Classic Tape Week: DJ Self - The Lox Family Pt. 1

Although he's flying way off the radar these days, DJ Self was another NY based tape maker that doled out some pretty worthwhile material in the 90's. Now he's pretty much doin the radio thing and DJing parties and clubs, but when he was doin his thing in the 90's he came extra correct and made his mark. The Lox Family Pt.1 is definitely a standout Lox and Bad Boy tape, and that says a lot in itself considering that there are some other classic Bad Boy mixes floating around (See the Doo Wop Bad Boy mixtape) that command a true collector's attention. Featuring plenty of very recognizable Bad Boy classics like "Can't Hold Me Down" featuring Mase and Puff and "Niggas Done Started Something" featuring X, Mase and The Lox, this will appease the cats that just wanna hear the vintage Bad Boy shit. The true highlight of this joint are to me, the freestyles. I'm a huge freestyle fanatic man; I don't care if it was on a radio station, a mixtape or whatever, I love diggin up old, vintage freestyles. Pains me to see that part of the art form start to fade. Today you got kids jumping on other peoples corny beats and reciting a written verse and then trying to call it a "freestyle". SMH, really a shame man...these new kids just don't get it. But I digress.....tons of freestyles on this joint that will really catch your attention specifically those from a budding young hip-hop executive named Sean Combs AKA Puffy, lol...

note: Will also be upping Self's clasic DMX Vs. Canibus tape

-BIG D O

Side A
http://www.mediafire.com/?u1z1gd2ymj1

Side B
http://www.mediafire.com/?zinmn5nucon

Classic Tape Week: Tony Touch - Tape #58

Pretty much all of the guys whose names rang out in the county of kings during the 90's on the mixtape circuit were a cut above the rest. From Mister Cee to DJ Premier and Da Beatminerz, Brooklyn is made of guys that live, eat, sleep and breathe mixing, scratching and grabbing [the new exclusives]. Although there was an extremely high volume of quality Tape DJ's residing all over Brooknam, there was one shining star that is still to this day legendary due to his tapes, and always will be. Toca. The illest Boricua cat to ever put together some tapes next to his mans Doo Wop. Growing up I tried furiously to get my hands on as many of Touch's tapes as I could. As a matter of fact the first mixtape on CD I ever owned was Toca's 50 MC's Power Cypha vol.1 (classic shit). I just coulden't get enuff of Toca's ill techniques...his scratching was always on point, his production was stripped down, funky and muddy, and he was an ill lyricist. Yes, Toca is one of the few (and I mean few) tape DJ's who can actually spit. Now it's undisputible that Tony's best tapes are the 50 MC's Power Cypha jumpoff's, but since those have been on the net for years and years, you should have them all by now. What I'mma do is upload another one of Tony's joints that is very worthy it's damn self. Tape #58, as ambiguous as it's title sounds, it actually leaves a great impression. Lots of ill shit on here, namely the original version of the classic track "John Blaze", a ton of ill Wu and Wu afilliate joints and Big Daddy Kane dissin the shit outta Black Ceasar. I personally enjoy the rare version of "Dangerous" on here that features Mcgruff on it, rhyming alongside his C.O.C bretheren Big L (RIP) and Mase Murda. You don't wanna miss this! And just to let all his real fans know, Tony Touch recently did a very brief magazine interview (think it was Elemental, not sure though) saying that he's cookin up a new 50 MC's tape for 08'.....stay tuned!

