" Preemo 2010 "

Awwwww yeah....

The D.J. Premier "Get Used To Us" compilation is dropping today......And for all of you still freaking the wax like myself, the double vinyl is popping off on January 2011 (FRESH)...

Here is a little album preview action......

" A.G. Thriller 2 Mixtape "

I usually do not post anything up without giving it a proper listen, but since I am such a huge D.I.T.C. head I will give A.G. a pass and give his new mixtape some shines....

By the looks of the cover and the title- we should be in for a nice batch of hardcore shit (Hopefully)......Give it a listen and I will do the same.......Big shout out to my dude "Hektek" out there in the Boogie Down Bronx...

VIA- HHS.

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" Beat Tape Shit "

You wouldn't believe how many beat tapes I had to go through before I found one that was worthy of HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD status.....Some of these so-called beat tapes are just good sleep aids.....

For real, I caught myself snoring while attempting to decipher why and the fuck someone would put out such lackluster, boring production ?....I don't ask for much: Decent drums, a sense of composition, and a couple fresh samples...It's not rocket science, I will even settle for an explosive two-bar loop.....

This beat tape by Jaekim (Green Grits) rocks all Al Green chops.....Not a new concept since A.Z. came out with a remix album heavy on the Al Green samples a couple years back, (Memphis Tapes)....

Anyway, Jaekim definitely does his thing on this......Everyone needs more Reverend Al Green in their life, don't you agree ?

DO NOT SLEEP........

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* The above pic is hilarious...HAHAHAHA.

" Blog Shots 43 "

Today I stumbled on a blog by General Steele of "Smith And Wesson".........It's broken down into ten parts: Business, Cooking, Health, Hip Hop, News, New Music, Conspiracies, Film, Entertainment, and Comedy...

When you head over there, tell him that grimy kid from HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD sent you homeboy....

PEEP....

" Nubian Crackers Interview "

2011 is almost here people.....Another year has come and gone in a blink of an eye....I'm not the type of dude that is into New Year's Resolutions or any of that bullshit...

I'm also not into end of the year wrap up's either .......So you will not see any best of 2010 hoopla popping off over here....Instead, what you will see is me doing the exact same thing that I have done on HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD for the last three years....

Mixes, under the radar action, my own remixes, turntable abuse, breaks, grimy Hip Hop , Battlefield Funk Radio, comedy, insight, graff, podcast, and all that other fly shit.......

Speaking of fly shit: check out this interview with one-half of the infamous Nubian Crackers crew, "Undercover Brother" that was conducted by 7L on the fresh Bladerunners Blog.....

If you don't have any Nubian Crackers in your crates,SHAME ON YOU !!

" I am still making beats, looking for beats.. I got like records everywhere. I haven't used my stove in years! If a chick comes over she's like "where am I supposed to sit" I am like "I don't care just don't touch my records"(laughs)... I used to buy 4 copies of everything... 2 to DJ with, 2 to keep sealed. I got boxes and boxes of sealed rap shit. I am big Dre Fan, so like the first Chronic and Snoop album, I got like 30 of each, first pressing...Kid Dynamite album.... at least 50... I remember when me and Kenny were in Portland and I saw that First Base lp by Babe Ruth (with "The Mexican") for $1... I was "like yo Kenny they got Babe Ruth for a dollar" and He was like "yeah but u already got like 10 of those"... I ended up buying every copy they had that day.... I mean I got 4, 5 thousand records I haven't even listened to yet! I edit records all the time, I had done this big Bob James project, but it never got released. I am always busy doing something with music and don't see it slowing down! "

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" For Those That Like To Groove, Part 12 "

Every time I check out Groove Merchant (S.F.) I can't believe how many gems they have in such a small store.....Under the radar Hip Hop, heavy breaks, soundtracks, reggae, international grooves, it's amazing how much fire power they are holding....

With record stores closing all over the country, it's beautiful to see this bay area institution still holding down the fort......

