" Wax Weapons 17, Live Blend Sessions "

FUNK WHAT YA HEARD founder , " Mad Planet " and I decided to go for ours for the latest edition of " Wax Weapons "....No studio tricks, no extra takes, no mistakes allowed....Not many dj's will post live mixes up, and you know why...It's because they are fuckin scared...They have to hide behind editing shenanigans, and all types of magic tricks to clean their sloppy blends up.....When you see them live, they are sweating profusely, their hands are shaky, trainwrecking beats ping pong all over the place.....Yeah, another D.J. in the pressure cooker......But it's no pressure for us homeboy, this is what we do......CHECK IN..

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" Chicago Explosion on January 30th "

Peace 2 All Natural Inc, for always keeping it fresh...Also my dude " Mattlock ", you better check in cousin...100

" 4 All My Zulu's Worldwide "

Seattle's " ZULU NATION " chapter will be holding it's anniversary Febuary 13-16....Peace to King Khazm, Talk Sick, G, Kitty Wu, etc....I will be making the long trek up to Seattle from Vietnam California, to join in on the festivities.
...And just to keep this post officially " Sea Town ", here is a truly funky mix from one of Seattle's finest " Mr. Supreme "......
YOU BETTER ASK SOMEBODY.....

" Dante Ross vs Brand Nubians "

Sure Dante Ross was the { A N R } for a lot of groundbreaking groups { De La , Brand Nubian, Everlast, Del, etc } , but his production resume is no joke...He has released over 60 remixes in his career, and here is a compilation of " Brand Nubian " remixes you might not have heard before......{ Courtesy of www.danteross.com }
Here is the play list and download : INCLUDING SD50 JOINTS AS WELL...

1. Brand Nubian - concerto in x minor (remix)
2. Brand Nubian - all for one (radio mix)
3. Brand Nubian - allah u akbar (remix)
4. Brand Nubian - love me or leave me alone (remix)
5. Brand Nubian - steal ya ho (remix)
6. Brand Nubian - all for one (tramp remix)
7. Brand Nubian - slow down (pete rock remix)
8. Band Nubian - hold on (remix)
9. Brand Nubian - wake up (sd50’s remix)
10. Brand Nubian - word is bond (remix)
11. Grand Puba - a little of this (stud doogie remix)
12. Grand Puba - i like it (buckwild remix feat. sadat x)
13. Grand Puba - check it out (remix)
14. Grand Puba - thats how we move it (remix)
15. Grand Puba - ya know how it goes (t-ray remix)
16. Grand Puba - check it out (stimulated dummies remix)

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" Cappadonna New Shit "

Here is one of the best cuts off of Cappadonna's new album { Slang Prostitution 2 }..." What's Really Up " , is produced by " J Love "
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" Get Yours Feb 19th "

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" Knowledge Still Reigns Supreme "

Please take a couple minutes out of your day and listen to " K.R.S. One " on the Alex Jones show....Heavy jewels are being dropped, so put on your thinking caps....100..

" Live in Vietnam California, D. J. R.A.W. "

I am looking forward to seeing what's shaking at this show...." R.A.W " knows how to set shit off lovely, without a doubt....
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And for all those DJ's that don't know how to PARTY ROCK, here's a little help from " R.A.W. "

" Beat Studies, Apollo Brown Editions "

Damn, your boy from the " D " has been making some serious noise as of late....Whether it's taking the crown at the " Scribble Jam ' beat battle pre- lims, or housing the set with ill productions, " Apollo Brown " is a name to look out for in 2009....Here is a instrumental album he just dropped entitled " Skilled Trade "......Enjoy..
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And in case you didn't know, " Apollo " has a blog....Tell him that kid from Hip Hop Battlefield sent ya....
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" Dj Dez And House Shoes '

DETROIT STAND THE FUCK UP.....NUFF SAID HOMEBOY

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" One Of The Nicest M.C's You Never Heard Of "

Philly's " Japhia Life ", is THAT dude when it comes to thought provoking, real-life rap....It's a crying shame he doesn't get the attention he deserves.... " PAGES OF LIFE " is a album that you should have in your collection A.S.A.P....

