift's unreleased tracks are coming soon via a famous indie hip-hop label ... stay tuned Fellas !!!
Mad Props to Swift, thanks for your time and your help.
" Tyranny and Tone "Playtime Is Over", this 1995 hip hop single was produced by Noiseman. The project represents the 1st initial work between Tyranny, Tone and Noiseman. Operating from a Bay Area based studio, the three recorded S.T.E.P.H. Short for Stephanie, the song is a lyrical nod to relationship situations. Playtime Is Over was later recorded in 1995 at a new studio location.
The signature sound created during these recordings, helped to shape the flavor you hear on the B Flatt "Back to Basics" album. This single got picked up by Hip-Hop Enterprise in March 2018. A hip hop record label out of Belgium. They will release 300 12" vinyl records in 2019. There will be at least 3 bonus tracks on the vinyl release, that are not contained on the CD." - Big Noise Radio
300 copies only (100 coloured vinyl and 200 black vinyl)
About the story, this project was born after I did a blog article about Hi-Tech with the help of Shok (Check it Here)... that's how the connection was done with Bee and B2DS Records, and I'm glad to see this project comes true today. Big Up to the whole Back2DaSource Family, nice work fellas !
This project contains 12 tracks. 6 unreleased tracks featuring Hi Tech, Parallax, PFK, and an obscure group called Rated Raw. The 3 first tracks have been mixed at the D&D Studio by Eddie Sancho (Instrumentals and acapellas included on the B Side), The whole project has been produced by DJ Shok and mastered by Noiseman (B Flatt producer).
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
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
The album "Back To Basics" released by the Bay Area artist named B-Flatt in 1996 will be out this summer for the first time on vinyl with the help of the dope Belgium Record Label 'Back2DaSource Records'.
"Originally released in 1996, 2016 brings about the 20 year anniversary for B Flatt "Back To Basics". The 20 year re-up! This vintage hip-hop project was originally released on Cassette Tape and CD. 42 minutes of hip-hop music, it has been re-mastered and will be soon available, in limited edition, on Vinyl Record, CD and USB Media Pack (containing pictures and bonus tracks).
The B Flatt "Back To Basics" EP was an independent release from the Big Noise camp that defined a new level of quality, soul and organic music as folks from the Bay Area built their catalog. It was a call to the community to stay balanced as commercial radio began to misrepresent Hip Hop Culture. With radio play and interviews from collage stations, as well as performing with names like Rasco (from Cali Agents), B-Flatt and Tyranny brought you that authentic hip-hop feeling. As a testament to this selections are still in rotation today on Big Noise Radio generating positive fan feedback! In 2016 we just shipped a VIP package out to Estonia in Europe, via special request. Fan's are still feeling the B Flatt "Back To Basics" EP worldwide.
In 1995 the project was produced by Noiseman on an Akai S1100 and sequenced in Cu-Base, then mixed on a Soundcraft 24 track mixer. Vocals were recorded on a Tascam MS16 1" tape recorder. This was the first authentic hip-hop album produced by Noiseman, after releasing a Break-Beat album via Upstairs Records. Peanut Butter Wolfe, founder of Stones Throw records was a label-mate at the time. The album is a classic hip-hop collectors item. B-Flatt aka B Malik from Oakland, CA can also be heard hosting shows on Big Noise Radio. "
01 - MC's MC's MC's
02 - Back To Basics
03 - Now The Purpose
04 - Much Respect
05 - Like This
06 - What Can U Doo
07 - Best Of Success
08 - Type Of Place To Raise Kids
09 - Niggas Know I Drop
10 -Mind State
11 - To The Beat
12 - Crushed By Your Dreams
13 -One Fo The Money
14 - Gonna Miss Me
15 - Words Untold
Limited edition "Back To Basics" EP on Compact Disk. Full size clear Jewel Case. High quality CDR, silk-screen print. Red Book format. Black and White artwork, 32lbs matte stock. Nostalgic CD's, same as originally released in 1996.