To celebrate it's twentieth anniversary, they released a compilation with the "Luv N Haight" label to showcase some flavorful tunes....

FRESH........And for all you beat nerds out there, you better pay close attention.....HAHA.

:: TRACKLIST ::

01. The McCrary - Emerge (03:33)
02. Ron Forella - Crystals (06:43)
03. Twilight - Straight To My Heart (03:16)
04. Numonics - You Lied (03:59)
05. Jodesha and Strar Ride - The Answer (03:37)
06. April Fulladosa - Sunlit Horizon (03:45)
07. Rod Abernethy - Ron And Eddie Blues (04:52)
08. September - Stump (03:26)
09. Lois Johnson - Be Mine (03:10)
10. Frankie Gee - Date With The Rain (02:45)
11. Round Robin - Our Love Is So True (09:41)
12. Arthur Foy - Get Up And Dance (03:09)
13. Soul Liberation - Who Is Your Friend (03:58)
14. Pataphysics - Nick Danger (04:31)

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" Live From Headquarters 26/11/10 "

At one point in time I seriously thought about getting Serius/ XM just to hear Preemo's show every week....Eventually links started floating around, so now there is absolutely no incentive to go out and get a membership, except to hear Bambaataa's show on there....I could care less about Howard Stern's show and all that other shit....

This is the latest broadcast of Live From HQ......You already know how "P" does his thing, so there is absolutely no need to try and describe it for you homeboy.......

Playlist-

1. Ghostface Killah–Together Baby
2. Hard White–How We Do It
3. MC Eiht–Fine By Me
4. Malcolm & Martin–Poetry
5. NYGz–Policy
6. D-Sisive–If
7. Freddie Foxxx–The Gang Starr Bus
8. Soul Khan–6:30
10. B.A.M. (f. N.O.R.E., Royal Flush)–Hoodness
11. Maffew Ragazino–Pale Moonlight
12. Wais P–You See It
13. Jon Connor–The Message
14. Nick Javas–Opportunity Knoccs
15. Joell Ortiz–One Two
16. Jay Electronica (f. Jay-Z)–The Shiny Suit Theory
17. Agallah–Rap Bobby Fisher
18. Lloyd Banks (f. Raekwon)–Sooner Or Later
19. Reks–Pray For Me (The Homicide Note)
20. Ice Cube (f. WC, Young Maylay)–Too West Coast
21. Gensu Dean (f. Large Professor)–Forever

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PART TWO DOWNLOAD...

" Cold Rocking The Spot "

With so many blogs out there, sometimes it is difficult to find ones that have any type of quality control whatsoever......"Cold Rock The Spot" has been around since 2007 and you won't find average, run of the mill, thirsty posting on his site.......

Instead what you will find is- obscure joints, fresh compilations, and in depth critical analysis....It's run by a dude named Jaz and he hails from the land of New Zealand (What up Jaz).....

He recently posted a compilation of material that will perk your ears up.....CHECK IN DUKE....

Tracklist-

1-Cap-D-Who, What, Where, Who, Why? (prod by Proh Mic)
2-Epsilon Project-Inspiration (Produced by Kev Brown)
3-Blueprint ft Illogic-Pain (Produced by Blueprint)
4-Celph Titled ft Sadat-X, O.C. Grand Puba & Diamond D-There Will Be Blood (Produced by Buckwild)
5-Meyhem Lauren-New York Where Ya At? (Produced by PF Cuttin)
6-Black Milk-Welcome (Gotta Go) Produced by Black Milk)
7-Bun-B-Let 'Em Know (Produced by DJ Premier)
8-Roc Marciano-Snow (Produced by Roc Marciano)
9-Hell Razah-Cinematic (Produced by 4th Disciple)
10-Rock-Seriously (Produced by Shuko)
11-Damu The Fudgemunk-DC Joint (Guru Dedication) Produced by Damu The Fudgemunk)
12-Whitfield Brothers fr Edan & Mr Lif-The Gift (Oh No Remix)
13-Gangrene ft Evidence and Fashawn-Wassup Wassup
14-Guilty Simpson-Friends Only (Produced by Madlib)
15-Shinsight Trio-Where There's A Moon That Is Mine

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And while your at it- I recommend you scope out his blog while your floating around in cyber-space......

