Free Download: Elzhi “ElMatic”
The 10-track offering—which finds the Detroit lyricist paying homage to Nas’s classic debute LP,Illmatic—was produced entirely by Will Sessions. Fellow D-Town MC Royce da 5’9” and Illmaticbeatmaker Pete Rock also make appearances. Download Link Tracklist 1. The Genesis 2. Detroit State of Mind (Houseshoes Shout) 3. Halftime 4. Memory Lane …
Beastie Boys “Make Some Noise” Video (Full Lenght)
“Make Some Noise” is the first single off the Beastie Boys’ new album, “Hot Sauce Committee Part Two”
Future Classic: Blu “Jesus” LP
what?? huh? A new Blu LP with Alchemist, 9th Wonder, Knxledge and more on production… instant “add to cart”! get the record here. http://bjesus.bandcamp.com/album/je-s-u-s je s u s ▲ by b
Future Classic: Georgia & Dudley “SomeOthaShip Connect 2011”
“Never ones to stay quiet or stagnant for long – the royal galactic-fOnk duo Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins return to Earth, & this time they’ve brought some friends & family along with them on the Ship. To coincide with the launch of their new site, SomeOthaShip.com, which features …
Forgotten Treasure: Oxmo Pucino “Mama Lova” (1997)
I’ve been meaning to go on a little french rap theme so I guess I need to start with an overlooked classic from the golden age of French Rap. This came out on the double CD compilation called Sad Hill that was just straight fire… Akhenaton, Passi, and Oxmo Pucino …
Future Classic: Tyler the Creator “Tron Cat”
As much as I wanted to jump on the Tyler The Creator and Odd Future bandwagon from the start I really took my time to absorb his new record called “Goblin” before voicing my opinion on it. I wanted to have an opinion beyond the whole “the is interesting” thing. …
Ice-T Interview circa 1990
Oh my!! What a amazing nugget that was uncovered and re-posted to Youtube more than 20 years later. My homie Scott C (check out his site) posted this and it is absolutely mind-blowing! Mad chilling in Ice-T’s crib. His wife Darlene is washing dishes, the Syndicate is playing Tecmo Bowl… …
Vinyl Digging with Large Professor @ Amoeba Records
Pretty interesting video with Large Professor aka Large Pro aka Extra P aka one of the realest producer / MCs ever. The video is shot at world famous Amoeba record store in San Francisco. and while we’re on the Large Pro subject, here’s a little throwback for good measure.
Future Classic: Elzhi “Halftime”
ELZHI, one of Detroit‘s finest on the mic and also a former member of legendary group SLUM VILLAGE is about to release on May 10th a project called ElMatic. A tribute to a classic record is always a tricky thing… Fashawn did the same project a couple months ago with …
Forgotten Treasure: Group Home “Suspended in time” (1996)
This is that real classic mid-90’s East Coast vibe. Yet another classic beat courtesy of Dj Premier. “Suspended in time” is a slept-on gem from the amazing 1996 “Livin Proof” album almost entirely produced by Primo.
Forgotten Treasure: The Roots “Proceed 2.0” feat Roy Ayers
Brilliant re-version of “Proceed” by the legendary Roots crew featuring Roy Ayers on vibraphone.
Forgotten Treasure: Cali Agents “This is my life” (2000)
As I was saying yesterday, this week i’m focusing on some of my favorite overlooked hip-hop jams because i’m playing a gig on saturday called “Hip-Hop History” One of the few tracks from the dark ages of Hip-Hop (1997-2002) that I can still mess with. For those who don’t know …