Friday, April 29, 2011

" Wax Weapons 33 "



Here is a little treat for the HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD posse......

Earlier today I hit the record button while I was getting my daily turntable abuse in.....Blends, doubles, slam dance rap, and even a couple of my own exclusive remixes get thrown into the rotation holmes....If you want to give your evening a power boost- you know the motherfuckin drill.....

I want to send a shout out to all the cats that check in on the regular (I SEE YOU)............Also, be on the lookout for "Strictly Weapons" featuring Mr. Battlefield on production duties in the very near future....

* No playlist this time around, but trust me that the selections are very dangerous....BLAM,BLAMZ..



" Tribute To Frosty Freeze Mix "



This mix by D.J. Shame (Vinyl Reanimators) will put you in the right frame of mind if your searching for some flavor packets to add to your Friday...

Over an hour of heavy breaks, doubles, and all that good stuff.....R.I.P. Frosty Freeze ....December 4, 1963-April 3 2008 "Original Style Never Dies"....



" Friday Firepower "



Friday Firepower is back for all you weekend warriors out there....

The Pianos Companion (Ray West & A.G.) has a couple steamers on it....Turn the volume up a notch, cock your chair back a bit, and let the beats rock...

"Move Back" - featuring Roc Marciano.....



"Light It Up" - featuring A.G.



Thursday, April 28, 2011

" Turnbuckle Rap "



Tone Liv (Green Llamas) has to be one of the hardest working motherfuckers in Hip Hop....

This Ambush, New Jersey native must live in the studio or something because he has released "Beer For Breakfast", "Birth Of Doggie Jones", "Superhero Sandwiches","Only Built For Timerland Boots", "The New Pollution", and "The Campaign" along with several other guest appearances in a relatively short period of time (Take note all you lazy rap dudes).....

Peep this blazer "Sgt. Slaughter"......Give it a listen, this shit will make you want to put someone in a camel clutch.....AHHHHHHHH...

Produced by Dibiase....

sgt. slaughter tone liv by mr.dibiase

" New Shit On Deck "



Mr. Tame One keeps the wordplay bubbly on this new cut, "Different Shit" produced by Oyoshe....

So quit stalling homeboy and scoop this one up quickly....Off of Bring The Noise, Part 2....

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" Grand The Visitor Goodness "



I'm going to take ya'll all the way to Northern California for a dose of freshness.....

Grand The Visitor was / is a member of the Homeless Derelix crew who have put out some impressive material over the years...They were even signed to Stones Throw for a brief period....

Back in 1996 Grand dropped the"Situation Critical bw Bring It Live" single, and yes the b-side wins again.......CHECK IN..

"Bring It Live"

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

" Fat Lace Radio Podcast # 5 "



The Fat Lace Crew from London come correct on their latest podcast April 11 / 2011.....Expect to hear a gang of under the radar gems, a hilarious sense of humor, and explosive selections (Courageous Chief, All The Way Live, Brothers Supreme, Rock Hard Delegation, P19, etc)...

Over two hours of head nodders....

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" Scaramanga : Snake Eyes Re-ups "



* Originally posted May 26/ 2010.


Out of all the cats that made their initial splash with Rawkus Records, I always felt that "Scaramanga" was the illest...His wordplay, patterns, and overall approach made him stand out from the rest of the pack..

On the criminally slept-on "Snake Eyes" album he lets off crazy aggressive bars like...... " I'm above all the young games / but I'm experienced behind the gun aim "....OUCH !!!!

"Count Slow"



"Logos"



Tuesday, April 26, 2011

" Digging With Drasar "



Before going to the office today, I decided to get my weekly digging in.....Here in Vietnam, California there are plenty spots that are holding the goods.......Second hand stores, Salvation Army spots, garage sales, and of course the almighty mom and pop joints that have managed to stay open somehow...

I have never been the type of cat that spends a ridiculous amount of papes on vinyl...Instead, I go the extra mile to find that heat for cheap (Same goes for kicks)........You would be real surprised at how many burners are right under motherfuckers noses at bargain bin prices....

This wild and crazy punk rock cat I know named Bandon (Yeah, Bandon not Brandon HAHA) has run "The Works" record store for over a decade (And they have a nice wall of paint on the premises)......



He has blessed me with an insane amount of drum breaks, creepy organs, and very entertaining O.S.T's over the years.....

Plus we both share a deep appreciation for hardcore music...



WOW......The very influential Swedish punk rock outfit, "Discharge"...These dudes were so influential they practically invented their own brand of hardcore entitled, "D-Beat"..............After they came out and stirred things up, many bands included "Dis" in their name as a way to pay homage to the originators (Disclose, Disarm, Disgust, Discard, Dispense, etc)

"Drunk With Power"....Pinnacle Records 1982-1983.