PEEP....

" 6 Million Ways To Die, Choose One "

The man behind those infamous words, "Cutty Ranks" is headed to the west coast this weekend........Ahhhh yes, I'm definitely going to check in without a fraction of a doubt....

D.J. Smoke One put together a nice little mix to accommodate his arrival.....Over 45 minutes of nonstop Cutty Ranks madness...

FIRE !!!!!!

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And just to keep it 100- peep this video of Cutty straight killing the sound in 1986 alongside Bammy Man......Classic shit...

" Hardcore Hip Hop Will Never Die, Part 6 "

If your growing tired of listening to sensitive busters on the mic, let me take you back to 1997 for a healthy dose of hardcore that will make you clench up your fist......

Salaam Remi had a short-lived record label called Norfside.....Out of all the groups he put out, "Major Stress" showed the most potential......They released a couple singles, and eventually put out a poorly distributed album in 1997 called "Up Against The Wall"......

Good stuff.......Plenty death threats, boulevard bully rhymes, stick up kid narratives, and very dangerous production supplied by Salaam Remi......

Here are a couple highlights.....

"Snakes To Burn"...............Wow, if this doesn't get your blood pumping something is fucking wrong with you.......HAHA....



"Tell Your Crew".............Even with the off-kilter hook, this song still cooks........




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" Hardcore Hip Hop Will Never Die, Part 5 "

Since I am a M.C. myself, when I check for other M.C.'s there are several things that I am listening for........Wordplay, cadence, confidence, originality, poetic value, concepts, voice, and if their beat picking skills are up to par....

It may seem as if my criteria for freshness is extensive, but it's actually quite simple.........If you can convince me that you are thorough with your penmanship- I'm going to give you the two thumbs up.....

Straight from the U.K. comes this cat named "M9"...........When I listened to his newest mixtape "Orion's Stencil", I was pleasantly surprised to hear him getting very busy over sinister tracks..........I'm curious to hear what else "M" has up his sleeves....

LISTEN UP TROOPER.....

" Mont Blanc "- Produced by Anatomy......



" Straight Live "- Produced by Anatomy....

" 9th Wonder On The Beats "

I posted up this all instrumental joint by 9th Wonder a couple years ago, but after stumbling on it again today-I though it would be wise to bring it back for all of those who didn't catch it the first time.....

D.J. Cousin B blesses us with over fifty 9th beats nicely blended together...

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" Alchemist + Oh No = Gangrene "

Just caught that new record by "Gangrene" last weekend......Four joints plus instrumentals for the whopping price of sixteen bucks....It doesn't hurt that every song on here is a banger, but I was expecting more music for that price....



* I'm digging the saw blade steez....

Looking forward to hearing the full-length (Gutter Water) when I can get my hands on it.......Anyway, these are my favorite cuts that I have heard so far.....CHECK IN...

"Freshest Rhymes"



"Overdose"

" Golden State Warriors, Part 6 "

Here are a couple "Above The Law" facts that you might not be aware of........

1..Big Hutch's uncle is acclaimed Motown artist, Willie Hutch....

2..Above The Law were the first crew that I ever heard used the term "Balling"........

3..Hutch is the inventor of the term "G-Funk", not Dr.Dre or his younger brother Warren G........I commented about this on a previous post.....

Hip Hop Dx recently sat down with Hutch to discuss his production style, new schoolers, and upcoming projects....

" DX: What was the inspiration for that record, or why that direction for that song?

Big Hutch: Well see, one thing you gotta realize is this, there’s not a direction when I make a record. If I wake up in the morning and say I wanna rap to a Rock track, I rap to it. I’m not in a box. You gotta understand this, I’m the architect of G-Funk. You can’t tell me what G-Funk is. If I want G-Funk to be blowing on a whistle and beating on a box, that’s G-Funk, because I invented it. I am the architect.