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" Milk Crate Jewels, Part 7 "

My goal with this week's " Milk Crate Jewels ", is to dig in my crates and put the spotlight on a record that came out after 2000..The reason behind this being, a lot of my Hip Hop dudes claim that no fly records came out after 1996..Which I find to be simply ridiculous...

For instance, this 2002 " D.J. Mass " cut " Pop The Clutch " { featuring Royal Flush and Rescue } is a heavily slept on scorcher...
I have never heard this record played at the disco, the radio { even college radio mix shows } , or even on mixtapes...And that's why " Pop The Clutch " is this week's " Milkcrate Jewel "......POW, POW.....

" More Mixtape Newness "

So much music is coming out on a constant, it is a job within itself just sifting through the Hip Hop abyss....But I'm not complaining, I'm a D.J. , that's what we do......This mixtape by " D.J. Nobley Nobe " features 16 cuts that I have never heard before..All by Chicago heads...Even a new song by " Gravity ", { Remember him, his first album on Correct Records showcased some of Kanye West earliest beats }....Check in folks....

1. Mick Luter- Under the act
2. Adad- Intro
3. Gravity- Workin
4. Earatik Statik- Tearz
5. Thaione- One Two
6. Astonish- Unfair
7. Scheme- Ur gonna want me back
8. Mikkey Halste- My love song
9. Decay- Oh Lordy
10. Visual- Grown man minutes
11. Selfish- Donkey punch
12. Pugz Atoms- Rooftop
13. Longshot, Ang13, One Be Lo- Care enuff
14. Mr. Greenweeds- Them They
15. Pacifics, Prime Meridian- Frank Loyd Wright
16. Mc Nico B- Fantasy

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" Mixtape Fridays "

Just in time for the weekend, comes a mix from your boy " Kon " { one half of the deadly duo Kon And Amir Ha Ha }...And in terms of obscure joints, this mix is action packed homeboy....Check out the playlist..

HOT ICE/ DANCING FREE ( KON EDIT)
CALENDAR/ COMIN ON STRONG
POPCORN WYLIE/ GEORGIA AFTERHOURS
PATTI JO/ MAKE ME BELIEVE IN YOU
SKULLSNAPS/ IM YOUR PIMP
MARBOO/ WHAT ABOUT LOVE
CARSTAIRS/ IT REALLY HURTS ME GIRL
BENITEZ/ WE ARE THE ONES
PRANA PEOPLE/ PRANA MAN (KON LIVE EDIT)
LOVE COMMITTEE/ JUST AS LONG AS I GOT YOU ( AL KENT EDIT)
BILLY PAUL/ ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE (MAGICK EDIT)
LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY/ CATCH ME ON THE REBOUND (KON LIVE EDIT)
ASHFORD & SIMPSON/ ONE MORE TRY ( ELY ESCOBAR EDIT)
LLOYD AND THE JOYS/ THE NEW YORK BUSINESS
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" New Shit "

This is the best Inauguration song I have heard so far...It features Rashid Hadee, Decay, Fluent, and Finale...2 Thumbs up...



And while your at it, you need to cop the very fresh " City Slick " joint...Make sure you tell em that kid from " Hip Hop Battlefield " sent ya....

" Chicago Rocks The Spot "

If your looking for interesting interviews and dope live mixes, " The Hip Hop Project " is the spot for you...Cosm Roks, Roper, D.J. Monky, Eves, Rob, Turnaround, etc have been holding it down over there for quite sometime...To check out their podcast, CHECK IN..Click on the I-Pod icon for downloads.....Peace to my dude " Selfish "...Looking forward to hearing " Uncut Raw Part 2 "....

