Monday, March 29, 2010

" Donald-D : The Syndicate Sniper "



For some strange reason the "Rhyme Syndicate" have been written out of the Hip Hop history books...CRAZY...How could anyone forget a 50+ plus posse that stretched from east to west, and even Europe with the signing of Hi-Jack ( The first European Hip Hop group signed to an American record label )....

Nat The Cat, Bronx Style Bob, Divine Styler, Everlast (Before he became Whitey Ford HAHAH), Domination (Haven't Heard Nothing- is one of the best Hip Hop songs ever recorded), Afrika Islam, Spinmasters, Low Profile, S.L.J. (Before he bacame Shafiq of Sa=Ra), Bango, Bilal, Hi-Jack, Tim Story, Toddy T, King-T, Lord Finesse (Remember when he was down with Syndicate management), and of course the Syndicate sniper, "Donald-D" (I know there are more members, but you get the point-the posse was large).....

They made such a huge impact on me growing up that I should really dedicate a whole entire week to the crew (I will in the near future)...Seeing this example of east-west Zulu Nation unity at an early age, taught me that fly music is not really a regional thing, it could come from virtually anywhere-even Europe..

So when that fake east-west beef popped off in the mid 90's, I knew better than to participate...Salute to the motherfuckin Rhyme Syndicate- for teaching me what a true BUMRUSH is really all about...

I recently stumbled upon this mixtape by Donald-D (Capitol 1212) that made me put on my best screwface..."D" has made quite a name for himself here and abroad over the years...I'm not sure if he is living back in the States, last I heard he was living the life over in Italy....

Do yourself a favor and scoop this up...This mixtape gets the two thumbs up !!!!!!!!!

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2 comments:

The Kool Skool said...

Yeah man,
I did an interview with him a few years ago, he was living in Japan, but for some time he has been in Italy. He collaborates with Dynamax http://www.vimeo.com/6913224 and is part of a super group with other Foundation Hip-Hop artists. He is good peoples!
You guys know your stuff that is for sure, the Hijack DJs were big influences of the Scratch Pickles too.
Peace

Drasar Monumental said...

Oh yeah Supreme was crazy nasty-I hear he is still doing his thing...

Your blog is crazy--No One is breaking shit down like you cats...Keep up the good work..

Peace-
D