DX: I thought Warren Griffin, [Warren G], was the architect?

Big Hutch: I am the architect of that. Warren Griffin used to sleep on my floor. I am the architect of G-Funk. So when people tell me what I should do and what I should not do, I tell ‘em shut up. I go to the studio and I make records based upon how I feel… And one thing that Eazy taught me while I was at Ruthless [Records], he said, “Look at it like this, Hutch: one day you walked in here and you didn’t have one fan. What did you come in here to do it for? Because of what you felt like doing. Keep doing that and you’ll always be good with yourself.” …I’ll keep it real with you, homie. I went in and cut “Electric Lady” from my heart, not to trick nobody, not because people is on my shit, but because I heard the beat - I heard it in my head, wanted to cut it, and did it and put it out there to the world. I feel comfortable with you saying I don’t like it, Hutch, because I did what I wanna do from my heart".

Read the rest of the interview HERE...

" Lick Off A Shot "

Jamaican toasters I Roy, U-Roy, Dennis Alcapone, and many others laid down the foundation for modern day M.C.ing......If you listen closely to the cadence and patterns that these guys were using back then- it is obvious that they were true masters of ceremony years before Hip Hop was conceived....

Unfortunately their major contributions to the art form are still overlooked by the masses .....

In this book (Small Axe Deejays) by Ray Hurtford & Joakim Kalcidis they go into detail how influential certain dancehall artist were in regards to Hip Hop......It's a interesting read that will hold your attention and provide you with critical information.....

You can cop it HERE.....

And while your at it, you might as well scoop up this mix that accompanies the book by Jayman...........Dope shit that will give your Tuesday morning a lift.....

Tracklist-

Small Axe - The Deejays mix part 1

In the city - King Stitt
Fever teaser - Dennis Alcapone
Jim screechy - Big Youth
Double warning - I Roy
This is my music - Shorty the President
No dread cant dead - Jah Stitch
Plantation heights - Dillinger
Life is gonna easy - Prince Jazzbo
Kingston two rock - Trinity
Westbound thing - U Black
Lick him with the dustbin - Jah Woosh
African princess - Big Joe
Jah son of Africa - U Roy
Kunta Kinte - Ray I
Dread beat & blood - Linton Kwesi Johnson
Weakheart fade away - Ranking Joe
Rainy night in London - Ranking Dread
Peace in the city - Tapper Zukie
Weather balloon - U Brown
Mr Nkrumah - Jah Thomas
Roach in the corner - Errol Scorcher
Natty and the roots man - Ranking Trevor
My best girl - Joseph Cotton
DJ jamboree - Clint Eastwood
Barnabas Collins - Lone Ranger
Drifter inna 79 style - Brigadier Jerry
Do the thing - General Echo
Bunny Lion at the control - Bunny Lion
Mutual inspiration - Massive Dread
No blame - Militant Barry
Black skin - Kojak & Liza
Sheep skin gone clear - Clive Field Marshall
Tribute to Bob Marley - Prince Far I
Sounds of reality - Zimbabwe Dread
Dreadlocks are the conqueror - Prince Hammer
Children children - Ranking Toyan
Fist to fist - Lone Ranger
Sharron - Lui Lepke
Country John - Lee Van Cleef
Gun shot - Ringo
Bam salute - Captain Sinbad
We no need fe mass - Raymond Napthali
Skid dip - Nicodemus
I am a geddion - Sister Nancy
Jah are we guiding star - Yellowman & Fathead
Better than the rest - Buro
Jah standing over me - Peter Ranking & General Lucky
Army life - Welton Irie
Horseman connection - Lord Sassafrass
Hands of the Bonanza - Papa Keeble
Automatic boom - Roy Ranking & Raymond Napthali
What a life - Papa Michigan & General Smiley
Two the hard way - Papa Finnegan & Junior Ranking
I me deep - John Wayne
Zim Zim - Billy Boyo
Oh lord - Peter Metro
Youth man time - Jah Batta
Informer - Lady Ann
Down in the ghetto - Sister Carol
Let go mi hand - Josey Wales

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" The Planets-Planet Rock Gensu Dean Remix "

Check out this remix of Planet Rock that just dropped......The original beat by Roc Marciano was fly enough for me, but this one adds a little more spice to the track in my opinion....