-BIG D O

Side A
http://crr.postmobills.com/sidea.mp3

Side B
http://crr.postmobills.com/sideb.mp3

Classic Tape Week: PF Cuttin - Undaground Lockdown #45

PF Cuttin is a habitually slept on DJ from Brooklyn, NYC who was the group Blahzay Blah's DJ and moonlighted as one of the best mixtape arrangers out there. Although he was featured on one of the most famous and classic mixtapes ever (The 5 Deadly Venoms of Brooklyn) he's often an after thought when it comes to classic mixtape DJ's from NYC. A fact that I really don't like or think is fair. After all PF was holdin it down when NYC greats like Ron G, Funkmaster Flex, Evil Dee and Doo Wop were holdin it down, and he more than held his own. Cuttin' made quite a few tapes, and his "Undaground Lockdown" series was a personal favorite to many. Showcasing some of the best and brightest street hip-hop artists that was doin they thing on the island at the time. The 45th installment of "Undaground Lockdown" boasts joints from a wealth of underground, hardcore cats who made dope music. Cats like God Sunz, Trigga, Afu-Ra, Mr. Reck, MC Out Loud, Hannibul Stacks and Lord Digga all came thru and really made this tape special. Be sure and peep their work on this, you most likely can't hear it anywhere else. Damn, the 90's just had something more, something liver, and Cuttin was great at puttin that on display.

-BIG D O

Side A
http://crr.postmobills.com/pfcuttin/one.mp3

Side B
http://crr.postmobills.com/pfcuttin/two.mp3

Classic Tape Week: Roc Raida and DJ The Boy - Tales From The Flip Level 2

Roc Raida is most likely the most consistent mixtape DJ/Producer/turntablist out there. For all those in the dark, Roc Raida belongs to the legendary DJ crew The X-Ecutioners (formerly the X-Men til' copyright laws forced them to change their group name), is the DMC World DJ champion of 1995 and has been dropping mixtapes for a hot minute. Roc Raida's tapes and DJing stretches all the way back to the 80's and amongest real heads he is considered one of the best DJ's in Hip-Hop history for amongest other things, his beat-juggling skills. Many of Raida's Mixtapes remain the gold standard. From scratching, mixing, blending, beat-juggling and his all too hilarious skits. "Tales From The Flip Level 2" finds Roc Raida collaborating wit DJ The Boy, who I'm not that familiar with, but proves his skills none the less on here. I'll prolly up one or two other Raida solo mixtapes, as well as some other tapes from X-Ecutioner members. I figured this tape would be ill cause it's routinely overlooked when it comes to people talkin' about ill mixes from back in the 90's. The joints on here are classic, boom bap, golden age jumpoffs. Standout joints are "Tried By 12" by The East Flatbush Project", a group that I always heard on the illest underground tapes from the 90's. Another ill jumpoff on this tape is Fresno, CA emcee Rasco's "The Unassisted". I always liked when big time east coast DJ's put any bias aside and would play the guys from out west. Raida was a pioneer in doing that as well. "Tales From The Flip Level 2" doesent disappoint on any level, it's an ill mix, and Raida puts down another classic.

-BIG D O

01. Send the Word
02. Train'n With Roc Raida & The Boy
03. X-Ecutioners - Raida's Theme
04. Comnpnay Flow - Vital Nerve
05. Mos Def - Universal Magnetic
06. East Flatbush Project - Tried by 12
07. Rasco - The Unassisted
08. Gangstarr - you Know my Steez
09. Rakim - It's Been a Long Time
10. Bustah Rhymes - Rhymes Galore
11. Brick City Kids - Brick City Kids
12. Solo Transfer
13. Rob Swift's Words Of Wisdom
14. Cru - Armageddon
15. Compnay Flow - 8 Steps to Perfection
16. Dilated People's - 3rd Degree
17. Kool Keith - Get Off My Elevator
18. Ultra - Industry Is Wack
19. Flow - B-Boy Zulu Gremlin
20. Mike Zoot - Service
21. Rugged Brood - Lookout
22. X-Ecutioners - Countdown

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XMWW4VTJ

Classic Tape Week: DJ JS-1 & Spinbad - The Cold Cutz Remixes (The Acapella Tape)

This is a real treat right here, especially for all the cats that liked blend and scratch tapes. What we have is two of the legendary and co-founding members of the now defunct Cold Cutz crew, JS-1 and DJ Spinbad throwing together what many consider a classic tape. What makes it classic is the selection of acapella's and beats that were chosen. Fucking damn near perfect. I mean not only that, but world class turntablism is on full display as well....I've yet to hear any tapes, with the exception of a few Beat Junkies' joint that can rival this from the cuttin' aspect. It's truly a raw ass tape....you can't ask for anything more; these guys out did themselves....dope mixing, dope blending, classic break beats, ill movie samples and a special guest appearance from DJ Scratch. This is pretty untouchable as far as mixtape standards go, that's why it has reaached the mythical plateau that tapes only reach when they truly are classics by garnering it's own alias (a la Raekwon's Purple Tape) and becoming known universally as the "Acapella Tape".