" B.I.G. Demo Heat "

Being the sceptic I am, I was reluctant to peep the " Notorious " movie...But it's not half bad......Crazy to think " B.I.G. " was only 24 when he got gunned down....Sad..." Microphone Murderer " is a demo he did before the " Ready 2 Die " era....It features Biggie flipping raw battle rhymes over the " Blind Alley " break....Fresh indeed...

" N.C. Chainsaw Massacre Mixtape "

Here is a new mixtape by " L.E.G.A.C.Y. " from the Justice League...
1. Intro produced by Soul Professa
2. Off The Man f/K Hill,Panama G.A.T. produced by Khrysis
3. Leatherface(freestyle)
4. That Me Shit f/Sean Boog produced by Khrysis
5. Heat Rises f/KAZE,Nervous Reck produced by Khrysis
6. I’m A Star(remix) f/Joe Scudda,Chaundon,Median produced by 9th Wonder
7. No Regrets pt 2 f/Lunatic Messiah,Spec Boogie,Dynas produced by K Hill
8. 4 Cornered Room produced by Khrysis
9. freestyle
10. The Underworld pt 2 produced by Soul Professa
11. freestyle
12. Man Next Door produced by Dox
13. 14 Grams produced by Khrysis
14. freestyle
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" New Shorty Raw "

This cat " Shorty Raw " from Augusta, Georgia is kinda fresh...Nothing breathtaking, nothing life changing, but very solid { Which is hard to find nowadays }...Here is his album sampler....Enjoy..
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" Hip Hop Battlefield's Ultimate Hip Hop Faux Pas "

2009 is well under way, and I gotta say, this year is my motherfuckin year dogz..First off, the big homie " Phil Most Chill " gave Hip Hop Battlefield a little SHINES, copped a gang of records recently, copped a couple more beat gadgets, yeah my dude, I'm ready to set shit off....But before I do, I have to point out a couple things that went down last year that puzzled me a little bit...{ In no particular order }

1.." Corny Hip Hop Dances "-----Yeah back in the day we had the " Cabbage Patch ", " Robo Cop ", " Roger Rabbit " and all that other shit....Even though a lot of that shit was corny, it still had inklings of a B BOY ethic...But nowadays you have grown men at the disco, standing on one leg, waving their arms around and claiming it as a dance move { Pop Champagne Dance }..
Ninja please, you look like a sweaty ass coke head caught in a tailspin......All my real B BOYS stand the fuck up...

2.." High Heels At The B BOY Jam "--Don't get it twisted, I love to peep females in pumps and all that, but not at the " Jam "...
Something about that screams " desperation " in my eyes...I would rather see you rocking some ill vintage Elleeses, Lottos, or even a fuckin M.C.M. bag or something for christ sake....At the Mighty 4 last year, I spotted so called B GIRLS that looked like straight hookers....

3..." Biting Ass Ninjas "---Remember when biting was a sin..Brothers weren't having that shit back then, but now everyone is a fuckin beat burglar, or a style thief, or a straight up uncreative copy cat..If you talk about trickin on your girl, I have to talk about trickin on my honey bun ?...If you make a song about Obama, I have to rap about Obama ?...If you use Autotune, I have to rock that shit ?....What the fuck, bring something different to the table..Make your own lane, people will remember you for it..

4... " Retro Savages "----This retro shit is getting out of hand dogz...I spotted a sister rockin a " Def Leopard " shirt the other day..And that's all fine and dandy I guess, but the funny thing is, she looked about 20 years old....Atleast pay hommage to some real grimy rock shit { D.R.I., Bad Brains, Mob 47, Discharge, etc } or better yet, just cop a Run D.M.C. shirt with the classic logo....

5..." Wack Slang Dudes "---Just because you are high as a kite in the studio, and your homeboy laughs at your inside jokes, doesn't mean you should get in the booth and let the world hear that shit....Piff, jump out of the window/ windah, brolic, aggy,
brocolli, church, and a gang of other slang sounds suspect to me...I have one for you, whenever someone is acting jive as fuck, look that person dead in the eyes, and say " What is wrong with you, your a DIZZY son of a bitch "....