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" Know Your History, Part 2 "

* In the above pic.....(Mannie Rocker, Zulu Goblin, Big Kufi, Red Dragon, Bambaataa, B Boy Foots, Sha-Onerz, Me, Hektek, and Mad Planet)

Since Hip Hop history month is coming to a close, the crew and I decided to troop out to Yoshi's (SF) to catch up with Afrika Bambaataa.....

How can Hip Hop be dead if one of the true pioneers still gets busy all over the world on a constant basis ?

I want to thank everyone that came out for a night of hi-jinx, the perfect beats, sweat, celebration, and of course much fun.....Peace to all Zulu chapters worldwide, past and present.....

" Vitamin D Funk Explosion "

Seattle's "Vitamin D" is a triple threat when it comes to this Hip Hop shit.....He can rhyme, produce, and get busy on the wheels of steel....

On this hour long all-funk mix he provides the perfect backdrop for some backyard party antics (Who cares if Winter is in full effect)......I'm only half-way through the mix and I am already impressed by his selections, momentum, and well placed transitions....Here is what he had to say regarding this project (Funk On Sight).....

"A blend of funk classic and not so classic selections blended the way i do it! this is a REAL mixtape (no funny rapper shenanigans) for lovers of good music. done from vinyl with a touch of serato i promise that you cant front".

Seattle stand the fuck up....

Via-RDH.

Funk on sight by Vitamin_D

" Rap Is Out Of Control-21/11/10 "

Hip Hop legend, "Greg Nice" made a guest appearance on Rap Is Out Of Control last week for a night of hi-jinx, dope new cuts, doubles, and explosive material....

Check the playlist duke...

1. HaLo (aka Mr. Ben Ready) “Nevermind” prod. by Khrysis
2. HaLo (aka Mr. Ben Ready) feat. Remo & Sundown “Nevermind” (Remix) prod. by Khrysis
3. Malcolm And Martin “MP3 Is Free”
4. Celph Titled & Buckwild “Where I Are” prod. by Buckwild
5. Sene & J57 “theComplainer” prod. by J57
6. Crown Royale (Rhettmatic & Buff 1) “Get It Up” prod. & cuts by DJ Rhettmatic
7. Gangrene (The Alchemist & Oh No) feat. Fashawn & Evidence “Wassup Wassup” prod. by Dr. No
8. Jay Electronica feat. Jay-Z & The Dream “Shiny Suit Theory” prod. by Jay Electronica
9. KRS One feat. Grand Puba “5%” prod. by DJ Premier
10. Reks “Pray For You (The Homicide Note)” prod. by Statik Selektah
11. Sean Boog “Gettin’ Mine” prod. by AMP
12. Skyzoo & Illmind feat. Torae “Barrel Brothers” prod. by Illmind
13. Celph Titled & Buckwild “Miss Those Days” prod. by Buckwild, cuts by Mista Sinista
14. Nottz feat. Kardinal Offishall & Little Brother “I Do It for Yawl” prod. by Nottz
15. Greg Nice “Get It, Get It” prod. by The Mighty VIC
16. Bishop Lamont feat. Kellen the Criminal & T-Wiz “Get My Gun” prod. by T-Wiz
17. Evidence feat. Murs & Noelle Scaggs “Outta My Mind” prod. by Khalil, cuts by DJ Babu
18. Senor Kaos, Homeboy Sandman & Buff 1 “The Machines” prod. by D.R.U.G.S.
19. Nick Javas “Opportunity Knoccs” prod. & cuts by DJ Premier
20. Kil Ripkin “Everything’s Changed” prod. by Eric G
21. Soul Khan “6:30 a.m.” prod. by J57
22. Wais P “You See It” prod. & cuts by DJ Premier
23. Cory Gunz “Dope Game” prod. by Pro & S.Dot
24. Greg Nice feat. Flavor Flav “Ayo Ayo” prod. by Aaron LaCrate & Mr. Ripley.