-BIG D O


*Sorry No Tracklist, there's 37 some odd classic tracks on it though, featuring the likes of Krs-One, Redman, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Busta Rhymes, Big Daddy Kane, Mobb Deep, Nas, The Gza, Raekwon, Old Dirty Bastard, Rza, MC Serch, EPMD, Rakim, Slick Rick, The Pharcyde, Greg Nice, Guru, Kool G Rap, The Liks, Das Efx and many more*


http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y76RA6EZ

Classic Tape Week: Cut Chemist - The Diabolical

Jumping things off I'mma drop you guys one of the sicker mixes I've ever heard, put together by one of the west coast's best and most slept on turntablists and producers; Cut Chemist. Formerly of the ground breaking hip-hop group Jurassic 5, Cut Chemist has always been a huge 12" and vinyl afficionado and his knowledge of vinyl is considerd top notch. This tape was released on cassette sometime in 1995 through a now defunct label called Hip-Hop Vibes along with two other tapes called “Sick Experiment” and “Theories Not Yet Proven”. If I get my hands on eitherof those I'll up them as well for you guys. Til' then enjoy the sick lineup of dope emcees and ill production found on this tape. Highlights include "Change" from one of my favorite groups from the 90's; Shades Of Brooklyn, "C'mon" from one of Chicago's long lost MC's Grav and "The Real Weight" from Chi-Town super producer/MC No I.D..

-BIG D O

01. Royal Flush - World Wide
02. Shades Of Brooklyn - Change
03. Heltah Skeltah - Soldiers Gone Psycho
04. Original Gunn Clappaz - No Fear
05. Big Shug - Official
06. L.P.S.D. - Back Attcha
07. Al Tariq - No Questions
08. Al Tariq - Crime Pays
09. Choclair - What It Takes
10. The Roots - Universe At War
11. Grav - C'Mon
12. Lateef - The Wreckoning
13. The Beatnuts - Find That
14. Al Tariq - Peace Akki
15. Jeru The Damaja - Ya Playin Ya Self
16. No ID - The Real Weight
17. M.O.P. - Stick Ya Guns
18. Big Shug - Crush
19. The Jungle Brothers - How Ya Want It
20. Choclair - Just A Second
21. Grav - Snake Bite
22. Al Tariq - Think Not

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TW7PVQ0D

Classic Mixtape Week

This Week I'mma be posting up a grip of classic and hard to find mixtapes from the 90's. These are not cd's, they were Cassette tapes that have been digitally transferred, i.e. the real fuckin thing, in it's purest form. This is raw, real hip-hop from the underground L.A. and NY scenes. I've been wanting to do this for awhile. I really love these kind of tapes. From the vintage, slapstick cover art, to the glorious analog hiss on the recordings, these joints just feel right. The world has totally turning it's back on Cassette tapes and good hip-hop music; the life blood of our culture. I'm gonna attempt to educate some of you lames, and induce some good memories for all the real heads. Expect some ill shit.