Next up to bat we have the heavily slept-on Paten Locke.....I remember first catching wind of his music when he worked with the group Asamov...Now he is affiliated with Tres Records and he continues to churn out creative Hip Hop.....

On this cut right here, "Funky Hit Record" he lets it all hang out with an avalanche of style, wit, and charisma (No Homo)......I also have to add that he produced this himself....WIN...

"Funky Hit Record" 2009 Tres Records.....





If your looking for drama to sprinkle on your beats, look no further than a soundtrack record......Texture, suspense, mystery and all that other shit can be found on a fly O.S.T.

For instance the soundtrack to L.A. Woman 2 is ripe for chopping...The orchestra was conducted by Sven Gyldmark and I suggest you give this a thorough listen if you know what's best for you....

"Lonesome & Scared" 1969





And last but not least is the O.S.T. to the French movie, "Umbrellas Of Cherbourg" by the legend Michel Legrand........I can't even understand what the fuck they are saying, but the music has a beautiful movement to it that puts me in a hopeful mood....Plus when a woman sings in French- they get my undivided attention (YA FEEL ME)....

Perfect for a trip down memory lane or a late night stroll through the city...

"The Gas Station" 1964



And I didn't cop this particular record, but the ill cover had me open.....

" New Shit On Deck "



Just peeped that new album from Sherm La Rock & Asylum Lifetime (Political Asylum)........It definitely had it's moments...

This cut right here, "Run Rap" sounds like it would be perfect for some mixtape burn....CHECK IN...

" Rob Swift - Sketches "



Rob Swift continues to add to his legacy with the release of, "Sketches Of The Architect" 2011.....It's a free E.P. that will definitely perk your ears up when you hear it....

R.I.P. Roc Raida....

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Monday, April 25, 2011

" Rockets On The Battlefield, Part 2 "



AWWWW YEAH.......

While most cats were snacking on ham and looking for Easter eggs, the crew and I decided pull out the paint and get busy......I'm not really into holidays like that.....Most of you don't even have a clue what your celebrating anyway...BLAM..

Remember Kam's incredible track "Holiday Madness" ?......If not, go back and give that shit a thorough listen trooper....

Let me get back on track.....

Brother Kufu, Fooderz, P (FUNKWHATYAHEARD), and myself did the right thing and kept the flames burning..I decided to rock a piece using my son's name "JAHMEL" on some Beat Street shit....Props to Kufu for keeping me right and exact....



8 Month old Jahmel Rockwell..AKA.. The people's champ..AKA..Lion Youth..AKA..B -Boy prodigy..AKA...Mr. No responsibilities.




This piece by "P" is ridiculous......



Oh yeah, Fooders is far from a slouch.....



And you know Kufu is going to bring that nasty Philly / Oakland funk to the table....



Props to the entire GFC crew for wrecking everything, The Back Em Down Boys for keeping it extra explosive, Vietnam, California, Fooderz, Kufu, Planet, State, Mad Miguel, Waves, and those two weirdos who almost caught a bad one....

FUNK EASTER 2011-
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" Motherfuckin Green Llama "



My Chi-Town homeboy "Selfish" is a monster when it comes to this Hip Hop shit......His rhymes are light years ahead of most dudes, but he can get it in on the sampler as well (Reminds me of myself-HAHA).....If you haven't heard his 2008 Uncut Raw album with slept-on producer, "Fluent"- I highly suggest that you do so....QUICK....

Take a listen to this 2011 production entitled "Crack Pipe Dreams".......Nah dude doesn't smoke crack- but this beat will bug you the fuck out....

Crack Pipe Dreams by SELFISH.

And while your at it, check this interview I rocked with Self a few years back........

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" 45 King Speaks "



In this day in age you can listen in on 45 King & Double J chop it up extra heavy in the comfort of your own home...Back in the days I would have done anything to cop this type of footage...Now with the aid of the internet you can enjoy priceless jewels for absolutely free...No magazines, no second hand stories, or any of that shit......You can get the information straight from the source...

It's kind of crazy when you really think about it..

Peep 45 King & Double J on their "Making The Beat" conversation sessions....ROCK ON..

Friday, April 22, 2011

" New Constant Deviants "



Here is the first leak from M.I. & D.J. Cutt (Constant Deviants)...Gotta Get Paid will be featured on the upcoming album entitled, "Diamond"....Be on the lookout for it when it drops...