* Copy and paste...

Download-Part one......http://www.zshare.net/audio/830465487c55d0ea/

Download-Part two.....http://www.zshare.net/audio/8304787628fbb535/

" Joint Of The Day "

It's time for "Joint Of The Day" folks......And I suggest that you brace yourself for another round of true goodness..This time around I'm going to take you all the way back to 1993, with an obscure cut that will add a little spice to your life..

Pryme Tyme-"P.H.D." and that stands for POT HEAD DEGREE if you are not knowing HAHAHA....I'm not well versed on the history of the group (This might be the only thing they ever dropped), but I do know that they come from Brooklyn and this sought-after record would cost you over 100 dollars if you tried to track it down....WOW...

On the flip side is another fresh joint, "Brothers With Soul" but P.H.D. is the one that keeps me hitting rewind......

Quit stalling and take a listen if you know what's best for you.....

" 5 Tuesday Sure Shots "

Didn't I tell you motherfuckers the next post was going to be on a ugly steez ? (I'm talking about the music-definitely not Pam Grier HAHA)......

The name of this blog is HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD so you should expect to hear drama, war drums, tension, and all that other wild shit over here HAHAHA....

Here are five joints that will raise your blood pressure levels.......POW.

1..Maspyke- "54th Regiment -DRASAR MONUMENTAL REMIX"....

When I put this remix together last year- I knew I had a heavy piece of weaponry on my hands.......Turn the volume to ten and prepare to have your combat helmet blown off.....Haunting floating keys, bone crushing percussion, and rumbling bass wave splashes......

Run for cover all you suckers....



2..Mayhem Lauren- "Heavy Cream"...

Sure we all have heard Bob James flips a million times, but the way Lauren blacks out on this is just ridiculous....WOW....



3..Rubberroom- Featuring Gravity "The Pit"....

Some people cringe at listening to this type of shit, but I could blast this all day long......This is just pure chaos....I wish more Hip Hoppers these days would adopt a "We truly don't give a fuck attitude" like these Chicago madmen did.........



4..Gangreen- Featuring Raekwon "Gutter Water"...

This sounds like some blaxploitation type music with a twist........Fresh..



5..The Candy Store- Featuring Willie Littles "Get On Your Hustle"

Yes indeed this is that late night, boulevard bully rap........CHECK IN...

" Hip Hop Battlefield Goes To Soldier Field, Part 12 "

Ahhhhhhhh yeah, this is more like it......

It's almost impossible to walk around with a screw-face after listening to such beautiful music......Don't get it twisted: I'm one of the most disgruntled Hip Hoppers you will probably ever come across, but it's nice to switch it up and embrace pleasant frequencies every once in awhile.....HAHA......

Who am I kidding ?

The very next post is going to be on that ugly shit.......Until then, enjoy this blazer by the "Chicago Afrobeat Project"......Big up to all my troopers in the "Go".....

1. Talking Bush
2. Tibet On It
3. Jekajo
4. Crunch
5. West Ganji
6. Zambi
7. BMW

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" Psycho Les On The Set "

You can usually count on the Beat Nuts to deliver banging production.......Even when they started to dabble in more commercial sounding records, I never fully turned my back on the duo because I knew they would have more heat on deck....

Psycho Les just dropped a new solo joint that deserves your attention (Psycho Therapy: The Remixes)........

Peep this...

" Ghetto Music"........