-BIG D O

Bekay - The Horror Flick LP

This is the first LP from Brooklyn's own Bekay. An accomplished lyricist and a budding new talent Bekay is on his way to becoming one of my favorite new MC's within the underground scene. The flagship artist on the burgeoning new label Coalmine Records, Bekay has already released a tape with mixtape king DJ Kayslay, been named to the Rawkus 50 list for 2007 and rhymed alongside such names as Inspectah Deck and Saigon. Before Bekay gives us his new full length album "Hunger Pains", he blessed us with "The Horror Flick LP". If your a fan of intense imagery accompanied by a no holds barred Brooklyn sensibility, Bekay is definitely what you wanna check for. Complex rhymes and powerful themes pulsate throughout "The Horror Flick LP" and is sure to please any authentic hip-hop enthusiast. The production on this excellent effort is provided by beatsmith extraordinaires Shuko (NY's newest, illest cat that's done shit for Keith Murray, Sean Price, Saigon and Immortal Technique) BeanOne (Boston's best kept, subterannean secret who's produced for Supernatural and Jurassic 5) Arythmetic (Doujah Raze's frequent beat provider), and Analogic (up and coming producer from NJ, who is also on the Rawkus 50 and has produced for AZ, Talib Kweli and Sean Price).

-BIG D O

01 01:44 Intro
02 03:55 Battlin' Myself
03 02:47 Ready To Go
04 03:42 Deadly Potency
05 04:06 I'm The Reason
06 01:50 A Legal Question (Skit)
07 04:30 Alphabitch
08 04:05 Battlefield Ft Eturnal, Mr Met, El Gant and Onedae
09 03:12 You Wanna Test
10 04:46 Don't Feel Good
11 03:02 Dead End

http://www.zshare.net/download/91545468f33a2c/

Video: Emperor Chi feat. Saigon and Joell Ortiz- Black Spartans

yeah, this is easilly the illest joint I heard i've heard in the past two months....no surprise Joell and Sai Giddy would be on it. Relative newcomer Emperor Chi is impressive on this as well tho...the video barrows some of the illest scenes from the movie "300" and the bravado and gusto that these cats rhyme wit on this joint is pretty close to that of a real Spartan. Brillant infusion-type layered effect in this, makes the whole thing visually pleasing. I've never heard of the director Picture Perfect before, but I'm taking notes on him now, bet that shit...he gave us a really dope video.

-BIG D O

Bishop Lamont - The Confessional

Bishop Lamont is back with another mixtape, and while I wasn't too keen on "Pope Mobile", "Nigger Noise" or the other few tapes he's dropped in the past year or so, "The Confessional" is a lot more direct and focused of an effort than most of his previous stuff. See Bishop has always been the very fortunate recipient of great production. I really liked what he was able to do with Black Milk on that "Caltroit" project, but from that time on I basically had to admit he wasn't much of an emcee most of the time, but more like a guy who just had really good connections. After all Lamont is the new protege of a Mr. Andre Young, and with that comes a lot of recognition among other things. I'm sure people are trying to throw him beats constantly. Either way, Bishop's continual problem, in my estimation, was always that he was sort of a complacent, lazy MC, who was very all over the place in his content. Very spastic and constantly re-hashing ideas and lines that other people have already touched on time and again. On "The Confesional" he does manage to deliver his rhymes at a much better pace most of the time, almost as if he's been coached up a bit. That's niether here nor there though. I'm sure the production on this will be more than enough reason for most to grab this. I've only bumped it once, but I've detected compositions from Denaun Porter, Dre and Black Milk (I think). This Tape has a nice hip-hop feel to it in certain stretches man...I enjoyed a lot of the joints on it for no other reason than the fact that they sounded like updated N.W.A. type ish'. My favorites are the Busta rhymes assisted "Kissing The Curb", "Be Cool" feat. Ras Kass and Xzibit and "Send A Nigga Home". The skits/interludes on this are dope, borrowing from many of my favorite movie scenes. This is most likely gonna be a cool lil' jolt for the west coast heads, but Bishop still is failing to make the grade lyrically, so don't expect much more than an interesting compilation of beats, with only a few witty lines coming here and there from "The Confessional".

