Rough House Survivers - Straight From The Soul - 2025

 

2xLP + 7" - 2025 - 90's Tapes / HHV 

" Originally released in 1992, "Straight From The Soul" marked the debut release of Rough House Survivors with guest spots by the likes of C.L. Smooth, Sadat X, Grand Puba and Pete Rock. The album was executively produced by Tony Dofat and Greg Trotman, the same team that was in charge of classics like "Ghetto Flava" by Champ MC. " - courtesy of 90's Tapes 

Available in a limited run on 2LP+7" (300 copies), CD in jewel case (300 copies) & Cassette (100 copies)

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Champ MC - Ghetto Flava - 2025

 

3xLP- 2025 - 90's Tapes / HHV 

" Executively produced by Tony Dofat and Greg Trotman, Champ MC's "Ghetto Flava" album combined both Eastcoast and Westcoast flavors in it's purest form. Originally released in 1994 on CD and cassette only, the debut release and accompanying 12" singles included features and productions by Yo-Yo, Pete Rock, E-A-Ski, Rockwilder and 8-Off to name a few. " - courtesy of 90's Tapes

Available in a limited run on 3LP (500 copies), 2CD in jewel case (300 copies) & cassette (100 copies)

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Mellow T - Pressure - 1995

12" - 1995 - Rugged Route Records 

Here is a 12" still in my wantlist... I think there is no chance to find it in a record store and it seems this record hasn't been for sale online for a long time...

To do a quick recap, Anthony Brownlee a.k.a Mellow T from Hartford Connecticut was signed by Columbia and released his first single "Keep It Real" produced by Greg Nice (from Nice & Smooth) in 1993. 

Mellow-T was discovered by Raymond Pouncey, the executive producer, in a talent show that he held. Mellow T was in an original group that he put together named The Little Rapscals.

This single "Keep It Real" was supposed to be part of Mellow-T's album entitled "The Best Kept Secret" produced by Greg Nice, Phat Kat and Tony Dofat, but unfortunately it was shelved...

The connection with Phat Kat happened with the help of Greg Nice and the connection with Tony Dofat happened with the help of Faith Newman who signed Nas at the same time and introduced Raymond Pouncey to Tony. 

In 1995, Mellow T was back with a brand new single titled "Pressure" which came out on Rugged Route Records. The 3 tracks of the wax were produced by Greg Jenkins a.k.a DJ Bizzy G and Boo Bass Bottom. I've never listened to the other tracks but I have to admit that "Pressure" is dope ... check the video !!!

Album Review : Champ MC - Ghetto Flava - 1994

1994 - Eastwest Records America 

From The Source - September 1994 - Scan courtesy of Frederic Thecle 

BeFyne - If Lookz Could Kill (CD) - 2018

CD - 2018 - Nustalgic Records

1. If Lookz Could Kill 

2. I Hold The Mic Device  

3. What The Fuck 

4. Real Kadeal  

5. Plot Thickens  

6. Pretty MF With The Dread  

7. Buttascotch feat. Baby Chill

8. ME feat. YZ & Papa Doc  

9. U Actin Outro

BeFyne's previously unreleased album "If Lookz Could Kill" is now available on CD with the help of Nustalgic Records and PQuest Revivals. All Tracks were recorded between 1996 and 1997 and were produced by the legendary Tony D (R.I.P.) & YZ. This classic material features Baby Chill (R.I.P.) , YZ and Papa Doc (S.M.U.G.G.L.A.Z., Blaque Spurm). Only 100 copies will be available.


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Album Review : Papa Chuk - The Badlands - 1994

From Hip Hop Connection - August 1994 

LP - 1994 - Pendulum Records 

A1. The Reincarnation

A2. Make Way For The Rudeboy

A3. Amidst The Badlands

A4. Desolate One

A5a Some Ill Shit

A5b Flip The Shit

A6. Down 'N Dirty

A7. Desert Dog

B1. Trunk Of Funk

B2a Jailbait

B2b Show Some ID

B3. Lord Have Mercy

B4. Nigguz Will Be Nigguz

B5a The Draft

B5b IAB

B6a Cesspool

B6b Runaway

From The Source - May 1994 - Scan by Frederic Thecle 

From Billboard - March 1994