"Funky Grandma Sandwiches"

" Masai Bey Speaks "

The good folks over at Fifth Element (Kevin Beacham) sat down with Masai Bey and chopped it up extra heavy........Masai goes into detail about teaching Cage how to rhyme, linking up with Pete Nice, his fathers musical influence, the forming of the Weathermen, etc.......

They also unveil a gang of cuts from Masai's massive catalogue, including early 90's demos.....BLAM...

PEEP.....

" On The 45 Tip "

Yesterday I stumbled onto a podcast site by these cats from London (Skeg, The Sleeve, and J-Squared).....Prince Whipper Whip interviews, all types of beats, and this all 45 session definitely caught my attention....

Give your Monday morning an extra power boost and scoop this one up....

Tracklist-



PEEP

" Hip Hop Morale "

Since the Zulu Nation anniversary recently popped off, it's only right that I bless you with some official Zulu business......Take a listen to this crazy mix by the P Brothers (The Zulu Beat)....

No played out break beats on this one.....Over an hour of hardcore drums, explosive material, doubles, and all that other fly shit....If you haven't heard this before, here is your opportunity to raise your Hip Hop morale trooper....

DO NOT SLEEP....

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" Hip Hop Battlefield Remix Series "

At this point in time I have probably posted up over 50 of my own remixes.......I appreciate all the feedback and opinions from all of you over the years....

When it comes to beats I'm always learning....Even though I have been concocting my own productions for quite sometime, I try to keep an open mind and strive to remain a student of music in general.....

To be honest, the records that I listen to dictate how I shape my sounds when I'm tapping out beats......After listening to a funky song, within minutes I already know what to do with it without even turning on my sampler....

On this remix of Nas's "The Set Up", I tried to capture exactly how I was feeling at the time......GULLY....



So if your looking for crushing drums, B-Boy chaos, head splitting chops, and all that other rugged shit- HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD has you covered......

If your rocking wack computer speakers- I highly suggest you transfer this over to the booming system so you can truly hear what's popping off correctly ......

Check in.........

" New Shit On Deck "

2010 has been a prosperous year for former U.N. gang repper, Roc Marciano....Once again he nails a solid performance on the production tip as well as microphone duties...

Take a listen to this raw heater "Scarface" and get ready for more drama....

" King Medallions Vs. Arch Angel "

In my opinion this album right here (King Medallions Vs. Arch Angel) is the best album that Planet Asia has ever put out....Mainly because the beats by Architect (Homeliss Derelix) are just ridiculous....

It dropped in Japan in 2006, but I don't think that it was ever released commercially in the United States....From beginning to end, these two blast off heavy doses of west coast hardcore without losing momentum......

Here are a couple cuts that will put you in the right frame of mind.....BLAM,BLAM....

"Supernova"



"Black Music"

" For Those That Like To Groove, Part 11 "

Wow, this record is just out of control.......

I could play this type of shit on repeat all day without a problem....You might have even heard some of your favorite producers chop up certain sounds from this joint....

So quit stalling holmes and scoop these up....

"24 Carat Black Theme"



"Ghetto, Misfortune's Wealth"

" What's Wrong With This Picture ? "

When I first started this blog three years ago, I was determined to blow the whistle on all the wack bullshit that was sorrounding me....I even had a column called "Sucka Of The Week" and I would pop blog shots at well deserving targets.....

But a wise man once told me "It's easy to criticize people all day, but it would be more productive to spend your energy highlighting the things that motivate you and inspire you"........So I decided to dead all the soapbox ranting and focus more on all the fly shit that I deal with on a constant basis......

Every once in awhile though, I will spot some shit that I have to speak on......POINT BLANK......Sometimes I feel like I am in the black "Twilight Zone"........When I scoped out this album cover by Sheek Louch, my first reaction was to clown his ass, but that would be too easy......Now I just feel sorry for this dude.......Back in the days this type of shit wouldn't even fly, now it's straight up Hip Hop anarchy....

No rules, no codes, no B-Boy honor or respect........Is anyone else going to step to the plate and call this jive shit out ?....