-BIG D O

1. Prayer Shout Out (Intro) 1:34
2. Donkey Kong Savage 3:36
3. Send A Nigga Home 5:56
4. Devils Ain't Got No Love (Skit) 0:32
5. Money 4:41
6. Kissing The Curb (Feat. Busta Rhymes) 4:10
7. Get Off My Dick 2:10
8. City Lights 6:31
9. Community Lost (Skit) 1:02
10. Feelin' Like Chaka 4:08
11. Guerilla Pimpin' (Feat. Warren G, Busta Rhymes, Stat Quo) 5:08
12. Why 3:52
13. It Hurts 3:36
14. Be Cool (Feat. Xzibit, Ras Kass) 8:20
15. Better Than You 4:52
16. 2 Much Godfather 4:42
17. Oh My God!!! 5:11

http://rapidshare.com/files/120726907/Bishop_Lamont-The_Confessional-Bootleg-2008-CR.rar

DJ Honda - Remixes

I thought I was the authority on everything DJ Honda has dropped, I mean I was up on the "Underground Connection" album that he did wit PMD before everyone else, I had all the albums, the 12's and I knew about the "Reason" soundtrack.....I thought I knew pretty much everything concerning the far east's version of DJ Premier....I was wrong. Previously I never knew about this LP (I guess it's an LP) that I'm betting was originally released only on vinyl. "Remixes" is a collection of some of the mid-nineties illest cuts over Honda's excellent and undrratted boom-bap production. I always have enjoyed Honda's beats man, duke always brought some ill, aggressive, NY, Boom Bap, ruff rugged shit yaheman...and he really showcases his abilities on this joint as well. Some of these remixes I'm sure many of you will of already heard, but some might have snuck by you as well. I personally think some of these remixes are better than the originals (see the "I'm Kurious" remix...he fuckin smashed that yo!) but I digress, you'll have to peep this 11 track piece of head nodding production goodness for yaself. Also for all the big time Honda heads that are wondering what he's been up to since real hip-hop in NY got bodied, check out snippets of his new album on his myspace...shits are insane...especially the Sean Price and Keith Murray joints, but their all ill, can't wait for that album, here's his address: www.myspace.com/djhonda

-BIG D O

1 Intro (O.F.S. "Scratch") (0:42)
2 Common - Resurrection (4:25)
3 Fat Joe - The Shit Is Real (4:34)
4 Cypress Hill - Insane In The Brain (5:05)
5 DJ Honda - Out For The Cash (Remix) (6:08)
6 Beatnuts - Are You Ready (3:50)
7 Da Brat - Funkdafied (3:48)
8 Nas - World Is Yours (5:15)
9 Kurious - I'm Kurious (4:51)
10 Fugees - Nappy Heads (4:48)
11 Doctor Dré & Ed Lover - Back Up Off Me (4:39)

http://rapidshare.com/files/63199858/DJ_Honda_Remixes.zip

DJ Victorious and Sha Stimuli - While You Were Sleeping

The best new lyricist outta Brooklyn, NY is back at it again! Sha Stimuli returns and continues his non-stop, tireless onslaught of mixtape releases with "While You Were Sleeping". Acompanied by DJ Victorious (his usual) the two once again weave an intricate web of sounds and rhymes around their audience, pleasing the loyal fans and impressing the newcomers. Stimuli has been working at a break neck pace, almost fully eclipsing that of his fellow Brooklynite's Papoose's, when Pap went on that tear there for awhile, releasing a new, ill tape every month. Stimuli is releasing a new tape every two weeks....and he's not losing anything either. What I mean is usually when a guy, even a great lyricist, ups hs work output there can be many times a fall off in the quality of his stuff. To sort of show off his prized consistentency this tape is made up primarilly of a bunch of Sha's best material that a lot of you slept on, (hence the title). Still, this will be a treat for those that haven't exactly gotten down with Sha yet. A treat indeed. Featuring Sha in some of his finer moments, rhyming side by side with some of the underground's newest, most promising faces as well as a few legends. Guys like Shabaam Shadeeq, Gab Gotcha, Jaz-O, Haph of The Ranjahz, Ras Kass, Torae, The Lords Of Flatbush, Chaundon, Main-O and Joell Ortiz. Wow.....how anyone could say no to that is beyond me. I will continue on in my mission to educate people about the guy I'm hailing as the new Jay-Z, except more lyrical. I only hope he continues pushing forward for the masses of people that need to hear him spit; the masses of people that haven't been excited about Hip-Hop in too long...