Big up to my motherfuckin man "Set Rule" out in Baltimore (Body More) for keeping me in the know..



And while your at it- peep this interview I conducted with Constant Deviants awhile back....

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" Friday Firepower "



The weather is starting to heat up, the fly girls are starting to rock more revealing clothing, and motherfuckin Summer is right around the corner......YEAH......

Time to put away the ACG boots and pull out the ill kick wear......

My homeboy Mushmouth recently put together a live one-track mix in his kitchen (Remember that infamous scene in Wild Style with Flash killing the decks in his kitchen, priceless)......You will hear nothing but FUNK joints on this session..Over sixty minutes of Friday theme music....

Big up Mush for sending this through....

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

" Lord Ron Deck Action "



This is the second time in two weeks that I featured a mix from Lord Ron (UZN) on the BATTLEFIELD....

On this particular session he pays homage to the one and only Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal.....I'm still in a state of shock dealing with the loss of one of my personal heroes.....Many questions still unanswered, many songs in the stash that I'm still waiting patiently to be released.....AHHHHHHHH.....

Take a trip down memory lane and analyze the freshness.......

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" Planet Of The Breaks "



One half of the Beat Nuts, "Psycho Les" has a couple new tricks up his sleeve....Be on the lookout for the King Of The Beats 7 inch if you know what's best for you....

Featuring three heavyweight instrumentals.....Only three hundred pressed homepiss..

COP HERE...

Or take a listen to the snippets below...

KOTB 003 / PITFIGHT 0001 PSYCHO LES by kingofthebeatsrecords

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

" D.J. Day On The Mix "



I have been checking out D.J. Day since the days when he used to tear shit down with Rip-One (International).....Wish I could find some of his old beat tapes that I used to rock on the regular...

Earlier this month he dropped an impressive mix that should perk your ears up a bit.....

"The original idea was to do a ¡ReuniĆ³n! mix, but I wanted to get all fancy with it and time was not on my side. Instead I went with the first thing that moved me and it's what set off the whole vibe of this mix**.

For those that know me, I’m not the most prolific dude when it comes to mixes. I have a habit of perfecting and personalizing a little too much and to be honest, this one is no different. It’s spring again, the world is falling apart and we could all use some “feel good” music, which is why I put this together for you, for free. I hope you enjoy it".

Lord Echo – Sword Cane

Javelin – Tell Me What It Will Be

Cro Magnon – The Boxer

The Eliminators – Loving Explosion

Major Ernie – Pon Di Girls (Bird Peterson Remix)

Ray Camacho & The Teardrops – Si Si Puede (LOA Remix)

Toni Tornado - Podes Crer Amizade

A Bossa Eletrica – Sob a Luz Do Sol

Fudge Fingas – Getting Together

Linear Movement – Way Out of Living

Lee Perry – Jungle Lion

The Bees – Got to Let Go

La Tromba - Calaba Calabao

The Hackney Colliery Band – Africa

Super 3 – Standing on the Top (DJ Day edit)

Charanga 76 – Good Times

Logg - I Know You Will (JM After-Session M&M Mix)

Darryl Douglas Inc.- Holding On

Levek – Look On the Bright Side

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" The Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson Story E.P.



It looks like Prodigy is wasting no time since his release from the bing and has already gathered up enough material for an E.P. I usually do not post up shit without hearing it first, but this time I will make an exception to the rule.....

I'm going to keep my fingers crossed......

1. The One & Only (Produced By Sid Roams)
2. Go Off (Produced By Sid Roams)
3. Black Devil (Produced By Sid Roams)
4. Twilight (Feat. Havoc) (Produced By Sid Roams)
5. For One Night Only (Produced By Alchemist)
6. Strong (Produced By King Benny)
7. Told Ya’ll (Produced By Sid Roams) (Bonus)

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

" Every Posse Get Flat, Part 2 "



" Hot off the press comes “Volcano Revisited”, an updated version of Pekka Vuorinen and the late Tero Kaski’s seminal and long-out-of-print “Reggae Inna Dancehall Style” (Black Star, 1984). Expanded from 96 to 206 pages, the new version is published by eronen (Helsinki) and has been completely redesigned in full colour with previously unseen interviews and photos as well as reproductions of twelve of Sassa’s stunning hand-drawn dancehall posters.