I seriously doubt it.....Some dudes might even call this album cover some real soldier gorilla/guerilla shit, and get hype by it......

SUCKERS..

" Six 2 Six Mixtape Flavors "

Six 2 Six Records is the home of Constant Deviants, Supreme, Rome, Bosch, M.I., etc........They recently put out a mixtape that showcases the talent that they have on their roster....

I listened to this last night, and it held my attention throughout (Which is a task within itself).......So give it a listen for yourself...And while your at it, go out and cop that new Constant Deviants album trooper.....

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" Prince Poetry 2010 Shots "

Yesterday at work one of my cornball co-workers popped in Organized Confusion's first album.....I was surprised because at work I usually hear Usher, Black Eyed Peas, and all that other bullshit....

He asked me if I ever heard this album before?..

HAHAHAHA.....What, are you fucking crazy ?......So I took a little time out of my busy day to school his ass on some Organized Confusion information......I told him how they were once signed to Hollywood Basic which was handled by Disney Music Group, etc...

After that, all he could talk about was how fresh Pharoahe Monch was, so I decided to hit him off with the new Prince Poetry collabo record he did with D-Strong...............

Here are a couple highlights from the "Get Off The Playground E.P."

Enjoy....

"Superiority Complex" - Featuring Aarophat....



"Bring It Back Remix"

" Crate Digging Fiesta "

Arcee & Kae Wonder (The Real Frequency) recently hooked up with Jake One for a segment that they call "Cratery"......They unveil a barrage of all vinyl treats that will keep you on the edge of your seat....

So grab an ice-cold beverage, kick your feet up and prepare for a batch of wax goodness......

No tracklist-

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" Freestyle Professors Wreck "

I posted this up about a year and a half ago, but if you missed it the first time, here is your second chance to do the right thing....The Heavy Listening Crew (Trinidad & Freddie Massif) bless us with an hour long podcast of nothing but Freestyle Professors heat....

This is what they had to say regarding this session....

"Today, we pay homage to maybe one of our favorite group EVER.
The FREESTYLE PROFESSORS originate from Forest Projects in the South Bronx alongside rap legends Lord Finesse, Showbiz, Diamond D and Fat Joe.

The crew was formed with one of the best rapper/producer in the game: Branesparker alongside 'Don Q' from the same projects and a legendary DJ that used to be down with "Afrika Bambataa" named 'Foxx.
They dropped their first EP in 1994 which became in 10 years one of the most revered underground records of ALL TIME.
A CLASSIC with the Showbiz produced track, "Down With The Freestyle Professors."

As an appetizer,Trinidad & Freddie Massif give you a taste of the work (past and present) of some of their heroes.
It includes classic,unreleased and exclusive material hosted by the original members : BRANESPARKER & GW. FOXXX.
Over 1 hour of REAL RAP by the BRONX GRYMIEST...Branesparker, Giff (formerly known as Geo), G.W. Foxx and J-Superia.
Oh yeah....NO bootlegs...you suckers"

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" For Those That Like To Groove, Part 10 "

Who needs coffee when HIP HOP BATTLEFIELD is on the set?....This Monday morning scorcher will put a little pep in your step cousin.......

Phillip Lehman & Gabe Roth started the funk label Desco Records in the late 90's......After the label folded, Roth started "Daptone Records" and the rest is history......Lehmen created "Soul Fire" which hasn't received the same accolades as Daptone, but truth be told, "Soul Fire" keeps it extra filthy and deserve more praise for their releases......

Here is a compilation of Soul Fire artist that will put you under a heavy spell........

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" Golden State Warriors, Part 5 "

The Homeless Derelix (Architect & Grand The Visitor) have been putting out great music ever since 1995.....Instead of attempting to duplicate the sound of others, the H.D.'s have carved out an original lane for themselves with their no-frills style of Hip Hop...

If your looking for concrete proof- CHECK IN....

"Explanations"



"Critical Meltdown"