Saukrates - Father Time - 2026

 

2026 - 90's Tapes / HHV 

Holy shit… the excellent German hip-hop label 90's Tapes hits hard once again with an album that everyone has been waiting for for years... the legendary "Father Time" by Toronto-based emcee Saukrates.

 "With “Father Time”, a previously unreleased chapter from Saukrates’ early career finally becomes available as an album. The material dates back to the ’90s, when the Toronto rapper and producer was making his name in Canada’s hip-hop underground with singles like “Still Caught Up” and “Father Time”. Some of these tracks later surfaced on singles and other releases, while others remained unreleased until now. Alongside the original versions, “Father Time” includes numerous remixes, demos and bonus tracks, with appearances from Common, Masta Ace, O.C., Kardinal Offishall and Choclair. Rather than a retrospective compilation, the record offers a look at an album that never got the chance to appear as a complete body of work – and at Saukrates during a time when Toronto was still carving out its own place on the hip-hop map. " - courtesy of 90's Tapes

Available in a limited run on 2LP (350 copies), CD in jewel case (300 copies), cassette (100 copies) and digitally on all major platforms.

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Saukrates - Father Time LP - 1995

In 1995, the Canadian magazine Elements published an interview with legendary Toronto-based rapper Saukrates. Joined by his manager Chase Lover, he discussed the upcoming release of his debut album "Father Time", produced by Clark Kent, Buckwild and No I.D.

For reasons that remain unclear... though most likely related to label issues... the album was never released, a significant loss given the expectations surrounding it. Saukrates released his first single "Still Caught Up", in 1994 at the age of 17, followed a year later by "Hate Runs Deep", featuring his friend Marvel. Father Time LP was originally scheduled for release that same year. It's definitely something that I'd like to see coming out on vinyl nowadays. Here are a few tracks from the original Father Time demo tape... Enjoy!

Choclair - My Demo - 2025

 

2xLP + 7" - 2025 - 90's Tapes / HHV 

" During the mid-to-late 90's, Toronto-based MC Choclair stepped on the scene independently with various 12" releases and classic guest appearances. In 2003, "My Demo" has been released on CD only so far collecting the standout moments of the early stages in Choclair's career. " - courtesy of 90's Tapes

Limited edition of 300 copies on 2LP in gatefold sleeve including bonus 7" ("What It Takes (Remix)" b/w "Instrumental") and inlay card. Available in a limited run on 2LP+7", CD (jewel case) & Cassette.

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Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show - January 22nd 1998 - WKCR

 

Here is the Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show aired on January 22, 1998 on WKCR. The guests that night were Afrolistic, Choclair, Saukrates from Toronto, Canada and DJ Homicide.

Afrolistic, Choclair & Saukrates Interview

Talk Break

Cam’ron - 357

Onyx - Raze It Up Instrumental

Talk Break

Onyx - Raze It Up

Money Boss Players - Area Code 212

Choclair - Situation 9 Remix

Choclair feat. Frankenstein, Kardinal Offishall & Marvel - Internal Affairs

Saukrates - Freeze

Onyx - Shut ‘Em Down snippet

Talk Break

Deacon Legacy - Crystal Handz Demo

33:39 ? Demo ? 

K Solo - Excalibur 

Hieroglyphics - After Dark

Killah Priest - Fake MC’s

Diamond D - J.D’s Revenge

Big Kwam - Verbalize 

Pitch Black - ?

Pitch Black - ? 

Canibus feat. Panama PI - Niggas We Roll With

Reflection Eternal - Manifesto

Prodigy, KRS One, Method Man & KAM - Bulworth Instrumental

Prodigy, KRS One, Method Man & KAM - Bulworth

Scienz Of Life - Metaphysics

The X-Ecutioners - Word Play

Raidermen feat. Natural Elements, Sean Prince, Lace Da Booms & Mike Zoot - Strategy

Instrumental ?

Talk Break

Instrumental ?

Cam’ron & DMX - Pull It

Defari - Bottom Line 

Fatal Hussein & Tame One - Ghetto Star

Cappadonna  Slang Editorial

M.O.P. - Handle Ur Bizness (Premier Remix)

50:36 ?

Black Attack - My Crown Dirty

Ra The Rugged Man feat 8-Off The Assassin - Till My Heart Stops

Check the Stretch&Bobbito Archives for more shows !

DK Presents Atlantic Rap Vol. 1 LP - 2024

Originally released digitally in November 2023, the first volume of the Atlantic Rap Series dropped by the Nova Scotian-based producer DK is now available on vinyl with the help of De Rap Winckel Records. 

"Atlantic Rap Vol.1 is the first volume of DK’s forthcoming compilation, a three-volume showcase of brilliant lyricists from North America’s underground that bumps to the sounds of DK’s knocking and imaginative boom-bap. Enlisting MCs from rap capitals like New York (UFO Fev, Wais P), Detroit (Frank Nitt, Phat Kat, E-Fav), and Canada (Ghettosocks, Saukrates), DK scores their vivid verses with his fusion of crackling samples, analog synths, and progressive instrumentation. Each beat flattens time, conjuring the warmth and grit of ’90s production while moving into the future with lush musicality. DK pairs every suite with the perfect narrator, established and rising rappers who deliver grimy street memoirs and intricate verbal assaults. Atlantic Rap Vol. 1 is a highlight reel from the long-celebrated and the next to blow up."