6..." Asking Dumb Questions "---Don't ask me, what does " Drasar Monumental " mean anymore...

7.." The Jukebox Scenario "---If I am playing a " Kenny Dope " record at the disco, don't run up on me and ask me to play that new " Clay Aiken " joint...I am not a jukebox, you DIZZY son of a bitch....But, " You can put a quarter in your ass, because you played yourself " Big Daddy Kane { Symphony }...

8..." Those Walking Resume Dudes "---Just because I said " Whut Up " or I gave you the ole head nod, doesn't mean I have to hear about your new " record deal " , money stacks, drug clientele, recent international vacations, guest features, or ambitions of rhyming at my studio { House Of Flying Daggers }...I don't know you that well dogz, let's talk about some other shit..

9...I could go on 4 ever, but I will just end this right now { No one cares anyway ]....Prepare for a gang of post this week..

" Mixtape Shit "

This is part 2 in the " Off The Head " series { Featuring Mad Planet And Drasar Monumental }.. Act like you know, and peep how it goes down over on this side of things...All vinyl, all improvised, all the way live, of course...Every single week we will be dropping these joints, so stay tuned for more turntable abuse....

" You Better Check In "

It's crazy how you can cop a mixtape and the shit is banging, but when you see that same D.J. live, they can barely hold it together...So me and my dude { Mr. Funk What Ya Heard } cliqued up for a quick freestyle mix, to showcase that ole off the top of the dome goodness...Major shout out to " The House Of Flying Daggers " for always keepin it gully....
Here is the playlist cousin...

M.E.D. & Ahmad Miller – Please Set Me At Ease (Remix)
Krown Rulers – Kick The Ball
Krs One – Jack Of Spades (Extended Remix)
Zulu War Chant – (The Funky Remix)
Ghostface Killa – Cherchez La Ghost
Wildchild - Code Red
Roots – Aint Say Nuthin
L.L. Cool J – The Boomin System
Smokey Robinson – Quiet Storm
Mobb Deep – Quiet Storm (9th Wonder Remix)
Equilibrium – Ghetto Children
The Narcosis Instrumental ( Produced By Vitamin D)
Cat Steven’s – Was Dog 2 Doughnut
KMD- Nitty Gritty (Remix).
All Natural – Queens Gets Money
Nas – Nas Is Like
Capone & Noreaga – Illegal Life
Wu Tang – Diesel
Milano – Shout Em
Rebel INS – Madlib Remix
Ghost Face Killa – Milk
Group Home – Livin Proof
All Natural – Stuck Up
UN – Nuthin Lesser (Remix).
Sadat X U Cant Deny
Oddisee – Once Again
Lawless Element - Something
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" Monz Rock Remix Exclusive "

My homeboy " Monz Rock " , rocks the same sampler that I use { M.P.C. 1000 } and we compare notes and geek out on a regular basis....Everytime I hear a new batch of beats, I'm amazed at how funky his shit is getting...This " Nothing Lesser " remix { Featuring The U.N. } will help you get your mind right....You can check for " Monz Rock's " newest release { Beans And Rice } at a record store near you...100

" G. Rap Is Still Dirty "

Don't get it fucked up dogz, " G Rap " is still one of the filthiest when it comes to that ole " gun clap rap "....On this cut " War " { Featuring Ghostface, RZA, and Tash Mahogany } " G " goes straight for the jugular with a barrage of death threats and all out illness...This is from the " Afro Samurai 2 " soundtrack, and it sounds like " RZA " is back on his grizzly......
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" New Black Milk Production "

It doesn't look like " Black Milk " is slowing down anytime soon.....In a short period of time your boy has released a gang of joints.
This new burner " I'm Back " featuring " F.T. " should wake you the fuck up...
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" In The City Of Wind "

Big Up 2 " All Natural Inc ' , for always keeping a brother in the know...100

" New Nas Mixtape '