-BIG D O

01. (00:02:36) SHA STIMULI - GOTTA GET MINE FT JAZ-O
02. (00:03:20) SHA STIMULI - ITS A MASSACRE FT. PUMPKINHEAD AND TOOLS OF HTA
03. (00:04:17) SHA STIMULI - O.D. FT L.G. AND JAE MILLS
04. (00:02:40) SHA STIMULI - FT SHABAAM SHADEEQ AND HAPH OF THE RANJAHZ
05. (00:03:52) SHA STIMULI - HOW WE DO FT CASH KITTENS
06. (00:02:08) SHA STIMULI - FT FLASH DA BISKIT
07. (00:04:07) SHA STIMULI - I DONT CARE FT MAINO
08. (00:03:16) SHA STIMULI - WHO FT SIC OSIRUS
09. (00:03:29) SHA STIMULI - SAVE THE DAY FT TORAE, KEL SPENCER
10. (00:04:31) SHA STIMULI - WE ARE HERE FT CHAUNDON, G.O.D. , DV ALIAS KHRIST
11. (00:03:07) SHA STIMULI - HERSHATION FT HERSHE
12. (00:05:57) SHA STIMULI - 125 GRAMS PART 3 FT JOELL ORTIZ, RAS KASS, GRAFH, GAB GOTCHA
13. (00:02:44) SHA STIMULI - ROCK ON FT FAMOSO
14. (00:01:37) SHA STIMULI - STYLE CHANGER FT ROYCE DA 5-9
15. (00:04:36) SHA STIMULI - NEVER (RMX) FT SCARFACE
16. (00:03:39) SHA STIMULI -
17. (00:02:39) SHA STIMULI - LORDS OF FLATBUSH FT Q DA KID, MARZ$ MONEY
18. (00:03:46) SHA STIMULI - THIS IS LIFE FT CORY GUNZ
19. (00:04:00) SHA STIMULI - S ON MY CHEST FT SAM SCARFO, STRAPS
20. (00:04:00) SHA STIMULI - THAT'S RIGHT FT NICKELUS F
21. (00:03:02) SHASTIMULI - SAY I FT SAM SCARFO
22. (00:03:53) SHA STIMULI - DEAD RINGER FT MURDA MOOK
23. (00:02:15) SHA STIMULI - FT GHOSTWRIDAH


PT.1
http://rapidshare.com/files/119799166/Sha_Stimuli_-_Dj_Victorious_-__While_You_Were_Sleeping.part1.rar

PT.2
http://rapidshare.com/files/119800626/Sha_Stimuli_-_Dj_Victorious_-__While_You_Were_Sleeping.part2.rar

DJ Mighty Mi - Blog Hop

How could I as a Hip-Hop blogger not put up a tape with this title and put together by DJ Mighty Mi; a huge fixture in underground hip-hop. Having produced records for Havoc of Mobb Deep, Eminem, Pharoahe Monch, Mos Def, Mad Skillz and R.A. The Rugged Man, Mighty Mi first gained noteriety as one half of the Hip-Hop duo the High And Mighty. Hailing from Philadelphia, The High And Mighty (Mr. Eon and Mighty Mi) made their debut on the much celebrated, 90's hip-hop label, Rawkus Records. Knee deep in the authentic hip-hop sound provided by Mighty Mi's funk laced, grooved out and spacey productions the two quickly became one of my favorite groups. They would go on to release a multitude of following albums and compilations after they left Rawkus after only two releases or so. They hae stayed true to thier formula of hardcore rhymes, ill guest spots, and razor sharp production all tinged with a sporting esthetic (no pun intended). This tape right here is a lil' different though. I think Mighty Mi was just trying to flex his funk sampling chops and blending skills for the people. Which he did, masterfully, there's a few really worthwhile remixes on here that I think I'll grab and save. For the most part however, "Blog Hop" is best classified as a party starter type of tape. So if your seeking some of the same stuff that you'd find on for example, "Air Force 1", "Eastern Conference All-Stars" or "Highlite Zone", you really might not wanna check for this.