The list of featured artists included in the book are impressive to say the least: Henry “Junjo” Lawes, Burro Banton, Josey Wales, Barrington Levy, Little John & Ranking Toyan, El Fego Bacca, Shadowman, Billy Boyo & Little Harry, Charlie Chaplin, Peter Metro, Robert Ffrench, Tony Tuff, Jah Thomas, Hopeton Lindo, Horace Andy, Al Campbell, Earl Sixteen, Johnny Clarke, Singie Singie, Frankie Jones, Roland Burrell, Jah Stitch, Lady Ann, Soljie, Prince Far I, Reggae George, Sylvan Morris, Roy Cousins, King Tubby, Devon Russell, Pablove Black, Bagga Walker, Jackie Mittoo, Rappa Robert, Bongo Herman, Brent Dowe, and Sassa(fras)".

If you know what time it is you will cop this book with a quickness........

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But if your a little low on greenbacks (We are in a motherfucking recession) you can scoop up this mix by Jayman ( WCTD) that features heavy tunes by artist on the Volcano label...........DO NOT SLEEP......Peace to my family in the Cayman Islands- Chatty, Avril, David, Randy, Dwayne, Since, Big Rodrick, etc....

Tracklist-

01 Mash it already – Al Campbell (dubplate cut, live in session)
02 Be like a soldier – Barrington Levy
03 Mash it already – Al Campbell & Little John
04 Jah made them that way – Cocoa Tea
05 Fraid of you – Charlie Chaplin
06 Top form – Yellowman
07 Creamy corner – Toyan
08 Prison Oval rock – Barrington Levy
09 Bobo dread – Josey Wales
10 Society party – Yellowman
11 Pass the ball – Tony Tuff
12 Nobody like you – Tony Tuff
13 Calypso – Toyan
14 Woola woop – Josey Wales
15 What are you feeling – Tony Tuff
16 Come home – Josey Wales
17 Want to go home – Winston Hussey
18 Come fi mash it – Tony Tuff
19 Slim thing – Little John
20 Who can make the dance Ram – Yellowman
21 Dancehall Style – Little John
22 Stumbling block – Burro
23 Jamaica 21 – Shadowman
24 Dances are changing – Barrington Levy (live & direct)
25 Woman no use me – Shadowman (live & direct)
26 Children, children – Billy Boyo
27 100 weight of collie weed – Carlton Livingston
28 Pain a back – Scion ‘Sashay’ Success
29 Can’t leave Jah - Scion ‘Sashay’ Success
30 Have fi get you – Josey Wales
31 Strictly Bubbling – Yellowman
32 We hot – Charlie Chaplin
33 It a go done – Sammy Levi
34 Burro go America/ Volcano take over – Burro (live & direct)
35 Leggo me queen – Burro (live & direct)
36 Spin your roll/ Form a line – Little John (live & direct)
37 Sonia – Cocoa Tea
38 Gateman – Josey Wales
39 Stylee – Toyan
40 Zungguzungguguzungguzeng – Yellowman

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" State Store Hardcore "



Im not quite sure what the status of the Ju Ju Mob is in 2011 (Chief Kamanchi, Charon Don , Reef, and State Store)......

Hopefully we will get more tracks from them in the near future.....Until then, peep this blazer by the slept-on Philly repper, State Store off the "Rap 4 Fame" Sampler Volume 3..........FRESH IS THE WORD....

"Schnick Schnack" Produced by Dev Rocka......



" Rockets On The Battlefield "



" It's all about the money, ain't nothing funny / if somebody steps to ya, murder the dummy "

PHD " I'm Flipping "...

All the way from the Noel Rockwell era, to the PHD "Without Warning" joints, to his newest release ,"Blaqprint"- Blaq Poet has definitely kept the hardcore alive and well.....When he hooked up with Premier it made perfect sense...I figured the duo would keep churning out that raw shit and take Year Round to the next level......

It appears as if Poet has a new album dropping in June without any Premier tracks......WHAT ?..........I still think it will be a fresh album, but I was looking forward to hearing more joints from these two because their chemistry was ridiculous...



Here is Blaq Poet rocket that you might have missed..."Set It , Part 3 " featuring Mobb Deep, Legacy, Hostyle......BLAM, BLAMZ..

Friday, April 15, 2011

" For Those That Like To Groove, Part 14 "



Look out weekend, here I come......

A couple weeks ago the crew and I decided to venture out from the headquarters here in Vietnam, California and head up to Portland, Oregon for a little digging mission......To my surprise I ended up at a few quality spots and found some heat....

For instance, "Brazil Bossa Beat" will bring some sunshine into your life....Turn the volume to ten, grab an ice cold beverage, turn on your oscillating fan, and brace yourself for more steam....

Big up to Grim Rock, DJ Void, 45th Parallel Zulu's, Motown Ray, Einstein, Zelly Rocker, Nam, and the Back Em Down Boyz for a memorable trip...



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