Even though " Nas " has horrible taste in beats these days, his rhymes are always on point...I am still waiting for that " Nas " and " Preemo ' album, but I guess this { D.J. 31 Degrees } mixtape with all unreleased joints will have to do for now....
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" Monster Island Czar's : Tommy Gunn "

The first time I heard ' Rain Blood ' part one, I completely blacked out....It reminded me of the first time I heard " Men At Work " or " Lyrics Of Fury "....Tommy Gunn used to rock the name " Megalon ", but ever since the " M.I.C. " crew hit a rocky road, he chose to drop that particular alias...Little is known about " TG ", that's why I got hype when I spotted this interview in cyberspace.
He talks about " MF Doom ", " M.I.C. ", and his own future projects...Shout out to Ugrap.de......R.I.P. Invisible Man...
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" Hip Hop Battlefield Keep's It Raw "

" Raw Breed ' was a " Ultra Mag " affiliated crew that dropped two albums in the 90's.." Lune Tunz, 1993 " and " Blood, Sweat, And Tears 1997 "..It's members consisted of Alexander The Great, Marc Rippin, Nick Swift, Solo Flex, and Sam Swing....Many heads are aware of them because of their breakthrough single, " Rabbit Stew " which received M.T.V. airplay, but the crew dropped some serious firepower throughout both albums......For example, " Deep " is the type of joint that could easily start a ruckus if played extremely loud in public { Try it out and see what happens } ...

And it's only right that I post the " Rabbit Stew ' video....To this day, I don't know what the fuck a " Rabbit Stew " is , I'm assuming a sucker mc death dish, regardless this is still my joint....BLAM, BLAM

" 4 All The Wu- Headz "

Many heads are unaware of " True Master's " major contributions to the classic, grimy " Wu- Tang " sound.....Which is a shame because " True " crafted some heavy heatery.....Here is a short list: " Brooklyn Zoo " { Return 2 The 36 Chambers }, " Fish " { Iron Man } , " Heaterz " { Wu Tang Forever } " Tragedy " , { Rhyme And Reason Soundtrack } M.J.M. { Wu Tang Forever } " Slang Editorial ", { The Pillage } " One- Step " { Heavy Mental } etc....And in the rhyme department, " True " is no joke, on the " Tony Touch: Tape 50 Mixtape " he simply smashes shit....Salute to you " True " for being a well rounded Hip Hop dude....100

And here is some recent " True " production: " Alphabets " from GZA's new album " Pro Tools "

For all you " Conspiracy Brothers " { Like myself } , peep " True " going in on the " Illuminati "...

" Mixtape Blessings, J Rocc Edition "

J Rocc has been killing shit for a minute now....As the funky president of the " Beat Junkies " , he has demonstrated what a well rounded D.J. is all about for over a decade....If your not familiar, you better get familiar: JACK....Below is a ill B Boy breaks mix, by " J " that you need in your life immediately YA HEARD!!!!!!!
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" New Preemo Heat "

This new joint by " Flipsyde " , { Long Time Coming } features one of " Preem's " more minimal approaches....Sparse piano stabs, lace a skeleton of a beat, which allow you to focus on what the mc's are spitting....I am kinda feeling this shit..
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" 4 All You MPC Fanatics "

I know, I know, I know....This MPC worship shit is going a little too far....MPC shirts, MPC battery powered samplers, MPC groupies, MPC acrobats, MPC sap suckers.....And the best one yet folks, the MPC ring.....And you better believe I am on a mission to cop one right now..{ Seriously }...Bill McMullen is the designer of it, and he has plenty of other fresh ideas..
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" Another Remix Sure Shot "

Drasar Monumental on the remix tip once again.....No sample kits, no midi, no keyboards, no homo to all you beat nerds...
Just records and my well thought out chops....This is a " C.L. Smooth " flip, that is perfect for a night out on the town checking for chickens....Or queens, { LOL }...