-BIG D O

Barack Obama Proclaims Himself The Democratic Nominee!

Barack Obama claims victory in his historic quest for nomination and sets his sights on John McCain!!!

Although fellow nominee Hillary Clinton has not yet conceded, Obama is clearly locked in as the Democratic nominee for president. This is a historic day, as Obama is the first ever African American to be nominated for the presidency. It's been a long time coming and no matter what happens no one can take this away from Obama, no one...I've been steady supporting Obama since he first started campaigning and I still feel he is the most capable caniddate for the job of turning this country around. Everything he speaks on is right on time and very relatable. From the struggling economy to the war in Iraq, Obama shares my views, and the views of a lot of good, decent, hardworking people. He is America's new hope, and he's a legitimate one as well.

-BIG D O

Video: Saigon- True Story (World Premiere)

While I was a huge fan of the original version of this joint, this is an amazing song/video from Saigon, that really speaks for itself. It's struggle, it's pain, it's Sai cruising the streets and hoods of NYC in a brand new, beautiful Benz. Enjoy this and support Saigon!

-BIG D O

EP Day!!

Aaiight, aaight, this is what I'mma do here people, since I'm broke and jobless (still) I'm gonna hook up some ill ass EP's that have been floatin around as of late....Since this is sort of a Bulk-type post, the write up's won't be as long, as a matter of fact they'll only be a couple sentences at most, but remember I'm puttin up a whole bunch of joints at once here....

Doo Wop - Special Blends EP


The Bouncemasta brings forth a rarer jewel for all his fans in the form of "Special Blends"; A six track EP, that was released sometime in the late to mid 90's that features the underground's best like Mic Geronimo and Royal Flush and a dope remix from Raekwon and Bounty Killer...

-BIG D O

A1- Royal Flush - Worldwide
A2- Mic Geronimo - Unstoppable
A3- Bounty Killer Ft. Raekwon - War Face Remix
B1- Mood - Cincinatti
B2- Wildlife Society - Homey Love
B3- Kim Swain - Love Thoughts

http://www.zshare.net/download/12014706735189c3/


Herb McGruff- The Demo EP


1994 EP released by the Crime Dog himself Herb McGruff on One Leg Up Records. Was produced entirely by the legendary Godfather Don (track 1-4) and Buckwild (track 5). Was recently re-released by One Leg up records and now it's yours!

-BIG D O

01 04:34 East And Police
02 04:11 I Keep My Palm On The Handle (Original Version)
03 04:00 My Place
04 04:18 I Keep My Palm On The Handle (Remix)
05 04:23 8 Iz Enuff (Demo Version)

http://rapidshare.com/files/118815657/Herb_Mcgruff-The_Demo_EP-Vinyl-2008-FTD.rar


Lord Finesse - Rare Selections EP VOL. 1

Nice lil' EP from the Funky Technician full of rare unrealeased stuff. Finesse brings you some of the original versions, alternate takes and unreleased demo versions of some of his own and D.I.T.C.'s best joints.

-BIG D O

01. Big L - Unexpected Flavor
02. Lord Finesse - Praise The Lord (Diamond D's Mix)
03. Lord Finesse - I Like My Girls with A Boom (Original Version)
04. Notorious BIG - Come On (Demo Version)
05. Lord Finesse - Hey Look At Shorty (Original Version)
06. Lord Finesse - Fat For The 90's (Alternate Beat)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CQQYWXA7


Nick Wiz presents Rakim- The Cellar EP


The Cellar EP is a collection of three unheard Rakim sessions and instrumentals; previously unreleased and limited only to this 300 pressed vinyl. Nick Wiz produced all three tracks.