50 copies only...

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Dan-E-O - Vigilante - 2024

 

LP - 2024 - URBNET  

Veteran MC Dan-E-O from Toronto, Canada delivers his brand new solo album "Vigilante". This is a 12-track album produced by Big Sproxx, Charisma a.k.a. Skizzz (Monolith) and S-Ky The Cookinjax. The guests are Masta Ace, Saukrates, D-Sisive, Quake Matthews, J Shiltz and more...

" Dan-e-o’s hard-hitting 6th solo album “Vigilante” is equal parts lyricism clinic and seething social commentary. From the graphic novel album cover to the unapologetic lyrical content, “Vigilante” harshly critiques social media misuse, gun violence, anti-black racism, self-hatred, jealousy and self-doubt. Inspired by both the “Dexter” and “Death Note” series, Dan-e-o’s new album title represents his commitment to “kill” all of the negativity mentioned above.

Well-known for his classic debut 1996 single, “Dear Hip Hop”, Dan-e-o is every bit as punchline-heavy as you would expect on “Vigilante”. The album is also the veteran Toronto lyricist’s most provocative project to date. Taking zero bars lightly and sparing no feelings, Dan calls out such personalities as Kanye West, Donald Trump and Candace Owens while condemning Fox News, murderous police officers and the Ku Klux Klan. He even finds time to address a past toxic relationship while not missing a beat tearing into talentless rappers.

The soundscape of “Vigilante” can best be described as “heavy neck-snapping boom bap”. The head-nodders are supplied by Toronto’s Big Sproxx (Freedom Writers) and frequent collaborator Charisma a.k.a. Skizzz (Monolith) as well as Japan’s S-KY THE COOKINJAX. With an impressive list of featured guests including such legendary artists as Masta Ace, Saukrates and even comedy superstar, Russell Peters, Dan-e-o has created a recipe for hip-hop perfection. “These are the best 12 songs in the history of my catalogue,” insists Dan-e-o, “Period.” " - courtesy of URBNET

Available on Vinyl & CD

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re:Views - Elements Nov / Dec 1995

From Elements Magazine - Nov / Dec 1995 - Scans courtesy of UBC

re:Viewz : Elements - Winter 1996

From Elements - Issue #8 - Winter 1996 - Scans courtesy of UBC 

re:Views - Elements May 1995

From Elements Issue #1 - May 1995 - Scans courtesy of UBC 

re:Views - Elements March 1996

From Elements - Issue #5 - March 1996 - Scans courtesy of UBC

Album Review : Saukrates - Brick House EP - 1997

EP - 1997 - Serious Ent. / Capitol Hill 

From Rap Pages - August 1997 

Saukrates in Elements Magazine - 1995

From Elements, Issue 4, Nov/Dec 1995 - Scans courtesy of UBC

Saukrates - Hate Runs Deep - 1995

12" - 1995 - Genesis Entertainment Inc 

Back to 1995 with this little gem released by the Toronto based artist Saukrates on Genesis Entertainment Inc. 2 Songs are available on this wax, the first one and lead single of the record is "Hate Runs Deep" featuring the Canadian emcee Marvel ("Witnessed in his first ever appearance on vinyl, the seminal Canadian classic "Hate Runs Deep" Marvel writes and spits with a highly animated and pictorial style, often rhyming about issues that affect the underprivileged on a daily basis. Not surprisingly, the song won him a MuchMusic Award for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Video in 1996" - Discogs). The track is available on the A-side in its Radio, Album and Instrumental versions, everything produced by Saukrates. 

On the other side, you can listen to the dope remix version produced by Down To Erf, which is for me the most interesting version on the 12", and also the second song credited as a bonus track and named "Get Touched". 

The same year, Saukrates and Marvel were invited in Rap City for the promo of Saukrates's 12" 'Still Caught Up' released on Steppin' Bigga Records in 1994. Here is the video of the interview and 'Hate Runs Deep' Live. 

Chairman's Choice - Vibe - November 1998

From Vibe Magazine - November 1998 

Northern Exposure

From Hip Hop Connection - June 1997

Saukrates - Father Time / Choclair - Twenty One Years - 1995

12" - 1995 - Knee Deep Records  

A1 - Saukrates - Father Time  

A2 - Saukrates - Father Time (Radio Edit)

A3 - Saukrates - Father Time (Instrumental)

A4 - Saukrates - Father Time (Acapella)

B1 - Choclair - Twenty One Years 

B2 - Choclair - Twenty One Years (Instrumental)

B3 - Saukrates - Father Time Remix 

B4 - Saukrates - Father Time (Remix Bonus Beat)

Rap City - 1995 : Kardinal Offishall, Saukrates, Marvel & F.O.S

-= Props to Hias74  =-

Independent's Day - The Source March 1997

From The Source Magazine - March 1997 - Original Scan by THIMK