" Kev Brown Beat Tape "

This " Kev Brown " beat tape should get your weekend started off lovely....Major shout out to all you beat nerds out there.....Get your studies up....HaHaHee...
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" More Mixtape Shit, D.V. One Edition "

Rock Steady Crew D. J. " D.V One ", has a gang of mixtapes available for download on his blog.....And in case you are not familiar with " D. V. ", he has been a popular D. J. in the Seattle area since the early 90's....A couple years back, he rallied his Seattle community in a effort to combat police brutality, after he fell victim to a physical attack at the hands of the Seattle P.D. For more info about the case, Click here
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" Termanology And Statik Selektah Mixtape "

This { 50 Bodies 2 } mixtape came out in October of 08, and I haven't had the chance to listen to it until recently....And after digesting the whole joint in it's entirety, I have to give it dap...." Statik Selektah " and " D.J Deadeye " keep the vibes flowing, by making sure the mixes are on point....Check in 4 yourself homeboy...
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" Remix Grenades ", Joey Crack Edition...

What and the fuck happened to " Fat Joe, The Gangster " ?.......Instead of rocking over " Showbiz " beats, or " Diamond D " joints, he has opted time and time again to rhyme over some horrendous production.....Last year he broke away from this usual pattern, and blessed a " D.J. Premier " track, { Thank God 4 That White } which came out pretty fresh...Even though the majority of his original fan base probably turned their backs on him a long time ago, I still think " Don Cartegena " has it in him......I guarantee you that if he did a whole album with " DITC ", he would sound the way he is supposed to sound, { RAW }
Below are a couple remixes I flipped...The first one is a Fat Joe joint that is pretty angry.....The second flip is a " Tim Dog " banger that is even angrier......Pow...Pow.....

" Tony Starks, Beat Junkies Collabo "

I received this " D.J. Rhettmatic " mixtape this morning, and after listening to it from start to finish, I have to give it the thumbs up....For all you cats that follow the " Beat Junkies ", you know how they get down.....Doubles, blends, nasty scratches, basically doing what a D.J. is SUPPOSED to do { but extremely well } .....This mix is over an hour long, which makes it perfect for winter traveling.....This is what " Rhettmatic " had to say regarding the project....

Peace Everyone,
It’s the day of Christmas Eve and I just wanted to give y’all one more treat for the holidays.
This particular mix is called “36 DEADLY DARTS”….it’s the official “Ghostface Killah Doll” Mix CD; well, it’s supposed to be. Amish from 4Cast Unlimited reached out to me last year to make a mix with a collection of Ghostface songs that would be an accompaniment to the limited edition doll. A least 1,000 CDs were made; half Amish would pass out during the clothing trade shows such as Magic, the other half, I would sell while I was on the road. There were actually some Ghostface dolls made (and btw, they look dope, considering how expensive it was…i think retail was going for $200. The doll had a real Gold Chain.) The last time I heard, it was in production.
Anyways, there was a buzz for the doll and I actually got a thumbs up from Ghostface for the mix, but for some reason, I don’t think the official doll ever came out, nor the mix CD. It’s been over a year and I haven’t heard anything official of the release of the doll or the CD, so I decided, why not share it with you good peoples…..I really like the mix and I really put some work into this. It would be nice to have people actually hear it. If some of you good peoples actually have the official Mix CD with the official artwork and all, consider yourself lucky!
So everybody, download the mix, share it with your friends, post it up on your music blogs (sorry Shake, 4Cast did the mixtape in conjunction with HipHopGame when it was supposed to come out, that’s why you hear those HipHopGame drops….), & hopefully yall would like the mix.
Thanks for peeping out this mix as well as the KDAY mixes and the Khrysis mixtape. Happy Holidays peoples…see you in 2009!
Rhettmatic
Beat Junkies
Visionaries
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" Hollywood Hav Mixtape "

There was a time when " Havoc " was on everyone's top ten producers list...But somewhere after " Hell On Earth ", the bulk of " Mobb Deep's " production duties got handed over to the " Alchemist "....That move always seemed strange to me, because Havoc was no slouch on the beats....Your talking about a dude that crafted " Shook Ones " , " Survival Of The Fittest " , and a gang of other classic beats that your probably aware of.....When I first heard that " Hav " was releasing a solo album { The Kush }, I was expecting him to pull out all the stops....Somehow it didn't measure up to my expectations, due to the strange, synth heavy sound he chose to roll with { suprisingly }...
But the " Forced To Go Solo " mixtape, showcases some of " Hav's " heaviest joints, this should hold you over until he releases the " Hidden Files " in early Febuary...