-BIG D O

1. Man With A Gun
2. Once Apon A Rhyme
3. *Bonus Track* Show Me Love

http://rapidshare.com/files/90709609/comeon.zip

Video: Killah Priest- Hood Nursery

Another new joint/vid from Killah Priest that despite the somewhat hokey beginning turns out to be a really ill visual. Combining scenes from the underbelly of L.A. as well as gun stores and street corners this has all the makings of a good effort as far as commando type videos go. LOL, my favorite part was Priest's gigantic iced out star of David piece....

-BIG D O

R.I.P. Bo Diddlley

Earlier today the legendary Bo Diddlley passed away from heart failure at the age of 79.

Born Ellas Otha Bates Bo Diddlley aka "The Originator", was an influential American rock and roll singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Often cited as a key figure in the transition from blues to rock and roll, he introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged guitar sound. He was also known for his characteristic rectangular guitar.

R.I.P.

Custom Made - Original Dynasty

For many hardcore east coast hip-hop heads watching the tri-state scene become somewhat diminished over the past several years has been a demoralizing thing to have to do. Like a house slowly burning down with so many family heirlooms and memories in it, the east coast slowly declines before our eyes, and although there's still a plethora of solid and worthwhile NY, NJ, PA, Conn. and MA artists out there, the radio stations won't show love and the net won't embrace them. But fear not seekers of good shit, there is salvation out there. Many east coast heads that enjoyed the hardcore stylings of such street NYC groups like Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang and Onyx have found a time capsule back to he glory days of hardcore street shit with the discovery of the L.A. underground scene's "Custom Made". These guys are amazing; they seem to be younger than even me and they make great, authentic and hardcore hip-hop like they've been around for 30 some odd years. Refreshing to see a few of my generation X and generation next bretheren really get down. On top of having a dope direction and a tried and true sound, Custom Made has a nice lil' following that continues to grow. When I first heard their stuff it was on an internet forum when the group was still lookin for a deal...fast forward a few years and these guys are releasing their debut album "Original Dynasty". Great to see them still doin they thing and even greater to see that they've continued to stay true to their formula. As hardcore and street as most of their past mixtape releases "Original Dynasty" is a great stepping stone for Custom Made and hopefully it'll turn a few heads for em'. They are real artists and a positive credit to L.A.'s burgeoning underground scene.

-BIG D O

01 02:17 Live From Los Angeles (Intro)
02 03:53 Stack Em Up Ft Scoobs Bluff and S-Mak
03 04:03 Murderous Speech Ft Scoobs Bluff Element and S-Mak
04 03:35 So Sorry Ft Element Bluff Scoobs and Aneek
05 05:05 Original Dynasty Ft Bluff Scoobs Element and S-Mak
06 03:27 Maybe Tomorrow Ft Bluff Aneek and Scoobs
07 06:03 Chemical Romance Ft Element Scoobs and Bluff
08 04:01 Real Life Ft Element Scoobs and Ei8ht
09 06:09 Thug Warz Ft Scoobs Bluff Element Remy Ranthoven
and S-Mak
10 04:59 The Lion King Ft Bluff Element Scoobs and Bad Lucc
11 04:39 Gangstas Theme Ft Scoobs Bluff Ei8ht and Element
12 03:47 Last Breath Ft Element Paradox Scoobs and Bluff
13 04:14 Mass Appeal Ft Element
14 04:17 Troubled Adolescents Ft Element Scoobs and Bluff
15 04:16 Envoy Ft Bluff Element Paradox and Scoobs
16 05:12 Nasty World Ft Scoobs Element Aneek and Bluff

http://rapidshare.com/files/119062115/Custom_Made-Original_Dynasty-2008-FTD.zip

Video: Rza As Bobby Digital - You Can't Stop Me Now

Brillant new single/video entitled "You Can't Stop Me Now", off of Rza's forthcoming solo album "Digi Snacks".....this is amazing, just dripping with goodness from the soul infused loop that Rza smashes to pieces to the comic book type theme of the video, this is what hip-hop should be like nowadays. I love how this vid begins, with Rza dawning his Bobby Digital mask high above the city perched on the edge of a roof top. The babes are top notch too. Damn....this just feels right man...great vid, check it out.

-BIG D O