1. Introduction
2. Havoc Freestyle [Prod. by Havoc]
3. Havoc - Get Off My Dick [Prod. by Havoc]
4. Mobb Deep - Getting Moved On [Prod. by Havoc]
5. Havoc - When Will Niggaz Learn [Prod. by Havoc]
6. Havoc - More Trife Life [Prod. by Havoc]
7. Havoc - The Illest
8. Havoc - No Matter Where I Go [Prod. by Havoc]
9. Havoc - The Boss [Prod. by Havoc]
10. Mobb Deep - Burn [Prod. by Havoc]
11. Mobb Deep - Clap [Prod. by Havoc]
12. The Notorious B.I.G. & The LOX - Last Days [Prod. by Havoc]
13. Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo - Ain't No Click [Prod. by Havoc]
14. Mobb Deep, Nas & Raekwon - Eye For An Eye [Prod. by Havoc]
15. Havoc - You Don't Know Me (Unreleased Track) [Prod. by Havoc]
16. Havoc - Be There [Prod. by Havoc]
17. Mobb Deep - Win Or Lose
18. Mobb Deep - Illustrious [Prod. by Havoc]
19. ACD & Mobb Deep - Street Life
20. Mobb Deep - Survival Of The Fittest [Prod. by Havoc]
21. Havoc - My Guns [Prod. by Havoc]
22. Mobb Deep - Get It Twisted
23. Mobb Deep - Hell On Earth [Prod. by Havoc]
24. Nas & Mobb Deep - Live Nigga Rap [Prod. by Havoc]
25. Big Noyd & Mobb Deep - Recognize & Realize Part Two [Prod. by Havoc]
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" DJ Premier's Top 20 Of 2008 "

DJ REVOLUTION--KING OF THE DECKS (Duck Down)
2. EVIDENCE--THE LAYOVER EP (Decon)
3. STATIK SELEKTAH--STICK 2 THE SCRIPT (Showoff/Traffic)
4. SCARFACE--EMERITUS (Rap-A-Lot/Asylum)
5. D.I.T.C. presents THE MOVEMENT (D.I.T.C./Traf fic)
6. JAKE ONE--WHITE VAN MUSIC (RHYMESAYERS)
7. EMC--THE SHOW (M3/ TRAFFIC)
8. P BROTHERS--THE GAS (IMPORT)
9. LIL WAYNE--THE CARTER III (CASH MONEY/UNIVERSAL)
10. HELTAH SKELTAH--D.I.R.T.(Da Incredible Rap Duo) (DUCK DOWN)
11. LUDACRIS--THEATER OF THE MIND (DEF JAM/UNIVERSAL)
12. BIG SHUG--OTHER SIDE OF THE GAME (TRAFFIC)
13. TERMANOLOGY--POLITICS AS USUAL (NATURE SOUNDS/EMI)
14. GUILTY SIMPSON--ODE TO THE GHETTO (STONES THROW)
15. Q-TIP--THE RENAISSANCE (MOTOWN/UNIVERSAL)
16. ICE CUBE--RAW FOOTAGE (LENCH MOB/EMI)
17. CRAIG G & MARLEY MARL--OPERATION TAKE BACK HIP HOP (GOOD HANDS)
18. EPMD--WE MEAN BUSINESS (EP RECORDS)
19. 88 KEYS-- THE DEATH OF ADAM (DECON)
20. ILL BILL--THE HOUR OF REPRISAL (FAT BEATS)

HONORABLE MENTION-----(NOT IN ORDER)
1. GZA—PRO TOOLS
2. REKS—GRAY HAIRS
3. DEVIN THE DUDE—LANDING GEAR
4. LARGE PROFESSOR—MAIN SOURCE
5. NAS--UNTITLED
6. PRODIGY--HNIC 2
7. TRICK TRICK—THE VILLIAN
8. YOUNG MAYLAY—THE REAL COAST GUARD
9. THE GAME—L.A.X.
10. BLACK MILK—TRONIC
11. TORAE—DAILY CONVERSATION 12. VAST AIRE—DEUCES WILD

" Inside The Laboratory "

At this point in my life, my record collection is the most expensive thing that I own .....If you ever stepped foot in my crib, the first thing you would notice is the over abundance of vinyl in every direction...A common question I hear is, " How and the hell do you make beats here, your records are taking up all the space " ?....Or...." Do you really need all these records " ?....And my personal favorite, " What the fuck are you gonna do when you have to move " ?.....To set the record straight folks, I am still searching for that perfect beat....It's a life long quest, a life long commitment, a life long drive to unveil that old dusty magic...
And on that note, " Behind The Beat " { Ginko Press } is a interesting book indeed.....You get a inside glimpse into the home studios of Madlib, DJ Shadow, Spinna, Thes One, Beatminerz, Fat Jack, and Premier just to name a few...The books author { Rafael Rashid } , deserves much props for bringing something different to the coffee table....2 Thumbs up
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"House Shoes, The King James Version:Chapter 1"

House Shoes takes us on a ride through " Dilla's " crates on the first chapter of the " King James " mixtape series.....On January 9, you can purchase these limited mixes directly from " Shoes " yourself.....

So be on the lookout for 5 volumes of that " Dilla Dog " freshness.......Major shout out to "FSN"...
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" Damu: Live At Fat Beats "

This is some live beat shit that you need to to peep....Check in folks...

" Kool G. Rap Collabo Mix Tape "

D.J Mystery and Y.G.C. just put out this G. Rap collabo mixtape to start 09 off with a BANG BANG....G Rap bodies everyone who tries to rhyme alongside him, but " Big Pun " and " Nas " come in a close second...Download this immediately, and study one of the best to ever do it....
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" Dancehall Crashers "

Are you tired of seeing sucker Dancehall dj's at the disco?....Well, next time your in that situation, run up on that RASCLOT selector and tell them to read this book....." Dancehall " : The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture, by Beth Lesser....It is a in- depth piece of work....A lot of ground get's covered, from " King Jammy " and " Channel One ", to lesser known soundsystems like " Volcano " and " Starward ".....Interviews, excellent photos, and ill stories make this a book to check for......
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" A Night 2 Remember "

Where and the hell did 2008 go ? This was the fastest year of my life, it flew by in a flash....Heard a lot of wack rhymes this year, with sappy ass beats to match...Watched the " dickrider " syndrome reach an all time high, with the " Autotune " bandwagon attack......What else happened this year ?...A lot of rap ninjas simplified their rhymes to the point that any mental midget with half of a personality could do better......Robbing peoples chains became popular again in 08......Ahhhhh, " P Bros " and Chicago rhyme monster, " Selfish " put out the best albums of the year.......Black Presidents, hipsters/hippies, corny promoters, counterfeit Hip Hoppers, retro savages, mixtapes { without blends }, undeserving idol worship, and the best of all folks, the New Year's Eve funkfest starring " George Clinton "..........That was the perfect way for me to cap off a crazy year, now my battery is officially charged up.......Prepare for a gang of post..

" End Of The Year Rap Up "

The first time I heard " Skills " doing this rap up shit was 2002....And with each following year the jokes get funnier and funnier..A lot of people got caught slippin last year, and " Skills " takes full advantage...
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" 2009 Jump Off "

I'm back on the set for the 2009 era, and things are about to get dramatic.....This joint { The System } is off " Reks " new album { More Grey Hairs }....Be on the lookout for it when it drops ...
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